Jeff Houghton

About

Jeff Houghton is a dynamic comedian, host, and improviser. Jeff would be perfect for your event, whether for hosting, stand up, improv, a customized late night talk show for your audience, or any combination you can dream up. Recognized as one of the nation's most creative comedians, Jeff is hilariously funny, while remaining friendly for all audiences.

You've seen entertainers before, but never one like this. Jeff has unlimited range from varied characters, to one liners, to professional host, all with a warmth that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of razor sharp wit.

Recently named Entertainer of the Year for 417 Magazine, Jeff has years of experience hosting events, even his own wildly successful late night talk show, The Mystery Hour, for 5 years. In fact, Jeff tours with his show, The Mystery Hour, customizing a live late night talk show for your city, company, or organization. Jeff worked for the Late Show with David Letterman, created his own late night talk show, grew it to a wild success, and is now touring with it. If you want something new and different, be sure to inquire about it.

In addition, Jeff has performed stand up across the country, receiving accolades from DC, Denver, and Hollywood, CA, where he has performed to packed houses at the legendary Comedy Store.

A veteran of hundreds of improv shows across the country, Jeff is used to thinking on his feet and working with the changing needs of any event. He can work in any situation and make it shine.

Jeff has worked with Adam McKay, founder of Funny or Die, Yakov Smirnoff, Bill Medley, Jim Stafford, Loni Love, David Letterman, and many others.

Don't miss your chance to make your event one that they'll be talking about all year.

Videos are available upon request.

Influences

David Letterman, Demetri Martin, Mitch Hedberg, Johnny Carson, Conan O'Brien

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 120 minutes

I am very versatile, either doing straight stand up, a mix of stand up and improv with the audience, or emceeing. My stand up is unique and filled with observations and unique ways of looking at the world. There is no one that does a stand up act very similar to mine. I can combine that with improv, or just do improv as well. For the improv, I will get members of the audience up with me. My goal in that is to be funny, and to make the audience member look like the hilarious hero, not the butt of the joke.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
microphone
microphone stand

Additional Notes:
This can be worked on an event by event basis. For a simple set up I will simply need a microphone, stand, and good lighting. Examples of more might be a desk and couch with a chair.

Available for Your

Bar/Lounge, Christmas Party, Church Service, Club/Nightclub, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fundraiser, Holiday Party, Seminar, Workshop

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