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Laughs for Leslye - A Comedy Showcase Fundraiser
Start: Saturday, October 24, 2026•06:00 PM
End: Saturday, October 24, 2026•09:00 PM
Host contact info leslyeforwestchester.christine@gmail.com
Laughs for Leslye - A Comedy Showcase Fundraiser
VOTE EARLY. LAUGH LATER.
Saturday, October 24 is the first day of early voting in New York - and that evening, we’re bringing nine comedians together for Laughs for Leslye in Yonkers.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 6:00-9:00 PM
Yonkers Beer Garden | 887 Midland Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704
Hosted by Leslye for Westchester, Jamaal Bowman, and Christine Nicols
Your ticket includes more than a great comedy show: enjoy appetizers and one drink ticket redeemable for beer, wine, or soda.
Join us for a night of stand-up supporting Leslye Oquendo-Thomas, Working Families Party candidate for Westchester County Legislature, District 17.
Can't Attend? Support Leslye Anyway!
Can't join us on October 24? You can still support Leslye's campaign! Make a contribution of any amount — every dollar helps us reach more voters.
Doors open at 6 PM. Bring your friends for a night of comedy, conversation and community. Appetizers and one beer, wine or soda drink ticket are included with every admission. Performer lineup and running order are subject to change.
Choose Your Ticket
- Community Ticket - $50 (10 available for anyone for whom the regular ticket price would be a financial barrier; no explanation needed)
- General Admission - $75
- Friend of Leslye - $150
- Community Champion - $250
- Host Committee - $500
- Sponsored Free Ticket - As available
Can't Attend? You can still support Team Leslye!
We would love to have you at Laughs for Leslye, but if you can't make it, you can still support the campaign. Make a donation to Leslye for Westchester and help us reach more voters before Election Day.
Questions? leslyeforwestchester.christine@gmail.com.
Look for Leslye on Row D - Working Families Party.
Meet the Comedians
Rebecca Kaplan
Rebecca Kaplan is a New York City stand-up comedian whose credits include the Letterman Show, NPR, SiriusXM, and WorldStarHipHop. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and New York Comedy Festival, and was named Best in Fest at the Rubber City Comedy Festival. Rebecca also co-hosts the Bad Fan Fic podcast.
Shenuque Tissera
Shenuque Tissera is a Sri Lankan American comedian, actor, and writer whose credits include HBO Max writing and Off-Broadway theater. Their solo stand-up show, Wait, What's Sri Lanka?, combines personal storytelling with explorations of identity, culture, and belonging. Shenuque also co-founded the award-winning podcast studio Many Sided Media and performs on My First Dungeon.
Freddy G
Freddy G is a New York stand-up comedian, podcaster, and roast battle performer whose credits include NPR, SiriusXM, and New York Comedy Club. A fixture in the New York comedy scene, Freddy also co-hosts Paid Protest, a recurring comedy showcase that raises money for progressive grassroots organizing.
Anders Lee
Anders Lee is a stand-up comedian, political satirist, and co-host of the political comedy podcast Pod Damn America. A former correspondent for Redacted Tonight, Anders combines sharp political commentary with stand-up comedy. He also co-hosts Paid Protest, a recurring New York comedy fundraiser supporting grassroots organizing.
Rania Hannan
Rania Hannan is a New York stand-up comedian and co-host of Do You Still Like Me?, a live comedy dating show that puts comedians in the hilarious position of performing stand-up in front of their blind dates. She has appeared in New York Comedy Club's Roast Battle shows and performs throughout the New York comedy scene.
Dan Finegold
Dan Finegold is a New York City stand-up comedian and producer of The Here To Make Friends Show and Professional Unprofessionals. He has appeared with Don't Tell Comedy and performed at comedy showcases throughout New York and New Jersey, bringing his work to audiences across the region.
Paid for by Leslye for Westchester.