Comedy Showcase: Ariel Elias on Jewish and Christian Holidays and Miracles

Ariel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah, and the rest is history.

Today, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations. Described as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by the "New York Times", Ariel has also been featured in "Rolling Stone", the "Washington Post", and on "Good Morning America". 

As a traveling stand up comedian, she has performed on the set of the "Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.

After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand-up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

In this clip from her comedy special debut, Ariel contrasts Jewish and Christian holidays and miracles. Enjoy!

Comedy Special: Jewish Comedian Ariel Elias Parries Beer Can Attack, Debuts Act on Jimmy Kimmel Show

Early in October, standup comedian Ariel Elias was performing at Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. In the middle of her set, a member of the audience threw a beer can at her. When it bounced off the wall, she calmly picked it up and drank what was left in the can.

When the video of the incident went viral, it caught the attention of Jimmy Kimmel, who then invited her to make her late night debut on his show. 

Here is the video of her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, including the beer-throwing incident and her funny tale of growing up as a Jew in Kentucky.

Enjoy!

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