🎤 Friday Night Laughs with Rashad Bashir – Featuring Leonard Ouzts
Rashad Bashir: Born in the Bronx, raised in Harlem, Rashad is not a comedian to miss out on. He engages the crowd with high energy and physicality. His balance of crowd work, act-outs, improv skills, and relatable written material makes for a great performance by the young comedian. Rashad has been seen on Amateur Night at the Apollo, MNN, BRIC TV, BET Top 5, and The Wendy Williams Show.
Leonard Ouzts
Comedian Leonard Ouzts, a native of South Carolina and current resident of Chesapeake, Virginia has been funny as long as he can remember. A young man who grew up in the country life of the South says that keeps him humble and allows him to appreciate the finer things in life. In high school, Leonard enjoyed playing football and during a road trip from the State Championships, he knew he’d found his calling.
Leonard joked everyone on the bus ride the entire time. Leonard was mentored by great Comedians such as Micah “Bamm Bamm” White, Bodacious, Angus Black, and Alycia Cooper. “My mentors have all taught me a ton of good information and always pick up the phone when I call,” says Leonard.Leonard started doing comedy on a broader level in 2001, hitting the stage locally, and then traveling the region. His act is primarily centered around everything from family, to current events, and the things he notices while walking down the street. Leonard takes an approach to comedy that is real and thought-provoking all while having his audience spill over in laughter.
Leonard has goals to entertain all across the country and take comedy by the horns. His long-term aspirations include acting, major tours, and possibly writing a book about his experiences. “I love entertaining, but what I found most gratifying is when I was 18 years old and performed a 5 minute set in a club in front of 125 strangers. At the end of the show, a 47 year old gentleman told me he lost his job and his home, but all my jokes somehow made him forget all that. That will stay with me forever.”
Harlem, we’re bringing the late-night heat with a stacked lineup that’s guaranteed to have you howling! Hosted by Comedy In Harlem’s own Rashad Bashir, this edition of Friday Night Laughs features national headliner Leonard Ouzts — one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy!
🎬 Leonard Ouzts TV & Film Credits:
- Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup
- HBO’s Abbot Elementary
- MTV’s Wild N’ Out
- NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
- Featured in “Like Father” (Netflix) with Kelsey Grammer & Kristen Bell
- Appearances on Comedy Central, TruTV, and more
🎤 Holding it down as host is Rashad Bashir, known for his quick wit and hilarious crowd work, and we’re also welcoming Walt Miller from VH1’s Black Ink Crew to the stage!
🎟️ Tickets: $25
🍽️ $18 food & drink minimum per person
📍 Comedy In Harlem – 750A St. Nicholas Ave (btwn 147th & 148th)
This isn’t just a comedy show — it’s a whole Friday night vibe in Harlem. Don’t wait — get your tickets now at ComedyInHarlem.com before it sells out!
Tickets are non-refundable.
All shows are limited to ages 21 and over, 16+ with a guardian
Individual comedian appearances are subject to change without notice
If you arrive 30 minutes past show time, we can not guarantee your seat will be reserved.
Groups of 7+ please email info@comedyinharlem.com.
Seating will be assigned based on on-time check-in by groups as purchased.
We cannot guarantee larger parties will be seated together or that tickets purchased separately can be combined at larger tables.
Walk up cover is higher than the online presale price.
Additional health and safety protocols may apply based on updated state guidelines.
NY State Tax (8.875%)
SALES ARE FINAL
Rashad Bashir: Born in the Bronx, raised in Harlem, Rashad is not a comedian to miss out on. He engages the crowd with high energy and physicality. His balance of crowd work, act-outs, improv skills, and relatable written material makes for a great performance by the young comedian. Rashad has been seen on Amateur Night at the Apollo, MNN, BRIC TV, BET Top 5, and The Wendy Williams Show.