Comedy Showcase: Meet Michael Shafar, Standup Comedian from Melbourne, Australia

Michael Shafar started out with a law degree in Melbourne, Australia, but decided he didn't want to work in an office all day. So he became a standup comedian. 

In 2016, Michael also reached the RAW Comedy National Grand Final, represented Australia in the Laugh Factory's Funniest Person in the World Competition and toured across Asia, headlining at some of the continent's largest comedy clubs. He also developed, produced and hosted the showcase Melbourne Comedy's Rising Stars, which continues to sell out shows.

2017 has been another huge year for Michael, selling out his entire season and extra show of Jewish-ish at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, selling out shows at Sydney Fringe Comedy, performing on ABC's Comedy Bites, Triple J's Good Az Friday, landing a gig writing jokes for Channel 10's The Project and appearing in the show's sketches, well as being selected to perform internationally on Carnival Cruise Lines.

Here's a video clip of Michael's performance at the 2016 RAW Comedy National Grand Final.

Enjoy!

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