Stand-up comedian

Amy Shanker

Who Amy Shanker is

Amy Shanker is a stand-up comedian and a former inner-city high school English teacher, a background that shapes her dry style and edgier perspective. She performs at New York Comedy Club in Midtown and the East Village and regularly at the Laugh Factory, Zanies and The Stand NYC. She also works comedy clubs, companies and colleges across the country.

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Where is Amy Shanker performing next?

Sunday 11 October 2026, 9:15 PM — with Charles McBee, Jared Goldstein and Josh Adam Meyers (Josh Adam Meyers, Charles McBee, Jared Goldstein, Amy Shanker, Will Purpura) at New York Comedy Club, New York, NY, then 1 more date on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Who are some comedians like them?

Charles McBee (on the same bill, 11 October 2026), Jilberto Soto (on the same bill, 11 October 2026) and Josh Adam Meyers (on the same bill, 11 October 2026).

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Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026