Sam Salem
Who Sam Salem is
Sam Salem is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian who grew up in the Midwest and headlines clubs and theaters across the United States. Alongside stand-up he has worked as a substitute teacher in California, and his video series inventing Gen Z slang words for his students drew national attention when some of the words caught on. His online videos have passed 100 million views across platforms, and his comedy has been featured on EllenTV, iHeartRadio and in national commentary on SportsCenter.
Sam Salem tour dates 2026–27
2 shows from 17 December 2026 to 11 March 2027 in Cleveland and San Diego.
- Thursday 17 December 2026, 8:00 PM at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH · the listing ↗
- Thursday 11 March 2027, 7:00 PM at Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego, CA · the listing ↗
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At a glance
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- On screen
- EllenTV and SportsCenter
- Next on stage
- 17 December 2026 — Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH
Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- EllenTV featured
- SportsCenter featured in national commentary
Questions and answers
Where is Sam Salem performing next?
Thursday 17 December 2026, 8:00 PM at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH, then 1 more date on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2026–27?
Yes: 2 shows from 17 December 2026 to 11 March 2027 in Cleveland and San Diego.
What TV shows and films are they in?
EllenTV (featured) and SportsCenter (featured in national commentary).
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.
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Sources
- Cobb's Comedy Club ↗ Los Angeles-based comedian who grew up in the Midwest; known for inventing Gen Z slang for his students; headlines clubs and theaters across the U.S.; online…
- NBC Chicago — teacher's made-up Gen Z slang catches on (Alex Fisher, 12 July 2024) ↗ Sam Salem, a substitute teacher in California originally from a Minneapolis suburb and a traveling stand-up comedian; his invented slang words caught on;…
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026