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RISE Comedy

Neighborhood: Downtown Denver

1260 22nd St., CO, 80205 Map It
303-578-0079

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RISE Comedy (formerly Voodoo Comedy Playhouse), which opened in 2011, bills itself as Denver’s only improv comedy bar and theater. The venue, which has a full bar stocked with local brews, boasts a variety of original improv and sketch comedy five nights a week and offers classes in improv and standup. In addition to comedy, RISE also hosts occasional karaoke nights.

Best Of Denver® Awards
  • 2025 Best New Comedy Festival
  • 2014 Best Improv Troupe
  • 2014 Best Burlesque Night
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