Stand-up comedy class is about more than just getting laughs
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Stand-up comedy class is about more than just getting laughs

  • October 15, 2026

Eden stepped outside of her comfort zone when she took First Coast Comedy’s six-week Stand-Up 101 class in Mayport. Designed for beginners, the course introduced her to the basics of stand-up in a welcoming, supportive setting—and gave her a chance to take the mic at a student showcase. Along the way, she discovered the experience offered more than joke-writing: it was a lesson in confidence, creativity and finding her voice.

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