Last Comic Standing's Iliza Shlesinger Comes to Comix at Foxwoods Tonight

Comix At Foxwoods will host one of comedy's brightest rising stars, Iliza Shlesinger, for a weekend's worth of standup performances starting tonight, March 6. Shlesinger will perform nightly at 8 p.m. and will wrap up her stay with a special "Nasty"-themed show at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are currently available and can be purchased in advance for $25, $50 and $60. This show is for mature audiences only.

Tickets are available online at www.comixatfoxwoods.com; by calling the Foxwoods Box Office at 800-200-2882; or in person at the Comix, Fox Theater or MGM Grand Theater Box Offices. Please contact the Comix Comedy Club at 860-312-5050 for additional information or with questions regarding group sales or private parties.

Shlesinger is the only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC'S Last Comic Standing. Most recently, her debut one hour comedy special, War Paint, reached #1 on the iTunes charts and was named one of the "Top Ten Albums of 2013" on iTunes. It is currently available on Netflix. She was also the host of CBS's syndicated comedy dating show Excused, in which she filmed 230 episodes.

Shlesinger's television credits further include TBS' Deal With It and Comedy Central Presents, as well as NBC'S Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, E! Network's Chelsea Lately and The Soup, NBC'S Last Call with Carson Daily, TBS' Who Gets the Last Laugh?, and Showtime's Pauly Shore and Friends and Bridging the Gap Comedy Festival. She is also featured in the comedy documentary I Am Comic.

Shlesinger's live stand-up résumé includes performing at the coveted Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, hundreds of clubs and colleges, and in various countries for our troops overseas. Iliza loves the troops, and was honored to participate in The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff's personal USO Tour throughout the Middle East and Europe. Originally from Dallas, she moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Emerson College.

Laugh it up at Comix at Foxwoods with upcoming shows including: Josh Wolf (Jan 23-25, Comix); Bob Marley (Jan 25, Fox Theater); Mo Mandel (Jan 30-Feb 1, Comix); Amy Schumer (Feb 1, Fox Theater); Hannibal Buress (Feb 6-8, Comix); The Dan Band (Feb 8, Fox Theater); Tammy Pescatelli (Feb 13-15, Comix); Brian Posehn (Feb 20-22, Comix); Mike Birbiglia (Mar 1, Fox Theater); Jeff Ross (Mar 8, Fox Theater); Paul Reiser (Mar 15, Fox Theater); Joy Behar (Mar 21, MGM Grand) and Bill Engvall (Apr 12, MGM Grand).

About Comix

COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar is located just a short drive from Hartford, Providence, New Haven, Boston, or Worcester - in the center of Foxwoods Resort Casino at 350 Trolley Line Boulevard in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Featuring national club headliners, cutting-edge alternative comedy, musical variety acts, and superb local talent, COMIX also presents top-ranked national comedians in the MGM Grand and Fox Theaters. In addition, COMIX offers open mic nights and happy hour - every Wednesdaythrough Sunday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., with two full-service bars and a diverse menu featuring everything from boneless wings to steak & cheese spring rolls. COMIX is also the perfect spot for private parties, special events, and viewing sporting events on the COMIX BIG SCREEN. COMIX is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 5 p.m. - 1 a.m. during the week, and 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. on weekends. Call 860-312-5050 or visit www.comixatfoxwoods.com for more information.

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