The Comedy Cove features a double headliner with JIM MENDRINOS & LEIGHANN LORD

Comedian Jim Mendrinos is the common man with uncommon comedy observations. From world politics to the politics of personal relationships, Jim’s everyman insights create a symphony of comedy covering a wide spectrum of humanity. His act is a comedic exploration of emotional peaks and valleys challenging the audience to mine the topics with him. Jim is a seasoned, professional stand-up comedian. Starting at the age of 19, the audience has seen Jim grow up before their eyes, appreciating his unique outlook on life every step of the way. The audience goes from the laughter of recognition, as Jim covers the things they were talking about ‘just today,’ to the laughter inspired by delighted wonder as they experience new things through the flat out funny observations of this trusted performer. He is respected in the industry, so much so that he was asked to author “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Comedy Writing” Jim’s comedy has been featured on stand-up stages around the world. He’s brought his special brand of funny to SiTV, Comedy Central, The Fox News Network, HBO and the BBC. Jim Mendrinos is the comic who you will laugh hard with tonight, and quote for years to come

Smart, sexy, savvy, and funny, Leighann Lord's heads up humor is stand-up comedy at it’s finest. A New York City native who’s performed comedy world wide, Leighann’s stand-up style is not urban; it’s urbane. She doesn’t dumb it down; in fact she steps it up. Inspired by the brilliance of George Carlin, the smooth jazz style of Franklyn Ajaye, and the elegance of Rita Rudner, Leighann has crafted her own unique brand of "Thinking Cap Comedy." Leighann is often heard on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio’s comedy channels. She is also a staple in the FoxNews.com Strategy Room giving her informed, funny take on politics, world news and current events. Leighann has appeared on numerous stand-up comedy shows including Lifetime’s Girls Night Out, The Original HBO Def Comedy All Star Jam, ABC’s The View, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The World Stands Up and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Leighann has entertained audiences in England, Canada, The Netherlands, and Trinidad. In the Middle East she performed for U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia during Operation Enduring Freedom. At the fourth annual NYC Black Comedy Awards Leighann was voted "The Most Thought Provoking Black Female Comic" recognizing her as smart and funny.It’s not hard to see why Improper Magazine named Leighann Lord one of New York’s 10 Hottest Comics