Comedian Sheng Wang captured the top honors at NBC Universal's seventh-annual "Stand-Up for Diversity" comedy search held recently at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, Calif. Hosted by comedian/actor Russell Peters, the event concluded a three-city search for the nation's funniest diverse comics.
As a result, Wang was signed to a one-year talent holding deal with NBC Universal."We were impressed by all of the talented and promising new voices who auditioned for our showcase this year," said Grace Wu, Executive Vice-President, Casting, NBC Universal. "We selected our winner, Sheng Wang, because of his smart, insightful writing and his hilarious stand up performance. He is well deserving of this talent deal and we welcome him to the NBC Universal family."Chosen finalists received the honor of joining the touring company of the NBC's "Stand-Up for Diversity College Tour." This year's finalists included Phoebe Robinson, Thomas Dale, Mike Britt, Ron Funches, Samuel J. Comroe, JJ Williamson, Amir K, Tony Baker and Wang.In partnership with the National Association for Campus Activities (N.A.C.A.), the tour is expected to perform at more than 50 college campuses nationwide. Additionally, select finalists will be featured in February at the N.A.C.A convention in Boston, Massachusetts.Videos