'Laugh Your Ice Off' Comedy Fest

Ken Valgardson

Is that guy really a teacher?
Ken was born in Edmonton in November 1956 to a normal family that had good values.

Ken got a degree in Education and has taught school for 35 years and has now retired.

So why did this normal kid dabble in the standup arts over 30 years ago to become a full time comedian and a full time teacher? Ken didn't mean to let his mother down by going to the dark side, but he likes comedy and he is good at it, he likes teaching and he is good at it also.

Ken has performed in Comedy clubs for 30 years and this has taken him all across Canada and even to the Middle East to entertain our troops. Ken is one of the favorite corporate comics of western Canada

Alia Rauf

Alia Laura started doing comedy in the winter of 2022 when it became clear that science alone wouldn’t be enough to stimulate her wild brain. From open mics to festival shows, she has hustled up the comedic ladder to become one of Edmonton’s most exciting new standups.

Forever identifying as the class clown, Alia brings her dynamic presence and quirky observations about dating, current events, and her own character flaws to crowds with an over-abundance of energy that will keep audiences engaged and laughing to the very end of her ridiculous time on her favourite place: the center of attention

Jim Kerr

Comedian Jim Kerr has been making people laugh at venues across Canada since 2018, with credits including Ottawa’s Dirty Bird Comedy Festival. Whether as a host or feature act, Jim’s huge smile, big personality and peculiar observations are enough to win over any crowd.

Jim also co-owns comedy record label Billy James Records (BillyJamesRecords.com) & is a talented hip hop vocalist — hear for yourself at TheValleyCity.com.

Tickets available now!

February 17, 2024

Doors Open at 7pm, Show Starts at 8pm

Venue Information 

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