Lucas Zelnick in San Francisco

Lucas Zelnick is an American stand-up comedian born and raised in New York City. He began performing in 2019 after taking a class in Chelsea and became known through crowd-work clips posted online. His screen appearances include the stand-up series You’re Up and the comedy series Brooklyn Coffee Shop. In 2021, he co-founded Sesh Comedy Club on the Lower East Side and performed there regularly. While completing an MBA at Stanford University, he also performed frequently in San Francisco, and he later opened on tour for Ashley Gavin. In 2026, he appeared in The Shortlist, a rising-comedian showcase at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival.