
We’re just a few weeks away from Stand Up for Children on March 27th at The Post Oak Hotel— and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, inspiration, and impact as we come together to support CHILDREN AT RISK and our mission to improve the lives of Texas children. This is your chance to stand up, show your support, and be part of a night that truly makes a difference. We hope to see you there as we welcome Emmy-award winning comedian Ian Karmel!
Secure your table or tickets today — let’s make it a night to remember!



Ian Karmel is an Emmy award winning LA-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer originally from Portland, Oregon. Ian was head writer for the Emmy award winning The Late Late Show with James Corden, and was one of the founding writers in the show’s 2015 re-creation. Previously he was a staff writer and round table regular on E!’s Chelsea Lately.
Ian’s debut memoir, T-Shirt Swim Club, co-written with his sister Alisa Karmel, will be released by the Penguin Random House imprint Harmony & Rodale Books, on June 11th 2024. His stand-up has been featured on Conan, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Netflix’s The Comedy Line Up, and as Just for Laughs New Face in 2013.
His debut comedy album, 9.2 on Pitchfork, was released in 2015. Ian hosts the weekly podcast All Fantasy Everything, from Headgum studios. Featured on many best of lists, it’s a lighthearted show where funny people and experts come together to fantasy draft pop culture.
Hometown hero, Ian played an instrumental role in Portland’s comedy renaissance and was voted Portland’s Funniest Person in their inaugural contest. He is also beloved for his appearances on IFC’s Portlandia, the Blazers wrap-up show Talkin’ Ball, and long running weekly column in the Portland Mercury, Everything as Fuck. With roots in improv and theatre, Ian’s training includes The Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Support us as an event sponsor and enjoy an evening of cocktails, informative program, dining, premier auction, and unforgettable comedy entertainment benefiting Children At Risk mission.
For information, please contact Nely Sanchez, at 832-659-7852 or nsanchez@childrenatrisk.org.
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