Comedians born in New York

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New York City, in the United States, is the birthplace of a significant number of stand-up comedians. Among those born there are Aidan Bishop, Billy Crystal, Adam Growe, Damon Wayans, Andy Kaufman, and Whoopi Goldberg.

The city's native-born stand-up talent also includes Jordan Peele, Ben Stiller, Michael Che, Christopher Guest, Chris Elliott, Wyatt Cenac, Joey Bishop, and Tom Smothers.

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