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Comic Relief’s ‘Stand-Up For LA’ Benefit Signs Up Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Desi Lydic, Ramy Youssef, Hannah Berner & More


Jon Stewart, John Oliver, Desi Lydic, Ramy Youssef, and Hannah Berner are some of the comedians who have signed up to perform at Comic Relief's Stand-Up for LA benefit.

(L-R) Desi Lydic, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Ramy Youssef, and Hannah BernerBryan Bedder / Andrew H. Walker / Theo Wargo / Amy Sussman / Dia Dipasupil / Getty Images The fundraiser, which will take place at The Town Hall in NYC on March 3, will help support children and families working to rebuild and recover following the L.A. wildfires. “The destruction caused by the LA fires is almost unimaginable and the long-term impact on children and families in underserved communities is even greater,” said Michele Ganeless, CEO of Comic Relief US. “Stand-Up for LA is our way of uniting people through comedy and entertainment, turning laughter into action to ensure those hardest hit by the fires can get the help they need.”

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