Ariel Elias was noticed online for her video of handling a heckler in a standup performance and drinking a beer thrown at it by an audience member. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”The comedian is available for booking.
A spokesperson for ABC’s late-night program confirmed that the show is “in touch”Working with Elias to find a date that suits their schedules.
Elias faced down the situation during a show Saturday evening in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J.. During a stretch of her set in which she opened the stage up for a Q&A with the audience, one attendee shouted “Did you vote for Donald Trump?”
“Here’s a question for you,” Elias responded. “Why would you ask me that in here knowing I’m the only Jew in this room? Are you trying to get me killed?”
The conversation continues, with the heckler pushing Elias on the subject of her vote. The comedian eventually tried to stop the situation by saying: “Alright, make some noise if you want her to shut up.”A beer is thrown at Elias from the audience shortly after she returns to her set. Elias quickly recuperates and grabs the can to continue drinking the beverage.
Elias later ShareSome details about the incident as reported by Twitter. It stated that the venue intends to file charges against “the guy”It was Elias who threw out the beer.
Whitney Cummings, Patton Oswalt (Jim Gaffigan), and Patton Oswalt (Patton Oswalt) were some of those who praised Elias’s handling of the situation online. Kimmel gave his glowing review as well. “five stars for this flawless performance.”Now, his kudos extend to Elias being invited to appear on his program.
“Can I make my late night debut on your show?” Elias asked in response to Kimmel’s tweet. “Definitely,”He responded.
Below is the video of Elias dealing with the heckler.