Matt Rife at DAR Constitution Hall

Who is Matt Rife? The comedian seems to come out of nowhere. Thanks to Tiktok, his stand-up comedy sets are going viral on the Internet. But the comedian, who seemingly rose to prominence overnight, is far from having instant success. Born in North Lewisburg, Ohio, Rife first appeared in the comedy improv series Wild “N Out. From seasons 7 to 9, Rife regularly appeared as a guest. Being the youngest cast member, Rife competed with rival teams on roasts and performed sketches.

Rife is a comedy writer, but he’s also known for thinking on his feet. His stand-up sets often have plenty of interaction with the audience. Most of his viewers are younger folks. Therefore, much of his material pokes fun at “wokeness,” sex, dating, relationships, and race. Since he’s performed stand-up since age 15, the 27-year-old comedian delivers bits like a veteran.

Being a young comedian, Rife has used the Internet to his advantage. His official Tik Tok account has 14 million followers, while his videos as amassed over 200 million likes. In 2020, he performed in the ATL Comedy Arts Fest Volume 2, which was turned into a comedy special. The following year, Rife produced his own comedy special, Only Fans. Earlier this year, he dropped his latest special, Matthew Steven Rife. Since going viral on the Internet, Rife has been selling out shows everywhere. He recently made headlines for selling out his show in Fresno in less than 30 minutes since ticket sales opened.

Aside from stand-up comedy, Rife has also made notable appearances in films and TV series. In 2015, he appeared in Room 236. For the next few years, he was cast into minor roles in The Deb, American Typecast, Sophomore Year, and Stalked by My Doctor: A Sleepwalker’s Nightmare. In 2021, Rife appeared in four films, followed by two films in 2022. This 2023, Rife is slated to appear in five films, Karma’s a Bitch, Candy Flip, Trapped Inn, The Private Eye, and Don’t Suck. Meanwhile, Rife made cameos in Average Jose, Welcome to Howler, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fresh Off the Boat, and Burb Patrol.

He’s literally the hottest young comedian in North America, and he’s set to take over the world with his unique style of observational comedy. If you want to find out what the fuss is about, hurry and secure tickets to see Matt Rife at DAR Constitution Hall!