Ali Siddiq named grand prize winner of Comedy Central’s Up Next talent competition

After the votes have been tallied and the laughter died down, Comedy Central’s Up Next has chosen a winner for their Up Next competition for CC: Certified Clubs. The Up Next Fan’s Pick has gone to Ali Siddiq, who wins an appearance on a future Comedy Central stand-up series, a performance slot in an upcoming Comedy Central Live college tour, a Comedy Central Records digital release, placement on the CC: Stand-up site and app, a stint as a guest DJ on Comedy Central Radio (SiriusXM channel 95) and $2,500 cash.

A Houston native, Siddiq first won in his hometown before moving on to the semi-final showcase at the Chicago improv last month before moving on to New York. Taking place at Caroline’s during the New York Comedy Festival, Siddiq was one of nine comics to perform at the Comics To Watch showcase. Siddiq edged out Tone Bell, Chris Cubas, Randy Liedtke, Nimesh Patel, Joe Pera, Dave Thomason, Aaron Weaver and Jenny Zigrino. You can find out more about Siddiq via his web site.