Jerah Milligan (HBO Max, Netflix, FOX, Showtime) brings his first-ever storytelling show, But Did You Die, to the New York Comedy Festival. Audiences are taken on a hilarious ride through the worst night of his life, it’s a trip from rock bottom to redemption with everyone riding shotgun. The show’s part storytelling, part call-and-response, with maybe a little sing-a-long. For the UCB stage, Jerah unleashes an even wilder, weirder version of events, packed with big laughs and one perfect Denzel tear. Just don’t touch the aux—Jerah’s got that covered!
Jerah is a multi-hyphenate storyteller who blends bold comedy with emotional depth. A D.C. native, Jerah is an actor, director, writer, and producer whose work spans Netflix, HBO, Showtime, and more. He co-created and starred in Astronomy Club, Netflix’s first all-Black sketch show, and recently directed the sketch segments for Yvonne Orji’s acclaimed HBO special A Whole Me.
In 2024, Jerah developed an original pilot with FOX, a feature for Tubi, and a comedy feature now in development at Hartbeat. He’s currently directing a digital series for Staple View and has helmed shoots for Billboard featuring Offset, Cynthia Erivo, and more.
An alum of the Viacom Viewfinder Emerging Directors Program, Jerah brings a collaborative, actor-friendly approach to every set. His credits include Desus & Mero (Showtime) and a pilot for HBO Max, and he’s trained at UCB, Groundlings, and The PIT.
In front of the camera, Jerah has appeared in Black Mirror, Broad City, Blue Bloods, and Apple TV+’s Helpsters. He also co-hosts Black Men Can’t Jump in Hollywood, a podcast championing representation in film and TV.
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In-person tickets are $15
Livestream tickets are $10. Buyers will receive an email with the livestream link one-hour before the show. Livestream link will be available for 7 days after the show.
All sales are final. The show starts at the time listed. If you are not at the theater more than 5 minutes before the start of the show, we may release your tickets to the waitlist.
Lineup is subject to change. Under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please use discretion, as all our shows can potentially use adult/sexual material, language, and images.
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre: 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003
