Ian Fidance Obituary – Death: Offbeat Yet Upbeat Stand Up Comic Cause Of Death
Ian Fidance is a comedian, actor, and writer who proudly calls New York City home. He’s a regular on “You Up? with Nikki Glaser” on SiriusXM Comedy Central Radio and performs frequently at the famous Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village. Ian has written and acted in skits for big names like Nike, Comedy Central, Elite Daily, Funny or Die, and Above Average. He’s set to appear in upcoming seasons of VH1’s “Grown & Sexy” and TBS’s “The Last O.G.,” and you’ll also catch him in sketches on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Ian is a popular guest on various podcasts, and he co-hosts his own podcast, “Sex Ian the City,” with former Impractical Jokers producer Jay Miller, available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play.
Originally from Wilmington, Delaware, Ian has made a name for himself as a unique and upbeat stand-up comedian, writer, and actor in the bustling comedy scene of New York City. While his distinctive mustache might scream Brooklyn, his comedy is best enjoyed live with a cup of tea in hand. His style has been described as “strange but amusing” by The Interrobang. He’s a frequent guest on SiriusXM radio’s “The Bennington Show” and the Anthony Cumia Show with Artie Lange.
Ian has graced the stages of various comedy festivals, including the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival, the Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and the New York Comedy Festival. He’s written and acted in sketches for Above Average, Conde Nast, and Funny or Die, and even Nike had him write and star in a live presentation for their “Hyper” line of athletic wear. Ian made his stand-up television debut on the third season of AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.”
Despite growing up as an only child to a single mother in Delaware, Ian has worked a variety of jobs and has emerged as a standout performer in comedy, offering a fresh and uplifting perspective. You can catch him regularly performing at comedy clubs like New York Comedy Club, The Stand, UCB Theatre, The Creek & The Cave, Union Hall, and The Bell House. He also hosts a monthly live show in Brooklyn’s Union Hall called “Picture This!” that combines stand-up comedy with animation. Ian is known to travel across the country to perform at comedy clubs, colleges, and independent venues, often relying on his trusty car for transportation.
