Carl Merrick Bio Took Standup 1 and 2 at Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle. Has performed between Detroit and Chicago, Marquette and Nashville. Has performed at Ridleys, Laugh Factory in Chicago, Funny Bone in Toledo and The Comedy Project in Grand Rapids. Has hosted at One Night Stans. A finalist in Ridleys Detroit to LA Competition, and performed in Laughfest, Maumee Comedy Festival and is selected for the 2024 Jersey City Comedy Festival. Often funny. Was loved by his mother.