There is a style called stand-up comedy in which a comic performs.
Comedian . A comedian who addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comedian . However , a comic 's stand-up success does not guarantee a film 's critical or box office success . Stand-up comedy is a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience , usually speaking directly to them . The performer is commonly known as a comic , stand-up comic , stand-up comedian , or simply a stand-up . In stand-up comedy , the comedian usually recites a grouping of humorous stories , jokes and one-liners typically called a monologue , routine , or act .