Modi

Comedian, Actor, and Emcee
Appeared on NBC’s 'Last Comic Standing' and HBO’s 'The Sopranos'
Voted One of the Top 10 Comedians in New York City

Modi Rosenfeld, born in Tel Aviv, is a renowned stand-up comedian and actor. Voted one of the "Top 10 Comedians in New York City" by the Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, Modi is one of the circuit’s hottest comedians. In addition to being a regular at the iconic Comedy Cellar in New York City, MODI also headlines both at home and abroad, performing at a variety of comedy festivals and events. Known for his ability to add levity and pack a room, MODI regularly performs at – and hosts – corporate functions, charity galas and private events.

MODI has been featured on HBO, Comedy Central, Netflix, and has appeared on multiple late night TV shows as well as The Howard Stern Show. MODI has received rave reviews in the New York Times, Time Out NY and the New York Post. He has also appeared on CBS’s Madame Secretary, CSI: NY, Hulu’s Deadbeat, HBO’s The Sopranos, BET’s 10th Anniversary of Comic View, and The USO Live Tour. He played a lead role in a pilot for Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s sitcom on CBS and was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. MODI has played leading roles in: Waiting for Woody Allen, which won ‘Best Short Film’ at the LA Film Festival, as well as the feature-length film, Stand Up. Mayor Bill De Blasio declared June 26th, 2018 'Mordechi Modi Rosenfeld Day' in the city of New York for his accomplishments and contributions to the artistic community.

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Modi on Hatzalah (Jewish Volunteer Ambulance) | The Laugh Factory [3:34] - Get Sharable Link

Modi on Hatzalah (Jewish Volunteer Ambulance) | The Laugh Factory [3:34]

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Alan Dershowitz visits the AH"M table and talks cantorial music, cancel culture, and combatting antisemitism | And Here's Modi Podcast, Ep.35 [47:32]

The Trick All Single People Should Know | Just for Laughs [4:01]

Accepting a special proclamation from Mayor Bill de Blasio [4:32]

Talks & Conversations with Modi

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Comedy & Commentary with Modi

Highlighting the hilarity of everyday life, Modi takes his audience to a new level of comic observation. From the hip Manhattan scene to fancy fundraisers to the retro Catskills hotels, Modi’s comedy has something for everyone. ...

Antisemitism Through the Lens of Humor & Comedy

In this engaging program, Modi shares insights on Israel, the rise in antisemitism, and how audiences can use their platforms online to raise awareness. With the situation in Israel, and the country's upcoming 75th birthday, Modi is uniquely positioned to explore these issues through a lens of humor ...

Press & Media

Jewish community grapples with Holocaust education amid rising antisemitism - ABC

Biography

Voted one of the top 10 comedians in New York City by the Hollywood Reporter and BackStage, MODI is one of the comedy circuit’s most sought after performers. Featured on HBO, CBS, NBC, ABC Comedy Central, Howard Stern and E! Entertainment, MODI has received rave reviews in the New York Times, Time Out NY and the New York Post.

Born in Israel, MODI moved to the United States when he was seven. After college, MODI worked as an investment banker and had no plans to become a stand up comedian, but one open mic changed everything.

Amelia David of BackStage raves, “MODI has a young Sid Caesar-esque talent for creating accents and characters, making him appeal to a diverse market.” According to the Los Angeles Times, MODI is “versatile and quick on his feet. He can read an audience in a beat and improvise so nimbly that he keeps any audience, regardless of age, race and gender, laughing.”

MODI has appeared in several feature films and played leading roles in two: Waiting for Woody Allen, which won the LA Film Festival, and Stand Up, a feature-length film. According to Variety, MODI delivers a “naturally funny performance with a tremendous amount of energy on screen.”

MODI is a regular performer at the New York and Los Angeles comedy clubs and headlines around the country. He has also gone on tour in the United Kingdom, Holland and Israel and performs in comedy festivals and special venues, including Montreal’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Mayor Bill De Blasio declared June 26th, 2018 'Mordechi Modi Rosenfeld Day' in the city of New York for his accomplishments and contributions to the artistic community.

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