Steve Byrne, a comedian known for his charismatic stage presence and unique blend of cultural comedy, was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father. He spent his formative years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Before his career in comedy took off, Byrne worked an unlikely job selling knives door to door, a testament to his diverse skill set and determination. Byrne's journey in comedy began after he graduated from Kent State University and made a trip to New York City to visit his father. Seizing the day, Byrne ventured out with a tenacity to secure employment and succeeded by becoming a host at the legendary Manhattan comedy club, Caroline's. It was here, through witnessing nightly performances, that Byrne discovered an interest in stand-up comedy he never knew he had. On September 30, 1997, Byrne took the stage for the first time at Stand Up NY. Though initially stressed and moved to tears afterward, he was instantly captivated by the exhilarating experience of making people laugh. This marked the beginning of his commitment to comedy. Byrne's career gained significant traction in 2006 with increased television exposure. His first half-hour special, "Comedy Central Presents Steve Byrne," was well-received and performed impressively in Comedy Central's Stand-Up Showdown web challenges. This was the same year he clinched victory in the "Stand Up or Sit Down" comedy contest hosted by Myspace and TBS for The Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. Beyond television, Byrne showcased his comedic talent on the road as part of Vince Vaughn's "Wild West Comedy Show" tour, entertaining audiences of up to 2,000 people at a time. He also contributed to the morale of American troops overseas, performing in Iraq with Colin Quinn and in Afghanistan with Drew Carey as part of USO tours. Driven by ambition, Byrne took on a daunting quest to break Dave Attell's long-standing record of 12 stand-up performances in one night. This led to the creation of his self-produced documentary "13 or Bust," chronicling his attempt to perform at ten different comedy clubs within an evening stretching from 6 PM to nearly 3 AM. The documentary also included insightful conversations on the art of stand-up with fellow comedians Bill Burr, Robert Kelly, and Dov Davidoff. In 2008, Byrne released his first hour-long special, "Happy Hour," on Comedy Central, further cementing his reputation as a notable comedian. After establishing himself on the New York comedy scene, Byrne eventually moved to Los Angeles, continuing to expand and evolve his comedic career.