Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.

Comedy veteran Steve Byrne has seemingly done it all and continues to push himself to accomplish even more. Starting over 20 years ago and cutting his teeth in all the major clubs in NYC, including the Comedy Cellar, he then ventured off to Los Angeles, began working at the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv, and his career really took off. After becoming a regular on the late-night talk show circuit and even doing "The Tonight Show" ten times, Steve racked up multiple hour specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Showtime. In 2012, he starred in, produced and wrote the TBS hit show "Sullivan & Son", which ran for 3 seasons. Through the show, he cultivated a deep appreciation for storytelling, and in 2019 released his first film, "Always Amazing", a documentary about comic/magician the Amazing Johnathan. In 2020, Steve wrote and directed the indie feature "The Opening Act", his love letter to stand-up comedy, that garnered critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes at 82 and 83% Fresh. In 2022, he released his fifth hour special, "The Last Late Night", on Amazon Prime, his most innovative work to date and rated 5/5 stars – an hour special disguised as a late-night talk show. Steve continues to tour relentlessly, work on material, and is currently casting his next film that he wrote and will direct towards the end of this year.

Justin Martindale is an L.A. based comedian originally from San Antonio, TX who has been seen as a guest on E! Entertainment, as well as the series Worst Thing I Ever... In 2014, he was the co-creator for the hit Funny or Die web series Not Looking which received high acclaim by Slate, The Advocate and Huffington Post. He wrote for the legendary Joan Rivers on Fashion Police and has opened for Sandra Bernhard, Whitney Cummings and Fortune Feimster. He can also be heard on such podcasts as the Joe Rogan Experience with Joe Rogan and the Skeptic Tank with comedian Ari Shaffir. Some of Justin's more recent credits include: @midnight, Acting Out and Butter Face.

Aric Grooms is cofounder and CEO of "Very Good Comedy Show"! He regularly headlines with the show across the country, and has appeared in the NY Comedy Festival. When the 2020 pandemic shut down stand-up stages, Aric shifted focus to creating and starring in festival-winning films "MidLife" and "God's Will", which are currently available on streaming platforms. While he now calls New York City home, Aric will always be a Southern Ohio Boy (S.O.B.) at heart! This shines through on stage as he weaves tales of his simple beginnings into his commentary on the day-to-day rat race that is NYC Trained as an Evangelical minister and married to a Jewish clergywoman, Aric has lots to say about religion and family! His years of ups and downs with relationships and congregations – not to mention raising four energetic, independent children – provides an endless supply of entertaining tales!

Jiaoying Summers is a stand up comedian, Asian Hall of Fame inductee and social media comedy queen with over one billion online views and counting. She is a sold out national headliner. She recently starred in Netflix is a Joke Festival's Women in Comedy Show. Her 30-minute comedy special HOT GIRL SUMMERS is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video. Jiaoying is also an award-winning actress, CEO of Summers Group, and philanthropist empowering women and children and helping causes that touch Asian American communities. She was recently featured on BBC, CBS aNews, FOX News 5, NBC4, NBC Bay Area, KRON4, The LA Times, LA Confidential, San Francisco Chronicle, Yale Daily News, NHK World Japan and Vogue. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy in Los Angeles and focuses on producing shows that promote representation in comedy. “A major voice on the national comedy scene.” - Vogue International "Her name and survival story have one thing in common — a refusal to fade into the background." - The LA Times "[Summers is] amplifying the Asian American perspective through her work [with] uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings." - San Francisco Chronicle Jiaoying Summers has been named one of “The Women Running The [Comedy] Scene in L.A.” -The LA Times

Kristal Adams is a standup comedian, storyteller and writer living in New York. Originally from Southern California, Adams was named one of 7 Black Female Comics to See Before they Blow Up by Madame Noire Magazine. She’s been a Consulting Producer for Legomasters, Netflix’s The Circle and Searching for Soul Food on Hulu. She has appeared in Season 2 of Laugh After Dark on Amazon Prime Video, JFL’s Straight Up, Stand Up series, Vidcon, SF Sketchfest and won Best of Fest at the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. She’s been featured on Whohaha as part of their first ever Comedian Callout and in 2022 she recorded and released her debut album “Ain’t I a Wombat,’’ which received rave reviews and was featured on NPR, Ebony Magazine and Paste Magazine.

Pranav is a former writer for MAD Magazine and co-host of the popular Mango Bae Podcast. A favorite of festivals and clubs around the country, he was most recently featured in the 10k Laughs Festival (Best of the Fest), Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and headlined the 2018 Milwaukee Comedy Festival alongside Colin Quinn, Gina Yashere, and others. An up-and-coming actor, Pranav also has landed roles in forthcoming episodes of The Marvelous Ms. Maisel and HBO’s The Other Two, and has previously starred in Law & Order: SVU. He is also the writer and co-creator of the upcoming BRIC TV Web Series Problematic. You can find him across platforms @pranahaha

LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City, who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas’s stand-up clips have exploded online, where he has received over 100M views and 500K+ followers across Instagram and TikTok. In 2022, Lucas established a strong baseline for himself as a touring comedian, selling out 8 shows at Zanies Chicago. That same year, he appeared in SF Sketchfest and as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk. 2023 was a breakout year for Lucas: he headlined the New York Comedy Festival, taped a secret set with Don't Tell Comedy, and taped his Comedy Central debut for Season 14 of Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring. For no particular reason, he also holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).” He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast”

Nick Tilleli is a NYC based comedian. He is climbing the ranks as one of New York Cities emerging young talents. He is the winner of the 2017 Broadway Comedy Club Summer Festival. First place winner of 2019 Long Island 8 round Laugh off. He head lined New York Comedy Festivals showcase in Staten Island! You can follow him @nicktilleli on instagram!

Funny, smart, fresh, and magnetic, Neko White is a star. A comedian born and raised in Harlem, Neko has brought his unique perspective and sharp comedy from New York to international audiences. Beginning his career at just fourteen years old, the then high school freshman was sitting in class when a teacher asked, “Does anyone have a talent?” Something in Neko’s mind said, “Go tell jokes!“ He went up in front of his classmates and it worked. And, as they say, the rest is history. As a stand-up, Neko has been featured on Netflix’s "Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends," Cracked Comedy Club, TruTV’s "Laff Tracks," AXS TV’s "Gotham Comedy Live," STARZ’s "New York’s Funniest," and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. He was named one of the "New Faces" in the Just For Laughs Festival, performed in Netflix is a Joke Festival, and won Carolines’ prestigious March Madness competition. Neko released a comedy album titled "Marscellus," then produced one of the most original filmed specials in recent memory with his self-released "Dark Out." Shot with no audience, a pitch-black background, and recorded with an old-fashioned microphone, Neko’s special received critical acclaim. One publication said "Dark Out" made Neko one of the “innovators changing comedy.” Neko also self-produced his first hour special, "Neko White: Introducing Me.” He was the subject of the award-winning documentary, “One Mic.” Neko is an accomplished television personality. He hosted Vice News’ popular series, "How To Be A Person" and has been a regular guest on MTV2’s "Hip Hop Hollywood Squares" and Comedy Central’s "Dark Humor." Neko made his film acting debut in the movie, "Midlife."

Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .

Irene Tu is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. In 2017, the San Francisco Chronicle singled her out as an “artist on the brink of fame,” on the heels of being named one of the “Bay Area’s 11 Best Stand Up Comedians” (SFist) and one of 20 “Women to Watch” (KQED). She has performed at numerous festivals including SF Sketchfest, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, RIOT LA, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and Outside Lands. Irene has opened for comedians such as Patton Oswalt, W. Kamau Bell, Brian Posehn, Anthony Jeselnik, Gary Gulman, Judah Friedlander, Hari Kondabolu, and Aparna Nancherla. You can see her on season 2 of “Take My Wife” and on VICELAND’s “Funny How?”

Collin Chamberlin is a talented and experienced comedian based in New York. Known for his clean and quick wit, he specializes in sharing amusing family stories from his upbringing in Pittsburgh. His conversational style and impeccable timing create a friendly and relatable atmosphere, making his performances feel like a hilarious conversation with a close friend. Collin's comedic repertoire covers a range of topics, including his fascination with fast food and humorous anecdotes about living with his grandfather. His passion for comedy has led him to perform in various venues across the country and he's even willing to go the extra mile (for gas money, of course) to bring laughter to different audiences. Collin has established himself as a regular at Comedy Clubs in New York City and other locations. He's had the honor of performing at renowned venues such as The Comedy & Magic Club, Pittsburgh Improv, Helium Comedy Club as well as Caroline's on Broadway. His first headline performance at Caroline's was a significant achievement, especially given the club's history and alumni. One of his favorite appearances occurred when he performed at The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, a prestigious event held at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. This recognition from his peers in the comedy industry was a highlight. Collin's comedic talent has not gone unnoticed and he has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the legends of comedy like Steve Martin and Martin Short. Collin is regularly requested by some of the nations best and well known headliners, who bring him back over and over again. In the last year Collin has worked with Ryan Hamilton, Jessica Kirson, Adam Ferrara and John Heffron. Collin most recently recorded a Dry Bar Special - "Cake For Breakfast", which will be airing soon and was featured by Don't Tell Comedy. Additionally he appeared at the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival alongside Jessica Kirson and Ryan Hamilton. His debut album, "Hello, It's Me," launched very strongly, reaching number 2 on both iTunes and Amazon charts. His material is also regularly featured on Sirius XM, showcasing the widespread appeal of his comedy. Collin Chamberlin's career in comedy is marked by a combination of talent, hard work, and a genuine ability to connect with people through laughter. His performances bring joy to audiences, and his contributions to the comedy scene continue to be appreciated by fans and fellow comedians alike.

Zoltan Kaszas is an award-winning stand-up comedian known for his sharp, observational humor and love of cats. Born in Hungary, Zoltan and his mother immigrated to the United States in 1991, first settling in Pittsburgh before moving to the trailer parks of San Diego. Kaszas, who The Atlantic called a “breakout star,” has been featured on several SiriusXM comedy channels, Laughs on Fox, commercials from Manscaped, Netflix Is a Joke radio, has had hit Dry Bar comedy specials “Cat Jokes” and “Average Intelligence,” as well as headlined comedy clubs and theaters across the country. He won the Seattle International Comedy competition, a month-long event held in Washington state. Kaszas also rocked first place gigs at the San Diego Comedy Festival, San Diego’s Funniest Person contest and the Rockstar Energy Drink Comedy Throwdown plus spent a month in Edinburgh, Scotland at the Fringe Festival. However, it was Kaszas’ riff on why cats are better than dogs that quickly went viral, racking up over 68 million views on Facebook. The video traveled the globe, even landing in The Guardian’s (UK) as one of the “ten funniest things I’ve seen on the Internet.” Sharing the stage with well-known comedians such as Bert Kreischer, Mark Normand, and Taylor Tomlinson - who called him “the funniest, most prolific comic alive” - only raised his game. Kaszas has must-see comedy specials on YouTube, “Modern Male” (3.2 million views), and his most recent special “White Lies,” both filmed at the Grand Comedy Club in Escondido, CA. His ability to take relatable experiences and turn them into hilarious stories has earned him both critical acclaim and a loyal following. Whether on tour, or online, Zoltan Kaszas continues to charm audiences with his unforgettable, relevant, and smart brand of comedy.

John Bennett is a Milford, CT-born and NYC-based stand-up comic. He currently co-produces "Tight Pants Comedy Show", which has been featured in TimeOutNY. John’s comedic style involves a blend of personal storytelling and inherent goofiness, with an undercurrent of controlled rage. You can find usually find John performing around NYC on any given night and can follow him on Instagram for clips and show dates/times: @big_throws

Mike Finoia is a comedian based out of NYC. He is a writer / producer for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers, and he also opens for the guys on their national theater tour. Mike is also the co-host of the Comes a Time Podcast, alongside Dead & Co / Allman Brothers Bassist Oteil Burbridge. Mike has been featured on TruTV, Sirius XM & Comedy Central. When not on the road, Mike can be found nightly performing at the premiere NYC comedy clubs. He can be heard regularly on The Bonfire on SXM Faction. @mikefinoia

Debra DiGiovanni is a standup and performer originally from Toronto, now based in Los Angeles. Debra can be seen around the world appearing in comedy festivals like Moontower, High Plains, JFL Sydney, and JFL Montreal. Her most recent comedy album "Lady Jazz" was nominated for a Juno award: Comedy Album of the Year 2019. Debra made her US late-night comedy debut on "CONAN," appeared on Comedy Central’s "Stand Up Featuring," and released a comedy special on Season 2 of Unprotected Sets for Epix. Debra can be seen on the Amazon original series "Last One Laughing," and her new comedy album "Honourable Intentions" will be released Fall of 2024 on SiriusXM.

Olga Koch is a writer and comedian, across radio, television and film. She was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021 and her show FIGHT won the 2022 Writer’s Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy. She has also appeared on Live at the Apollo and hit British quiz show QI.

Jesse Eigner is a NYC based comic who has been featured on Good Day New York. Jesse recently made it to the final 3 out 131 comedians in the Last Comix Standing Competition at Mohegan Sun. Jesse has also performed at the Asheville Comedy Festival, San Diego Comedy Festival and the Sacramento Comedy festival. Jesse produces a monthly standup showcase called Giggles N’ Cream which was listed in Timeout as one of the best free comedy shows in NYC.

Ali is a queer comedian and actress who was a series regular on the truTV series TOP SECRET VIDEOS. Ali has also performed on THE TONIGHT SHOW, A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH, THE TODAY SHOW, TruTV’s COMEDY KNOCKOUT, NBC’s BRING THE FUNNY, and BETCHES COMEDY. She even once impersonated Reese Witherspoon on The Howard Stern Show. Ali has contributed to Above Average and worked as a contributing writer at The Onion. Her clever, provocative stand-up has seen her included in Variety Magazine’s comedy issues and profiled in Forbes 30 Under 30. She performs stand-up comedy nightly in NYC bars and clubs, where she was one of the youngest comics passed at the Comedy Cellar. Ali also performed a comedy special for HBO MAX’s Queer Comedy Showcase for PRIDE 2021.

A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, is a regular on "After Midnight" with Taylor Tomlinson, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of millions of views and his podcast, "Don’t Make Me Come Back There," has over 2 million downloads. He’s also the author of "How to be Married (To Melissa)," an Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022. Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. At 39 years old, Dustin has been married for 20 years and has three kids. This helps make Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.