Comedians


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?”
Myka Fox is a NYC comedian, writer, and radio personality known for her quick, off-the-cuff style and sharply written jokes. She currently writes for Comedy Central and Spike networks, has contributed for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, and maintains a forceful presence on Twitter and Facebook. Myka's safe word is "Cosby."
Emily Walsh is a comedian who performs nightly in bars and comedy clubs across New York City. Originally from Boston, MA, Emily moved to New York City after college to pursue her dream of painting scenery for theatre, film and television. She still paints because comedy doesn’t provide healthcare. Emily recently headlined a sold out Stand Up NY as part of their Headliner Series. She won 1st place in the Comedy Mob Festival at Stand Up NY in 2018, with 200+ comedian submissions, 2nd place in the She Devil Comedy Festival in 2019 at Broadway Comedy Club, and has been named Comic of the Week on Jackie Kashian and Laurie Kilmartin’s podcast the Jackie and Laurie Show. Festival credits include HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, the Out of Bounds Festival in Austin, and the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Oak City Comedy Festival, Maine Comedy Festival, and the Rogue Island Comedy Festival. She hosts and coproduces a bi-monthly show in the East Village called Keeping It Fresh as well as coproducing a show called Isn’t She Funny every week in Brooklyn. Her mom is very supportive of her comedy, and really wants her to write a tv show called “Lady Seinfeld.” So look out for that.
Marcus Monroe is an NYC based comedian. He is the winner of the prestigious Andy Kaufman Award and his show is a Time Out NY and a 4x New York Times Critics’ Pick. Marcus recently performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival gaining numerous five-star reviews and was chosen as the Evening Standard’s Pick Of The Fringe. Other notable performances include Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, SF Sketchfest, the New York Comedy Festival, and even an appearance on the Late Show. His off-beat delivery and playful crowd work make him one of the most exciting comedians to watch.
Sean Kanan is an American actor, producer, author and TV host, best known for his portrayals of A. J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III, and Sam Steven on Studio City.
Beau McDowell is a stand-up comedian and former co-host of the "Losers with a Dream" podcast alongside comedy legend Lisa Lampanelli. Beau performs regularly on the East Coast, and is known for his big personality, big stature, and even bigger sense of humor about his former struggles with substance abuse, family codependency, and his search for self-acceptance. Beau’s ability to approach serious, and sometimes heartbreaking, experiences with levity and warmth differentiate him as a comedian on the rise with something new to say. Find him on Instagram @beaumcdowellcomedy!
Kimberly Dinaro is a Brooklyn-based writer and comedian whose writing has been featured in Someecards, Betches, Reductress and more. She's the co-host of a musical comedy and variety show called "Left Breast Comedy" at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn and has performed at New York Comedy Festival, San Diego Comedy Festival, Burbank Comedy Festival and more.
Alyssa Goggi started out hosting and writing for a late night talk show at Quinnipiac University, where she received a Bachelors degree in Film, Video, and Interactive Media. After graduation, she attended The Second City Chicago, and The Upright Citizen's Brigade NYC. She then went on to standup and has opened for comedians such as Damon Wayans, Craig Robinson, Hannah Berner, Jenny Slate, Colin Quinn, Kevin Nealon, Brad Williams, Jessica Kirson, Deon Cole, Michael Rapaport, Trey Kennedy, Marlon Wayans, Taylor Tomlinson, Che Durena, John Crist, etc. Her most recent credits are headlining Fairfield Comedy Club, Hartford Funny Bone, Comedy Connection RI, and The Stress Factory Comedy Club. She’s also known for going viral with over 50K social media followers for her relatable love of Crab Rangoon and donuts.
Ontonio Kareem is a comedian, writer, actor and a rising stars of the comedy world . Ontonio’s awkward upbringing in Chicago is to blame for his uniquely introspective and subdued style on stage. His unique comedy has gained national attention, allowing him to tour nationally with Chris Redd Janelle James, Roy Wood Jr., and Craig Robinson. Ontonio currently performs at comedy festivals all over the country (Laughfest in Grand Rapids, Oak City in Raleigh, World Comedy Expo, Flyover Fest in St. Louis) and can be seen producing his monthly sketch/stand-up show Lowkey Funny at Laugh Factory Chicago.
Maddie Wiener is a stand-up comedian with a style described as “irreverent humor… with a streak of brazenness,” and “abrasive and likeable at the same time". Maddie was selected as a “New Face” at the 2021 Just for Laughs Festival, and filmed a stand-up set for Comedy Central. She has appeared on "You Up" with Nikki Glaser on SiriusXM, was a 2018 semi-finalist for "StandUp NBC". On the road, she has opened for Dave Attell, Nikki Glaser, Robert Kelly, and Joe List. She also went to NACA Nationals, and is currently headlining colleges across the US. You can hear her on the podcast "We’re Having Gay Sex", which she co-hosts with Ashley Gavin. Find her on Instagram @maddietwiener! TikTok Rabbit Comedy Central
JC Mendoza is an NYC based Standup Comedian. He has been featured on Will Ferrell’s “Funny Or Die” network and in the 2021 Red Clay Comedy Festival in Atlanta, GA. This Cuban & Puerto Rican Prince of Comedy hits the stage with high energy, quick wit, and 2 decades worth of unresolved family trauma.
Adam Gilbert is happy to see you. The Fort Wayne native cut his teeth in the midwest alternative comedy circuit, opening for touring comics such as Doug Stanhope, Robert Kelly, Todd Barry, and Brian Posehn. A Chicago transplant, he has performed at the Laugh Factory, Zanies, and Comedians You Should Know. Adam was a featured performer at the Limestone Comedy Festival and was featured in Pique Magazine.
Tocarra Elise is a comedian, writer, and actress based in New York City most known for her work as a writer on the Emmy-nominated show "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+. She was also a correspondent on the show's companion, webby-award winning podcast. Tocarra was a featured performer at the 2022 Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, and is a Special Correspondent on the Glamorous Trash Podcast With Chelsea Devantez. She has opened for Irene Tu, James Adomian, Shannon Fiedler, and Blair Socci. You can catch Tocarra performing at comedy clubs and the finest breweries across the US. Follow her on social media @TocarraElise.
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.
Kendall Ketchum is an actor and stand-up comedian who hails from the Mississippi Delta and is currently located in New York City. She has been performing in clubs throughout NYC for 15 years. Her unique brand of Mississippi-meets-New-York comedy is a combination of stand up and storytelling with her signature southern charm. Kendall has headlined across the country including Caroline’s on Broadway. Additional credits include performing for the Air Force Reserve and performing at NY Comedy Festival and the Kaaboo Festival in Del Mar, CA. She also spent 4 years touring the country with SNL alum Darrell Hammond as his featured opener.
Maria Randazzo is a New York-based comedian and Staff Writer for "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+. Follow her, she begs you, on Twitter @MariaRandazzo and Instagram @mariafreakingrandazzo -- www.mariarandazzo.com
Henrik Blix is a Staff Writer for "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+. He previously starred in Second City's Deck The Hallmark Holiday show, and performed in "Best of the Second City" at the Kennedy Center with Rachel Dratch and John Glaser. He's a two-time winner of Chicago's Laugh Battle as a solo performer, a former Headline Contributor for The Onion, and he makes very good bolognese. You can follow him online @henrikontheweb or in real life if you are stealthy and have a good disguise.
Motts Pelazza has been performing comedy throughout the country for the last 45 years. He has opened for Damon Wayans, Billy Gardell, Tommy Davidson, Kevin Meaney, and Patrice O’Neil. He has performed at Carolines and Don’t Tell Mamas in NYC, the Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT, and the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. Motts has also been on "Impractical Jokers" and, as a lifelong resident of Stamford, he has been the announcer for Alive@5, the Thanksgiving Balloon Parade, and Heights and Lights. He is a retired mailman of 46 years and, like he delivered the mail all those years, he promises to deliver the laughs!
Rollin Atkinson was recently nominated for "2023 Rising Star of the Year" by the Boston Comedy Choice Awards. His comedic style is marked by personal stories and energetic act-outs. Rollin starred in a short film, “Si,” which was featured on HBO. He appears regularly at Laugh Boston and Nick’s Comedy Stop, and is a Co-Founder of Boston Comedy Club.
Ian Levy is an up and coming comedian based out of New York. He uses a silly irreverent style to joke about life, love, and his many shortcomings. He regularly performs at clubs and colleges across the country. Some of his credits include being a finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Sketchfest, and the Big Pine Comedy Festival. He's also the winner of the prestigious Employ of the Month award at Hollow Cafe.
Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and more, Amanda Seales doesn’t just make you laugh, she makes change! With an uncanny knack for taking serious topics and with humor, making them relatable and interesting, she combines intellectual wit, silliness, and a pop culture obsession to create her unique style of smart funny content for the stage and screen. Amanda Seales is a comedian and creative visionary with a Master’s in African American studies from Columbia University. Seamlessly blending humor and intellect, her unique style of smart funny content spans various genres across the entertainment and multi-media landscape. She is best known for her iconic role as “Tiffany DuBois" in HBO’s "Insecure" and her debut stand-up comedy special, “I Be Knowin,” and as a former co-host on daytime talk show “The Real”, host of NBC's “Bring the Funny,” and host/writer of the groundbreaking 2020 BET Awards. Amanda speaks truth to change via her wildly popular Instagram @AmandaSeales, weekly podcast “Small Doses,” and book by the same name. Centering community building in her comedy, she is also the creator/host of the touring variety game show, “Smart Funny & Black.” Loved for fearlessly saying what folks are thinking, her Reach Media/Urban1 syndicated radio show + podcast, “The Amanda Seales Show,” edu-tains audiences daily, giving the culture what it’s missing in markets across the nation! A philanthropist, her efforts support Black girl-focused organizations, education, and animal conservation. Always an advocate for Black voices, she produces and creates art as edu-tainment across the media landscape by any joke necessary!
Sergio Chicon was born and raised in New York City’s Lower East Side. His energy and stage presence brings out the natural performer that he is. Always the entertainer amongst friends and family, its no wonder that in the short time he has been doing stand up, he has moved along very quickly, performing in clubs all over the city. Sergio’s comedy style cannot easily be labeled, though it can fall in the categories of urban, physical and self deprecating humor. His uninhibited animated style and high energy capture the audiences’ immediate attention. His mannerisms and facial expressions allow him to dip in and out of characters such as his favored "construction worker". With few limitations on and off stage, Sergio is the producer of his own new talent show, Serg’s Fresh Faces, at New York City’s Laugh Lounge, featuring some of the freshest and hottest new talent in New York City. Sergio was featured Comedy Central’s “Funaticos” & Comedy Central’s “Los LOL”, MTV TR3S, Miami Comedy Festival, SITV, Comedy Net, BET on Blast, and performed at the Comedy Café in Amsterdam. Sergio is currently on tour with “The Gangsta of Comedy" Capone and the 5 M.I.C.s.
Dave Smith is a comedian, political commentator, radio and tv personality. Dave is a regular guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience", "Tim Pool", "Kennedy", and "The Greg Gutfeld show". In 2017 Dave's debut comedy special "Libertas" was released and spent over three weeks at #1 on the ITunes comedy chart. Dave is the host of "Part of the Problem" a libertarian podcast about current events and the evils of government and the corporate media as well as his comedy podcast "Legion of Skanks".
"POPPA" RUS GUTIN is a COMIC / ACTOR / WRITER & Creator of the hit Off-Bdwy Musical, GANGSTAPELLA. He is a graduate of the Musical Theatre Program @ AMDA. "Gutin's stage persona is a compelling mixture of Woody Allen and Sam Kinison. Something akin to Jewish angst on meth." - LA EXAMINER RUS is celebrating 16 years in the world of Stand-Up. He co-produced & Hosted COMEDY JUICE NY @ GOTHAM and FRIDAY NITE LIVE @ The COMEDY STORE. And he's been featured @ THE IMPROV, CAROLINE's, LEVITY LIVE, HELIUM, STAND-UP NY + THE STAND, ICEHOUSE, LAUGH FACTORY & more... POPPA RUS's new Hour Special, LEGAL GUARDIAN, taped live @ NEW YORK COMEDY CLUB, is avail NOW as a (Movie) @ rusgutin.vhx.tv AND as an (Album) on COMEDYRECORDS.CA on iTUNES @  http://apple.co/1HaXzD9! As a SAG / AFTRA Actor, RUS has appeared in a sketch on E!'s CHELSEA LATELY and starred in the movies "SURF SCHOOL" & "HOLD ON LOOSELY". And he's written comedy for BILLBOARD.COM, Broadway Legend / Country Star, LAURA BELL BUNDY, ALAN THICKE and CLEAR CHANNEL RADIO. FOR BOOKINGS, please contact his agent Alexander Driscoll @ http://www.ingridfrenchmanagement.com/ and Emilio Savone @ http://newyorkcomedyclub.com/. MAS POPPA RUS @ WWW.RUSGUTIN.COM!
Katie Haller is a stand-up comedian, and tiny rapper by the name of T-Spoon. She has performed in the Women In Comedy Festival, NY Funny Song Festival, and was most recently a finalist in the New York Comedy Club Competition. Her writing has been featured on Collegehumor, Elite Daily, and Huffington Post Comedy. She also writes about dogs for The BarkPost. She is 4'11, but seems way taller on stage, and on the internet. 
With equal parts confident social observation and cutting self-deprecation, New York City-based comedian Brendan Sagalow has deftly and defiantly owned the stage for over 10 years. His debut full-hour comedy special, "Thin Lips," was released in August 2024 on Youtube and continues to receive critical acclaim. Brendan performed as a “New Face” in the 2022 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He has also taken part in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and the New York Comedy Festival. He was a finalist in 2018’s New York’s Funniest, 2017’s Carolines Comedy Club Competition, and 2017’s Carolines March Madness Competition. He has written for MTV's "Joking Off," and appeared on ViceTV’s "Tumbleweeds" with Killer Mike and the popular Barstool Sports series "Answer the Internet." He is a recurring guest on "The Jim and Sam Show," Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio, and "The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder." Brendan co-hosted "Here’s the Scenario" podcast with fellow comedians Mike Cannon and Mike Feeney, and now hosts his own show, "Sagdaddy Da Pod." He has been a guest on a wide array of popular podcasts, including "Are You Garbage?," "Tuesdays with Stories," and "Legion of Skanks." When not touring nationally, Brendan can be seen performing at clubs across New York City.
Actor, comedian, and writer James Goff was born and raised in the South Bronx of New York City. In just a short time in the business, James has demonstrated the unique ability to bridge the gap between any audience, and connect with them on a level that makes them feel they've known him for years. Not only has he worked with some of the best in the business, James Goff's appearances also include Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central's Open Mic Fight, Sirius Radio, and a performance for Superbowl XLII Champions The New York Giants. When he's not headlining around the country, James is producing a weekly podcast, The Force 2 Care Podcast, centered around surviving parenthood and speaking to at risk youth about overcoming life's obstacles.