Comedians
Masood Boomgaard is a comedian, actor, social media content creator, film maker and MC who has been active in the entertainment industry for over a decade. As a live stand-up comedy performer he has played across South Africa to packed theatres and auditoriums as a solo act and alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. He has also toured globally, having performed on numerous occasions in London, Dubai, Australia and the United States. His ‘African Indian’ solo comedy show was staged on London’s West End with its international follow-up ‘Indians from Africa’ showcasing in New York and Hollywood. His other solo comedy specials include “Joker” and “Funny Country.” In 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown Masood was the first South African comedian to record a lockdown comedy special from his home, entitled “My Father’s House.” Masood is often featured as a guest on national and regional radio and has been seen on Comedy Central. He is also a sought after corporate entertainer. Among his past blue chip clients are FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Liberty and Mercedes-Benz.
Masood is also a social media content creator who scripts, produces and acts in social media advertisements for numerous regional and national businesses. His online comedy skits and videos often reach millions of viewers across the world. As an actor he has appeared in film and television. He was recently seen on the popular Etv soapie “Imbewu”
He has also written, directed and produced three of his own films namely Attack of the Indian Werewolf (official selection 2010 Durban International Film Festival), Curry and Vice and the 2021 film The Golden Cock: Revenge of Manu which he also starred in.
KC is the newest "Weekend Update" writer on "Saturday Night Live." She was previously a staff writer on Comedy Central’s "Tooning out the News" and was selected as a Just For Laughs 2022 "New Face" in Montreal last year. KC has also performed at Just For Laughs Moontower, and alongside comedians Neal Brennan, Nate Bargatze, and Dave Attell amongst others. KC was named the Best Up-and-Coming Comedian in Nashville by the Nashville Scene Magazine and she was a semifinalist for "Stand Up NBC." She has also written for and performed on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.
Tom Shillue is a frequent face on Fox News Channel and "Fox Nation", and his Biden impersonations is a sensation on FNC’s "Gutfeld!". Tom was the host of "Red Eye with Tom Shillue" on Fox, and has appeared in his own Comedy Central stand-up special, on "The Late Show" on CBS, "Late Night" on NBC, "Conan", "Last Comic Standing", and was a correspondent on "The Daily Show". Tom frequently appears on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" as part of “The Rag Time Gals,” Jimmy’s barbershop quartet. Tom has headlined at the Boston Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. His show "Spontaneous Combustion" was named “Best Solo Show” at the 2023 United Solo Festival. Tom is the author of the book "Mean Dads for a Better America: The Generous Rewards of an Old-Fashioned Childhood". He sells out theaters nationwide, touring alongside Greg Gutfeld.
Max Manticof is a Latino and Jewish standup comedian, writer, and actor born and raised in Queens, NY. He has been seen on Amazon Prime’s “Basement Yard” with host Joe Santagato, as well as “Lyft Comics” on Kevin Hart's LOL Network. When he's not headlining around the country, Max has enjoyed touring with Tim Dillon, Leonard Ouzts, Matt Rife, and more. His wildly popular “Street Talk Comedy”, which has since produced 100+ shows in 15+ cities around the country, was selected as a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy in 2023.
JT Moore is a comedian who hails from Hartford and Bridgeport, CT. JT has performed in comedy clubs all over, including the Hartford Funnybone, the Comedy Connection, the Comedy Scene, Broadway Comedy Club, Standup NY, and the world famous Carolines on Broadway to name a few. He's opened up for acts such as Tommy Davidson, Tony Roberts, Arnez J, Karlous Miller, TK Kirkland, Earthquake, Eddie Griffin, and he continues to climb the ranks. You have also heard JT on Earthquake's radio show "Quake's House", which airs on Kevin's Hart LOL Network on SiriusXM Radio. He shot his first comedy special in 2019, titled "Fresh Off The Couch", which was recorded at a SOLD OUT Bijou Theatre, located in Bridgeport, CT. JT Moore is a crowd-pleaser with his guy-next-door persona. He caters to the crowd with his current event-style while making you feel like you've known him forever. His unmatched wit is very playful, with a raspy voice and animated facial expressions that will have you in tears of laughter. JT will definitely be a comedian to remember.
NYC-based comedian Peter Angelo blends together a background of unique perspectives that leave crowds surprised and laughing through the whole show.
Big Rhed, the Puerto Rican-born, Bronx-raised comedian who shatters stereotypes with humor that speaks volumes in silence. Born to a single teenage mom, he transcends the role of a comedian, embracing life as a deaf artist. Overcoming Single-Sided Deafness (SSD), Big Rhed turns his distinctive viewpoint into a comedic persona, providing audiences with a side-splitting window into the world through the eyes of a deaf individual. Brace yourself for laughter, enlightenment, and the witty charm that dismantles barriers.
Tony P has been making a name for himself around NYC the past few years. He has been making his way up the ranks of the Tristate comedy scene, earning his stripes and leaving his mark. A native New Yorker to his core, Tony P’s quick wit, no holds barred attitude, and unique take on life will leave you in stitches.
Whitney Chanel is a New York City comedian seen on VH1, Bravo, Buzz Feed, Tubi, and The Sweet Spot. Her comedy takes you to a place where you can be your authentic self and hear your stories and life experiences through someone else. She’s a force to be reckoned with, but has jokes you’ll want to share with your mother!
New to Los Angeles, Alec Flynn is an east coast transplant by way of Denver, Colorado. His "Don't Tell Comedy" appearance has amassed over 2.1M views after reaching 100k in its first 24 hours. This all-around good guy has performed at the High Plains Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and was named as one of the "Comics to Watch" at the 2023 New York Comedy Festival.
Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe, "The Kids in the Hall," which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central from 1989-1995. A revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. In addition to the KITH, Kevin’s TV and film credits are numerous to include appearances on "Seinfeld," "That 70’s Show," and as a voice actor in the "Lilo & Stitch" franchise. Now Kevin is performing several different stage shows all over North America to include "Stand Up Comedy" (featuring stories about The Kids in The Hall), "Kevin McDonald Superstar (A Rock Opera)," and his "Sketch Comedy Through Improv Workshop.
Ben has performed with the likes of Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez, and has a surprisingly diverse cult-like following of comedy fans thatl ove to laugh.
Ben is the hottest commodity coming out of Canada right now with over 92,000 followers on Instagram. Ben mocks politics, current events, pop culture, and himself. Ben is the host of his own podcast "The Bankas Show" on YouTube with over 3000 weekly listeners.
He has been featured on InfoWars, Blaze TV in the USA and in notable Canadian publications like the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTo, Toronto Life, CP24, Rebel News, The Western Standard.
Check out Ben Bankas' comedy specials "GAYTATORSHIP" and "Please, Wear a Mask" on Youtube. All material Ben will be performing will be new and cannot be found online.
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, "The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark", toured the country thrice over playing sold out theatre shows under the WellRED Comedy Tour banner, appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" (HBO), "Nightline" (ABC), "The View", "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" (MSNBC), NPR, "WTF with Marc Maron", MTV, CNN, Huffington Post and in the "Veronica Mars" reboot, as “Chattanooga Charlie”, among many others.
Initially from rural Celina, TN, Trae now lives in Los Angeles, CA and has developed and sold five scripted pilots for Warner Bros TV, ABC, and FOX and continues to work as a writer. Trae stars in and produces regular sketches for Comedy Central, Funny or Die, ATTN, Facebook Watch, New York Daily News which have garnered tens of millions of views online. Crowder also co-wrote and produced an hour-long documentary titled "Inherent Good", featuring Crowder and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, about universal basic income.
Additionally, Trae co-hosts the hugely popular “WellRED,” “Evening Skews” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts. His debut 30-minute standup comedy special was taped in 2021 in Nashville, TN. He also continues to rant and rave on the internet to the mostly-delight of his lovely fanbase.
Chris Kattan is best known as one of the longest serving cast members on NBC’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. In the 8 years Chris starred in the landmark Late Night program, he became best known for his characters "Mango," "Mr Peepers," and one of the "Butabi Brothers" opposite Will Ferrell which was such a hit that the sketch was adapted into the 1998 cult classic, NIGHT AT THE ROXBURY. Kattan went on to star in CORKY ROMANO, in which he plays the black sheep son in a family of mobsters and played the villain in the Malcolm D. Lee film, UNDERCOVER BROTHER, opposite Eddie Griffin. Kattan starred as a series regular in the ABC hit series, THE MIDDLE, and recently had some memorable appearances in the Adam Sandler films, HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA and THE RIDICULOUS 6. Kattan trained at Los Angeles’ the Groundlings Theater and remains one of its most famous alumni. He currently tours the country with his extremely popular stand-up act.
Kat Timpf is a writer, comedian, and libertarian commentator. She’s currently the co-host of Gutfeld! on Fox News weeknights at 11pm and a Fox News contributor. She is also a prolific writer, and was a columnist for National Review for nearly six years. She’s also worked at Campus Reform, The Washington Times, Barstool Sports, Total Traffic Network, and Boston Market, and was a stand-up comedian for long enough for this to be her third time quitting.
Kat stands out in a sea of pundits because of her libertarian perspective and use of comedy and satire to get her no-nonsense points across. While she is steadfast in her strong libertarian beliefs, Kat is a firm believer in the power of conversations to bridge gaps, political or otherwise. Kat loves connecting with people across the country and around the world and talking about the things that are on everyone’s minds, but no one's lips. And she is sure to do so with a great deal of respect and humor.
Kat explores these topics and more in her new book You Can’t Joke About That, available everywhere on April 18th. She lives in New York City with her husband Cam, their dog Carl, and her cat Cheens.
As seen on "America's Got Talent" and "Kill Tony", Ahren Belisle is a software engineer and mental health advocate turned comedian. Born in Northern Ontario with cerebral palsy, Ahren is a mute comedian who uses his phone to deliver jokes. Ahren has over 500,000 followers and uses his platform to spread positive messages and comedy.
Born in Italy to Albanian parents, Nikolas Bushi is a social media sensation and rising ventriloquist talent. This trilingual ventriloquist, singer, magician, and entertainer, along with his friend Chris (The Puppet King), invite you to their all-ages, family-friendly show. In 2023, Nikolas was a featured performer at VentFest in Indiana. In 2019, he won first place in the junior and senior competitions at the VentHaven Convention. Among his many accolades, including being the People’s Choice at the Vent Convention in South Florida, Nikolas Bushi & Chris,along with some surprises, will deliver a night of comedy, magic, and singing that you will never forget! Joining them is Nikolas’ father and magician, Dashnor Bushi. With a mesmerizing act that you’ve just got see to believe, Dashnor’s performance includes incredible slight-of-hand magic, mentalism, and comedy. Both have performed all over the world to standing ovations.
Cactus Tate is a fearless performer who tackles taboo topics with wit and charm, winning over
audiences with her refreshing honesty and undeniable charisma. Known for her bold approach
and unique perspective, she effortlessly navigates through sensitive subjects, making her a
standout in the comedy world. Her star is on the rise, and she is undoubtedly a comedian to
watch.
In 2024, Cactus Tate embarks on an eagerly awaited comedy tour, bringing her incisive humor
and compelling storytelling to stages nationwide. As she prepares to captivate audiences in
cities near and far, her performances promise an unforgettable experience filled with laughter
and thought-provoking insights. Be sure to follow @CactusTate on social media for the latest
updates on her shows and projects, and don't miss the opportunity to witness her brilliance live.
Heather Shaw is a seasoned stand-up comic with 10 years experience who has gained a large following on social media for her humor and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey (TikTok 2.6mil, Instagram 685k+).
She’s been featured on "The Today Show," "The Tamron Hall Show," and has worked with comics such as Mark Normand, Eric Andre, and Fortune Feimster.
Heather has a weekly podcast, “Heather Shaw is Kidding”, where she makes fun of current events happening in pop culture, politics, and elsewhere.