Comedians


Michelle Slonim is a New York comic. Michelle has appeared on web-shows for Comedy Central and HBO and on SiriusXM Radio. She plays at late night at the Comic Strip, late night at Broadway Comedy Club, various produced shows at Carolines on Broadway and at indie bar shows throughout the city (many of which she produces, cuz you gotta create your own opportunities). Special guest performers at her shows have included Dave Attell (The Insomniac Tour, Comedy Underground) and Greer Barnes from the Chapelle Show. She trained in comedy and performance under the bright lights of the 6 train, skills she honed at the University of Michigan, Williamstown Theater Festival, as an apprentice to Lewis Black. She's really good at name dropping. She is a seasoned producer having worked on 24 Hour Celebrity Plays on Broadway and produced shows at Webster Hall and Le Poisson Rouge. For her Anti Valentine’s Day Comedy Show, she was featured in The Wall Street Journal, although as her mother pointed out, it was only on page two in the print edition. She is a member of the Friars Club.
Pat Oates has appeared on TLC's Extreme Cheapskates and E! Talk Soup. He can be heard on the Pat Oates is Sad podcast and is a contributing comedy advice writer for Laugh Staff. Pat won the Last Comix Standing competition in 2015.
A stand-up comedian from Puerto Rico, Rafi Gonzalez originally found success as the lead singer of a nationally touring rock band. In 2015, Gonzalez switched gears and exploded onto the New England and Boston comedy scenes. In 2021, he was filmed for HBO MAX as part of the Ha Comedy Festival. In 2022, Rafi participated in the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition. He was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival in 2023, and was also voted "Best of the Fest" in the Noho Comedy Festival and the Burbank Comedy Festival in Los Angeles. In 2024, he was voted "Comedian of the Year" in the Boston Comedy Choice Awards. Rafi has also taken his comedy to the sea after being hired by several cruise lines. Check him out across all social media platforms, where Rafi has accrued millions of views. Rafi is currently based out of Massachusetts and performing nationally.
Dan Altano has carved a name for himself on the national comedy scene by narrating his life story with brutal honesty, wit, and heart. Born in New Jersey and currently based in New Haven, CT, Dan headlines in clubs and theaters across the country, recently completing a 12-state headlining tour. He was named one of New York City’s “Breakout Artists of 2021” by Caroline’s On Broadway and appeared in the New York Comedy Festival for three consecutive years. Dan has also recently joined comedians Demetri Martin, Fortune Feimster, and Eric Neumann as part of their respective national comedy tours. Dan is the co-host of the podcast Rank It! and is the creator and host of Dinner’s Ready Live, an interactive cooking/comedy show that now tours on stages across the country. He is the co-producer of Just A Jersey Guy and Son, a comedic storytelling show he writes and performs with his father, Brian Altano.
Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress & writer. She was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. She is quickly becoming one of the most sought after stand-up comics. Tara has taken her talents to stage, television, film, and centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees. She was on SNY's Emmy award winning show “Oh Yeah”. Tara also appears on the the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast regularly and co-hosts “Neighborhood Logic”. Tara’s compilation album, “Greetings From Uncle Vinnie’s” is streaming everywhere. Her solo album, "I'm Talkin' Here" will be released in Spring 2023. Tara joined Joey Diaz for his NY residency at Sony Hall. She is currently headlining throughout the country and Canada.
Ralph Anthony is a New York City based comedian and writer whose material is primarily derived from his stories and unique observations of the world we live in. A high energy goofball with lots to say, Anthony was deemed “the Mouth” by his childhood friends and hasn’t stopped making people laugh since. Anthony has traveled overseas to Europe where he’s performed on some the top shows in London and Paris. His credits also include the World Comedy Expo, the NY Underground Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, NC Comedy Festival, the World Series of Comedy, Sirius XM, ESPN, the NY Comedy Festival, being a featured headliner for the Bonkerz Comedy Club chain, as well as headlining Caroline’s on Broadway. Most recently, Anthony recorded his debut comedy album, “40 for 40,” which is slated for release later in the year. In addition to headlining, he’s featured for Tom Cotter (AGT), Tony Woods (Def Comedy Jam), Joe Machi (Last Comic Standing), Joey Gay (Netflix), and Maija DiGiorgio (Dry Bar).
Through storytelling and observational comedy, Frank Favia offers hilarious insights about his neurotic insecurities, his stereotypically-Italian family and how he’s too nice for his own good. On any given night, he can be seen performing at clubs in NYC and all around the country.
Ron Nobles is a New York City-based stand-up comedian. He is a regular in the New York City comedy scene and performs at colleges, clubs, and theatres all over the country. He is a founding member of the Escape From NY Comedy Tour, that brings NYC comics all over the US. He's been featured on Yahoo Sports Radio and in the New York Comedy Festival. He’s a clean-cut every man with a knack for storytelling. Ron Grew up in a small town south of Buffalo called Gerry, NY but, he currently resides in New York City with his boxer Tony.
Molly Ruben-Long is a comedian/actress/writer/woman with great bangs. She was a New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal and has been featured on Viceland, Fuse and the BBC. She is the co-host of Well Behaved, a weekly podcast that tells you about women from history you probably have never heard of. She is also a regular contributor to Someecards.com.
Nick Simmons is a Standup Comic and Actor from the Bronx that now resides in Brooklyn New York. He’s also a personality and Affiliate on Twitch. He performs at all the clubs in NYC and all around the country and colleges. He’s been on SiriusXM and has his own Podcast “GTL” on iTunes.
Jordan Jensen started comedy in upstate NY before moving to Nashville TN, where she spent a year working for clubs and taking her comedy on the road in her pickup truck. Most recently, she was featured on "The Late Late Show with James Corden". In 2021, Jordan was named the first female comic to win “NY’s Funniest Stand Up” at the NY Comedy Festival. She now lives in Brooklyn NY and has since been featured on SiriusXM, as a "New Face" at the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival and is now a regular at the renowned Comedy Cellar. Her comedy consists of tales of her bizarre upbringing, highly unconventional family, and filterless confessions of her time on this filthy planet.
Kenice Mobley performs stand up comedy around the country and recently participated in the Limestone Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival this year. She also appeared on the Two Dope Queens live show and two episodes of Laughs on FOX. She hosts Person About Town, an interview and relationship podcast available as part of the Women In Comedy Podcast Network.
Oscar Aydin is a New York-based comedian originally from Chicago. A two time feature in Time Out New York's "LGBT POC Comedian We're Obsessed With Right Now". He’s been on LOGO, Bravo, BBC Reels and a regular on SiriusXM. Whether it’s an audience of 3 or 1,000, Oscar always brings his sass and eccentric style of comedy that keeps audiences saying "Oh Oscar".
Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”
Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, the Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, the Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others. His comedy series, "EU VS USA," has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations.
Craig Lottner is a New York City based comedian. His comedy draws on personal experiences and observations as a middle-aged dad, husband, professional and bathroom philosopher. Originally from Colorado, with stints in St. Louis, Hong Kong and San Fran, he has lived in New York since 2001. He performs regularly at NYC clubs including the Village Underground, Stand Up New York, West Side Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Dangerfield’s and more.