Comedians


Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, actor, and Emmy Award-winning writer. Named one of Variety’s "Top 10 Comics to Watch" and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. She wrote and performed on two WGA Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. Rosebud has performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman (Netflix), Bill Burr’s The Ringers (Comedy Central), and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. This year, she released her first Netflix special, The Mother Lode. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth (Hulu) and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.
Annie Lederman is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer & actress known for her quick-witted observation and uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. She is currently on her international ANNIEWOOD T our. Annie hosts the hugely popular ANNIEWOOD podcast, offering fans an exclusive, weekly peek into her world alongside friends. Anniewood features an impressive lineup of guests, including comedy legends Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, and Tim Dillon. Annie has appeared on Showtime’s hit documentary mini-series, THE COMEDY STORE, LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, GIRL CODE, CHELSEA LATELY , COMEDY KNOCKOUT, THE SOUP INVESTIGATES, & ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY. She’s a favorite and frequent guest on the hottest comedy podcasts around. You can listen to Annie’s wild stories and sharp tongue on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, THE CHURCH WITH JOEY DIAZ, WTF WITH MARC MARON, GOOD FOR YOU WITH WHITNEY CUMMINGS, PLANBRI and many others. Lederman has also written for some of today’s most popular TV/Film including TruTV’s IMPRACTICAL JOKERS as well as Showtime’s BORAT . Additionally she was a producer and writer on Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series WHO IS AMERICA? For information on her podcasts and tour dates go-to: www.annielederman.com
Shannon Fiedler is a NYC based comedian, writer and content creator, with over 450k followers across social media. Last year, she was named a comic to watch at the New York Comedy Festival, and her debut hour long special, "Thirty, Flirty and Crying," released on YouTube this fall 2025.
Erin Maguire is a New York City based, Boston born, comedian and podcast host. She recently made her late night debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." She has been seen on ESPN, The Game Show Network and Gotham Comedy Live and has written for Comedy Central Roasts. Her debut comedy album, "Baseline Presentable," charted number one in Apple comedy charts, as did her comedy advice podcast, "Dear Pod." Follow her online @erinmaguireofficial across all social media platforms.
Austin Nasso is a New York-based comedian and impressionist who left a career as a Microsoft software engineer to pursue comedy full-time. He is a recurring guest performer on the Howard Stern Show and the co founder of the internationally touring Tech Roast Show. Known for his tech-savvy humor and impeccable impressions, Austin has amassed a following of over 2 million online since he began performing comedy at age 15.
Alfred Robles is a stand up comedian and cat dad known for his observational humor and wild interactions with audiences. Originally hailing from East Los Angeles, Alfred caught the attention of Gabriel Iglesias who offered him an opening spot on his tour. After opening Gabriel’s shows across the country and internationally, Alfred set out on his own tour which quickly gained steam when clips from his crowd interactions went viral and amassed millions of views on social media. Alfred can be seen on all three seasons of “Stand Up Revolution” on Comedy Central, “Mr. Iglesias” on Netflix, and “Entre Nos” on HBO. He’s performed at the prestigious Netflix is a Joke Festival and Moontower Comedy Festival. Alfred is currently on his “Banned in the USA Tour” selling out venues across the country and internationally. For more information and tour dates visit: www.alfredrobles.com
Tom Cassidy is a comedian from Philadelphia, based in New York City. His debut stand-up album funnymatic reached #1 on the iTunes comedy chart. Tom was the lead producer for the first season of Danny’s House on Vice TV, has been featured on Adult Swim programming including Mostly for Millennials and was a writer for The F-Spot With Derrick Beckles. Tom turned his 2nd Album 'LIFE AFTER FUNNY' into a youtube special in 2022. His new Pilot SNOWDANCE is also out now on Youtube!
Tony Dabas is a New York–based stand-up comedian who has been performing for over a decade. Drawing from his background and the diverse cultures he grew up around, Tony brings sharp observations and a unique perspective to the stage. He has toured nationally for the past several months as a headliner, performing in venues across the country that range from intimate 300-seat clubs to theaters of 3,000. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with comedians seen on television and has built a reputation for his dynamic characters, quick wit, and authentic storytelling.
Known for being astute and politically savvy in his comedy, DL Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized stand-up comedians on the road today. DL has also made quitean impression in television, film, and radio, and is the author of five books including two New York Times bestsellers. He can currently be heard as host of his own afternoon radio show “The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country. Provocative and entertaining, the radio show dives headfirst into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN “The Hughley’s,” DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu- film “The Original Kings of Comedy.” A veteran of numerous talk show appearances, DL hosted his talk show on Comedy Central “Weekends at the DL”. He is a regular on the late-night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “The View.” He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as “Good Morning America” and “The Daily Show.” DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central “DL Hughley: The Endangered List,” which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. DL continues to dominate the stand-up stage, producing specials for Netflix, Showtime and HBO. His 11th stand-up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” is currently available on Netflix.
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.
RHYS NICHOLSON (They/Them) Rhys Nicholson is a Multi-award winning Australian stand-up, author, actor and collager. With an enormous passion for live performing and a well-earned reputation for intelligent, premium comedy, Rhys Nicholson’s work continues to receive awards and accolades around the world. A star of the stage and the screen, there is no doubting their domination of Australian comedy, and their inevitable impact on the global scene. Rhys was hand-picked to open for comedy legend Conan O’Brien on his 2019 Australian tour, followed by their USA television debut as the stand up guest on CONAN (TBS). This was immediately followed by the recording of their third stand up special Nice People Nice Things Nice Situations. The show was released on Netflix worldwide, making Rhys one of only three Australians with a solo show on the streaming giant at that time. The show’s success additionally earned them a nomination for Best Stand Up Comedy Special at the AACTA Awards in 2021. Rhys has additionally received two AACTA Award nominations in the 2024 Awards, Best Stand Up Comedy Special for Big Queer Comedy Concert (Amazon Prime) and Best Comedy Performer for Ru Paul's Drag Race Down Under (STAN). Alongside a booming stand-up career, Rhys has become a favourite across our small screens. Scripted appearances include being cast as a series regular in the Sci-Fi comedy The Imperfects (NETFLIX), and a recurring role in FISK (NETFLIX). On top of this, Rhys appeared on all four seasons of Drag Race Down Under (STAN), featured as a contestant on Network 10’s Taskmaster Australia, and was invited to appear twice on the re-boot of Thank God You’re Here in 2023 & 2024. Rhys is also a regular guest on The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (ABC), along with featuring on many of Australia's entertainment shows, including Guy Montgomery Spelling Bee (ABC), Spicks and Specks (ABC), Question Everything (ABC), and Would I Lie To You (ABC). Additionally, viewers may have caught them hosting the 2023 & 2024 ARIA Awards (STAN), New Years Eve Broadcast (ABC), and World Pride Broadcast (ABC). 2023 saw the release of Rhys’s debut book, Dish: Spiels, Scoops, Emotional Outbursts and the Occasional Recipe, published by Penguin Random House. Rhys has been a beloved mainstay of comedy festivals in Australia and beyond since their inaugural show, with subsequent tours through all major Australian cities, NewZealand, the UK, the USA, and Canada, and an impressive trophy cabinet featuring such prestigious awards as Best of the Fest and Directors Choice at Sydney Comedy Festival, and Best International Show at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. They have enjoyed appearances on the televised Melbourne International Comedy Festival's All Stars Gala (ABC), participating frequently with short spots, but also in the prestigious role of host. Recent years have seen them take their critically acclaimed shows abroad where they performed at the renowned invite-only Just For Laughs Montreal, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, London's Leicester Square Theatre, Soho Playhouse New York, Just For Laughs Toronto and theatres throughout the United States and the UK.
Julio Diaz is a Dominican-American stand-up comic born and raised in #BROOKLYN, New York. His style of comedy is raw, witty, and dead-ass (filled with a lot of charisma). For half a decade, he’s been gracing the East Coast stages and in the last year, he’s risen to even greater heights on the NYC comedy scene. When he’s not on stage, he’s writing/acting in hilarious sketches or he’s producing comedy shows like, “Comedy at Cooper,” “Gimmie A Break Comedy,” and “Hoodie Season Comedy.” Listen to his podcast: TJSquared on all streaming platforms.
Deric Cahill AKA "BOLDFAM" has amassed a following of over 1M across social media with his satirical take on parenting, adulting and Karen crushing. Now, he's hitting the road with his first ever tour entitled "Toxic Papa" that will include material about his life B.K. and A.K. (Before Kids & After Kids) offering a rare glimpse into how Deric went from corporate America to unhinged TikToker.
Mike Falzone is a stand-up comedian, writer, and creator whose work has been featured by CBS, Meta, and Just For Laughs. A veteran of both the comedy club and digital worlds, he has built a loyal audience through live performances at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and The Stand in New York, as well as through millions of views online. Known for his quick wit, immersive crowd work, and reflective humor, Mike’s live shows are smart, unpredictable, and deeply engaging—often becoming the highlight of a night out.
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
Michele Traina is a dynamic comedian, actress, and creator known for her one-woman show, "Divorce Diaries." Based on her personal experiences as a single mom and special education teacher, Michele's comedy offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and real-life relatability. With a natural ability to find the funny in life's toughest situations, Michele has captivated audiences across the U.S. and beyond, taking them through the highs and lows of post-divorce life with authenticity and wit. Her improv and stand-up talents make each show a one-of-a-kind experience, as she combines personal anecdotes with audience interaction to create a hilarious journey into modern relationships, family, and self-discovery. Michele’s work has been featured on NBC, Amazon Prime Video, and various comedy festivals, solidifying her place as a fresh and fearless voice in comedy.
Jason Cheny is a Taiwanese American stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles. Jason has toured all over Asia — including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan — as well as comedy clubs all across the US. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, and he has featured for Iliza Shlesinger, Ronny Chieng, and Phil Wang. Jason can be seen on LAUGHS for Fox/Hulu, and his comedy album Growing Pains debuted at #1 on iTunes. Catch him on tour in a city near you! Jason Cheny, “The American Dream” Don’t Tell Set: https://youtu.be/rP2KwXBd98I
Wilfred Padua is a comedian from Seattle who has an MFA in Writing from some place in Chicago. He is the co-host of the Miss Me With That podcast, and has performed at Bumbershoot, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, the Summer Meltdown Music Festival, and the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival in NYC. He has been featured on NPR and Sirius XM, and he is very cute and very single.
As 2018 and 2019’s most-viewed comedian in the world, Andrew Schulz has taken stand up comedy by storm. A native New Yorker, Schulz is known for his hilariously unapologetic takes and wild off-the-cuff interactions with the crowd. His stand up clips posted on YouTube received over 4 million views per week. Schulz’s latest comedy special THE CROWD WORK SPECIAL has been viewed over 2 million times. His other specials 441 and VIEWS FROM THE CIS have been viewed over 10 million times. Schulz’s debut comedy album 551 was #1 on Billboard, Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon Music. Andrew has been a guest on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE twice this past year, both times with episodes lasting over three hours. His two podcasts – THE BRILLIANT IDIOTS and FLAGRANT 2 – receive over 500k listens per episode. Over the years, Schulz has had many appearances on traditional TV and film, but let’s be honest, who even watches TV anymore?
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.
Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the "Guy Code/Girl Code" series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s "Benders", co-host the Netflix gameshow "Ultimate Beastmaster", and even have his own CBS sitcom. Outside of TV, Chris has become one of the most respected and flat-out funniest comedians in the stand-up world. Fresh off his appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in 2019, Chris released his first special, "Size 38 Waist", on Comedy Central, which perfectly encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. Chris’ second full-length special, "Speshy Weshy", premiered on Netflix in May of 2022 to wide acclaim. When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his own couch where he records his wildly successful podcasts, “Chrissy Chaos” and “Hey Babe”, the latter of which he co-hosts with "Impractical Jokers"' Sal Vulcano. Both podcasts are among the most popular on all streaming platforms and have massive followings on Patreon. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, "Super Maximum Retro Show", which is currently available to stream on ViceTV.A big sports fan, Chris has been fortunate to host episodes of shows including MLB’s "Off The Bat" and MSG's "The Brackets", and was invited by the New York Mets to throw the first game pitch in 2021. Chris has a fearless, yet endearing stage presence, and his natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Since becoming the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in September 2023, Chris continues to travel the world on a sold-out comedy tour, entertaining thousands by poking fun at the world – and himself – with his uniquely warm energy
Sherrod was a regular on VH1's The Best Week Ever and serves as a regular guest, occasional ombudsman, and stand-in host of Fox News's late-night satire program Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld. He has appeared on Tough Crowd, Premium Blend, and The Chris Rock Show. He can also be seen with John Mayer on the parody cover of Tay Zonday's "Chocolate Rain" and on the G4's International Sexy Ladies. In 2009, Small was a guest commentator on both VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the '80s and 100 Most Shocking Music Moments. From 2012 to 2014, Sherrod was an infrequent guest on the Opie and Anthony radio show. Following Anthony Cumia's firing on July 3, 2014 Small took a more regular role on its successor, Opie with Jim Norton. On July 27, 2016, he and comedian Christian Finnegan debuted as co-hosts of Black and White, a comedy/talk show on A&E that explores issues of race relations in America.