Comedians
Ahamed Weinberg is a comedian, writer, actor, and director from Philadelphia. He served as Story Editor on Ramy Youssef's A24/Amazon animated series, "#1 Happy Family USA," and Netflix's upcoming series "GOLF." He created, directed, and starred in the new Stapleview digital series "45 Years Later" and did the same for Comedy Central's "Ahamed's Ramadan Diary." He created and co-directed the digital series "Please Understand Me," executive produced by Sarah Silverman, and his short film, "Lovebirds," premiered on Amazon Prime. As an actor, he recently portrayed himself in the Emmy award-winning series "Hacks." Before that, he recurred on Crave's "Late Bloomer" and HBO's "Insecure."
Ahamed has performed on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and he was featured in TimeOut LA's "Comics to Watch" and Vulture's "20 Comics to Watch." His online presence is substantial, with millions of views across stand-up clips, Don't Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central sets. He frequently opens for Shane Gillis and Hasan Minhaj in sold-out stadiums across America. Ahamed has also appeared on "The Eric Andre Show" and the 2025 revival of TBS' "The Joe Schmo Show." He currently resides in Brooklyn.
Ariel Elias is a comedian living in New York City. Growing up, this Kentucky Jew made everyone laugh at her bat mitzvah, and the rest is history. Today, her comedy is a fun mesh of unique, personal stories mixed with witty and wry observations.
Most recently, Ariel released her debut stand-up special A Jewish Star through 800 Pound Pound Gorilla, which can be seen on their YouTube channel.
Described as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by the New York Times, Ariel has also been featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. As a traveling stand up comedian, she has performed on the set of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and most recently performed stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In the same week she also appeared for an interview on the daytime talk show, Sherri.
Cody Marino is a stand-up comic from CT. He performs weekly all across CT, NY, and MA. Cody is known for his brutal honesty on stage and isn't afraid to share stories about his wild family or his past struggles with addiction. When he is not on stage, Cody enjoys going to concerts, eating froyo, doing jiu jitsu, and minding his own business.
Ron Funches is the human embodiment of a warm hug that somehow learned to roast you...with love. A master of joyful, disarming stand-up! He has released multiple acclaimed comedy specials. He is a fan-favorite on many TV series including Peacock’s “The Traitors”, Apple TV’s “Loot”, FOX’s “New Girl” and so much more. Ron has a prolific voice-acting career. His voice can be heard in Pixar’s “Inside Out 2”, DreamWorks “Trolls” franchise and “Harley Quinn” just to name a few. With his numerous Late-Night appearances, writing credits and overall podcast guest greatness, you’ve got a performer whose superpower is turning warmth, weirdness and razor-sharp jokes into pure delight.
Vinny Guadagnino is one of the most recognized lifestyle personalities and digital influencers. Vinny first rose to fame in 2009 on the MTV series “Jersey Shore,” which, over its six-season run, became the highest-rated series in the history of the network and a cultural phenomenon. During his time away from the shore, Vinny starred in series including “Vinny & Ma Eat America” on Food Network and “Joking Off” on MTV2. In April 2018, the franchise returned as “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” and immediately recaptured the zeitgeist, breaking viewership records along the way.
In addition, Vinny has starred in MTV’s “Double Shot at Love” and “Revenge Prank” with Pauly D. Vinny also has a residency at the world-famous Chippendales Las Vegas, where he recurs as the celebrity guest host throughout the year.
In 2022, Vinny joined the historic 31st season of "Dancing with the Stars." He and his partner, Koko, made an impressive run on the show, making it all the way to the quarter-finals! Most recently, Vinny joined the cast of “All-Star Shore” on MTV and Paramount+ for its second season. In this series, Vinny went head-to-head against eleven other reality stars doing what he does best – party games!
The Keto Guido continues to build a massive social media presence, working with brands like Visible, La Roche-Posay, and DraftKings, while also starring in Wawa’s newest social media campaign/commercial promoting their pizza.
Off-screen, Vinny is a 2x best-selling author. His most recent book, “The Keto Guido Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Get Healthy and Look Great,” led to Vinny becoming one of the most known personalities in the keto/health and wellness and fitness communities.
Harry Settal aka Lil Sasquatch is an NYC-based stand-up comedian from outside Boston. He’s the host of the “Son of a Boy Dad” podcast and appears on the “Out of Order” sketch show, both for Barstool Sports.
Meet Mark Brucato, better known as Lil Mo Mozzarella, your neighborhood legend who says, "Nobody moves, nobody gets hurt." “How ya doin'?” If you don’t know him, you’re probably living under a rock! When it comes to his job, he chuckles, "I’m a f***ing legend!" If you see him, watch your mouth—you better grab some tickets quick, or you’ll get hit with so many loads of semolina bread, you’ll feel like you walked into the bakery! Come to the show and enter into Mo's world; it’s all about keeping things light, fun, and hilarious!
Langston Kerman is an LA based comedian, writer, and actor. Langston will star opposite Jonah Hill and Kristen Wiig in the upcoming Warner Bros film, CUT OFF, also directed by Jonah Hill. In TV he was just cast to star opposite Jake Johnson in the Untitled NBC pilot from Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici. He will also next be seen in Amazon’s upcoming Barbershop series, a TV adaptation of the MGM movies. Langston’s hour-long comedy special Bad Poetry, directed and produced by John Mulaney, was released last year by Netflix. It was named one of the best 10 specials of the year by Vulture, and Jason Zinoman, the NY Times comedy/culture critic, calls it a “terrific debut hour.” Langston starred in, Co-Created and Executive Produced Bust Down (Peacock). He wrote for and appeared in Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney (Netflix). As an actor his credits also include roles on Abbot Elementary (ABC), English Teacher (FX), The Boys (Amazon), Insecure (HBO), Bless This Mess (ABC), Not Dead Yet (ABC) South Side (HBO Max) and The Other Black Girl (Hulu/Onyx). He was the head writer/one of the Executive Producers of Pause With Sam Jay (HBO), which was nominated for a WGA award for its first and second seasons. Langston co-hosts the podcast, My Momma Told Me. His Comedy Central Half-Hour Special aired in September 2018 along with the release of his debut comedy album “Lightskinned Feelings."
Luke Severeid is a Hill-Hiking, Metal-Music-Loving, Chrome-Dome-Having Stand-UP Comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. Luke’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer and or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. He also just got back from a sold-out Australian tour as a part of the Heavy Metal Music Festival KNOTFEST. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online and we’re sure he’ll be able to get a giggle or two out of you.
The Chicago Tribune hails Jeff Arcuri as "a joke machine," but he’s much more than that—he’s a person! Jeff has showcased his talent on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Comedy Central’s "Roast Battle," "Laughs!" on Fox, SiriusXM, and numerous comedy festivals nationwide. His subreddit, r/JeffArcuri, ranks in the top 1% of all subreddits, boasting over 235,000 active members. This makes him one of the pioneering comedians on the platform, frequently landing on the front page.
Jeff’s ticket-selling prowess has soared dramatically. In spring 2023, he was performing in 200-capacity comedy clubs, but by June 2024, he had ascended to headlining theaters with a capacity of 3,000, consistently selling out 3-5 shows every weekend. In 2024 alone, Jeff sold over 250,000 tickets in over 25 countries.
Jeff recently headlined two sold-out performances at the iconic Beacon Theatre for the New York Comedy Festival as well as a four-show sold out residency at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.
W. Kamau Bell is a stand-up comedian, director, producer, and dad. For seven seasons, he was the host and executive producer of the five-time Emmy Award-winning CNN docuseries United Shades of America. Kamau won a Peabody Award for his Showtime docuseries We Need To Talk About Cosby. He is also the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book Do The Work: An Antiracist Activity Book. His first book was his memoir with the easy-to-remember title: The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell: Tales of a 6' 4", African American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd, Mama's Boy, Dad, and Stand-Up Comedian. Recently Kamau directed and produced the HBO documentary 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed. As a stand-up comic, Kamau has recorded two comedy specials. The second one, Private School Negro, is available on Netflix. Kamau is on the board of directors of DonorsChoose - a non-profit that helps teachers raise money for class projects, and Live Free - a non-profit dedicated to ending gun violence, mass incarceration, and mass criminalization. Kamau also is the ACLU’s Celebrity Ambassador for Racial Justice. He lives in Oakland, California. He cares a lot… maybe too much.
Originally hailing from San Francisco, CA, Caitlin Peluffo is a comedian based in NYC. After a brief six year stint in art school studying performative video art (no, really…that’s a thing) Caitlin expanded her talents to the stage. She’s opened for comedians, Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, and Brian Regan. She’s been featured everywhere from the world famous Comedy Cellar in the Big Apple to clubs nationwide talking about how she came to be such a lovable loose cannon.
Caitlin has been featured on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, 2022’s Just For Laughs Festival and has hosted her weekly podcast, Good Time Gal with Caitlin Peluffo for over two years. With Caitlin, no subject is off limits, however, she did make a promise to her mother that she would never, ever discuss that one time she took those ‘whorish, yet tastefully executed’ photos for a guy she used to bang in the military. She may be a patriot, but a promise is a promise.
Katie Boyle is an Irish comedian living in New York City. Her favorite stand-up topics are her journey through American culture, dating, therapy and shame. She made her Late Night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in March 2026, which inaugurated her as one of the first – if not the only – Irish female comedians to perform stand-up on Late Night TV. Katie performed as a "New Face" in the 2023 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and was featured in NY Funniest showcase and New York Comedy Festival in 2022. Katie's debut album and special, “I'll Do It Myself,” was released through Pinch Records in summer of 2023. The special has since hit half a million views on YouTube and the album hit #1 on iTunes Comedy Charts and is currently available to stream on all major audio platforms. Her Don't Tell Comedy set premiered in November 2023. Her second full-length special, “Terapy,” was released in July 2025 and is currently available to stream on YouTube.
Katie has headlined clubs across the United States and Ireland, and brought her hour to Dublin and Cork in the summer of 2024 for four sold-out shows. She’s been featured in “The Hollywood Reporter,” “The Irish Independent,” and “The Irish Times,” and her work has been featured at Laughing Skull, Women in Comedy, Kansas City Irish Fest, and on SiriusXM.
Outside of stand-up, Katie has acted in various sketches and shorts, including LadBible and Unilad's “Man of the Street” videos, and she appeared in a commercial for Oracle. She also collaborates with brands like Piece of Cake Moving, Language Drops, Sundance, and MTV to create and develop funny content.
Katie has been producing and emceeing a consistently sold out Irish comedy show at the Dead Rabbit since February 2023, which flies in Irish comedians to perform. She currently hosts “The Shift” podcast, on which she and guests discuss sex and dating from an Irish perspective.
Emil Wakim is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor based in Brooklyn, New York. Emil made history as the first Lebanese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live, where his stand-out Weekend Update appearances earned him international acclaim during SNL’s milestone 50th season. Emil has also been seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central. He was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and was named one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know.
Stand-up comedian recognized for a distinctive stage presence combining nervous charm, sharp observational humor, and personal storytelling centered on living with cerebral palsy. Rapidly emerging as a nationally touring performer with strong digital audience engagement. Performed at nationally recognized festivals including the Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, West End Comedy Festival, and Rip City Comedy Festival. • Featured on Netflix Is a Joke Radio (SiriusXM).
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 where 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 is one of its most famous alumni. He currently tours the country with his extremely popular stand-up act.
Shawn Murray is a 29 year-old comedian, writer, podcaster, and international heartthrob from New Haven, CT. He hopes to die of ice cream-related injuries.
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.
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.
James Pontillo is a comedian from Queens New York . He is also producer of the monthly IOU comedy show in Williamsburg and one of the producers of New York Comedy Club Roast Battle . He does comedy all over the city and recently opened for Joey Gay and Dave Sirus at The Philadelphia comedy club . He is also one of the countries top roasters and main events roast battle often . He’s recently performed at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles , Skankfest in Brooklyn and will be appearing at Fairfield Comedy Club in a few weeks
Charles McBee is a New York comedian by way of Toledo, Ohio, bringing big laughs with sharp, culture-driven comedy that hits home. A WGA Award–nominated writer, he’s worked on the MTV Video Music Awards, the Golden Globes, and served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and executive produced by Stephen Colbert. Over the past few years, Charles has built a strong following online with his hilarious takes on nostalgia, relationships, and the everyday moments we all recognize. Now, he’s taking it to the next level, recording his very first comedy special. And you'll want to be in the room for it.
Opening Act for Tracy Morgan, Numerous appearances on Late Night TV..
Tara Cannistraci is a Bronx-born Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer—fans hailed her the “Bronx Barbie.” Tara is currently on her 2nd nationwide headlining tour, The Borough bred Tour, bringing her unapologetic, borough-raised comedy across the U.S. and Canada. She’s a featured comedian at Just For Laughs Festival 2026, including Gabriel Iglesias’ Gala. Tara is known for turning the phrases of her New York Italian upbringing into viral gold in her popular “Cawfee Tawk Italian Words” social series.
Brooklyn native Alex Babbitt recently made his television debut on HBO’s All Def Comedy. When not gracing the stages of NYC's top comedy clubs, Babbitt's razor sharp wit has made him a favorite on the college circuit, where he's packed auditoriums from coast to coast.
