Comedians


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.
Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in the 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon. Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi, both found on iTunes and YouTube.
Leah Lamarr was born in Queens, New York. She is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians and star talents. Leah is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, actor, writer, host, podcaster, producer, and icon who rose to prominence in 2020 while being dubbed “the queen of clubhouse” by Joe Rogan on the JRE Podcast. Awarded as Entertainer of the Year by TIME Magazine’s Web3 Division and recognized as a breakout star, Leah has taken her over 800,000 followers on social media along with a passion for technology, comedy, and art to become a fresh and forthcoming star. After becoming the Clubhouse Icon, Leah took her one-hour show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and her 2x sold out show at the New York Comedy Festival. She has performed at all major clubs around the nation. Internationally, she performs at all the major clubs in London, Barcelona, as well as at the Dubai Comedy Festival last year. She has featured for Dane Cook, Erik Griffin, Mark Normand and Russell Peters, and now headlines her own dates. She also recently shot a stand-up special for LMAOF TV. As a host she has been seen on E!’s “What the Fashion” and Roku’s “America’s Funniest Home Videos” as well as co-hosting iHeart’s “Real-Time Crime” podcast along with Teddi Mellencamp (RHOBH). She has been seen on HBO’s LaffTracks, CBS’s Code Black, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, Amazon Prime’s Jean-Claude Van Johnson and TruTV’s Six Degrees of Everything. She recently had a Verizon campaign come out starring Leah as herself, a rising stand-up comedian. Leah can be seen co-hosting season 2 of Internet Game and performing at The Chosen Comedy Festival. She has been featured in Forbes, Entertainment Tonight, US Weekly, Fast Company, Broadway World, Business Insider, Hypemoon, Hypebae and many more.
Jamell Sirleaf is a Liberian-American comedian, based out of New York City. He also most recently featured at Essence Festival of Culture in July 2024 and was the winner of the 2024 Jersey City comedy festival. He also headlined shows at the Vermont Comedy Festival in December 2022 & 2023, and the Vail Comedy Festival in May 2023. In October 2023, he was a part of Laugh After Dark’s comedy festival and Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans, LA in November 2023.
Christine Berg, nee Meehan, has been a NYC club favorite for over 10 years. Her debut album, Bumped, was recorded while she was massive, nine months pregnant, and wheezing.. Her second album, Self Kare, is being recorded this year. She is on regular rotation on Sirius XM and is featured on Scary Mommy as Miss Pillows, a goofy boob-care series for humans with boobs (real and fake). She forced her comic husband to do a docuseries called Couples Therapy on Showtime. Though the producers claimed they were too Wonderbread to be featured, Berg has many friends with tons of melanin. She can be seen on Amazon Prime in the documentary 25 Sets. She has written for Buzzfeed, Romper, and Bustle and is working on finding a publisher for her book about being kidnapped in a Muslim country. Christine's irreverant style of comedy makes you feel as though she's your favorite wild auntie who thinks your mother tries too hard. She thinks kids are better than adults, and both should learn when to shut up. She can be found coaching competitive gymnastics in North Jersey and does stand up to stay nice to those damn kids. Her 6 year old daughter only likes jokes about chickens.
Jason Choi is a New York-based comedian, writer and actor who has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival and Time Out New York. He was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Club Fall Invitational, and winner of the 2019 Comedy Mob Festival. He's also appeared at the Asian Comedy Festival, Tiny Cupboard Festival, and SF Sketchfest. Jason has opened for Ronny Chieng at The Town Hall in NYC. You can catch him performing regularly at New York Comedy Club and Stand Up NY.
Aurie Styla is an award-winning UK comedian & actor, who has firmly established himself as a multi-faceted and in-demand talent. His charisma, presence & humour stand him out as one of the most enjoyed acts across a multitude of stages, platforms & screens. His skill with a microphone and audience is hard to match. Aurie regularly brings his engaging style of comedy around the world, from comedy clubs, to arenas, from corporate events to on-screen appearances in the UK, Europe, Canada, USA, UAE, New Zealand & more. In 2025, he completed his largest comedy tour ‘The Aurator,’ totalling with 104 shows & over 30,000 tickets sold, in UK< Europe, North America, UAE & New Zealand. Over the last decade, his personable and direct-to-consumer approach to delivering comedy, has amassed over 1 million dedicated followers & 100s of millions of views, across his social media platforms, 100's of millions of video views across his social media platforms. His 4th comedy special ‘GREEN’ was critically acclaimed, winning the Spirit of the (Edinburgh) Fringe Award in 2022, accumulated multiple 4 & 5 star reviews, and has been quoted by several charities for its comical & informative approach to breaking the stigmas around therapy and mental health advocacy. GREEN is now available to watch on YouTube here. Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC) ‘Deep Fake Neighbour Wars’ (ITVX), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Life’s A Pitch’ (Sky), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), 'The Apprentice, You're Fired' (BBC) and more .He is also no stranger to the big screen, as Aurie can be seen as the lead character, Billy Pitcher in the 2022 British comedy ‘On The Other Foot’ and the co-lead in 2019 horror-comedy ‘The Living Dead,’ Both of which can be seen on Amazon Prime. In the radio space, Aurie has his own series on BBC Radio 4. ‘Tech Talk' is a comedic deep dive into his love for technology over the years, and into the future. Tech Talk has also been renewed for Season 2, set to release in 2026. He also regularly contributes to other radio format shows such as ‘The Now Show’ (Radio 4), ‘NewsJack’ (Radio 4), & 'You're Part Of The Problem’. In the podcasting space, he can be heard as the main host of the ‘Respectfully...’ Podcast and Aurie Styla's Replay Gang, as well as guest appearing on several other popular podcasts. In his free time (if ever there is) Aurie is an avid gamer, movie & tech buff, He also stays active in fitness as much as possible, with swimming, quad roller skating and resistance training. His distinctive voice is also heard across a wide range media channels and commercials. He was the worldwide voice of Pinterest, whilst also lending his voice to companies/brands such as eBay, Wagamama, Cinch, Fifa, Audible, BBC, C4, Enterprise and much more.
Jack's hilarious and chaotic energy has gained him a huge cult following. He also has the shortest recorded audition on America's Got Talent. He’s the first magician to compete in a pro boxing match. He’s all around insane. His comedy magic is like nothing else. Whether he's pulling off impossible tricks or delivering punchlines with precision, Jack Grady guarantees a show that’s as hilarious as it is mind-blowing.
Casey Balsham is a comedian, writer and cheese lover working in New York City. You may know her from one of her viral jokes, “A Message to Gen Z” or “Childbirth = Women’s Super Bowl” which have both been viewed over 20 million times and make the kids and the men real mad. She has kept busy as a warm-up comic for shows on Comedy Central as well as The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV. You may have heard her on her parenting podcast Never Not Tired or her True Crime pod, Shady Sh*t or on her newest endeavor, the It’s Broadway Bitch podcast. Her debut album Son of a Barb hit #1 on iTunes and her real life look at becoming a parent through her IVF “journey” in her solo show “Inconceivable” earned her rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Watch some of the best up-and-coming stand-up comics from New York audition for the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival happening in July. For stand-ups, Just For Laughs is the most important and recognized career-booster around. This lineup will feature comedians trying to get their first big break for the chance to step onto the biggest stage in the world. Some of the many comics who launched their careers at Just For Laughs include Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Jerrod Carmichael, Colin Jost, Hasan Minhaj, Mike Birbiglia, Nikki Glaser, Kumail Nanjiani, Gabriel Iglesias, Pete Holmes, Jermaine Fowler, Michelle Wolf, and Hannibal Buress. Catch these comics now before they become stars!Get the authentic NYC stand up comedy experience at New York Comedy Club! Enjoy a nightly showcase of the best comedians in the city, hot up-and-comers, plus hotshot celebrity drop ins, national and international touring comics and more surprises!
Joey Hamburger is a filmmaker, playwright, and comedian. His films have been featured on Funny or Die, Film Shortage, and played at a number of film festivals around the world
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.
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!
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. 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" and was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. 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". When not performing or writing, she’s probably petting a dog or struggling through a puzzle.
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.
Jim Norton is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author. He hosts the podcast 'Jim Norton Can't Save You', as well as Sword Fight, the latter of which he co-hosts with his wife Nikki. His comedy specials can be seen on Netflix, MAX, Hulu, and Amazon. In addition to his stand-up specials, he has released 8 comedy albums. Throughout his career he has made multiple appearances on late night talk shows, and has appeared in several tv shows and films, including Martin Scorsese’s, The Irishman. A longtime fan of mixed martial arts, Jim is also the co-host of the official podcast of the UFC, "UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton & Matt Serra". He lives in New York City.
Dulcé Sloan is an Emmy Winning comedian and actress who has won over audiences through performances on the live stages, in television, film, radio and as an author. Most recently a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy Winning "The Daily Show" with Trevor Noah, she has been hailed by Variety Magazine, Rolling Stone and Timeout LA as a Top Comedian To Watch. In addition to her Emmy, she has won a Webby Award and two \NAACP Image Awards, and has been nominated for a Critics Choice and GLAAD Award. She has also been honored as the NBC Stand Up Showcase Winner, a Montreal Just For Laughs New Face and as a Comedian to Watch on "The Steve Harvey Show". Dulcé offers a fresh and honest perspective that eviscerates the status quo. She can currently be seen in the FOX animated series “Great North” alongside Jenny Slate and Will Forte. She is featured in Netflix’s most recent stand-up series VERIFIED, and she can also be seen in the feature film Chick Fight alongside Malin Ackerman and Alec Baldwin, which The Hollywood Reporter hailed her as “not just stealing the movie but making sure that no one else even comes close.” She is a regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me!” and has also appeared multiple times on the CNN New Year’s Eve Special with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, Netflix’s “Dinner Time Live,” CBS’ “After Midnight,” and has made multiple appearances as a correspondent on "E! News Daily". Her signature point-of-view and confidence drives her hilarious views on everything from her personal relationships to the absurdities of society. Dulcé’s book HELLO FRIENDS: STORIES OF DATING, DESTINY AND DAY JOBS was published by Penguin Random House on February 7, 2024.
Zak Toscani is a standup comedian and writer living on the west coast. Zak started comedy in Portland but it has since taken him all around the world. Zak has performed at the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival, The Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and the The High Plains Comedy Festival. With a focus on originality, vulnerability and specificity, Zak’s comedy has been highlighted by TIME, The AV Club, and The Portland Mercury. Zak is the most recurring guest on the hit comedy podcast All Fantasy Everything. Zak has written for Comedy Central and his writing has also been featured in the Washington Post, BBC, Newsweek, Buzzfeed, and Vice.
Kurt Braunohler is a comedian who once hired a skywriter to write "HOW DO I LAND?" in the sky over LA. In features, Kurt can be seen in the Oscar nominated film “The Big Sick”, with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron in "Long Shot", the horror sensation “Barbarian”, and alongside Michelle Pfeiffer in “Oh. What. Fun.” On TV: "Bob's Burgers,” "The Good Place," “Murderville”, “Black Monday," "Lady Dynamite," "American Housewife," and many more. He’s done multiple late night spots on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Conan, The Late Late Show with James Cordenn, as well as appearing too many times on After Midnight. In stand up, Kurt’s 3rd special “Perfectly Stupid” was heralded by the NYTimes as doing “…what fresh comedy can, make you see things that were always there but never noticed.” His wildly popular strange news podcast BANANAS is available wherever you get podcasts. And lastly, he once jet-skiied from Chicago to New Orleans for charity.
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
Raanan has performed his high-energy, joke-packed comedy on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late, Late Show with James Corden, After Midnight on CBS, and Comedy Central. His second to last special ‘Jokes from the Underground’ was included in the New York Times ‘Best Comedy of 2022’, where critic Jason Zinoman called it the funniest YouTube Special of the year, and said ‘his punchy and deliriously funny club comedy made me laugh after second and third viewings.’ His last special BRAVE also received a rave from the New York Times and was included in their 'Best Comedy of 2023'. Raanan performs all over the world and is a regular at The Comedy Cellar.
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.