Comedians
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ashley Gavin has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips, where her bold, raw audience interactions, authenticity, and relentless energy set her apart. Her podcast, “We’re Having Gay Sex” (don’t worry, the show is for everyone), regularly tops international charts and was named one of the best podcasts of the year by Paste Magazine. While Ashley is popular for her crowd work, this show will feature primarily written material—with her signature edge intact.
With her signature hair clip and Brooklyn accent, Lisa's hysterical daily musings on life and parenthood have kept everyone laughing. She started this journey at the beginning of her husband’s cancer diagnosis and she has become an inspiration for women everywhere.
She is followed by over 500k fans and her TikTok videos have amassed over 8 million views. Lisa's posts have lifted the spirits of people around the globe.
Offering a fresh and honest perspective that’s rare to find, Dulcé Sloan is the newest Correspondent on "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" . She was named one of TimeOut LA's Top Comics to Watch for 2017 and and the Winner of the 2016 Big Sky Comedy Festival . She was honored as the 2015 NBC Stand Up Showcase Winner and as a 2015 Montreal Just For Laughs New Face.She made her late-night debut last year on Late with Conan O'Brien and her day-time debut as a "Comedian You Should Know" on the Steve Harvey Show. She can be seen on Greatest Ever and Comedy Knock Out on truTV. Dulcé's signature sass and confidence drives her hilarious views on everything from her personal relationships to the absurdities of society.
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.
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
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.
King Bach is a comedian, actor, and one of the most influential content creators on the Internet. After
quickly rising to fame on Vine and gaining exposure through MTV’s hit series Wild N Out, Bach went on
to star in hit films and shows such as HOLIDATE, GREENLAND , THE BABYSITTER, MEET THE BLACKS,
WHERE'S THE MONEY, and Netflix’s SNEAKERHEADS. Aside from entertaining through film, television,
and social media, Bach started debuted his hilarious style of stand-up comedy in 2010. In 2018, he
headlined his first cross country stand up tour and followed it with the Laugh Now Laugh Later Tour in
2022. Named one of the Top Influencers by Forbes and Time Magazine with multiple awards for his
comedy, Bach has captured audiences all over the world and continues to be a rising star in the
entertainment industry.
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.
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Becky Robinson is an LA-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star that has gone from viral sensation to a sold-out theater act. You may also know her as the “Entitled Housewife”, the outspoken viral golf character Becky created who co-starred in the two virtual comedy variety specials she self-produced to help spread laughter during the yearlong pandemic. Becky’s explosively unique character antics and viral videos have racked up millions of views across social media and garnered fans across the country (and the country clubs!)
In 2022, she released the original song "Mama Needs a Claw," which can be heard on the radio or any major streaming service. In 2024, The comedian kicked off her highly anticipated She Gone Tour. In addition to touring internationally as a stand-up comedian, Becky was named a JFL Montreal New Face of Comedy where her stand out multi-character performance landed her a sketch show development deal and a number of voiceover jobs with DreamWorks, Nickelodeon and Netflix.
Currently, Becky voices “Parker J. Cloud,” an exuberant former raincloud on a mission to brighten up everyone’s day, in Nickelodeon’s animated series "Middlemost Post." She was also a season regular on MTV’s "Wild ’N Out" with Nick Cannon, where she also put out a "Wild ’N Out" stand-up special. Other appearances include Netflix’s "The G Word with Adam Conover," Hulu’s
"Coming to the Stage," MTV’s "Acting Out," ABC’s "The Bachelor," and Kevin Hart’s sketch series, "Writer’s Room."
As a writer, Becky has written for Comedy Central’s "Not Safe," Snoop Dogg’s "Joker’s Wild," and FunnyOrDie.
Michael Blaustein is one of the fastest rising stand-up comedians working today. His viral stand-up comedy clips have amassed over 900 million views across all social media platforms. He has sold out venues across the world, most recently closing out his successful 2023 tour year with over 72,000 tickets sold. When he’s not on the road, he’s co-hosting the chart-topping hit comedy podcast "Stiff Socks" with Trevor Wallace, which has over 70 million downloads.
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
Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara's talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.
Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY's Emmy award-winning television show, “Oh Yeah,” where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts "The Chazz Palminteri Show" podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality.
She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy's multi award-winning short film, "The Chart,” showcasing her versatility and misdirecting sense of humor. On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, “I'm Talkin' Here,” is a regular feature on SiriusXM.
Tara's new YouTube series, "Boroughbreds," features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses. Her solo podcast, "Cawfee Tawk," where Tara gets "real" with her audience over a cup of coffee, was just released fall of 2024.
Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz, and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs.
A seasoned comic from CT, Chris Warren frequently performs all over CT, NY, MA and NJ. Catch him on his podcast,"You Should Be Worried"!
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.
Mustafe Mussa is a stand up comic who has performed in comedy clubs across New England and the Tri-State area.
