Comedians
Kevin McDonald is best known as a founding member of the legendary Canadian sketch comedy troupe, "The Kids in the Hall," which appeared on CBS, HBO, and Comedy Central from 1989-1995. A revival season aired on Amazon Prime Video in 2022. In addition to the KITH, Kevin’s TV and film credits are numerous to include appearances on "Seinfeld," "That 70’s Show," and as a voice actor in the "Lilo & Stitch" franchise. Now Kevin is performing several different stage shows all over North America to include "Stand Up Comedy" (featuring stories about The Kids in The Hall), "Kevin McDonald Superstar (A Rock Opera)," and his "Sketch Comedy Through Improv Workshop.
Ben has performed with the likes of Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez, and has a surprisingly diverse cult-like following of comedy fans thatl ove to laugh.
Ben is the hottest commodity coming out of Canada right now with over 92,000 followers on Instagram. Ben mocks politics, current events, pop culture, and himself. Ben is the host of his own podcast "The Bankas Show" on YouTube with over 3000 weekly listeners.
He has been featured on InfoWars, Blaze TV in the USA and in notable Canadian publications like the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTo, Toronto Life, CP24, Rebel News, The Western Standard.
Check out Ben Bankas' comedy specials "GAYTATORSHIP" and "Please, Wear a Mask" on Youtube. All material Ben will be performing will be new and cannot be found online.
Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, "The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta the Dark," toured the country thrice over playing sold out theatre shows under the WellRED Comedy Tour banner, appeared on "Real Time with Bill Maher" (HBO), "Nightline "(ABC), "The View," "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" (MSNBC), "NPR," "WTF with Marc Maron," MTV, CNN, "The Huffington Post" and in the Veronica Mars reboot, as “Chattanooga Charlie”, among many others.
Initially from rural Celina, TN, Trae now lives in Los Angeles, CA and has developed and sold five scripted pilots for Warner Bros TV, ABC, and FOX and continues to work as a writer. Trae stars in and produces regular sketches for Comedy Central, Funny or Die, ATTN, Facebook Watch, New York Daily News which have garnered tens of millions of views online. Crowder also co-wrote and produced an hour-long documentary titled "Inherent Good," featuring him and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, about universal basic income.
Additionally, Trae co-hosts the hugely popular “WellRED,” “Evening Skews,” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts. His debut 30-minute stand-up comedy special was taped in 2021 in Nashville, TN. He also continues to rant and rave on the internet to the mostly-delight of his lovely fanbase.
Marcella is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has been working for almost twenty years. Her comedy knows no bounds while she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. From dating short guys - because she has no other options at 6’2 - to being mistaken for a man, her Latinx identity, her take on race and gender, and wild stories and situations she’s gotten herself in and out of. Marcella’s debut half hour comedy special, "Bitch, Grow Up," was released in 2023 on HBO MAX. It’s a half hour that fully represents the comedian's abilities to handle all forms of comedy - from one liners to stories to crowdwork - the many years she’s put in absolutely shines through. Of the special, Latin Media wrote that Marcella “manages to ruffle feathers while delivering a routine that feels absolutely joyous.” Decider.com wrote that “she has earned this moment.”
In 2025, Marcella can be seen on the upcoming second season of "Poker Face" on Peacock, as well as returning to "After Midnight" on CBS where she made a great first impression last year, according to "Vulture." She relocated to Chicago where she runs her monthly show, "Comedy Is Dead!," on the second Thursdays of the month at the Lincoln Lodge. The show is a result of her podcast of the same name, which tackles her experience with the industry and why she feels stand-up is currently in a strange place. She hopes it inspires more comedians to put more care in their craft and helps audiences appreciate stand-up. She is also currently working on her first solo show.
She is most proud of her formerly monthly show, "Women Crush Wednesdays," which always had a fresh and diverse lineup, including national headliners as well as the brightest up and upcomers; Marcella mercilessly hosted the best curated show in all of Los Angeles and she’s happy to have provided numerous opportunities to many comedians because of it. Her debut album, "The Woke Bully" - which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and was named "One Of The Best Comedy Albums of 2019" by "NPR" program "Bullseye" - is a combination of Marcella’s unique perspective & honesty and captures what it’s like to experience her live. Her followup album, "Mercury in Reggaeton," is a collection of rejected material from her debut special and a perfect depiction of her ability to go with the flow of a live show. Marcella also recorded "Motivational Monday Meditations with Marcella Marguello" a comedic meditation album that is loved by anyone who listens.
In 2023, she can be seen on Fuse TV’s second season of "We Need To Talk About America," where first generation comedians dissect American-centric topics and viral videos. Marcella was also the host of "The Cache" on Tubi in 2021, a hilarious clip show that infuses Marcella’s unique perspective on viral videos. In 2020, COVID-19 halted the entertainment industry but Marcella managed to guest star in Sarah Cooper’s Netflix special, "Everything’s Fine," was seen as a panelist on David Spade’s "Lights Out" on Comedy Central, killed her over-the-top dance numbers on "The Funny Dance Show" on E! and had a covid compliant interview on FuseTV’s "Like, Share, Dímelo." Her stand-up can be seen on the second season of "2 Dope Queens" on HBO as well as "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on STARZ; previously she has made a guest appearance on Comedy Central's "Corporate" and on episodes of FuseTV's "Trivial Takedown." Recently MSN.com listed Marcella as number 10 in their list of "Top Female Comedians Working in Film and Television Today."
In the fall of 2017, Vulture.com presented their list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” and Marcella was the top industry pick, which gained her a feature in the November issue of "New York Magazine." Marcella was deemed an “LA Comedian to Watch in 2017” by "Time Out Magazine" while maintaining her reign as a fan favorite and six-time winner on Comedy Central’s "@midnight." She wrote for the renewed Netflix series “Bill Nye Saves the World” and was a writer on the first season of the James Corden-produced show, "Drop The Mic." on TBS. Additionally, Marcella won her appearance on TruTv’s "Comedy Knockout," and was featured on Viceland’s "Flophouse" and, in 2015, on NBC’s "Last Call with Carson Daly;" her stand-up has been highlighted on rapper Tyler, The Creator’s mobile app and on Fox’s "The Real." Her controversial takes on Twitter (@marcellacomedy) have featured the comedian on CNN, "Glamor Magazine," Fox, TIME.com, HuffingtonPost.com and various other entertainment websites.
Marcella is a regular opener for Hasan Minhaj, Ralph Barbosa, Nicole Byer, Melissa Villaseñor, and Nico Santos. She has previously opened for Felipe Esparza, Michelle Buteau, Hannibal Buress, David Alan Grier, Cheech Marin, Norm MacDonald, J.B. Smoove, Aida Rodriguez, Phoebe Robinson, Al Madrigal, Ron Funches, Godfrey, Pablo Francisco, Joey Coco Diaz, Melanie Comarcho, and many, many more. She has also been privileged to share the stage with Bill Burr, Mark Curry, Fred Armisen, Bowen Yang, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Mooney, and Robin Williams.
Her love of music has also allowed her to share the stage with many artists she admires such as Black Thought, Jean Grae, Freddie Gibbs, MURS, Del The Funky Homosapien, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Too $hort and E40. As well as having worked with Method Man, Usher, Quelle Chris, Fat Tony, and Tyler, The Creator.
Additionally, she has proudly graced the television stage with Marisa Tomei, Natasha Lyonne, Affion Crocket, Emily Althaus, Thomas Lennon, and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a few.
She has worked at the Improv Comedy Clubs all over the country and is a regular at the Punch Line Comedy Clubs in Northern California. She has headlined the Latina Comedy Festival, Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, and B4UDie Festival in Alaska. She has also performed at the New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Chris Hardwick’s ID10T Festival, Riot LA Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, overseas for American troops, and comedian Sean Keane referred to her as the “finest export from Modesto since George Lucas.”
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, in which 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 remains one of its most famous alumni. He currently tours the country with his extremely popular stand-up act.
Kat Timpf is a writer, comedian, and libertarian commentator. She’s currently the co-host of Gutfeld! on Fox News weeknights at 11pm and a Fox News contributor. She is also a prolific writer, and was a columnist for National Review for nearly six years. She’s also worked at Campus Reform, The Washington Times, Barstool Sports, Total Traffic Network, and Boston Market, and was a stand-up comedian for long enough for this to be her third time quitting.
Kat stands out in a sea of pundits because of her libertarian perspective and use of comedy and satire to get her no-nonsense points across. While she is steadfast in her strong libertarian beliefs, Kat is a firm believer in the power of conversations to bridge gaps, political or otherwise. Kat loves connecting with people across the country and around the world and talking about the things that are on everyone’s minds, but no one's lips. And she is sure to do so with a great deal of respect and humor.
Kat explores these topics and more in her new book You Can’t Joke About That, available everywhere on April 18th. She lives in New York City with her husband Cam, their dog Carl, and her cat Cheens.
As seen on "America's Got Talent" and "Kill Tony", Ahren Belisle is a software engineer and mental health advocate turned comedian. Born in Northern Ontario with cerebral palsy, Ahren is a mute comedian who uses his phone to deliver jokes. Ahren has over 500,000 followers and uses his platform to spread positive messages and comedy.
Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Kam’s natural charisma and unique, upbeat humor most recently landed him a regular slot on the extremely popular KILL TONY show. He’s a rising star in the stand-up world and a frequent performer at the Comedy Mothership club in Austin, along with many other comedy venues in Austin and across the country.
Praised for his smart writing and dry delivery, Ryan Goodcase became the youngest person to win the World Series of Comedy in 2019. Since then, he has also won the 45th San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2021. You may recognize him as the actor playing an apathetic Bed, Bath & Beyond employee in a series of comedic online commercials. His debut comedy special, “Maybe They're Dead,” was recently released via Tiny Pony. Most recently, Ryan can be seen in the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest's "Introducing,” a showcase of the next great talents in comedy.
Born in Italy to Albanian parents, Nikolas Bushi is a social media sensation and rising ventriloquist talent. This trilingual ventriloquist, singer, magician, and entertainer, along with his friend Chris (The Puppet King), invite you to their all-ages, family-friendly show. In 2023, Nikolas was a featured performer at VentFest in Indiana. In 2019, he won first place in the junior and senior competitions at the VentHaven Convention. Among his many accolades, including being the People’s Choice at the Vent Convention in South Florida, Nikolas Bushi & Chris,along with some surprises, will deliver a night of comedy, magic, and singing that you will never forget! Joining them is Nikolas’ father and magician, Dashnor Bushi. With a mesmerizing act that you’ve just got see to believe, Dashnor’s performance includes incredible slight-of-hand magic, mentalism, and comedy. Both have performed all over the world to standing ovations.
Cactus Tate is a fearless performer who tackles taboo topics with wit and charm, winning over
audiences with her refreshing honesty and undeniable charisma. Known for her bold approach
and unique perspective, she effortlessly navigates through sensitive subjects, making her a
standout in the comedy world. Her star is on the rise, and she is undoubtedly a comedian to
watch.
In 2024, Cactus Tate embarks on an eagerly awaited comedy tour, bringing her incisive humor
and compelling storytelling to stages nationwide. As she prepares to captivate audiences in
cities near and far, her performances promise an unforgettable experience filled with laughter
and thought-provoking insights. Be sure to follow @CactusTate on social media for the latest
updates on her shows and projects, and don't miss the opportunity to witness her brilliance live.
Heather Shaw is a seasoned stand-up comic with 10 years experience who has gained a large following on social media for her humor and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey (TikTok 2.6mil, Instagram 685k+).
She’s been featured on "The Today Show," "The Tamron Hall Show," and has worked with comics such as Mark Normand, Eric Andre, and Fortune Feimster.
Heather has a weekly podcast, “Heather Shaw is Kidding”, where she makes fun of current events happening in pop culture, politics, and elsewhere.
Originally from the Bay Area, Salma Zaky moved to Los Angeles to attend college, where she began her comedy journey. Salma has filmed a mini stand-up special with OnlyFans on OFTV (unfortunately clothed), as well as a Don't Tell taping. She now resides in Brooklyn, NY to take her anxiety and career to new heights.
Shelly Belly has taken the comedy and social media scene by storm. Shelly has become one of the top sought after comedians throughout the United States delighting fans with her hilarious standup comedy. Shelly has branched out, taking her quick wit comedy routine from her front porch of South Carolina to the main stage, traveling throughout the United States. Shelly’s relatable comedy consists of saying the things that we all think and want to say but, are too afraid to. Shelly’s career took off after releasing her comedy skits online earning her millions of views on social media platforms as, "Shelly Belly Comedy". Studio Lambert discovered Shelly Belly aka, Michelle Rider on her social media platforms and chose her to be on the on the number one reality show “The Circle” Season 3 on Netflix. Shelly has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, NBC, Fox, Parade, Screen Rant, Stars Offline, Women's Health, Yahoo News, Decider, Men's Health, IMDb as well as many other publications.
Matty Chymbor is an up and coming comedian and actor based in Los Angeles, California.
His comedy ranges from observational and opinion based, to random banter and weird noises. He has been doing stand up for nearly 14 years, spending the last 4 years headlining at clubs all across the country. In addition to stand up, Matty's can be seen all over Instagram and TikTok where his videos have gained over 100 million views. Check Matty out on all social media platforms @mattychymbor
Debra DiGiovanni is a standup and performer originally from Toronto, now based in Los Angeles. Debra can be seen around the world appearing in comedy festivals like Moontower, High Plains, JFL Sydney, and JFL Montreal. Her most recent comedy album "Lady Jazz" was nominated for a Juno award: Comedy Album of the Year 2019. Debra made her US late-night comedy debut on "CONAN," appeared on Comedy Central’s "Stand Up Featuring," and released a comedy special on Season 2 of Unprotected Sets for Epix. Debra can be seen on the Amazon original series "Last One Laughing," and her new comedy album "Honourable Intentions" will be released Fall of 2024 on SiriusXM.
A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is
an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy
special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials
on Amazon Prime Video.
In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin
Hart, the Late Late Show with James Corden, is a regular on "After Midnight"
with Taylor Tomlinson, Fox, Hulu and can regularly be heard on Sirius
Radio XM. Online, his stand-up clips and jokes have received tens of
millions of views and his podcast, "Don’t Make Me Come Back There," has
over 2 million downloads.
He’s also the author of "How to be Married (To Melissa)," an
Amazon #1 New Release published by Harper Collins in June 2022.
Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far
from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about
the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most
people.
At 39 years old, Dustin has been married for 20 years and has three kids.
This helps make Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy
scene.
Marc-Anthony Sinagoga is known for telling his outlandish life experiences with brilliant imitation, wit, and a loveable stage presence. He recreates his life experiences as an overweight Italian going against the family grain in a melting pot society. Marc-Anthony is fresh off a Just Laughs Originals taping; he was a featured performer at the Dallas Comedy Festival, Arizona’s Big Pine Comedy Festival and the winner of the Brantford Comedy Festival. On social media (@notmarcanthony) he has gained over 50M views for his Italian Grandfather's character and his imitation of Ontario's Premiere Doug Ford.
Neema Naz is an Iranian-Canadian stand up comedian, actor, and content creator. During the fall of 2014 he launched his comedy career in Toronto. His inaugural headline stand up comedy tour in 2022, “I’m Your Sugar Daddy" welcomed over 15,000 fans from Los Angeles to Vancouver, New York to Montreal, San Francisco to Toronto, and many more. He has also headlined shows in Sydney, Berlin, and Melbourne. Neema has toured with and supported several comedy greats including Russell Peters, Theo Von, Howie Mandel, Omid Djalili, and Maz Jobrani. His online presence has garnered him over 1.5 billion views and has been co-signed by the likes of Gary Vaynerchuk, David Goggins, Gordon Ramsay, Kevin Hart, and Andrew Schulz. Neema will be performing the “My Estupid Life” Tour around the globe in 2025 starting in North America, followed by UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Neema has several acting credits for “The Boys” (Amazon Prime), US National Bank, and a lead role in “Please, After You” (in theatres 2025).
Conner O'Malley recently appeared in A24’s feature film "Bodies, Bodies, Bodies," and Jane Schoenbrun’s "I Saw the TV Glow. His comedy special, "Stand Up Solutions," premiered on YouTube this spring. He previously recurred and wrote on Adult Swim’s "Joe Pera Talks with You." His other acting credits include "Palm Springs," "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson," "Detroiters," and "Broad City."
Anthony Robustiano is a high-energy and dynamic stand-up comedian and actor known for his infectious energy, millennial relatability, and vibrant storytelling. Originally from New York, Anthony has emerged as a social media star amassing over two million followers across all platforms. His devoted fans eagerly follow his performances across many cities. He has spent this year bringing his charismatic personality and his must-see humor comedy to his fan across the US.
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.
