Comedians


JJ Mattise is a writer/comedian/actress, born and raised in Queens, NY. Her style of comedy is unique, laid-back and has a diverse perspective on life. She was the host/writer of Brooklyn's Best (Student Emmy Nominated Variety Series), and co-starred in the critically acclaimed movie, "Zero One" (Amazon Prime, the Jokerz Wild Comedy Series (Tubi) and headlined the 2022 Black Women in Comedy Festival. You can catch her regularly performing at clubs around the country.
Geo Perez is an inspiring comedian based in the vibrant heart of New York City! He kicked off his stand-up career in Alabama and has an incredible story as a former convict turned comedian. Geo co-hosts the engaging “On The Gate” podcast, sharing insights from his past with humor and honesty. He has also made a splash on popular shows like “Kill Tony” and the “Legion of Skanks” podcast. Exciting things are ahead for him!
Ron Josol is a Canadian-Filipino comedian who is well received in every corner of the world. Ron stirs up and samples the multicultural melting pot that mirrors life in most urban centers today. He presents hilarious scenarios and comments on our global society inherent contradictions by combining one-liner and storytelling styles. He has been regularly performing globally for almost 20 years, making him one of the most sought-after and vibrant comics working today. Most recently, Ron’s "Dry Bar Comedy" special clip went viral – increasing his followers by over 150k in just a few months. He now has over 4 million views on Facebook, 5.8 million views on Instagram, 3.8 million views on TikTok, and 1.7 million views on YouTube. Ron was nominated for both “Best Male Comedian” and “Best Male Performance” in Canada, respectively. He has taped stand-up specials for “Comedy Now!,” Showtime, Showtime Arabia, and Comedy Central Asia, and he has appeared on “Gotham Comedy Live,” “Comics Unleashed,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. Currently, he can be seen in “Slanted” on Amazon Prime. Ron has performed in the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival 12 times, as well as in the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, LOL Comedy Festival in the Caribbean, Magners International Comedy Festival in Asia, Kings & Queens Festival in Malaysia and Singapore, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and the Maui and ALT Comedy Festival.
DJ Collins is a stand-up comedian and writer who is quickly leaving his mark on the city. An ever-curious native of Texas, his aggressively-hilarious comedy pokes, prods, and interrogates widely held beliefs and customs, often shocking his audiences into bursts of laughter while keeping the mood loose and in the moment. Collins is already one of the best new and pure voices traveling the country and quickly becoming a favorite amongst comedy junkies in NYC.
Alvin Kuai is a Nobel Prize-winning sex symbol who spends his free time curing impoverished children of their river blindness. When he's not giving away millions of dollars to charity, he can be found performing stand-up comedy. Alvin is based in New York City where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, and West Side Comedy Club. He was featured twice in the New York Comedy Festival, in 2021 as "Comic to Watch" and 2019 as "Best of New Talent." He was selected to perform at SF Sketchfest 2022 and the 2021 Red Clay Comedy Festival. He was also a finalist in the 2019 Devil Cup. He has over 200K followers across social media platforms and currently tours the country headlining various comedy venues
Skye Grayson began working in fashion and film in New York City as a teenager. She attended Columbia University, and started producing and performing stand-up comedy a year after college. She has performed at venues including Stand Up New York and Greenwich Village Comedy Club.
Pranav is a former writer for MAD Magazine and co-host of the popular Mango Bae Podcast. A favorite of festivals and clubs around the country, he was most recently featured in the 10k Laughs Festival (Best of the Fest), Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and headlined the 2018 Milwaukee Comedy Festival alongside Colin Quinn, Gina Yashere, and others. An up-and-coming actor, Pranav also has landed roles in forthcoming episodes of The Marvelous Ms. Maisel and HBO’s The Other Two, and has previously starred in Law & Order: SVU. He is also the writer and co-creator of the upcoming BRIC TV Web Series Problematic. You can find him across platforms @pranahaha
Maggie Lalley is a NYC based comedian. She performs stand up and musical comedy regularly at clubs, independent venues and comedy festivals. She has performed her solo comedy show about being a teen witch, Sex Witch The Musical in LA, Boston, New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more info about her upcoming projects visit www.maggielalleycomedy.com
Charlie owes his existence to a TV show; his parents met while writing together on Laverne & Shirley. In 10+ years of performing standup, he has released two albums and told jokes around the world in clubs, colleges, festivals, bars, country clubs, teen centers, basements, attics, and one barber shop. He lives in New England where he also develops screenplays and with his wife raises their cat. He serves as co-founder of LaughDealers.com, a startup that produces custom comedy shows and content for companies.
Meka Mo is a Queens-born comedian, writer, and podcast host known for sharp wit, fearless honesty, and unfiltered storytelling. Seen on Don’t Tell Comedy, she’s performed worldwide, from top NYC clubs to the Edinburgh Fringe, and has been featured on HBO’s "Game Theory with Bomani Jones," the BBC, and major comedy festivals. Creator of the emotional wellness comedy podcast "We’re Done Here," Meka has been named a "Comic to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival, won "Best of Fest" at the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, and was the final comic to perform at Carolines on Broadway.
Akeem Woods is the funny little brother you always (never) wanted — his comedy style will have you on the edge of your seat reeling from laughter! No topic is safe from discussion, whether it be the KKK or the hardships of growing up poor. Akeem is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC, was a semi-finalist on Stand Up NBC, has been seen on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and just recently made his television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden! Currently you can find Akeem working on a new show for BET and at clubs and colleges all over the country.
Jiaoying Summers recently released her Hulu comedy special, "What Specie Are You?" Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” (2025), Summers shines in her debut stand-up hour as she explores what divides us, what unites us, and what belonging truly means. Drawing from her life as a first-generation immigrant, she turns cultural clashes, identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. An award-winning performer and inductee of the Asian Hall of Fame, Jiaoying is emerging as one of the most influential Asian voices in comedy. She made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline and sell out the Apollo Theater in New York City. With more than 1 billion views across social media and over 5 million followers, she is a digital powerhouse known for viral hits like her “Uber Karen” sketch and her comedic breakdowns of English names from a Chinese perspective. Beyond the stage, Jiaoying is the creator and host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom, where she interviews comedians, artists, and cultural figures in intimate, unfiltered conversations. She is also a successful entrepreneur: the former Miss China now owns and operates The Hollywood Comedy and The Green Room Comedy Café, creating platforms for diverse and underrepresented comedic talent. Jiaoying Summers delivers fearless, modern commentary on identity, race, and gender to audiences worldwide, making her one of the boldest, most dynamic, and unmissable comedians working today.
Jimmy Cash is America’s Favorite Janitor. And yes, he prefers to be called a janitor and not a custodian. Jimmy is the father of a teenage daughter, an uncertain number of step-kids, and an elementary school janitor who’s been sober for 18+ years. His comedy draws from his many life experiences living and working on the mean streets of Worcester, Massachusetts. Jimmy is known as the @janitorwithstamina on TikTok, where his hilarious videos have over 30 million views. Jimmy stars as the Red Sox Groundskeeper in the Plymouth Rock Assurance ad series on NESN. He won the "Last Comix Standing Competition" at Mohegan Sun in 2021. He was the national touring opener for Comedian Bob Marley. He has also opened for Bobby Kelly, Rich Vos, Joe Dombrowski, and more.
Aaron Putnam is an American touring stand up comedian , currently based out of Chicago. You can catch him at his home club. Laugh Factory , as well as many other comedy clubs like Zanies. He is also the founder of Stand up in Recovery where he brings laughter to drug/ alcohol treatment centers across the country. His comedy is said to be disarmingly funny and vulnerable. Aaron feels blessed to have opened for some of the best comics working today. He says he gets these opportunities because he’s the best hang in the biz. ​ He also has a Podcast with his lovely wife called The Manchild &The Yogi .