For over 23 years Jeff Leeson has been astonishing crowds across North America with his off the cuff, improvisational style that leaves crowds not only wanting more, but amazed at what they just witnessed. Combining traditional stand up comedy with long form improv, Jeff creates a unique and personal experience for the audience each and every show. With over 50 Million Views of his stand up clips online, he is quickly becoming one of the most requested acts in North America! In addition to headlining top comedy clubs and theaters throughout North America, Jeff’s comedy has been featured on Sirius XM radio, The Bob & Tom Show, Spotify, iTunes, 2 Comedy specials on Amazon Prime, a Dry Bar Comedy Special. Jeff released a new special on Youtube called “Sorry I’m Not Kevin Hart”

Lukas is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Brooklyn NY. He’s a cast-member on Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out, was named a Comic to Watch at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, and a Creator to Watch at NYCF in 2023. He’s also performed at The Edinburgh Fringe, Asheville Comedy Fest, and for you once you grab a sweet sweet little ticket to an upcoming show here at NYCC. I know, crazy smooth transition

Stef Dag is a NYC based comedian, writer, and actor. She hosts the viral TikTok dating show "Hot and Single", on which she flirts with eligible singles around the city. She’s written and directed digital videos for Vogue, Glamour, and Vanity Fair, featuring Bill Hader, Michael Che, Jennifer Lawrence, and more. She is a 2022 New York Comedy Festival "Creator to Watch." You’ve seen her at the Stand, New York Comedy Club, SF Sketchfest, and more.

Rene Vaca is a 26-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After realizing he wanted to pursue comedy for a living, he dropped out of college and has not looked back since. Vaca has been pursuing his dream in stand-up comedy and recently just won the 16th annual StandUp NBC competition! Vaca has also built a following with his stand-up comedy clips reaching millions of views across his social media channels!

Kaneez Surka is South African-born Indian comedian based in New York City. She has her own Comedy Special available on Netflix called ”Ladies Up” and has created and been featured on Netflix's “Comedy Premium League”, Amazon Prime's “Something From Nothing” and “Improv All Stars - Games Night”. Kaneez has also been a judge on comedy reality show “Comicstaan” Season 1 and 2 on Amazon Prime and “Queens of Comedy” on TLC. Currently Kaneez is touring internationally with her new solo “I Found My People!” show, which explores what it means to be a multicultural female immigrant trying to find her people in this world through anecdotes and observations. Over the past 10 years, Kaneez has amassed a huge social media following of around 1 million followers across all platforms.

Ralph Barbosa is a Latino stand-up comedian. He’s a winner of the HBO & NYLFF Latino Stand-Up Comedy Competition, crowned the 2019 Funniest Comic in Texas, and made his HBO debut in the HA Festival Comedy Special (streaming now). He’ll next be seen in the Entre Nos’ comedy specials directed by Aida Rodriguez.

Trevor Wallace is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer & actor. Wallace can be seen just about everywhere on the internet and has collectively built a digital thumbprint of over 2.5 billion views across his social media channels with a following of over 16 Million fans collectively. Wallace has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, Barstool Sports, E! News, The L.A. Times, The New York Times, Ad Age, Business Insider, Men’s Health, Buzzfeed, and Complex to name a few. Wallace has worked with prestigious brands such as, Chipotle, Natural Light, BruMate, SeatGeek, G FUEL, OnePlus, Bumble, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Snickers, Monster Energy & many more. Wallace has also toured the U.S. performing at theaters, colleges and comedy clubs including the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Festival. Wallace was also voted as a finalist for “Best in Comedy” at the 2020 Shorty Awards.

Mario Adrion is a Stand up Comedian, YouTuber and TV-Star from a small town in Germany. He gained a MASSIVE following with over 1 Billion Views from posting Youtube VLOGs and Comedy Social Experiments. You might know him from his ICONIC comedy performance challenging Katy Perry to a Catwalk Battle on American Idol while wearing a Speedo. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable playing with the struggles and Stereotypes of being a former Male Model and European living in the US. He’s been featured in Vogue, ABC, Daily Front Row, Pro7 and Jimmy Kimmel LIVE. He is based in LA and NYC regularly performing at the Hollywood IMPROV, Laugh Factory and the Stand. He is currently doing a National Tour performing at major clubs around the country. He is one of the hottest new comics and you don’t wanna miss his European charm.

Brent Morin is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, and writer. Brent can be seen in the Netflix half- hour comedy special series, THE STAND UPS. Additionally, his one-hour stand-up special, I’M BRENT MORIN, is currently streaming on Netflix. In 2013, he was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch.” Brent starred in the NBC sitcom UNDATEABLE and Netflix and Kapital Entertainment’s holiday series MERRY HAPPY WHATEVER opposite Dennis Quaid. He can also be seen in David Haskell’s feature film, THE OUTDOORSMAN, which made its world premiere at the 2017 Austin Film Festival. He has also appeared on CHELSEA LATELY, CONAN, COMEDY CENTRAL, BROOKLYN 99, THE MCCARTHYS and GROUND FLOOR. Brent regularly performs at The Comedy Store, The Improv and Laugh Factory and continues to tour throughout the United States.

Salma Hindy is a first-generation Egyptian-Canadian Comedian, Writer, Actor and Performer who has recently moved to New York City. Salma has opened for Ken Jeong, Ramy Youssef, Beth Stelling, and most recently was a regular opener on Chelsea Handler's Peoples Choice Awards Winning Tour: Vaccinated & Horny. Salma will be opening for Chelsea on her new tour, Little Big Bitch, in late December. Salma is currently voicing a Series Regular character on Golden Globe Winner Ramy Youssef's new A24/Amazon adult animated series, #1 Happy Family. She has written for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Salma is currently developing her own half-hour scripted comedy series with Crave (Bell media). Salma's debut comedy album, Born on 9/11 has received rave reviews on Hype Magazine, The Star, Comedy Cake, Patron and Pearl and The Manitoban. You can watch Salma on New Faces at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, CBC's Laugh Out Loud, CBC Gem's "New Wave of StandUp" , Comedy Night with Rick Mercer, CTV’s Stand Up with Jon Dore and Seasons 1 & 2 of Roast Battle Canada (which she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for). Salma has her own episode on True Dating Stories where she chronicles going on a blind date chaperoned by her Imam father. She has also given a TEDx talk about her emotional journey in breaking away from her religious family and pursuing comedy, titled "Why People Pleasing is Hurting You."

Kristal Adams is a standup comedian, storyteller and writer living in New York. Originally from Southern California, Adams was named one of 7 Black Female Comics to See Before they Blow Up by Madame Noire Magazine. She’s been a Consulting Producer for Legomasters, Netflix’s The Circle and Searching for Soul Food on Hulu. She has appeared in Season 2 of Laugh After Dark on Amazon Prime Video, JFL’s Straight Up, Stand Up series, Vidcon, SF Sketchfest and won Best of Fest at the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. She’s been featured on Whohaha as part of their first ever Comedian Callout and in 2022 she recorded and released her debut album “Ain’t I a Wombat,’’ which received rave reviews and was featured on NPR, Ebony Magazine and Paste Magazine.

"Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered, a crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and freethinkers in 21st century America.” - Patton Oswalt Jimmy Dore is a certified Youtube sensation with over ONE MILLION subscribers and over 600 million views. Jimmy is also an award winning comedian with several Comedy Central Specials including “Citizen Jimmy” which was chosen “Best Of The Year” by iTunes & Punchline magazine. Jimmy’s newest role is that of a political commentator and activist who isn’t afraid to challenge establishment narratives and speak truth to power. His authenticity and commitment to truth has earned him an incredibly diverse fan base of loyal viewers who are drawn to his quick wit and finely tuned BS detector. He uses his platform to bridge political divides in an attempt to bring Americans of different political persuasions together against empire. In addition to covering some of the most important topics of our day, he also uses his influence to advocate for issues that matter to him including free speech, press freedom, and Julian Assange. Jimmy’s latest comedy special “Covid Lies Are Funny” debunks the official narrative around all things Covid and is available now at Jimmydore.com.

LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City, who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. Lucas’s stand-up clips have exploded online, where he has received over 100M views and 500K+ followers across Instagram and TikTok. In 2022, Lucas established a strong baseline for himself as a touring comedian, selling out 8 shows at Zanies Chicago. That same year, he appeared in SF Sketchfest and as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk. 2023 was a breakout year for Lucas: he headlined the New York Comedy Festival, taped a secret set with Don't Tell Comedy, and taped his Comedy Central debut for Season 14 of Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring. For no particular reason, he also holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Brandon Reaves is a Bronx, NY born native. Starting Off his career originally as an actor and writer in which he produced several viral videos on social media, he touched the comedy stage after losing a bet to a friend. He instantly fell in love with the craft and started his comedy journey. He stepped away from the comedy scene after the tragic loss of his mother which brought along alcohol abuse. After seeking help with his addiction and custody of his little brother he came back into comedy and hasn’t looked back. Brandon has perf ormed at comedy clubs and colleges across the country, Including headlining & hosting at The World Famous Apollo Theater. Brandon’s Unique outlook on life gives his material universal appeal.

Michael Longfellow is a cast member on "Saturday Night Live". He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season. Prior to SNL, Michael was one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2022, and made his late night debut on CONAN in 2018.

Brad hosts of popular New York City based indie shows “Brass Laughs” and “Yuck-A-Brewing”.

Will Burkart is an LA based stand up comedian, actor, and sparkling water aficionado. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, at just 21, moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Thanks to the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. Currently, Will is in the midst of his first nationwide tour selling out venues all across the country.

Hannah Lieberman is, by all accounts, a nerd: from her lifelong love of classical music to her national tournament scrabble ranking, to her insatiable appetite for all things Jane Austen. She enjoys bringing this unbridled enthusiasm to all parts of her life (she’s never met a dog she didn’t cuddle right then and there on the street), including to her deep passions for comedy and theatre. What she sometimes lacks in street sense, this adork-able Southern redhead makes up for in bubbly energy and a commitment to having fun through her art.

Daniela Mora is a New York based comedian and was named a 2023 New York Comedy Festival "Creator to Watch". She's been featured on Adult Swim, Barstool Sports and aired her stand up on Tubi TV with the taping of 'Jokes on Us: New Voices in Comedy'. Her Hispanic background brings a playful tone to her stand up and online persona.

Matt McCoy is a standup comedian, writer, and actor based in New York CIty. He’s currently on tour opening for Akaash Singh, Danny LoPriore & others. Matt was a finalist in the Cleveland Comedy Festival and the Comedy Mob Festival in New York City. Matt is a two time Webby Award winner, and recently starred in a documentary on Facebook Watch. You can hear him each week on his podcast, GenX2Z, with fellow comedian Onika McLean.

Nick Viagas is becoming one of NYC's most talked about up-and-coming comedians. You can see him regularly at The Stand, Stand Up NY, The Tiny Cupboard and more. He headlines across the northeast and can be heard on the GaS Digital podcast network. In 2022, he was named one of the New York Comedy Festival's Comics to Watch.

Harris Alterman is a comedian from Denver, Colorado. He currently lives in Brooklyn. His address is-wait never mind. He has performed on a number of festivals including The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and The High Plains Comedy Festival. His sketch videos have been viewed over 50 million times on social media and been featured on Comedy Central, The Guardian, Vulture, CollegeHumor.com, and the front page of Reddit. Harris is also the winner the 2017 New Faces Contest at the Comedy Works in Denver.

Gabby Bryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy-award winning producer, and overall girlie girl. She performed alongside Olivia Wilde and Oscar Isaac in the film “Life Itself” (Amazon Prime), appeared in the bilingual film “Ruta Viva” (HBO), and featured in Ilana Glazer’s special “Comedy on Earth” (Comedy Central). Gabby co-hosts "L'Podcast" with comedian and world-renown gay angel Zack Signore – which has built a global audience – as well as "Dear Cheaters" Podcast with Robert Kelly, which is produced by MTV and streaming on SiriusXM. She produced and appeared on “You Know What Dude” Podcast with Robert Kelly, and has opened for a myriad of comedians including Bonnie McFarlane, Robert Kelly, and Mark Normand. Gabby has toured all around the globe, including shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Boston, and Vermont at venues including the Comedy Store, the Comedy Store London, Laugh Boston, Laugh Factory Chicago, Zanies Chicago, and Vermont Comedy Club. In New York, she has performed at the Stand NYC, Carolines, New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, BKLYN Comedy Club, among others. Follow her on instagram/tiktok at @gabbyisbryan!