Anna Seregina is a writer and stand-up comedian named one of Time Out LA’s 2020 Comics To Watch and Vulture’s 2019 Comics to Watch. She produces the Los Angeles branch of the long-running SF show “The Business” and has toured in theaters and comedy festivals all over the country. She is the co-creator and co-host of the 2 season scripted comedy podcast TRUTH HOUNDS for iHeartMedia with her best friend Kyle Mizono, and can also be seen opposite her soul-sister Jennifer Lopez in this commercial. ***Anna is Russian-born and fluent in Russian***

Asha Ward is a comedian and writer based in NYC. She recently joined the 48th season of SNL as a writer. Asha hails from The Windy City where she is a recent grad of Columbia College Chicago’s Comedy Writing and Performance Major. Asha got her start in comedy through school and quickly became a novel performer in the Chicago comedy scene, known for her unique delivery and stoic nature. You can catch her showcasing her dry wit and eccentric point of view at local clubs and venues around New York including Stand Up NY, Union Hall, The Bell House, and more.

Dan LaMorte is a unique stand-up comedian, and that’s not just because he’s on the spectrum. His career started young, at 19 years old, after suffering a career-ending injury as a college baseball player. As his star rose in comedy, so did his weight. He appeared on Fox’s Red Eye, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Getting Doug with High, and almost every drive-thru in the Tri-state area. He released two albums, Not Enough Pieces & Infect Me Once, both are still popular plays on SiriusXM and have amassed over a million streams on Pandora. By the time he was 23 years old, Dan had built an impressive resume, unfortunately, he had also built a 354-pound body.

But that year everything changed. After a doctor told him he had fatty liver disease, Dan decided to ditch the fat life and find the athletic drive again. Over the course of the next three years, he would go on to lose over 185 pounds, become an ultra runner (races longer than marathon distance), and inspire many of his fans to pursue their own weight loss journeys along the way. In his first race ever, like in his entire life, he ran 41 miles through the woods of Pennsylvania. His second race was on November 6th when he ran the full 55-mile length of the Batona Trail in New Jersey. He sucked a lot less at that race. His story and transformation have been featured on FOX, Runner’s World, and Muscle and Fitness. He may have lost the weight but his sense of humor is still fully intact. Dan is a fixture of the New York City comedy scene, and has been for the better part of a decade, you can regularly see him at the Comedy Cellar and The Stand comedy clubs.

Originally from Detroit, Darius bought a spur of the moment one way ticket to LA in the middle of the night and has never looked back. He can currently be seen on Netflix's "Introducing..." and in his short time on the west coast, he has been featured in numerous commercials for 5 Hour Energy and Rocket Mortgage as well as in the features "CornerStore" and "Gifted Hands."

Maggie Winters is a Chicago-fried comedian turned internet personality best known under the moniker @saggiesplinters. With training through both Second City and iO Chicago, Maggie quickly transitioned her talents from the stage to online where she immediately amassed thousands of followers through her unique online characters. In the live space, Maggie is credited with opening for the likes of Colin Jost, Hannah Einbinder, Matt Rogers, and was named a Content Creator to Watch at the 2022 New York Comedy Festival. In 2023, Maggie debuted her solo show MARGUERITE to sold-out crowds in Chicago and Los Angeles. In the TV space, Maggie can most recently be seen recurring on Season 3 of THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES (HBO) opposite Adam Devine and Tony Cavalero.

A musician and comedian based in Los Angeles, Morgan has made appearance’s on MTV’s Wild’n’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central.

First generation American - he takes his musical influences from his Brazilian and Italian background and 90’s upbringing. He got his start in New York where he attended the Tisch School of the Arts while at the same time doing stand up in the backrooms and bars of the alternative New York comedy scene.

He’s won multiple awards and festivals across the US but with millions of followers across his social media platforms he’s most recognized from his viral TikTok’s and IG posts.

Nico Carney is a Brooklyn based standup comedian, actor and writer. His standup covers his experiences as a trans man, growing up in Savannah, Georgia, and whatever else he finds silly and interesting. Nico's monthly show at Club Cumming, BOYS' CLUB, was recently a headliner at the 2022 New York Comedy Festival and has been spun off into a popular podcast. Nico performs frequently at Union Hall, Club Cumming, Broadway Comedy Club, The Bell House and Greenwich Village Comedy Club. He was a part of the NETFLIX INTRODUCING… showcase at the 2022 Netflix Is A Joke Festival, has been featured on Comedy Central’s The Gag and is developing the half hour comedy BOYS with Imagine Entertainment and Scott King.

Originally from Dallas, TX, and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Sahana Srinivasan is a stand-up comedian and actress. She can currently be seen in recurring roles on Freeform’s GROWNISH and Apple’s FOR ALL MANKIND. She recently guest starred on HBO Max’s MINX, directed by Carrie Brownstein as well as in a special episode of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD for AMC. In 2021, Sahana heavily recurred in the final season of INSECURE, opposite Issa Rae. Sahana first broke onto the scene by hosting the Netflix series BRAINCHILD, produced by Pharrell Williams. Her feature film credits include a supporting role in Hulu’s SEX APPEAL, as well as the independent film SPACE WARRIORS, opposite Josh Lucas. In 2022 Sahana was selected to participate in the prestigious CBS Diversity Showcase and was also named one of TimeOut’s “10 Comedians to Watch” in 2020.

She will next be seen in a leading role in the Michael Showalter and Vijal Patel series, THE PRADEEPS OF PITTSBURGH on Amazon Freevee.

After serving 5 years in the JROTC, Sahib Singh has not only proven himself on the battlegrounds, but also on the stage. The rising star from the Baltimore/D.C. stand-up scene has performed at clubs and colleges across the country, and in 2019, he won the Magooby’s New Comedian of the Year competition. His original videos have earned him a strong following on social media, and in 2021 he worked as a writer and performer for Comedy Central. His work has been featured on the CBS Comedy Showcase and the digital series AS SEEN ON ADULT SWIM.

Tommy Brennan is a Midwest kid now living in Los Angeles and touring acclaimed comedy clubs across the country. He was recently named a Comic to Watch at the New York Comedy Festival. Tommy regularly opens for Kelsey Cook and Becky Robinson, and was lucky enough to open for the late, great Louie Anderson as well.

Along with his standup, you may know Tommy from his web series and podcast Roommates-In-Law (co-created with fellow comic Tim Smith), which is very silly and objectively a good time.

Zach Brazão is a stand-up comic based in New York City by way of Boston. He recently taped a set for Don't Tell Comedy, was named a Comic to Watch at the 2021 New York Comedy Festival, and headlined Caroline's on Broadway as a Breakout Artist.

Audrey Stewart is a stand-up comedian/ actress based in Los Angeles, California who is a regular at the Hollywood Improv. Audrey has been accepted into several festivals, including the Laughing Skull Festival. Audrey studied at The Groundlings School, and prior to moving to LA, she completed all levels of IO Chicago. Audrey’s stand-up clips have accumulated over 17,000,000 views allowing her to gain a loyal following. Audrey has been heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio, seen on the NBC Series ‘Bring the Funny,” The Drew Barrymore Show, and the Facebook Watch series “Fuzzballs.”

Brittany Schmitt is an LA-based, Wisconsin-raised comic. She likes her comedy like she likes her cheese: stanky. Don’t be fooled by her girl-next-door looks, her humor is insidious and unapologetic. She’s been featured in clubs across the country opening for Theo Von, Chris Redd and more. She was just on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring, Don’t Tell Comedy: Backyard Series and just put out her debut comedy special: From Ho to Housewife with 800 Pound Gorilla on July 19th, with many of the clips hitting over 10M+ views.

Chike Robinson is a comedian, writer, actor, and 3D animator based in Los Angeles. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, he was recently named a "Comic To Watch" at the 2022 New York Comedy Festival. He’s one-third of the sketch comedy trio “ZANG.” Chike is also a 2023 Yes, And Laughter Lab fellowship recipient.

Alabama native and stand-up comedian Derrick Stroup is not your average slow talking Southerner. With the cadence of an angry auctioneer, he locks people in with his detailed stories and over the top energy. He has been described as a fun mix of Lewis Black and Ron White on stage. Angry rant Comedy combined with the charm of southern story telling and unique perspectives only someone from Harvest, Alabama could have. Derrick moved to Denver, Colorado in 2015 and has never looked back. Since then he has become a regular headliner at the world famous Comedy Works in Denver, Colorado along with headlining clubs all across the country.

Derrick regularly goes on the road with Josh Blue and John Crist . Derrick and John just finished a 42 city tour in 2022. In 2019 Derrick won one of the biggest Comedy competitions in the country. The well respected Comedy competition based out of Denver, Colorado has over 250 entries each year and has been running for over 20 years now.

Derrick recently shot his Dry Bar Comedy special which will release in the Fall of 2022.

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Fumi Abe is an LA-based Japanese-American standup comedian and writer who has performed on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and been a staff writer on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

He has written for NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the 2022 TIME100 Gala hosted by Simu Liu, and was part of the 2020 Comedy Central Digital Creators Program.

He currently co-hosts the personal finance comedy podcast “Cash Cuties” with Steffie Baik and previously hosted "Asian Not Asian", which was included in Vulture’s Comedy Podcast Roundup and The AV Club’s Podcast series highlights.

Kelly Ryan started stand up at the age of 17 in NYC. While getting her B.S. in Communication Studies from Texas Christian University, she performed improv for four years and taught the art form for three. At TCU, she got to open for SNL’s Vanessa Bayer and Aidy Bryant, as well as NBC’s Retta and BJ Novak.
Since moving to LA in 2016, Kelly can now be seen performing on any given night. Her “home club” is the iconic Hollywood Improv and she is in development at The Comedy Store.
During the pandemic, Kelly moved to Portland where she continued standup when possible. In August of 2021 she was named the winner of the Portland’s Funniest Person competition at Helium Comedy Club.
This year, she can be seen headlining and featuring for acts like Anthony Jeselnik, Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings and more. She co-hosts NIGHTCOOP, a podcast, with her twin sister, Ali.

Leslie Liao is a writer, performer, and stand-up comedian using the stage to reflect on her experience as a single Chinese-American female living in Los Angeles. She was recently named a 2023 JFL New Face, placed first in Bert's Back Room's LA's Top Comic Competition, and was a finalist in the Crazy Woke Asians comedy festival. She's worked on productions for E! with Anjelah Johnson (Not Fancy), Lauren Ash (NBC's Superstore), and Punkie Johnson (SNL), as well as studio films such as Central Intelligence, Office Christmas Party, and YouTube Red’s Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television. Her comedy has graced the stages of The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv, Flappers, Westside Comedy Theater, HaHa Comedy Club, a random hotel she's pretty sure is haunted, and many more.

He just made his late night television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers and his solo show Sugar Daddy played Off Broadway for 14 weeks after three encore encore engagements and a sold out in London Run.

He is also a Stand Up NBC Finalist, has performed on The Drew Barrymore Show, appeared on Watch What Happens Live & Tamron Hall, and was staffed on the first season of Blind Date, hosted by Nikki Glaser, which aired on Bravo.

Saul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central. His obscure observations on his own life will keep you scratching your head and laughing at the same time. Saul can be seen performing regularly at the World Famous Comedy Store

Troy Bond is a comedian and writer based in New York City, known for his sharp crowdwork skills, first-rate joke writing and tongue-in-cheek impressions that helped to build his fast-growing audience of more than 2.5M across social platforms. Beginning his impressive rise in stand-up at 17, the now-27-year-old is booked nightly in the city on his days off from selling out headlining shows across the United States. Tackling everything from capitalism and big banks to superheroes and the wizarding world, Bond is a versatile comic to watch. In addition to his work on camera and on stage, Troy co-hosts the BONDING podcast with fellow comic Torey Cole.

Born in Delhi, raised in Doha and Bangalore, Abhay Nadkarni is an English-speaking comedian of Konkani descent with an international flair. His unique third culture experiences infuse his comedic style with a refreshing perspective.

Abhay's journey into stand-up comedy began as an escape from the mundane, utilizing voices, impressions, and characters to captivate audiences.
Now performing throughout the Americas, Abhay has gained widespread recognition with performances at prestigious events like SF Sketchfest. His humor has been featured in The Huffington Post, solidifying his place in the comedy scene.

With a dedicated following of over 100k on Instagram and TikTok, and accumulating over 15 million views on social media, Abhay's comedy resonates with audiences worldwide.
Follow him on Instagram @abhayoy to stay updated on his latest content and hilarious insights.

"Remember Gledhill’s name, because it’s about to be everywhere" ★★★★★ - The Independent

Amy is a comedian, actor, writer and director from Hull who brims with natural warmth and charm. One half of double Edinburgh nominated duo The Delightful Sausage.

In 2023 her debut show, The Girl Before The Girl You Marry was nominated for Best Live Show at The National Comedy Awards. She was also nominated for Best Newcomer AND Best Show at The Edinburgh Fringe - A never before attained accolade in the same year. Following a sold out run at Soho Theatre she is now embarking on a UK wide tour. Skilled in both comedic and dramatic acting she has appeared in/is set to appear in; Sex Education (Netflix), Life (BBC1), Somewhere Boy (C4), Alma’s Not Normal (BBC2), Starstruck (BBC3), Hull Raisers (C4) and more.

She is a welcome guest on panel and chat shows such as; The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Pointless Celebrities (BBC1), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Richard Ayoade's Question Team & Hypothetical (Dave), and Guessable (Comedy central), Amy has performed stand up / sketches on; The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Late Night Mash (Dave) Harry Hill’s Clubnite (C4), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central) and multiple series of The Emily Atack Show (ITV2). She has also hosted the prestigious BBC Comedy Awards Northern Final (BBC1).

Amy is a triple Edinburgh nominated writer, gaining a nomination for three shows in a row. Beyond writing for live shows she was a lead writer on the multi-award nominated Emily Atack Show, The BAFTA award winning Classed Dismissed and wrote on (and starred in) CBBC’s hit show Big Fat Like demonstrating she is a sharp joke writer whilst also being able to excel at long form narrative and character work.“

Amy played lead roles in comedy series; Phil Ellis is Trying (Radio 4) andThe Train at Platform 4 (Radio 4) and wrote and starred in a Radio 2 comedy special The Delightful Sausage: On Staycations.The Sausage is currently working on their Radio 4 series commission Big Little Questions.

She has also featured on The News Quiz, The Ultimate Choice, Newsjack Unplugged, Ankle Tag, Al Murray: Totally Out of Character and more. Amy is co-host of hit podcast Northern News, which hit the top 20 in the Apple comedy podcast charts after just two weeks.

Alongside Isy Suttie, she hosted the BBC’s official companion piece to Happy Valley, Obsessed With…Happy Valley. She has been a guest on Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble, Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Theatre Podcast and Drunk Women Solving Crime.

She has a BBC Sounds commission with The Delightful Sausage in the pipeline which is a part scripted / part improvised narrative podcast coming soon. Amy directed a BFI funded short film Peeler which was selected as part of the BFI film festival 2022 and has been given honourable mention at The International Comedy Film Festival.

Gledhill is a name to watch” – Evening Standard

“Her jokes are strong and her presence joyful” – Chortle

“Fast-rising” The Scotsman

“Native Hullensian Amy Gledhill has collated the kind of awards portfolio that would shame a seasoned pro.” The Skinny

Brennan Reece is one of the UK's most hottly tipped talents. As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Roast Battle (Comedy Central), he was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and most recently sold out a 50-date national tour. Using his cheeky charm and baby-faced brutality, Brennan has racked up over 20 million views online.

Celya's Best Newcomer Award win at the Chortle Awards last year cemented her growing reputation as one of comedy’s most exciting new voices. She has just enjoyed a critically acclaimed sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Soho Theatre. Originally from Paris, Celya AB is a stand-up and writer – with a magnetic stage presence and brilliantly crafted material. Celya has appeared on Yesterday, Today And The Day Before (Comedy Central); Festival of Funny Live (BBC); written for and appeared on The News Quiz (BBC R4) and was a series writer on Guessable (Comedy Central). Celya's rapidly growing fan base has led to her supporting both the legendary US comic Maria Bamford, and the acclaimed musician St Vincent, on their respective recent UK tours. She is also currently a regular stand-up on The Guilty Feminist podcast's live UK tour.

Emmanuel Sonubi

EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST NEWCOMER 2022
NEXT UP COMEDY AWARD: BEST SHOW NOMINEE 2022
CHORTLE AWARD NOMINEE: BEST CLUB COMIC 2023

Sonubi has only been on the comedy circuit for what feels like "five minutes" and he's already garnering himself a reputation as the "one to watch"! Having gone from open spot to closing BBC's "Live at the Apollo" in an incredibly short space of time, you will be seeing big things from this big man in the coming few years.

"One of my favourite discoveries of 2019 was Emmanuel Sonubi. Hilarious, warm and unique. If you don't see him now for a tenner, you won't be able to smugly tell your mates about it when they're paying £50 for a crap seat at the O2!" - Jason Manford

His comedy career only started at the end of 2015 and has since become a regular favorite at the Comedy Store London, the MECCA of the UK comedy circuit. He has gone on to perform at many of the largest clubs in the UK and festivals, including Altitude Comedy Festival in Austria, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leicester & Glasgow Comedy Festivals, The International Comedy Festival in Rotterdam, Comedy Central Live, Camp Bestival, Black Deer, Truck Fest, Bluedot, Download, Otherlands, Kendall Calling, Tramlines, Y-Not and performed at the Glastonbury Festival in 2022 and 2023, to name a few.

"The bloke has got funny bones, He's incredibly likeable.. despite looking like he could snap you in two!" - Romesh Ranganathan

You may have also caught him gigging in Holland, Ibiza, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Dubai & Iraq or on his first European city tour in Autumn 2022 performing in Brussels, Paris Amsterdam, Prague, Copenhagen, Stockholm & Helsinki. He also loves a cruise!

"Emmanuel is incredibly funny and I'm not just saying that because I'm scared of him.." - Joel Dommett

A sought-after act for corporate events and host at many award ceremonies. Emmanuel made his TV debut on Comedy Central UK and was recently on QI and Pointless Celebrities for BBC1, The Apprentice: You're Fired for BBC2, Rhod Gilberts Growing Pains for Dave, The John Bishop Show for ITV1, The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 and Comedy Central Live on Comedy Central. Plus there are a lot of things in the pipeline we can't talk about here.

"A new talent at the door of Stand-Up, his name's down and he's definitely coming in!" - Russell Kane

Fact fans: in 2007 Emmanuel played the title role of Daddy Cool in the West End Musical "Daddy Cool"

“I’ve only ever seen this guy destroys rooms!” - Seann Walsh

Heres' what the press said about his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022

“Engaging story-teller” - Three Weeks

“Outright hilarious, his star is on the rise” - Fest

"As well as presence, Sonubi has excellent timing” - Chortle

“A polished, impeccable hour of stand-up” - Entertainment Now

“Side-splittingly funny, there are roaring laughs” - The Independent

“A very funny comedian, The full house certainly loved the show” - Squirrel Comedy

"Sonubi is a distinctive, classily polished act. His ascendancy appears assured” - The Scotsman

“This guy is going places and fast. Grab a ticket now, leave it and it may be too late” - One4Review

“Big laughs, engaging tales, you’re seduced by the easy authority of of his storytelling” - The Guardian

“At the top of the show, Sonubi promises his capacity crowd a great time and he delivers” - On The Mic

“Emmanuel is so very cool. An hour in his company felt like 10 minutes, I could listen to Emmanuel do stand-up all day” - Voice

“There’s no denying Sonubi his impeccable craft. If he’s shooting for a BBC One primetime slot, this is bang on target” - The List

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the UK and a frequent guest on The Great American Joke Off (The CW).

Glenn is a regular face on TV, having appeared on Mock The Week (BBC), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Guessable (Comedy Central), Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). Glenn's own BBC Radio 4 Stand Up series ‘Glenn Moore’s Almanac’, will be airing later this year.

Glenn’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe show was one of the best-reviewed of the entire festival, selling out and getting 5 stars from The Mail On Sunday and Chortle, amongst a number of other publications

He can be heard daily as one quarter of The Dave Berry Breakfast Show on Absolute Radio, the UK’s biggest commercial radio breakfast show. He also appears regularly on The News Quiz (Radio 4). His critically-acclaimed stand-up show Glenn, Glenn, Glenn, How Do You Like It, How Do You Like It was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award. He also toured the UK with his follow up hit Edinburgh show Love Don’t Live Here Glenny More.

James is the Filipino step-son of New Zealand comedy. A 13 year veteran of the country’s comedy scene, he has climbed the ranks to become a household name in New Zealand. In 2019, his show Boy Mestizo garnered him a nomination for the Fred Award for Best Show at the NZ International Comedy Festival and went on to become his first stand-up comedy special which aired on national television and is available on Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming platform ThreeNow. In 2022 he toured his latest show Badong around New Zealand, Melbourne and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

James’ New Zealand television credits include being a core guessing panelist on The Masked Singer NZ, as well as being featured on and writing for TVNZ’s Have You Been Paying Attention? NZ, 7 Days, Jono and Ben, Funny Girls and the New Zealand Comedy Gala.

Through his comedy, he has amassed a loyal following on Tiktok and Instagram. In 2023, he moved to Toronto, Canada with an eye on the future.

As well as a solo career, James is also one third of the sketch group Frickin Dangerous Bro, alongside Pax Assadi and Jamaine Ross. The trio debuted their TV show Frickin Dangerous Bro: On The Road in 2021. He is part of cult-hit improv troupe SNORT which continues to sellout it’s weekly show at Auckland’s Basement Theatre and in 2023 had a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Outside of comedy, James has also been involved in theatre. He is a co-founder of Proudly Asian Theatre, a theatre company dedicated to showcasing more Asian-NZ stories onstage and and has played the lead role of Sidu in Indian Ink Theatre Company’s Kiss the Fish, which has toured New Zealand and USA. He played Ben in "Good Grief" which streams on IFC and Sundance NOW.

Katie Boyle a comedian from Ireland living in NYC. Her debut album 'I'll do it myself' released this year with Pinch records and New York Comedy Club hit number 1 in the charts. Boyle is the host of The Shift Podcast where she and guests talk about dating, relationships and mental health from an Irish perspective. She has headlined amazing clubs around the States and Ireland and is a regular at New York Comedy Club, Eastville and many other amazing clubs in NYC. She was featured in the NY Funniest showcase for the New York Comedy Festival 2022. She has also been featured in Laughing Skull, Women in Comedy, Kansas City Irish Fest and heard on Sirius XM. Her debut special will be out this summer with New York Comedy Club.

Sarah Keyworth is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer.

Keyworth's TV credits include: Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), House of Games (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2).

They wrote and performed two series of their own show for Radio 4, entitled Are You A Boy Or A Girl?, a timely, hilarious and insightful exploration of gender. The second series explores Keyworth's personal experiences of being non binary in an authentic, brilliantly funny and powerful way.

Keyworth has performed multiple critically acclaimed stand up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on tour across the UK and internationally. Their debut hour Dark Horse received a Herald Angel Award, a Pleasance Theatre Award and a nomination for Best Newcomer in the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards. The show was filmed as a stand up special for Amazon Prime. Their subsequent stand up shows Pacific and Lost Boy received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike.

Keyworth is an experienced podcast host. They created and co-host the hugely popular podcast Thank F**k For That. They also co-created and co-hosted the hit relationship podcast You’ll Do for BBC Sounds. They have also guested on top comedy podcasts, including: Off Menu and The Guilty Feminist.

Tom Walker is a performer, writer, improviser and clown.

In 2016, Tom took out the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Best Newcomer Award with his show Beep Boop as well as Director’s Choice for Zanzoop as part of Feeble Minds. Both shows went on to tour nationally across Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, then further to Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Soho Theatre in London. His follow up show in 2017, the inadvisably named Bee Boo also toured Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh, and earned Tom a Barry nomination for Best Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Bee Boo was also recorded as part of ABC2’s Comedy Next Gen. 2018 saw Tom performing his live show Honk Honk Honk Honk Honk “weird as hell, and funnier still” (Fest Mag) across Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Edinburgh and London.

Tom’s 2019 show, Very Very, was another huge success across Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh; and was filmed as a comedy special for global streaming service Amazon Prime, released internationally in May 2020.

Tom was as a main ensemble member of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Australia for Foxtel’s Comedy Channel, which also aired to audiences on Network Ten. Tom also made guest appearances on Aaron Chen Tonight on the ABC. He recently filmed a couple of roles in the local Australian series of Drunk History, which can currently be viewed on 10play.

Tom’s passion for improv comedy began in high school, winning the Sydney School Theatresports Cup in 2007 – he went on to win the Sydney University Theatresports Cup three times. As half of improv duo MotherFather, Tom won the 2011 Cranston Cup (NSW Theatresports Championship), the 2011 National Theatresports Championship and was a Sydney Comedy Festival FRESH! Pick. Tom trained at the prestigious École Philippe Gaulier, sharpening up his skills across all areas of his performing life during the two years of training, graduating in 2015.

In 2020, Tom’s latest comedy show Tom Walker Is Tim Walter played Adelaide Fringe.

Tom can be heard co-hosting the hilarious podcast bigsofttitty.jpg alongside Demi Lardner.

Aldo Campana is a 19 year old stand-up comedian based in Phoenix, Arizona. He writes jokes about his upbringing in the city and learning the ropes of becoming an adult. He enjoys skateboarding, weightlifting as well as goldfish crackers.

Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress who lives and performs regularly in New York city.

She is known for her recent appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Showtime's Season 2 of Flatbush Misdemeanors, Comedy Central Short Sets as well as Hulu’s late night television show, Up Early Tonight. She has contributed to online content with Scarry Mommy, Viceland, and Buzzfeed. Her most notable performances include the prestigious Lincoln Center, the world’s famous Apollo Theatre, and the Stand Up comedy special, Aint Ya Mama Heat Wave featured in the Environmental Film Festival.

Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Bianca Parato now resides in Austin, Texas, where she has been making her mark on the city's thriving comedy scene. Bianca currently produces three weekly comedy shows, making her the top independent show runner in the city. When she is not performing on the road, Bianca can be found on stage in Austin’s top comedy clubs.

Bianca uses quick wit as a catalyst for her infectious energy and captivating stage presence. Filterless confessions about her life’s experiences are winning over audiences from all walks of life.

"Clara is a queer standup comedian that has been seen performing at clubs, festivals, backyards, and gas station parking lots in and around Austin for several years. She has performed alongside many well-known acts such as Jenny Slate, Adam Conover, and Chris Gethard. If you're a fan of chain smoking trans women with absurd jokes that are darker than the circles under her eyes, you're in for a treat."

Ibhan Kulkarni is a standup comedian, writer, and improviser based out of Brooklyn, NY. His work has been featured in comedy festivals across the US, as well as some of his friends' podcasts.

Liz Blanc is a Los Angeles-based comedian. She has worked with many nationally-touring headliners including Sasheer Zamata, Taylor Tomlinson, Cameron Esposito and Joe List. Liz has also been featured in the Chicago Women’s Funny Fest, Cleveland Comedy Festival and Flyover Comedy Festival. Clips from her December 2022 Don’t Tell Comedy set have amassed millions of views on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. She loves to take awkward situations and make them just a tiny bit more awkward, illustrating her experiences involving teaching high school, dating and other horrific moments through a comedic lens. Her relatable, cringe-worthy humor will definitely make you laugh at her, and maybe even with her.

Originally from East Tennessee, Lukas is an Austin, TX-based comedian. His stand-up was featured on Netflix's 20 Somethings, and he has performed at SXSW and Skankfest. On Instagram and TikTok, his comedy has been seen over 7 million times. He has worked with numerous headliners including Tim Dillon, Maria Bamford, and Brian Simpson. In Austin, Lukas successfully auditioned to be in the first class of comedians at Joe Rogan's club, the Comedy Mothership.

Max Manticof is a Latino and Jewish standup comedian, writer, actor, and content creator born and raised in Queens, NY. Known for his wildly popular “Street Talk Comedy” which has since produced 100+ shows in 15+ cities around the country. He has been seen on Amazon Prime’s “Basement Yard” with host Joe Santagato, as well as “Lyft Comics” on Kevin Hart's LOL Network. Max has amassed a following of over 200k followers across all platforms. When he's not headlining Max has enjoyed touring with Tim Dillon, Leonard Ouzts, Matt Rife, and more. His outlandish storytelling takes on a life of its own allowing audiences of all ages and backgrounds to relate.

Neill Lynskey is a comedian, writer and actor from New Jersey, currently based in New York City. He performs all over the city, appearing at venues such as Union Hall and the Bell House. In addition to stand-up, he’s written and acted in several viral sketches and short films.

Straight out of Arkansas ,Comedian Wellington Ojukwu comes to make u laugh even if he has to tickle you himself. Ojukwu made his television Debut on Fox Station "Laughs "Tv show , and has also been on " Standup Nashville" live from Zanies on the Circle Network. Wellington was a Performer in the 2019 & 2022 Laughing Skull Comedy festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival 2021 , and St louis , Mo 2019 Fly Over Comedy Festival .
An Actor, writer, and content creator with over 83,000 followers on Instagram and over 216,000 on Facebook is based out of Atlanta Georgia now.

Carl Foreman, Jr. is an actor, writer and comedian based now in Los Angeles after establishing his career in New York. He is the voice of two characters in the Comedy Central sitcom Fairview, executive produced by Stephen Colbert. Carl has also appeared in Search Party (Max), Jon Glaser Loves Gear (TruTV) and The Following (Fox).

After receiving his Acting MFA from Harvard University, Carl found his creative voice through the NYC sketch comedy scene. He is a veteran performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade, performing on house sketch teams on both coasts, and on Characters Welcome in LA debuting a new solo character every month. Carl was also named a Comedy Central Comic to Watch for his original characters as part of the New York Comedy Festival. Carl can also be seen performing standup comedy around Los Angeles.

Shortly after performing in the 2020 CBS Showcase, Carl was hired for his first staffing position, writing for Season 2 of Fuse’s animated sketch comedy show, Sugar & Toys. Most recently, Carl wrote for seasons 17 & 18 of Studio C, a sketch series on YouTube and BYU TV.

Along with Anthony Gaskins, Carl is the co-writer and co-lead of the critically acclaimed IFC Comedy Crib series Frank and Lamar. Recognition for the series includes Best Web Series at the Urbanworld Film Festival, as well as awards and appearances at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, Hollyshorts and the Hollyweb Festival.

Chloe Troast is an actor, writer and comedian based in New York City. Chloe will be seen in the upcoming feature films SWEETHEARTS for HBO Max, and the PLEASE DON’T DESTROY movie. In addition to performing with her sketch/improv team, A Crazy Amazing Friendship and sketch team LISA, she hosts her solo show AN EVENING WITH PEPPER SLIT as well as her weekly show with Moss Perricone and Auguste White, CHERRY at the Public Hotel. She most recently played ASHLEE in the Ellie Kemper/Michael Showalter pilot DROP OFF. This is her first time ever stepping foot in Canada!

Chris Cafero is an actor, writer and comedian based in Los Angeles. Recent television credits include INVENTING ANNA (Netflix), THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL (Amazon Prime), THE OTHER TWO (HBOMax), CHICAGO FIRE (NBC), BULL (CBS), BILLIONS (Showtime), and many more. In 2019, Chris was nominated for an Audie award with the cast of Billy Crystal’s Off-Broadway play Have a Nice Day, alongside Crystal, Annette Bening, and Kevin Kline. He is a founding member, writer, performer and managing director of Uncle Function, 'one of NYC's premier sketch comedy troupes' (BroadwayWorld.com). He has produced countless comedy shows, including sold-out runs at UCB-NY, The PIT, Asylum NYC, Toronto SketchFest and Dynasty Typewriter (LA). He was a mainstage Maude (sketch) performer at UCB for three seasons. His work has been featured in the NY Times, Funny or Die, HuffPo and ABC, and his characters and sketches have amassed millions of views online. He is thrilled and honored to be a part of JFL!

Chris Kleckner is an actor/writer proudly born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. His latest film and television credits include the Joe Carnahan feature COPSHOP, Tim Robinson's I THINK YOU SHOULD LEAVE (Netflix), Steve Levitan's REBOOT (Hulu), GROWN-ISH (Freeform), and SUPERSTORE (NBC). He is a Main Company member of the prestigious Groundlings Theater in Los Angeles.

Evan Mills began working at Second City in 2018. He has written and performed in three Main Stage Revues, including "Do The Right Thing, No Worries If Not" which earned him a Jeff Award nomination for "Outstanding Performer in a Revue", and a spot as one of the “Ten Best Theater Performances of 2022” in the Chicago Tribune. Currently he is starring in the Second City’s 111th Main Stage Revue Don’t Quit Your Daydream. Evan co-created and wrote Queer Eye: The Musical Parody and most recently can be seen in the 2023 CBS Showcase.

Hannah is a New York Magazine/Vulture "Comedian You Should And Will Know" as well as a NYCF "Comic To Watch." You may have seen her on the CW’s Would I Lie To You, or in the upcoming feature films, MAX AND MOLLI IN THE FUTURE, and Aziz Ansari’s GOOD FORTUNE. She’s also in Chloe Fineman’s Broadway Video/ Audible series, EXCESSIVE. Hannah recently performed her solo hour A WOMAN ON THE VERGE at The Edinburgh Fringe. She’s opened for Meg Stalter, Paul F. Tompkins, Rob Heubel, Lily Sullivan, and many more.. You may also have seen her character-driven videos on Instagram, Tik Tok, or Vine (RIP) or heard her on Comedy Bang Bang. She’s currently on a UCB Maude team in LA, and is an Independent Spirit Award nominated actress. After she performed in the Comedy Cellar for the Susan Alexandra show last fashion week, Vogue magazine described her as “not a model.”

Laura is an Italian-German comedian based in Toronto. Growing up, her mom’s job with the World Health Organization took their family all over the world and Laura lived in Cameroon, Azerbaijan, China, and Vietnam. After her globetrotting childhood, Laura moved to Canada for the quintessential ‘North American college experience’ - just like in the movies! She has amassed over a million followers online with her hit characters “German Mom,” “Italian Dad,” and "Girl who just got back from…". Laura is taking her critically acclaimed solo-show, FRANCES to the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Her debut special, DIANE (2019), became the first solo-show ever to win the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival’s Best of the Fest award. Her on-screen credits include, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS (FX) and Showtime’s upcoming series, FELLOW TRAVELERS. She speaks Italian, French, German, and English.

Parker is a comedian, writer, and director based in Chicago, IL, and no joke, he’s literally gay. SICK! Parker is a regular fixture of Chicago’s underground comedy community, and he’s toured with Second City aboard the NCL Breakaway, written for Cards Against Humanity, and recently performed in Paul F Tompkins’ Varietopia. He is fresh off the heels of directing & performing in “Stepmom,” a recreation of the Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon film blended with a lesbian fever dream, at Chicago’s famed Steppenwolf Theatre. Parker is currently gearing up for the fall run of his new solo show "This Is Not A Cult.”

Susan Song is a Korean-American actor, writer, and comedian based in Los Angeles. She has a recurring role on the upcoming Netflix series The Brothers Sun with Michelle Yeoh. Recent credits include Apple TV's The Afterparty and Party Down on Starz.

An alum of The Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre LA, Susan has performed sketch comedy on Maude Night and original characters on Characters Welcome.

Brendan D'Souza is a nationally acknowledged comedian and writer from Toronto Ontario. Brendan has performed across the country at festivals such as JFL Vancouver, JFL Toronto, NXNE and dive bars all over the GTA, and has been featured on The New Wave of Standup for CBC Gem, Out For Laughs for OUTTv, Roast Battle Canada Season 3 for CBC Comedy, and 1 Queen 5 Queers for Crave. In 2023 Brendan released their debut comedy album "Brendan D'Souza: Clever, Hip, and Scary!" which received rave reviews in Instagram dms from their friends and family. When Brendan grows up they want to be an astronaut. Follow them everywhere @dasouzie

Dakota Ray is an actor/comedian/writer on the rise. She was born and raised in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, and is a member of English River First Nation.

On the small screen, Dakota co-stars in the CTV comedy SHELVED (now available on Crave) about a handful of smart and quirky characters who work at and inhabit a small, local library. She also co-hosts the informative and entertaining APTN series CRAZY LIKE A LYNX, alongside Indigenous comedian Don Kelly. In addition, you can see Dakota on this season’s RUN THE BURBS on CBC, as well as ROAST BATTLE CANADA on Crave.

Dakota is also an accomplished stand-up comedian. She has performed across Canada, the US and Mexico. She has performed at the first Arctic Comedy Festival in Iqaluit and the first Drew McLean Comedy Festival in Kamloops, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and sold out her headlining run at Just For Laughs Toronto. Dakota can be seen on JFL/CBC’s television show COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK MERCER. Her first comedy album, “I’ll Give You An Indian Act” is out and available for purchase, and can be streamed on all platforms. She is currently working on her second album TRAILER TREASURE which she toured west this winter; she’s working on an eastern tour.

Always in demand, Dakota has several television shows in development, writing, co-writing and consulting on. The contracts she can talk about are CTV’s SHELVED and CBC’s ZARQA.

In theatres, Dakota stars in the fantastic feature film, RUN WOMAN RUN, produced by Big Soul Productions, and written and directed by Zoe Hopkins. Her outstanding performance won her the Best Actress Award at the 2021 American Indian Film Festival. It opened wide in theatres March 2022 and is currently streaming on Crave and CBC Gem.

Be sure to follow this Dene busybody on Facebook, Insta, and Twitter. She’s up to her beaded earrings in work, and loves to share what she’s up to!

Born in Toronto to Sudanese parents and then raised in Alberta, Faris brings a unique mix of storytelling and observational humour to the stage. Known for his relaxed delivery and quick wit, his unpredictable style makes for big laughs and unforgettable crowd work moments.

A Yuk Yuk’s regular, Faris has been featured at Just For Laughs Vancouver, Sled Island 2022, and has toured all over Canada. Faris partnered with Telus STORYHIVE to film Telus' first ever comedy special, SEND HELP, released in February 2023. Faris is also featured on the Just For Laughs: Originals album, Substitute Teacher Energy, now playing on Sirius XM and available on all streaming platforms.

In his first foray into acting, Faris played in the 2021 short film Open Mic at the Comedy Cabaret, which was selected and shown at the Calgary International Film Festival.

Henry Sir is an All-Canadian basketball player gone comedian and writer. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Henry has lived in Los Angeles but is based in New York where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar. Henry recently took part in Season 13 of 'Comedy Central Stand Up Featuring' and his is debut album, 'Chalant', and his multiple recordings with Just for Laughs Originals are featured on SiriusXM.

Maddy Kelly is known across Canada for her unique comedic voice. As a performer, writer, and producer, Maddy has worked on projects that have been spotlighted in Vulture Magazine, The New Yorker, The New York Times, and iHeartRadio.

You can check out her work on CBC’s The New Wave of Standup, JFL’s The Standup Show, The Debaters, or her podcasts Popcorn for Dinner, Let’s Make A Sci Fi, and Let’s Make A Rom Com.

Maddy is always looking to perform and take on new projects. She is currently based in Los Angeles.

Michelle Forrester is a Canadian comic and writer born in Montreal who has performed as an opener all over the country. In 2023, she moved to Toronto to complete an MFA in Screenwriting and Story Design at TMU. She has since co-created The Writers Room Sketch Show which was selected as a finalist for JFL’s Standup and Pitch Competition.

In 2022, she recorded with JFL on the Montreal Originals Album "Heavy Petting Zoo" and was featured on OFF-JFL's "Best of the Fest" and ZooFest's Discovery Series. She is a regular at Montreal's 3rd Floor Comedy Club and at the Boustan's across the street.

She is also the producer and creator of the Sud-Ouest GiggleFest (2023), a local comedy festival celebrating Montreal's independent English scene which featured over 30 independent shows and live podcasts, and saw over 500 attendees over the course of four days.

Moe Ismail is an Egyptian-Canadian stand-up comedian bringing new levels of energy, diversity, and most importantly, authenticity to the entertainment space. Immigrating to Canada when he was 9 years old, Moe has been a center-stage comedian for the past 13+ years and has built nationwide recognition as a touring headliner across Canada. In 2022, he co-headlined Just For Laughs Toronto, and in 2023 was selected by the Canadian Academy of Film and Television to host the Prism Prize Awards. He has been featured on CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud and CBC’s The National. Some of his more significant acts include opening for Colin Mochrie, Todd Barry, and Marc Maron, among others.

Natasha Lyn Myles is an Edmonton-based stand-up comedian originally from the Maritimes. Her comedy focuses on stories from her life, often garnering laughs sometimes at her own expense. When she isn’t performing she is indulging in reality TV. The latter provides amble commentary. She has performed throughout Canada and featured at Just For Laughs Northwest, The Grindstone Comedy Festival in Edmonton, and can be heard on SiriusXM. Be sure to check out her hilarious stories on IG at @natashalynmyles!

Ryan Williams is one of Canada’s most exciting comics. His energetic performances, coupled with sharp material, make him a performer not to be missed. His Debut album “Manual Labour of Love” was released by Comedy Records and went #1 on the Itunes Canada Comedy charts. Ryan has appeared on CBC Radio’s The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, The Winnipeg Comedy Fest, Just for Laughs Vancouver, JFL 42, JFL Northwest, Grindstone Comedy Fest, The Drew Mclean Comedy Festival, was a finalist in Sirius XM's Canada's top comic and was featured on JFL Northwest's best of the west compilation album.

"Blunt, hyper, agitated and distinctively hilarious" - The Interrobang

Spencer Adamus is a stand up comedian and actor from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. Spencer's stand up career began to take off when he won the Winnipeg's funniest person with a day job contest at Rumor's comedy club back in 2017. He has since produced shows all over Winnipeg and became the booking manager of his own stand up comedy room.

Not only does Spencer do stand up comedy, but he does sketch comedy as well. He is one of the founding members of the sketch comedy group Family Dinner. The sketch group has been a part of numerous comedy festivals all around Canada and has appeared in the Vancouver Just For Laughs Film Festival.

Caroline Baniewicz is an actor, musical comedian and viral content creator, who is currently full time at Barstool Sports writing and starring in sketches for their socials. Caroline also created the Barstool sketch show "Please End This". She starred in the short film UNESSENTIAL which premiered at the Chelsea Film Festival and sold out Gramercy Theater last fall with her band, PUP PUNK. Her hit single “Dick Pic” is available on Spotify.

Born and raised in New York City, Cliff Benfield is an animator and comedy writer who gained notable recognition through his captivating short sketches on his social media account, Space Skits. Last summer, Cliff's creativity made waves with the premiere of his Adult Swim Smalls series, titled "INDOLENT ALLEN." Recently, Cliff successfully completed a series of comedic shorts for Bento Box, showcasing his remarkable ability as a storyteller and comedian. Next up, Cliff will embark on an exciting new short series for Funny or Die. Cliff's work is characterized by his ability to create absurd yet relatable original characters and craft sharp, witty dialogue. His passion for his craft led him to graduate from film school in New York in 2018.

Devin is an actor, writer, editor and director living in Brooklyn, NY. His work has been shown in short film festivals in Brooklyn and Philadelphia and has been featured multiple times in Vulture Magazine’s “Funny Videos of the Month” showcase.

He performs monthly as a member of the New York sketch comedy team Young Douglas, is a Digital Editor for VICE Media, an Assistant Editor with Saturday Night Live, and has appeared on several comedy podcasts (Everyone is Hot, Bit Heavy, Repeater).

He is currently referencing SpongeBob or the WWE somewhere.

Hayley Morris is a comedy actor and writer with 7 million followers across her platforms. She’s an exceptional talent, tackling taboo topics and championing feminist themes. ‘Me vs Brain’, the inner monologue of Hayley’s body parts is the top-performing format on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, generating views of 28M, 21M, 16M per video. Me vs Brain, an Overthinker’s Guide to Life (Penguin, Feb 2023) was Penguin’s most pre-ordered non-fiction for 2023 and a Sunday Times Bestseller. Creator of the Year (Funny Women Awards 2021) and Sunday Times Style Sunday 10 Faces to Know (2022). Behind the scenes, Hayley is busy developing her sitcoms. Hayley spoke at the BBC Comedy Festival, and has hosted workshops for BBC Studios International and BBC Entertainment Commissioning.

Known for her catchy and quick “PSA” style tunes, Heather Chelan (@HebOnTheWeb) creates relatable content about every aspect of her life. Currently living in Los Angeles, the Seattle native has found a way to carve out a niche for herself as a comedian, singer-songwriter, and lover of dogs. People are drawn to her authenticity and unique way of putting her opinions and life experiences into bite-sized songs. Via her unique POV, natural comedic voice and musical talent, Heather has accrued quite a following on both TikTok and Instagram and her goal is to create/write/star in TV.

Leo Gonzalez is a comedy creator based in Los Angeles. He’s best known as a producer, writer, and actor whose comedic sketches and characters have taken him from his broadcast journalism roots into the homes of millions of fans across the country and around the world. His relatable impressions and sharp timing in his performances have earned him features from Rolling Stone, LA Times, Fortune Magazine, and more in addition to accolades from the likes of AdWeek (2023 Comedy Creator of the Year), USA Today ("The Future of Comedy"), and TikTok (2022 Discover List Icon, 2022 Latinx Trailblazer).

He's become a favorite face amongst mainstream talent on music and entertainment red carpets, from appearing at The Grammys and Premio Lo Nuestro to hosting events for Warner Bros. features and Netflix series. With roles in upcoming film and television projects, collabs with the biggest stars in music and television, features with professional sports teams, and a steady string of viral hits, Leo has become one of the most important rising stars in Hollywood.