“Joke Sistas” is an unofficial sorority of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest which features hilarious women of all ethnicities that understands “we are not a monolith” and are strong advocates for telling it like it is with love, emotional dexterity, and PUNCHLINES! With over 25 years of combined experience, these Joke Sistas will leave you empowered, enlighted, and entertained.LINEUPMoonie (Host)Joanna BrileyLois ThompsonElsa Eli ThompsonJill WeinerJenelle JacksonLiv TalleyTiffanee GigglesPart of the New York Comedy Festival."Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill participated in the Come and Take it Festival in Houston, TX, placed second in the Trial by Laughter comedy festival, and has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg called Laf Dance Saloon. She is also the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club and produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz. When not on stage you can catch Jill slurping soup at one of New York’s hottest diners."Joanna M. Briley is the founder of Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and also a premier comedian! As a shining star on the comedy circuit and a true visionary, Joanna created the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and produced Joke Sistas to showcase the brightest and funniest Black Women, those who identify as women and those from the LGBTQ+ community, in a safe space. "I believe the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest represents a close knit sisterhood sort of like an “unofficial sorority” filled with hilarious Black Women who understands the assignment,” Briley says. “We are NOT monolithic, we are each strong advocates for telling it like it is with love, emotional dexterity, and punchlines!""Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill participated in the Come and Take it Festival in Houston, TX, placed second in the Trial by Laughter comedy festival, and has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg called Laf Dance Saloon. She is also the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club and produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz. When not on stage you can catch Jill slurping soup at one of New York’s hottest diners."Joanna M. Briley is the founder of Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and also a premier comedian! As a shining star on the comedy circuit and a true visionary, Joanna created the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and produced Joke Sistas to showcase the brightest and funniest Black Women, those who identify as women and those from the LGBTQ+ community, in a safe space. "I believe the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest represents a close knit sisterhood sort of like an “unofficial sorority” filled with hilarious Black Women who understands the assignment,” Briley says. “We are NOT monolithic, we are each strong advocates for telling it like it is with love, emotional dexterity, and punchlines!"
Yerrrlywood hosted, since day one, by Nicky Paris and produced by LeniPenny, is a hit show at the Comedy Store which features the best comedians from the east coast. We combine half of the lineup from the east coast and half from the west coast. This will be the first time the show comes east. Bill Burr just performed on last sold out show and they've had Craig Robinson, Aida Rodriguez, Adam Ray as Dr.Phil, and a ton more on lineups for future shows.Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
This ain't your mother's secret lineup show – this is an extra special, extra sneaky lineup as part of the New York Comedy Festival with some of the business' hottest and best-known comics, and you won't know who until you're sitting in your seat at at New York Comedy Club! Grab a friend and join us for a hush-hush comedy show and experience a night of entertainment you won't soon forget!Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
Okay, Steve Martin doesn’t present, but SNL cast member Andrew Dismukes and SNL viewer Michael Good do. Join Andrew, Michael, and a few of their hilarious friends!Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
The Hat-Trick. Comedian Chris Distefano headlines THREE shows in one night at THREE different locations. Why? Because he’s going full Taylor Swift. Re-recording his old specials to regain ownership over them, and since he sold his house, he’d like to own something! This New York comic will have a HUGE New York announcement to share with everyone on this New York night at all three New York Comedy Club city locations.Part of the New York Comedy Festival.Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the "Guy Code/Girl Code" series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s "Benders", co-host the Netflix gameshow "Ultimate Beastmaster", and even have his own CBS sitcom. Outside of TV, Chris has become one of the most respected and flat-out funniest comedians in the stand-up world. Fresh off his appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in 2019, Chris released his first special, "Size 38 Waist", on Comedy Central, which perfectly encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. Chris’ second full-length special, "Speshy Weshy", premiered on Netflix in May of 2022 to wide acclaim. When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his own couch where he records his wildly successful podcasts, “Chrissy Chaos” and “Hey Babe”, the latter of which he co-hosts with "Impractical Jokers"' Sal Vulcano. Both podcasts are among the most popular on all streaming platforms and have massive followings on Patreon. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, "Super Maximum Retro Show", which is currently available to stream on ViceTV.A big sports fan, Chris has been fortunate to host episodes of shows including MLB’s "Off The Bat" and MSG's "The Brackets", and was invited by the New York Mets to throw the first game pitch in 2021. Chris has a fearless, yet endearing stage presence, and his natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Since becoming the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in September 2023, Chris continues to travel the world on a sold-out comedy tour, entertaining thousands by poking fun at the world – and himself – with his uniquely warm energy.
BARBIES is a fresh, new comedy show that features the best female-identifying stand-up comics in the game. This show was created to particularly celebrate women and female voices — and one specially-selected Ken at every show too! It was recently featured in the LA Times "Funniest Stuff we Saw" recap of the top 25 best shows in the NIAJ fest.Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
Candi Clare, Head of Talent and Development for New York Comedy Club, is showcasing some of her favorite comedians that are part of the NYCC family. Strong, polished, laugh-a-minute talent that’s ready to break out.Part of the New York Comedy Festival.
