Comedians


Yamaneika Saunders has been captivating audiences with her dynamic stage presence for over a decade across the entire country. Born and raised in Maryland, Yamaneika has since tackled both the New York and LA comedy scenes by combining her high energy improv skills with a unique vulnerable perspective on life. This mix forces her to go beyond the typical humor one would expect to hear, and allows her to connect to audiences from any background. Yamaneika is one of the stars of Oxygen’s “Funny Girls” series, as well as a semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing, cast member of Comedy Central’s Insecurity and was featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live.
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
Marion Grodin has been one of the hottest comics in the country. She is a favorite at New York City’s top clubs, including Standup NY and Gotham Comedy Club, where she regularly headlines. As one of the country’s top emcees, Marion’s incredible ability to improvise has allowed her to master the art of talking with the audience. Always willing to be as self-revealing as she is probing of the audience…this affectionately edgy style has become Marion’s trademark. The result is a hilariously personal show that makes the audience feel like it was custom-made just for them.
Anthony Moore is a comedian and writer hailing from West Philadelphia, now residing in the New York area. While working toward a bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University, at age 18, Anthony was recruited to host the school's talent show. It was at this point, Anthony realized he had a true gift for humor and a strong passion for comedy. Soon after, he quickly became well-known in Philadelphia's comedy circuit. Anthony was selected by Hartbeat Productions to represent the city’s comedy scene on Kevin Hart's Comedy Central show, Hart of the City. After making a name for hisself in his hometown, Anthony made the transition to New York becoming a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar performing alongside top comedians such as Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. Anthony has been invited to the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal to film for Kevin Hart's LaughOutLoud network. More recently, Anthony made his Netflix acting debut on Shane Gillis’ sitcom Tires and also been featured on HBO twice on Game Theory with Bomani Jones. You can listen to Anthony weekly on his podcast We Want Moore. This rising star is looking forward to a promising career in entertainment.
Judy Gold is a comedy powerhouse. She has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO, and was one of the stars of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. It is now in its second printing. Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. Recent film credits include Busted!, She Came To Me, Tripped Up, 31 Candles, and Love…Reconsidered. Judy won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She will be playing Paula Miller in Mindy Kaling’s upcoming series for Hulu, Not Suitable For Work, and has had recurring roles on Better Things, City On A Hill, The First Lady, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens and Search Party. Other more recent TV appearances include Extrapolations, Life & Beth, Broad City, and Girls5Eva. Judy appears frequently on The View, Today, and can also be found on MSNBC, and NewsNation & CNN as a free speech advocate. She has been a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. Her presence also extends into documentaries with credits ranging from cult favorites such as The Aristocrats to cultural touchstones like Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution and Hulu’s Hysterical, XLCD: The Story of Cancel Culture, The Last Laugh, and We Met at Grossinger's. Judy hosted HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold (1999-2009), as well as the weekly hit podcast Kill Me Now (2015-2025). She has three albums; Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now, and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby. You can find her on social media at @JewdyGold.
Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based out of New York City. He is most known for being one of the hosts of the popular podcast Legion of Skanks. His television appearances include NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Comedy Central's "Roast Battle", TruTV's "Comedy Knockout", two seasons of NBC Seeso's "What's Your F@%king Deal?!", and more. Luis co-hosted "The Countdown" on Sirius XM's RUSH channel 93 alongside former UFC middleweight Champion Michael Bisping for 2 years. In 2017 they turned the show into the podcast "Believe You Me" which debuted at #1 in iTunes Sports. He regularly appears on Bennington, Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, The Bonfire and UFC Unfiltered. Recently, Luis performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and was named a "Breakout Performer" by Time Out NY. In 2016, Luis started the GaS Digital Podcast Network with his good friend, and fellow podcaster, Ralph Sutton. He hosts three podcasts on the network (Legion of Skanks, Believe You Me, and Real Ass Podcast). That same year he co-created the comedy festival Skankfest NYC which has now sold out 3 years in a row and has amassed a cult like following among comedy fans world wide.
Michael is a Senior Correspondent on "The Daily Show". Previously, he hosted and was the co-executive producer on "The Comment Section" for the E! Network. He is well known from his numerous late night appearances on "The Tonight Show", "Conan", "Seth Meyers", and "@midnight". Michael co-hosted Fox Sports "1’s Crowd Goes Wild" opposite Regis Philbin, and was a regular Correspondent for "The Soup Investigates" with Joel McHale. His one-hour Comedy Central stand-up special, "Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA." is now streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube. Michael is a former pro tennis player, and is now a frequent contributor on "The Tennis Channel" and hosts a weekly podcast called "Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta". Watch his videos online at @MichaelKosta.
Dante Nero is a comedian, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. A trained martial artist, Nero dabbled in various fields before turning to comedy. He earned a fencing scholarship to SUNY New Paltz, before working for a phone company and serving as a bouncer and an exotic dancer. In 2001, Dante turned to a different sort of performance: stand up comedy. He quickly made a name for himself, working with established and successful comics like Tracy Morgan and Mike Epps. He co-hosted The Black Phillip Show with Patrice O’Neal, a relationship advice show on Sirius XM Radio. Dante has appeared on The Opie & Anthony Channel, Hot 97, and Chappelle’s Show. An accomplished actor, Dante has appeared on Z Rock on IFC, Damages on FX, and the popular series Fringe on FOX. Recently, Nero had a role in the NBC crime drama, The Blacklist.
New Orleans native, Mark Normand is a Comedian based in NYC and has been dubbed by Jerry Seinfeld as the “best up and coming comic.” Mark is an extremely prolific writer, and in 2020 his self-released special, OUT TO LUNCH, amassed over 15 million views on YouTube. He followed this up with a half hour as part of Netflix’s season 3 of THE STANDUPS, and the next year he released his 2023 Netflix special SOUP TO NUTS, followed by his latest hour special NONE TOO PLEASED, now streaming on Netflix. Mark has made an unparalleled 14 appearances doing stand-up on Late Night television, primarily on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He can also be seen on his many appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, as a regular panelist on KILL TONY, or on his own podcasts We Might Be Drunk and Tuesdays with Stories. Mark is currently on the road with his national Mumbo Jumbo Tour and is selling out and adding shows by popular demand. Catch him in a city near you!
Jessica Levin is an NYC comedian. The daughter of a sanitation worker, with longshoreman genes, she has a blue collar mentality with white color taste. When she's not in the clubs, she attempts to go to the gym but mostly ends up co-producing her shows "Tough Love Comedy" , "Fowl Mouth Comedy", and performing all around the city.
South Jersey born and of Jamaican descent, TaTa Sherise hit the comedy stage in 2017 in Philly as a sense of therapy and a way to release. She quickly made a name for herself in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. TaTa was named a 2023 NY Comedy Fest Creator to Watch, and a 2024 NY Comedy Fest Comic To Watch. She recently made history as the first black woman to win Philly’s Phunniest 2024. She was featured on Mastery of Comedy Facebook TV show which was produced by Magic Lemonade Productions. She launched a brand called “Girls Got Giggles” with creative partner Andrea “Drizz” Lewis that includes a podcast, show productions, sketches, and short films. In 2022 TaTa Sherise was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer as “The Hottest Comedian To Come Out of Philly!” . TaTa can be seen in movies on Tubi and Amazon Prime. Her style is energetic, raw, and she captivates audiences easily with her charm, relatable childhood trauma stories, and movement on stage. From acting in films, creating short films, and comedy sketches to blazing the stage consistently TaTa Sherise is surely one to watch out for!
Dana Moon is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer. She attended University of Southern California, and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Dana made her first TV appearance as the lead in Oxygen channels’ Straight up with a Twist. She has been on Russell Simmons’ network, All Def Digital, in several videos gone viral called "Is It True?" She has also done man-on-the-street pranks for Fox's hit daytime show The Real, and co-created and co-produced The Prank Cast Podcast recorded at the infamous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. Her characters include Duke Ellington, Day-Day, Empty LA Girl, Creepy Therapist, Blessed By The Lord Lady, and The Hoarder. “Keep It 100” is her latest venture with fellow comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton, which is an SNL “Nightly News” spoof of daily news events. Dana has completed two national tours covering 31 cities, and has opened for headliners such as Bobby Lee, Mo Mandel, and Bill Burr. She performs stand-up regularly at the Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Flappers, HaHa Cafe and the Westside Comedy Theatre in Southern California.
Shivani Davé is an NYC-based, Indian-American stand up comic and writer from Boston. She performs at all the top clubs around NYC and the country, and hosts the successful “Top 5 Comedy” show. She has featured in national festivals like the New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and is a 2024 Ladies of Laughter finalist. Shivani has opened for well known comics like Dave Attell, Gary Gulman, and Bonnie McFarlane. Prior to her burgeoning comedy endeavors, Shivani was Division 1 tennis player and a corporate lickspittle in the healthcare technology industry. She started her comedy career writing sketch (at Magnet Theatre) and screenplays, which have been recognized in major festivals, such as the Atlanta Film Festival.
Sharief Johnson is a wonderfully talented American comedian, actor, writer, and producer who genuinely brightens the entertainment world. He received widespread praise for his engaging role as Damon in 50 Cent's popular TV show, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." Throughout his career, Sharief has performed at top comedy venues all across the country, from hosting to headlining shows, bringing laughter everywhere he goes! His exceptional talent was celebrated when he won a national comedy contest organized by Sirius XM Radio and the "Sway in the Morning" show on SHADE 45. Recently, Sharief recorded comedy sketches with Netflix is a Joke and released his fantastic album, “I Wish That Was A Joke,” which is now featured on Sirius XM. Exciting adventures lie ahead for this shining star!
Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer, and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country, and is currently a Staff Writer for Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated show, "The Problem With Jon Stewart". Jay has performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" twice and has also been seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Featuring", "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", and HBO’s "High Maintenance".
Paula J. Leon is a first generation Peruvian-Canadian NY based Comedian, Actor and Award Winning Filmmaker. She was a selected Participant at the PIT SOLOCOM Fest in 2021 and performs all over the city various nights a week. Her award winning film She Knows Her Place (available on youtube) was screened at the Angelika Film Center and is currently developing new projects.
Torey Cole is a New York City-based writer and comedian who regularly performs at venues throughout the city. She also co-hosts the BONDING Podcast alongside fellow comedian Troy Bond.
Hailing from Chicago, Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy, film, television and music. Redd’s first one-hour special, “Why Am I Like This?” was released in October 2022 and is streaming now on MAX. The material was mined from his personal journey of self-discovery, pulling from his experiences starting therapy amid the height of the pandemic and taking a look at his life with a newfound perspective.  Redd hosts Netflix’s automotive makeover series “Resurrected Rides.” The show is produced by Rick Hurvitz, who co-created MTV’s cult series “Pimp My Ride.” Last year, he appeared in Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios’ hit holiday feature “Candy Cane Lane,” starring opposite Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. He will next star in Amazon MGM Studios‘ highly anticipated rom-com, “Merv” alongside Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox from director Jessica Swale. Additionally, Redd lends his vocal talents to Ramy Youssef’s upcoming Amazon animated series “#1 Happy Family USA”.  He co-created and voices a lead role in a yet-to-be-titled project from Broadway Video and Audible.   Redd is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock’s scripted comedy series, “Bust Down”, which premiered in March 2022. He was a repertory player on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for 5 seasons.     In addition to acting and writing, Redd is a rapper and stand-up comedian who performs across the country and has toured the United States and Europe with The Second City Touring Company. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the “SNL” song “Come Back, Barack.”     In 2019, Redd released his debut stand-up album, “But Here We Are.” Redd starred in the independent horror film “Scare Me” and can be seen in the comedy films “Vampires vs. the Bronx,” “Deep Murder,” “The House,” and “A Futile and Stupid Gesture.”     He appeared in the 2016 film “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”, opposite Kathy Bates in the Netflix original comedy series “Disjointed” and has been featured in Netflix’s “Wet Hot American Summer,” NBC’s “Will & Grace,” Netflix’s “Love,” TV’ Land’s “Teachers,” Comedy Central’s “Detroiters” and “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.” He most recently portrayed the character of ‘Gary Williams’ on the NBC comedy “Kenan” for two seasons.  Redd has also loaned his voice to many projects including Netflix’s “Big Mouth,” Audible’s “64 the  Man” and Disney’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” Additionally, he was featured as a 2016 Stand-up New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal.
Mia Jackson is a Georgia peach (that's Georgian for “native”), currently living in New York. In 2017, she was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing named her the Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city. She has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and is a featured comic at festivals and clubs across the country. Her first stand up special aired as part of Unprotected Sets on EPIX in 2018. Mia has appeared on Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar, NBC's Last Comic Standing and HBO Max. Her Comedy Central half hour special debuted in November 2019.
Dan Ahdoot is a comedian (Tonight Show, Conan) and actor known best for his iconic roles as Anoush on Netflix’s Cobra Kai, and Falafel Phil on Disney’s Kickin’ It. He played Amir on NBC's Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Reggie on Showtime’s Shameless. Dan is currently the host of the Food Network’s Raid The Fridge. His food podcast, Green Eggs and Dan, is the #1 food podcast in the country, and his book Undercooked is the #1 selling food memoir on Amazon.
Esther Povitsky is an American actor, comedian, host, screenwriter, and producer. Also known as "Little Esther," the multifaceted personality has built her career in the comedy genre. Having performed at several reputed comedy clubs, Esther began her career with podcasts and eventually ventured into mainstream TV. Having appeared in several sitcoms, talk shows, and sketch-comedy shows, Esther rose to fame with the comedy series 'Alone Together.' Co-created with her best friend Benji Aflalo, the show featured both of them as its protagonists. The show was inspired by their real-life experiences and ran for two seasons. Esther has also worked in a film and a few TV movies. Her most recent appearance has been as ‘Maya’ in the romantic comedy series 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'
Introducing Jared Harvin, a talented comedian and actor originally from Long Island. Known for his clever and insightful humor, Jared reflects his unique upbringing in his work. His notable performance in the award-winning short film "Vessel" garnered recognition from Sean Combs' Revolt TV. Currently, Jared brings his engaging presence to the podcast "Long Days with Yannis Pappas," available on YouTube and other podcast platforms. Listeners can expect to enjoy both laughter and thought-provoking discussions.
Samantha Santos is a NYC based stand up comedian and podcaster. She has her “Soft Launch” Podcast Every Wednesday.