Comedians
Judah Friedlander was born on March 16, 1969 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. He is an actor, known for 30 Rock (2006), The Wrestler (2008) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
I'm a comedian. I do mostly mainstream rooms and I do alternative rooms too, and I don't change my act at all. I'll do black rooms, I'll do Latino rooms. I've done gay rooms, I've done Asian nights, and I'll always just do my thing. I try to make my act so it works for everybody. It's not exclusionary. I'm not in any clique. I'm an outsider. I'm a comedian for the people.
I'm not big on preachy. If I'm sending out any message, I like people to find it. I don't like to shove it down their throats. So my act's changed over the year, but it's certainly a comment on just how self-involved many people are.
His credits include: BET, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, Who’s Got Jokes (hosted by Bill Bellamy), and The Tom Joyner Show, Shaq Comedy All Star Jam, Chocolate Sundaes (hosted by Tommy Davidson) on Showtime.
Carmen Lynch has appeared on a string of late night TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan. She has also appeared on Inside Amy Schumer, That Damn Michael Che, Life & Beth and the documentary Hysterical. Carmen also tours doing stand up in Spanish, has a podcast on SiriusXM called The Human CentiPOD in English and another podcast in Spanish titled Podria Ser Peor. Her two comedy specials (one in English and one in Spanish) will be released later this year. For dates to her tapings and other road gigs check out carmenlynch.com/tour/ and IG/TikTok @carmencomedian.
Judy has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO. She was a part 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. Judy is also host of the hit podcast, Kill Me Now with Judy Gold.
Judy TV acting credits include, City On A Hill (Cassndra Kassell), FX’s Better Things (Chaya). Showtime's The First Lady (Elizabeth Read). Judy also guest stars as Sophie in the much-anticipated Apple TV+ drama series Extrapolations. Other guest stars include Hulu’s Life and Beth, and Season 2 of Peacock’s Girls 5 Eva. She has had recurring roles on Comedy Central's Awkwafina, Netflix’s Friends from College and TBS’ Search Party. Her recent film credits include Love Reconsidered and the upcoming She Came To Me, and Eternal Buzz.
Judy is one of the main subjects in the Hulu documentary Hysterical. She has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. From 1999-2010, Judy was the host of HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold. Judy also won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She was also a writer on the final season of Better Things.
Judy has written and starred in two critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: 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. She also co-starred in Off-Broadway’s Clinton! The Musical, and Disaster! The Musical.
Judy has made numerous appearances on The View, The Today Show, The Drew Barrymore Show, and on MSNBC, CNN and NewsNation as free-speech advocate. She often pops up on The Food Network, but please do not mention Chopped All Stars or Rachel vs. Guy to her.
Judy’s three albums, Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby are available wherever you get your music. You can also check out her website, JudyGold.com or follow her on Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok - @jewdygold
Ashton Womack is a standup comic from Houston, Tx, who currently lives in New York City as the newest staff writer for The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah. In 2019 he was honored as a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy and has been rising star on the national comedy scene ever since. He’s been featured in VICE, Comedy Central, VH1, written for the 2021 Grammys and can currently be seen in Paramount's “Clifford The Big Red Dog”. You can currently catch him tearing up stages all across New York City or simply by watching his Comedy Central Digital set currently streaming on YouTube.
Kate Sisk is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player from Sudbury, Massachusetts. Now based in New York City, Kate has released stand up sets with Comedy Central, Cracked, and most recently, Don’t Tell Comedy. Kate has also improvised at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, written for The Onion, and co-hosted the popular podcast We’re Having Gay Sex. In addition to being selected for festivals all over the country, Kate has also been chosen for the YALL Fellowship and the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate is known for energetic, dynamic stand up comedy about body image, married life, gender transition, crazy day jobs, and what it was like to play for the Puerto Rico Women’s National Soccer Team.
www.katesisk.com
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.
Bronx born and Hoboken bred, Amanda Gail has worked at the top comedy clubs across the country, working with top headliners such as Gilbert Gottfried. Currently, she’s headlining around the East Coast and produces her own weekly podcast and charity comedy show “The Audacity”. Her writing can be seen all over the internet (Reductress, Some E-cards, E-Baum’s World, Girl with No Job, Fck Jerry) and her “brilliant” thoughts can also be heard regularly on Sirius XM. Her style has been best described as funny and worst described as observational, energetic, witty and a bit edgy.
Peter Grosz started his comedic career in Chicago at iO Chicago, the Annoyance Theater and The Second City. He’s written for Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Amy Sedaris. You’ve seen him in Veep, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Menu, The President Show, Search Party, Key and Peele, Inside Amy Schumer and more. He’s been a panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me for 12 years and yes, he was the guy in the driver’s seat in those Sonic commercials.
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.
Krystyna Hutchinson is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer based in New York City. She is the co-host of the critically acclaimed GUYS WE F*CKED: The Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast with her comedy partner, Corinne Fisher. Together, the duo has been written up by Vogue, Esquire, The Huffington Post, Cosmo and Elle to name a few, as well as appearances on CNN, NBC and the TEDx Stage. Their debut comedy special, OUR SPECIAL DAY, was released in February of this year on YouTube. In addition to podcasting accolades, Krystyna has appeared on Netflix's Master of None and Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening.
Ismael Loutfi is a comedian from Florida. He's performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Burr's The Ringers, and has a Comedy Central Half Hour Special. He's written on Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj as well as After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson on CBS.
Amos Gill is one of Australia’s hottest comedians, now making waves internationally as a touring headliner across the USA, UK, and Australia. Known for his sharp humor and quick wit, Amos first gained attention as a beloved Adelaide radio host on Amos, Cat & Angus. After leaving radio in 2018, he quickly became a comic to watch, earning accolades such as runner-up in triple j’s RAW Comedy competition and hosting the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s prestigious Comedy Zone.
Amos has performed at iconic venues like the Sydney Opera House and Madison Square Garden, touring internationally with Jim Jefferies. He’s appeared on TV shows like The Full Brazilian and Comedy Up Late and recently sold out his 2022 solo tour, You’ve Wrecked The Joint. Amos now co-hosts At This Moment, a hit new podcast with Jim Jefferies, further showcasing his comedic talents to a global audience.
Meka Mo is a Queens-born comedian, writer, and podcast host known for sharp wit, fearless honesty, and unfiltered storytelling. Seen on Don’t Tell Comedy, she’s performed worldwide, from top NYC clubs to the Edinburgh Fringe, and has been featured on HBO’s "Game Theory with Bomani Jones," the BBC, and major comedy festivals. Creator of the emotional wellness comedy podcast "We’re Done Here," Meka has been named a "Comic to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival, won "Best of Fest" at the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, and was the final comic to perform at Carolines on Broadway.
Luke Abranches is not your average teenage comedian. Starting stand-up at just 12 years old, he quickly gained respect in the comedy world for his sharp observational humor, compelling storytelling, and political satire that lands well beyond his years. Now 16, Luke has already toured nationally, performing at renowned venues such as Cobb’s Comedy Club, San Jose Improv, and the Atlanta Comedy Theater. He’s also a SF Sketchfest alum and a past comedian at the prestigious Improv comedy club chain.
Despite his young age, Luke has shared the stage with some of comedy’s biggest names, opening for Kumail Nanjiani, Jeff Arcuri, Nimesh Patel, Sammy Obeid, and Maz Jobrani. Audiences and fellow comedians alike recognize his undeniable talent, often noting his potential to become one of the greats.
With a unique ability to blend charm with razor-sharp wit, Luke Abranches isn’t just a young comic—he’s a rising force in stand-up, ready to leave his mark on the comedy world.
In 2014, Drew Dunn began his stand-up career quickly making a name for himself around New England for his quick wit, voices, and unique style. After winning the Boston Comedy Festival in 2017, he began to perform comedy regularly around the country.
In 2018, Drew won the Seattle International Comedy Competition followed by being selected to be a “New Face of Comedy” at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal in 2019. Drew has since continued to headline comedy clubs across the US and Canada while making various types of online content earning millions of views.
Drew has a special on Dry Bar Comedy and a set recorded with Don’t Tell Comedy. He has also gained the attention of some of the biggest names in comedy, including a shoutout on "The Joe Rogan Experience." Most recently, Drew opened for comedy legend Dane Cook on his 2023 and 2024 tours.
Follow @DrewDunnComedy online for weekly stand-up content and to watch the journey of one of the county’s fastest rising comedic talents.
Mike Cannon is a New York City-based comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. headlined at some of the world’s most iconic venues – including a sold-out performance at Gramercy Theatre in his hometown of NYC.
Mike released two independently-produced hour specials on Youtube – "Mike Cannon's Huge Mistake," a crowd work special on edibles, and "White Privilege Homeless" – in 2022. His debut comedy special, "Life Begins," was released on YouTube in January 2020 and earned a spot on Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of 2020 and the album version was on Sirius/XM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of 2020. He released his latest, much anticipated special, "Chris Distefano Presents Mike Cannon: Traumatized Animal," in September of 2024.
Outside of stand-up, Mike has made a name for himself in both acting and writing. Select credits include Amazon Prime’s "Timing," Barstool Sports’ "Friday Night Pints" and "Answer The Internet," Comedy Central’s "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" and "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore," and TruTV’s "Blake Griffin’s Double Cross." He was a contributing writer and performer on MTV2’s "Guy Code" and worked as a contributing producer, writer and panelist for ViceTV's "Super Maximum Retro Show." He currently hosts three digital series, "Heads Up with Mike Cannon," "Mike Takes Edibles," and, most recently, "Existential Dad."
When he’s not on his nationwide tour, he plays all the major New York City clubs, including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. It makes no difference to him whether he’s performing in a club, bar, casino, elevator (done that twice), parking lot, rooftop, on a fake beach in front of a freight train, or in technically-legal underground speakeasies; comedy is his life. Mike is dedicated to making the majority of you laugh and the rest of you confused, yet oddly satiated.
Mark Gagnon is an internationally touring comedian opening for Andrew Schulz's "Infamous Tour".
He is the Co-Creator of the Netflix Series "Schulz Saves America" and a co-host on the "Flagrant 2" Podcast."
Max Antonucci is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New Jersey, though he plans to die in another location. With his quick wit and gallows humor, he has made audiences across the country laugh at the absurdity of everyday life and thoughts. He has forgiven some of the people that led him to pursue a career in comedy and has already gained notice as a great performer with a bright future. He has written for Comedy Central's "Roast of Alec Baldwin", performed in the New York Comedy Festival, the Jersey City Comedy Festival, and the Times Square Storytelling Festival. He can be seen regularly at New York Comedy Club.
Rosey Catherine is one of the youngest rising stars in the New York comedy scene. Once a staple in the DC comedy scene she broke Dave Chappelle’s record as the youngest headling act in the scene when she was 16. She currently tours nationally with Troy Bond. You can see her nightly at Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Westside Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Greenwich Village Comedy Club.
Jake Velazquez is an NYC native and comedian, born and raised in Riverdale. Raised by an East Village artist and renowned musician, his comedy consists of his unconventional upbringing, his divergent ethnicities and edgy observations that could only come from a seasoned New Yorker. He has been featured on New York Comedy Festival's New York's Funniest 2023, NY Comics to Watch 2022, and Red Clay Comedy Festival. Jake has also been the opening act for Jordan Jensen since 2022 and is a regular at New York Comedy Club.
Liz Glazer is an award-winning standup comedian, actor, and writer known for her smart, personal, and hilariously honest comedy. Liz’s new comedy special "Do You Know Who I’m Not?" is now streaming on YouTube. She has appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Don’t Tell Comedy, Nate Bargatze’s "The Showcase," and has opened for renowned comedians including Maria Bamford, Judy Gold, and Myq Kaplan.
Liz won first place in both the Boston Comedy Festival and the Ladies of Laughter Competition, and was featured in a full-length profile in "The Wall Street Journal." Her work has also been covered by "Above the Law," "The Jewish Standard," "The Pennsylvania Gazette," and other publications. She’s performed at comedy festivals including the Laughing Skull, Big Pine, Seattle International, Rogue Island, and others.
As an actor, Liz has appeared on ABC’s "For Life" and CBS’s "BULL." She is also on the faculty at Lesly Kahn & Co., a prestigious acting studio in Los Angeles. Currently, Liz is developing a television pilot based on her life—the script for which was a semi-finalist in the Stage 32 writing competition.
Before comedy, Liz was a tenured law professor. She earned her B.A. magna cum laude and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania in just four years, then attended the University of Chicago Law School, where she served on the Law Review. She practiced as a transactional real estate attorney at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, and later earned tenure at Hofstra Law School. She also held visiting positions at Northwestern and Loyola Chicago law schools. Liz has published legal scholarship in leading journals including the Georgetown Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law & Gender, Northwestern University Law Review, and others.
Liz now draws on her unique life experiences—as a former lawyer, law professor, a lesbian, a rabbi’s wife and a mother — bringing insight and laughter to audiences across the country. She performs regularly at top comedy clubs and festivals, as well as at law firms, law schools, synagogues, theaters and corporate events. Whether she’s on stage or Zoom, Liz delivers thought-provoking comedy with warmth, wit, and sharp perspective.
Hailing from Brooklyn and Jamaica, Eva Evans is a comedian that has been described as “the true definition of a hustler.” She recently showcased in the coveted Netflix Introducing showcase, recorded in Los Angeles May 2025. She’s been featured on Sway in the Morning at Caroline’s and The Wendy Williams Show, BET, and at the request of Senator Jessie Williams performed at the 2018 Women’s Empowerment Awards. Eva has performed in the Netflix is a Joke Festival, Laughing Skull Festival, Harlem Comedy Festival, and Manhattan Comedy Festival; and was the only female comedian to regularly perform in front of detainees at Riker's Island.
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians in New York City. His easy charm and dirty delivery endear him to audiences every night. Jay’s comedy career spans two decades and a journey from “comic’s comic” to mainstream fame. Beginning as a standout in the Philadelphia comedy scene, Jay quickly became a favorite among other comedians after his move to New York City. He’s no stranger to the rest of America, either, regularly headlining across the country and playing festivals including Bonnaroo, Jager's Korn tour, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos and Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. Jay has also been featured on This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon & Conan.
Jay co-host's “The Bonfire” on Comedy Central Radio Sirius XM 95 alongside Dan Soder Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts - “The Most Offensive Podcast on Earth” Legion of Skanks with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network.
Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 & was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City providing the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of “The Degenerates” on Netflix filmed in Las Vegas. He has 3 albums on Comedy Central Records, The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2 recorded live at The Stand & The Village Underground that capture Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork. They join Jay’s first album, An American Storyteller, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled awesomeness and raunchy rock n' roll hilarity.
Oakerson has hosted 2 seasons of "What's Your F@#king Deal?! Crowdwork & Off The Cuff Comedy" on Seeso. Jay asks the audience to let go of pretension and leave egos at the door as he leads a pack of comics in a completely improvised show based on interactions with the crowd. The atmosphere is loose and no-holds-barred, so you'll see a side of the performers you've never seen before.
Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s Z-Rock, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Comedy Central Presents and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He’s wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. And he’s a fan favorite guest on Sirius XM’s Bennington (previously Ron & Fez).
Jack Finnegan is an up and coming stand up comic originally from central New Jersey. He now lives in New York City and performs nightly all across the tristate area. When not on stage, you can catch Jack working mostly with beanstalks, candlesticks, and Jill.
Victor Tran is a stand-up comedian who abandoned his loved ones in Houston to chase a pipe dream in New York. He's performed in prestigious venues across the country, such as the Beacon Theater in New York and Hans Bierhaus in Texas. He's opened for many top comedians whose names Victor uses for clout. He can be followed on social media by his legal name: @vicvantran
