Comedians
Kristal Adams is a standup comedian, producer and writer whose standup has been featured on Amazon, JFL Digital, Vidcon and SF Sketchfest. She was named Best of Fest at the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. In 2022 she recorded and released her debut album "Ain't I a Wombat,'' which was featured on NPR, Ebony Magazine and Paste Magazine. She has written for shows on Netflix, Fox and Hulu and released the first issue of her comic book series in 2024.
Geo Perez is an inspiring comedian based in the vibrant heart of New York City! He kicked off his stand-up career in Alabama and has an incredible story as a former convict turned comedian. Geo co-hosts the engaging “On The Gate” podcast, sharing insights from his past with humor and honesty. He has also made a splash on popular shows like “Kill Tony” and the “Legion of Skanks” podcast. Exciting things are ahead for him!
Maggie Lalley is a NYC based comedian. She performs stand up and musical comedy regularly at clubs, independent venues and comedy festivals. She has performed her solo comedy show about being a teen witch, Sex Witch The Musical in LA, Boston, New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more info about her upcoming projects visit www.maggielalleycomedy.com
Danny Rathbun is a New York based, nationally touring stand up comedian. He has performed at clubs and festivals all around the country, including the Burbank Comedy Festival in California, the Charm City Comedy Festival in Baltimore, and many others. He is the star of the Horror/Comedy film ‘Super Special’, has opened for Jim Gaffigan, and is a regular at Grove 34, QED and many other clubs around the city. He is also the writer, director, and one of the stars of the web series ‘Unpaid Spot’.
Danny is known for his intelligent, biting but clean comedy, and that makes audiences laugh at everything from board games to philosophy. He is also the host of Na na na na na na na na Podcast!, which chronicles his gradual descent into madness as he tries to watch every Batman movie ever made, from 1943 to the present.
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".
Sally Ann goes by Sally Ann, and is an award-winning Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, actress, and singer. Originally from Alaska, she came to New York by way of Idaho, to fulfill her dream of performing nightly for tourists visiting from Alaska and Idaho.
She tours colleges around the country and cruises around the world with her solo show BAKED ALASKAN featuring standup and music. Her live show in New York City have been recommended by the New York Times, TimeOut NY, and VICE. She has headline Caroline’s on Broadway as a Breakout Artist and was named a Comic to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival.
Juan is a stand up comedian, writer and occasional nude model. His comedy has been described as "Larry David meets Sofia Vergara", a thing he takes as a big compliment. He is a long time writer and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and a former on screen talent for FLAMA, Univision's bilingual digital platform where his viral videos were viewed over 20 million times. He has written for McSweeney's and his work was featured in Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Latina Magazine, Time Out NY and The New York Times. He is originally from Uruguay (the other Paraguay).
Alyce Chan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and creator of the viral series "If Adults Acted Like Kids," which has reached millions of viewers and helped grow her audience to a million followers across social media. Recently featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered," Alyce is known for her dry wit and hilariously honest observations on immigrant upbringing, marriage, motherhood, and midlife. A Boston Comedy Festival finalist and New York Comedy Festival performer, she has been selling out comedy clubs across North America, including a recent sold-out, 500-seat headline show at the Irvine Improv. Her work has also been featured on ABC, Hulu, "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "The Tamron Hall Show".
Lukas is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Brooklyn NY. He’s a cast-member on Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out, was named a Comic to Watch at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, and a Creator to Watch at NYCF in 2023. He’s also performed at The Edinburgh Fringe, Asheville Comedy Fest, and for you once you grab a sweet sweet little ticket to an upcoming show here at NYCC. I know, crazy smooth transition
Konner Kienzle is a comedian from California with a talent for impressions and high-octane storytelling. He’s opened for Tim Dillon in clubs across the country and hosts one of LA’s most popular independent shows, “Meatball Rollout”. Konner now calls Brooklyn home and when he’s not doing stand-up, you can find him hosting his podcast “LOSERS”.
Lisa Curry is an internationally touring comedian and TV writer. She was a staff writer on the Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central and she now opens for Jim on his theatre tours. Her debut album, 'Alive For a While' was recorded in London in 2019 and received an exclusive release on SiriusXM. Lisa now hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM called "Long Story Long," which you can catch every Thursday at 9am + 5pm PT on She's So Funny channel 771
Jared Waters, aka "Turbo," is a dynamic comedian hailing from Tampa, Florida now navigating the comedic scene of New York City. With over 1,000 shows annually, his relentless work ethic and versatile joke-writing have earned him a reputation as one of NYC's most sought-after up and coming comedians. A former military brat, Jared's hilarious tales from worldwide travels and his strict upbringing offer a unique perspective on life. Whether delivering clean or edgy humor, Turbo captivates audiences with his witty take on the world. He has already graced ABC's "Tamron Hall Show" and made his Don’t Tell Comedy debut. Follow him on all platforms @mrwaters__
Eric D’Alessandro, a charismatic New Yorker with an unfiltered sense of humor, a camera, and a knack for storytelling, has etched his name into the hearts of comedy lovers across the nation. His unique comedic style, infused with his Italian-American heritage, spins raw, relatable narratives that resonate with the everyday American.
From his early beginnings on YouTube, Eric has steadily crafted a diverse portfolio of work that includes engaging sketches, spot-on celebrity impressions, and comedic covers of popular songs. His authentic characters, notably "Maria Marie," have garnered widespread acclaim, demonstrating Eric's ability to create content that both entertains and connects.
A viral sensation, Eric's video "where it was" has amassed over 45 million views across platforms, further cementing his status as a digital force. His social media process extends beyond viral videos, with a loyal fanbase that follows his every move. Forbes acknowledged his ability to engage audiences online and onstage, a testament to Eric's multifaceted talent.
Eric's onscreen charisma led him to star in the VH1 movie, "Fuhgeddabout Christmas."
His versatility also shone through in the 2016 drama/mystery film, "Nerve," alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. Directors, intrigued by his viral videos, included him in the script, underscoring the impact of his online presence.
His talent extends to animation as well. Eric is the creator of the popular YouTube animated show "MariaMogi," further showcasing his creative versatility. In the realm of podcasts, Eric has shared his wit and humor on various platforms, making waves on Barstool Sports' KFC Radio, Growing Up Italian, Jeff FM and the Dr. Drew podcast.
His engaging presence and relatable anecdotes have also landed him
features in PBS and PIX11 TV Interviews. Eric is a dynamic performer on stage. His raw energy and impeccable comedic timing have made him a headline act at top comedy clubs, theaters, and casinos across the United States and Canada. Notable venues include The Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ, New Jersey’s Count Basie Theatre, NYCs Town Hall, the 1,900-seat St. George Theater in Staten Island, NY, and The Paramount in Huntington, NY.
Looking forward, Eric shows no signs of slowing down. His first comedy special, which premiered with 800lb Gorilla on December 5, 2023, has been met with enthusiastic responses and is now available for streaming on Hulu. As he continues to break barriers and redefine comedy, Eric D’Alessandro remains an unmissable act, whose journey is as exciting as his performances
Will Purpura is a comedian based in New York, NY. Will has a high-energy positive act that's fun for everyone. Winner of the 2026 Fall Invitational Comedy Competition.
Bio: Talent Harris Jr is a former class clown from Long Island who resides in Brooklyn, NY. Talent is known to deliver hilarious social commentary in a musical-like rhythm, with a deadpan expression. He has opened up for both JB Smoove and Damon Wayans at Carolines on Broadway before headlining there himself. When Talent Harris Jr isn’t on stage, he is making sketches with his comedy sketch group Wait What Comedy. His content has received over millions views online.
Justin Martindale is a writer, producer, host and actor. He was the last hand picked paid regular at The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles by the madame of comedy herself, Mitzi Shore. Justin hosted the popular E! Entertainment bi-weekly digital series, “What the Fashion.” He has been heard on Sirius XM’s Radio Andy, and is the host of his own weekly charting podcast “Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale.” When he’s not in demand on multiple platforms, Justin performs stand-up all over the country.
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.
Samantha Santos is a NYC based stand up comedian and podcaster. She has her “Soft Launch” Podcast Every Wednesday.
Jason King is a New York–based stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and content creator whose comedy blends sharp social insight, absurdity, playful provocation, and vulnerability. In 2026, Jason won the Riot National Comedy Competition and taped a stand-up set for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. He also performed on Kill Tony at Madison Square Garden, delivering one of the most memorable sets in the show’s history. Jason performs across the country and is a regular at several comedy clubs in New York City and San Francisco, where he began his comedy career. Beyond the stage, Jason has created viral sketches across multiple social platforms, translating his distinct comedic voice into sharp, highly shareable short-form content. A musician since age 11 and a music producer for more than a decade, Jason’s work is shaped by an unusually expansive creative toolkit. Whether performing stand-up, developing characters, acting, writing, or making music, he is building toward a singular goal: becoming one of the most exciting voices in entertainment.
Zach Liss is a New York-based stand-up comedian from Lancaster, PA. He was selected by Jeremiah Watkins to open for his comedy special “Crazy Pizza” and has featured for comedians such as Andrew Dismukes, Ian Fidance, and Sean Donnelly. He co-hosts and produces “Highly Suspicious" at New York Comedy Club and "Hush Hush" at Flophouse Comedy Club. Zach has appeared on WGN News Chicago and co-created "First Date Comedy Show" which was nominated for 'Best Comedy Show in 2024' by the Chicago Reader.
Originating from the suburbs of Massachusetts, Shyam has a unique and eccentric style on stage. Mixing his views of both American and Indian culture he offers a wide array of observations and opinions on modern day life.
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.
Ryan Rizzuti is a Long Island comedian with a big presence and an even bigger point of view. His high-energy, punchline-driven style mixes sharp observations with stories about first impressions, everyday interactions, and the strange characters you meet living in and around New York. He performs regularly throughout New York City.
Bo Bigelow is a 25 year old comedian from the garden state, New Jersey, who blends stories about his childhood with his absurd goofy nature and delivery. He began his comedy career in Los Angeles, CA before returning back to the east coast after opening for Shang Forbes and exploring New York City comedy clubs. He has opened for Brian Posehn, Shang Forbes, Jeff Garlin, and Chris D’Elia, and has performed at numerous amazing comedy clubs across the nation, including the Laugh Factory, the Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store, Rodneys Comedy Club, and Rumors comedy club in Winnepeg, Canada, as well as Don’t Tell’s across the greater NYC area and the Oncenter theater in Syracuse, NY.
Chris Miceli is a New York–based stand-up comedian whose comedy blends observations with self-deprecating storytelling. Despite looking like someone who should be very confident, most of his material revolves around being scared of most things, overthinking, and trying to make sense of everyday life. His style mixes thoughtful humor with the perspective of someone who always seems one small misunderstanding away from a crisis.
Mike Feeney is a New York City-based comedian. His high energy, sharp wit and relatable storytelling connects with audiences of all backgrounds. He has been featured on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", "Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed", "Last Call with Carson Daly", "Barstool Sports", Fox’s Laughs, Funny or Die, Sirius XM, The Chive, ABC's "Right This Minute", Inside Edition, Reader's Digest and Food Network's Restaurant Stakeout.
Mike's viral comedy videos have amassed over 250 million views across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. His debut album, Rage Against The Routine, premiered at number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts and number six on the Billboard Charts.
For Mike’s second comedy special, he wanted to do something different than the traditional, cookie cutter experience. He performed in all four rooms of the Comedy Cellar (Comedy Cellar, Village Underground, Fat Black Pussycat Lounge and Fat Black Pussycat Bar) in one night. In an attempt to capture his unique vision, he directed and edited it himself and created his special, Mike Feeney: A Night at the Comedy Cellar.
Mike has appeared on such hit comedy podcasts as "Kill Tony", Andrew Schulz's "Flagrant", "Bad Friends", "The Tim Dillon Show", "Are You Garbage?", Barstool's "KFC Radio" and "Answer The Internet", "The Honeydew with Ryan Sickler", Hannah Berner's "Berning In Hell" as well as Sirius XM's "The Bonfire and The Jim & Sam Show". In 2025, he launched his own podcast called "Co-Host Wanted with Mike Feeney", which has quickly become a success.
Mike has performed everywhere from dive bars to Carnegie Hall. He has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival and Skankfest.
In 2021, Mike was a finalist in the New York Comedy Festival's "NY's Funniest Stand-up Competition". He won "Best Micro Short" at the Houston Comedy Film Festival and his other comedy shorts have been featured in the Williamsburg Independent Film Festival and regularly on the front page of Funny or Die.
Previously, Mike was the co-host of "Irish Goodbye Podcast", which was featured in the Top 100 of Apple Comedy Podcasts, and "Here's The Scenario Podcast". Currently, Mike performs all over the U.S. He can be seen performing nightly in New York City at the legendary Comedy Cellar.
