Comedians
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.'
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.
Pannu Yaar is your hilarious entry into the whimsical world of the Pannu-Verse. With her infectious energy, observational humor, and relatable personal stories, Pannu delivers a laugh-packed performance that feels both fresh and familiar. From childhood quirks to everyday chaos, she finds humor in it all—often turning simple moments into unforgettable anecdotes. And who knows? The next story might just be about you.
Jesús Abelardo, comediante venezolano y host del podcast 99%, presenta Baba, su nuevo y primer show que ha estado girando por Estados Unidos en ciudades como Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville y otras más. Un viaje personal cargado de humor sobre la relación con su papá sirio. En este show, Jesús Abelardo explora las diferencias culturales, generacionales y emocionales que lo separan de su padre.
Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s "America's Got Talent." He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year.
In August 2013, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.”
In January 2019 Tom was again invited back to the AGT stage - this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one the most talked about sets of the entire competition, Tom received a STANDING OVATION from the adoring crowd.
Tom's other numerous television and radio credits include "The Tonight Show,” “Last Comic Standing,” his very own "Comedy Central Presents... Tom Cotter, "The Howard Stern Show, Comics Unleashed, multiple appearances on CBS’ "The Late Late Show" and Celebrity Host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS-TV.
You can find Tom headlining all of America's most famous comedy clubs including The Comedy Cellar, The Improv and Caroline's On Broadway just to name a few. Tom has also been featured at the Montreal "Just For Laughs" Festival, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and headlining "America's Got Talent Live" show at the Palazzo, Las Vegas. And recently, Tom was on the dais and took part in the Friars Club Roast of Boomer Esiason at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Tom is also a regular on Fox News Channel and co-starred on an episode of CBS’ “The Good Wife.”
In addition, Tom has performed in a wide variety of venues from Alaska to China. His appeal is truly international as he was summoned to London to tour and perform on British Television, and won The Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition and Boston Comedy Festival as The Boston Herald noted “winning by the largest margin of victory in the history of the event.”
Tom came out with his first book, “Bad Dad: A Guide to Pitiful Parenting” (Willow Street Press) in February 2016 which is a collection of jokes, gags, one-liners and pithy bad advice for fed-up parents everywhere. It is this kind of versatility that has allowed Tom to excel in other areas of showbiz as well. So whether it be comedy, voice-overs, or acting, Tom Cotter gives it everything he's got. "If laughter is the best medicine, I yearn to be drugged."
Samantha Santos is a NYC based stand up comedian and podcaster. She has her “Soft Launch” Podcast Every Wednesday.
Erin Jackson is one of the fastest-rising comedians in New York City. She's a fixture in the city’s top comedy clubs and made her Netflix debut on Season 2 of "Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready." Erin is a television writer, currently working on the hit Netflix show "The Upshaws," and has appeared on Hulu's "Like and Beth," "Late Night with Seth Meyers," "Conan," The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "This Week at the Comedy Cellar," and "Last Comic Standing," just to name a few. She also co-hosted three seasons of "Exhale," a panel talk series that aired on the ASPiRE television network. Her comedy album, "Grudgery," debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts.
Erin is a proud alumna of Howard University and a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Mike Cannon is a New York City–based comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He has headlined some of the world’s most iconic venues, including a sold-out hometown performance at Gramercy Theatre, the footage of which he released in full on YouTube in 2025. Mike currently co-hosts the parenting and career podcast "Beautiful Boys" with fellow comedian Andy Haynes, as well as the preposterously titled "Fart Carnival" with best friend and frequent collaborator Brendan Sagalow. In 2023, he served as a contributing producer, writer, and panelist on Vice TV’s "Super Maximum Retro Show," hosted by Chris Distefano. His latest stand-up special, "Traumatized Animal" (2024), has amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, millions of views across social media, and widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. In 2022, Mike released two independently-produced hour specials on YouTube: "Mike Cannon’s Huge Mistake," a crowd work special fueled by edibles, and "White Privilege Homeless." Both earned praise from audiences, fellow comedians, and critics. His debut special, "Life Begins," premiered on YouTube in 2020 and was named one of Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of the year. The accompanying album, released by 800 Pound Gorilla Records, was recognized as one of Interrobang’s Top 11 Comedy Albums of 2020 and one of SiriusXM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of the year. Mike’s first comedy album, "I Think It Just Kicked In," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy chart, #7 on the Billboard Comedy chart and has been streamed more than five million times. Outside of stand-up, Mike has built an extensive résumé as both an actor and writer. He received critical acclaim for his lead performance in the feature film Timing, available on Amazon Prime, and has appeared on "Friday Night Pints" and "Answer The Internet" (Barstool Sports); "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" and "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" (Comedy Central); and "Double Cross with Blake Griffin," "Greatest Ever," and "Top Funniest" (TruTV). Additional television appearances include "Failosophy" and "Money From Strangers" (MTV), "Red Eye" (Fox), and MSG’s "The Bracket." He was also a contributing writer and performer on MTV2’s "Guy Code," co-hosted Cosmopolitan magazine’s "Sexy vs. Skanky," and was a featured performer on VH1’s "Why Am I Still Single?" Mike also creates and hosts several original digital series on his YouTube channel, including "Coach Cannon," "Comedians Taking Edibles and Doing Crowd Work," and his road documentary series, "Spots." He previously co-hosted the Here’s the Scenario podcast with Mike Feeney and Brendan Sagalow, hosted the "Irish Goodbye Podcast," and created the long-running web series "The Weed News with Mike Cannon." He is a frequent guest on SiriusXM and has appeared regularly on "The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show," KFC Radio, Barstool Radio, "Barstool Breakfast," "The Bonfire," and "Bennington." When he isn’t touring the country, Mike is a regular at New York City’s top comedy clubs, including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. Whether he’s performing in a theater, club, bar, casino, parking lot, rooftop, technically legal underground speakeasy, or—on two separate occasions—an elevator, the goal is always the same: make as many people laugh as possible. Ideally, all of them. Realistically, most of them.
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__
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.
Starting comedy in 2018 in London, Philipp Kostelecky’s originality, international appeal, and first-class physicality have shot him up the comedy ladder, reaching the final of the 2023 BBC New Comedy Awards and opening for prominent comedians like Russell Kane, Rafi Bastos, and Des Bishop on tour.
Raised by an American-Slovenian mother and absentee Austrian father, Philipp uses his unorthodox cultural background and family structure to pose as an external observer and cultivate an offbeat socio-political perspective. A regular on the UK, US, and European club comedy scene armed with “pitch-perfect accents and impressions” (The Founder) and brilliant gags, Philipp can win over any crowd using his boyish charm, captivating stage presence, and undeniable comedic talent.
Quotes:
“Superb observations, confidence, and enough charisma to fill big rooms” - Russell Kane
“Outright Hilarious… something very special indeed” - The Quintessential Review
"I cried with laughter. Some of Kostelecky's impressions and accents were pitch-perfect, like those performed by a young Jim Carrey" - The Founder
“Kostelecky’s only 25 but he’s already got the slickness of someone who’s been doing this for decades” - FestMag ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A wonderful hour of stand-up... with physicality that has you cracking up over even the strangest subjects." - Broadway World ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Hysterical... Daddy’s Home is the most unique performance I have seen at the Fringe so far, and is definitely a requirement for any comedy fans at the festival this year." - EdFringeReview ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“His expressive face and physicality are a wonderful conduit to a singular mind." - The Scotsman ⭐⭐⭐⭐
⭐⭐⭐⭐ EdFringe Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ FestMag
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway World
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pepper and Salt
Accolades:
- Tour Support for Russell Kane, Rafi Bastos, Des Bishop
- METRO Newspaper: Funny New Faces 2023
- Finalist: BBC New Comedy Award 2023
- Nominated: Amused Moose Comedy Award 2023
- Finalist: Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2022
- Winner: Southend Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year 2021
- Winner: King Gong Comedy Store (London and Manchester) 2019
- Winner: BBC Student Radio Award for Creativity 2017
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.
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.
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.
Meet Jack Finnegan, a rising star in the stand-up comedy scene hailing from central New Jersey! Now based in the vibrant heart of New York City, he showcases his talent nightly throughout the tristate area. When he’s not making people laugh, Jack enjoys creative time with beanstalks, candlesticks, and Jill!
Caroline Hanes is an NYC-based comedian and writer. She was named a "Comic To Watch" by the 2022 New York Comedy Festival. Her stand-up has been featured on SiriusXM, and she performed abroad in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is also a contributor for the popular satirical website "Reductress."
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.
