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

Richard Sarvate is a stand-up comedian and the son of Indian immigrants, known for smart-but-salty contrarian takes on modern life. His material pulls from family, identity, and mental health, delivered with a playful edge and a knack for turning heavy topics into big laughs. He’s a regular voice on SiriusXM’s Raw Comedy Channel, with specials including Dry Bar’s Missed the Window and Bedroom Eyes on Amazon Prime. He’s also the creator of the viral TikTok series Night of the Living Karens.

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.

Aaron Putnam is an American touring stand up comedian , currently based out of Chicago. You can catch him at his home club. Laugh Factory , as well as many other comedy clubs like Zanies. He is also the founder of Stand up in Recovery where he brings laughter to drug/ alcohol treatment centers across the country. His comedy is said to be disarmingly funny and vulnerable. Aaron feels blessed to have opened for some of the best comics working today. He says he gets these opportunities because he’s the best hang in the biz. ​ He also has a Podcast with his lovely wife called The Manchild &The Yogi .

Multifaceted talent, Alyce Chan, is known as a speaker, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian with a global presence. Her comedy has graced renowned venues such as New York Comedy Club (NYC), Zanie’s (Chicago), and Yuk Yuk’s (Canada), and she was a finalist in the esteemed Boston Comedy Festival. Alyce is not only a comedic force but also the creative mind behind MOMCOMNYC, a parenting platform boasting an impressive Instagram following of 376K devoted fans. Vogue even took note of her work, recognizing MOMCOMNYC as the top six funniest parenting Instagram accounts. Her comedic sketches have found a home on platforms like Scary Mommy, PureWow, and TodayParents, showcasing her knack for finding humor in the everyday chaos of parenthood. Alyce’s talents extend beyond the stage and screen, as she’s been featured on prominent media outlets including New York Live, ABC, Hulu, “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “The Tamron Hall Show”, and CTV Radio. Her relatable and humorous take on the trials and tribulations of parenthood makes her one of the most approachable and beloved figures in the comedy world. @momcomnyc | momcom.co/about

Michael Rowland stars as Shred in the hit FOX comedy "Animal Control," alongside Joel McHale, which airs its third season in 2025. Originally from Atlanta, GA, Michael is a New York-based stand-up comedian and actor. He made his Late Night TV debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and was honored as a "New Face" at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He’s been featured multiple times on “This Week at the Comedy Cellar” on Comedy Central as well as “Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano," and “Pause with Sam Jay” on HBOMax.  He also has a feature set for Comedy Central Digital and in 2019 he was a finalist in the "New York's Funniest Stand-Up" competition for the New York Comedy Festival.  You can hear him on his podcast, "In The Minivan," and he co-hosts the monthly show Laughodills in Flatbush, Brooklyn.

James Patrick is a Brooklyn-born and bred New York comedian known for his sharp observational humor, self-deprecating storytelling, and relatable takes on NYC life, family, sobriety, and everyday chaos. With a growing following of over 20K on Instagram, he shares stand-up clips that capture the grit, humor, and absurdity of city living from Bay Ridge stories to subway encounters and personal growth moments.

Adam Thomas is a born and bred, New York Standup comic. His unique brand of acerbic humor touches on current events and his relationship to those around him. You can find him hosting and performing at venues in and around New York City. He was recently featured on CBS, Comedy Fight Club, and more.

Daryn Passarello has been named NY Comedy Festival Comic to Watch, and a finalist for Nextflix is a Joke, as well as, Just for Laughs. Currently, Passarello opened for comedian Gina Brillon's latest comedy special and is an accomplished multi-award winning trans influencer, content creator, comedian, and on air personality.

Alingon Mitra is a stand up comedian known for his tight jokes, original thoughts, and affable presence. Making his television debut on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Alingon finished first in the public vote 5 weeks in a row to win the comic comeback contest and perform on the finale. He has since been invited to do stand up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central. In addition, he wrote for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and Adam Ruins Everything. Alingon went on to be named one of the "New Faces of Comedy" at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. He also won both the Boston Comedy Festival and the "Funniest Comic in New England" contest in the same year. Alingon was a writer for the humor magazine The Harvard Lampoon and can now be found on Twitter, on Facebook, or in bed.

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.

Liam Dalton is a New York City based comedian, actor and writer, born and raised in Queens. His conversational style mixes observational humor with personal stories of growing up the only boy in a big Irish Catholic household. Fresh off of performing on Bert Kreischer’s “Fully Loaded“ cruise, Liam performed on the Impractical Jokers cruise and the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival in Los Angeles. He has opened for big acts like Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein and Cipha Sounds. He just finished his stint as a radio personality on New York radio station 94.7 the block. When he’s not touring the country or seas, Liam performs all over New York City and uploads sketches to his social media daily.

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.

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.

Melissa Rauch is an incredibly talented actress, writer, and stand-up comedian who has captured the hearts of audiences everywhere! You might recognize her from beloved TV shows like *True Blood*, *The Big Bang Theory*, and *The Office*, as well as *Kath & Kim* and *Dirty Sexy Money*. She has starred in memorable films such as *I Love You, Man* and *Delirious*, and we can’t wait to see her in the upcoming comedy *Thunder Geniuses*. Her one-woman show, *THE MISS EDUCATION OF JENNA BUSH*, received outstanding acclaim, showcasing her brilliant portrayal of the President's Daughter. Winning Outstanding Solo Show and the Audience Favorite Award at the New York International Fringe Festival, Melissa's performance was so well-loved that she was invited to extend her run at LA's Coronet Theater and even brought her show to HBO's prestigious US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen! What an inspiring journey!

Chloe Radcliffe is a Minneapolis-based comic recently named a TBS Comic To Watch at the New York Comedy Festival. Chloe’s comedy is all smiles, no matter how exasperated she is with the world around her. She balances being incredulous with being delightful, and draws from her experience of having a huge birthmark on her cheek (but she doesn’t talk about it too much…or, just enough? Whatever’s correct). In 2017, Chloe was a Semifinalist in StandUp NBC and listed as one of the top five comics in the Twin Cities. She was a quarterfinalist in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and performed at the Women In Comedy and Oddblock festivals. She is on the production team for Minneapolis’ 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, entering its eighth year. Chloe helps run the Comedy Corner Underground, a comic-run club in Minneapolis, where she produces REAL SHIT, a comedy and storytelling show. She is a paid opener at all clubs in the Twin Cities, including Acme and the House of Comedy. Along with standup, she produces house sketch shows in her living room, writing and performing personal, grounded sketches for alt-comedy audiences.

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!

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style, masterful crowd work, and unfiltered dirty delivery have made him a standout for over two decades. A constant touring headliner, he has performed at major festivals including Moontower, SkankFest (which he helps produce), Just for Laughs Montreal multiple times, Netflix Is a Joke Fest, and the Gathering of the Juggalos. He continues to sell out clubs and theaters across North America with his interactive sets. Jay co-hosts the long-running daily radio show The Bonfire with Robert Kelly on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk (Channel 103), the hit new podcast Story Warz with Luis J. Gomez, and Legion of Skanks with Luis J. Gomez and Ari Shaffir. On television, he has appeared on The Roast of Kevin Hart on Netflix, This Is Not Happening, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, and more. His specials include Live at Webster Hall (2016), The Degenerates (Netflix, 2018), Dog Belly (full hour executive produced by Ari Shaffir, streaming on YouTube), and the 2025 two-part crowd work special Them/They (available on YouTube, as an audio album, and on vinyl). He has also released multiple albums, including An American Storyteller and the Crowd Work Sessions series. Big Jay maintains a strong online presence with over 445K followers on Instagram (@bigjayoakerson), 167K on X (@bigjayoakerson), 158K on TikTok (@bigjayoakerson), and 187K subscribers on his official YouTube channel (@bigjayoakerson) featuring full specials and clips. Big Jay’s comedy is raw, interactive, and relentlessly funny—whether through personal storytelling or turning audience members into co-stars. Catch him on tour or streaming his latest work.

After beginning his career in his home country of Ireland, Colum Tyrrell moved to New York City and quickly became one of the fastest rising comics in the scene. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar, the Stand Comedy Club and Stand Up New York. A staple in the New York Comedy podcast scene he can be heard on "The Legion of Skanks," "You Know What Dude," "Are You Garbage?" and "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast." He launched "The Colum Tyrrell Podcast" in 2022 which is growing to be one of the more popular shows in New York and he recently made his television debut on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." Catch him now before he blows up and becomes a household name

Karla Watkins is a Colombian-American stand up comedian, actress and producer. Originally from Miami, FL, she currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Karla is known for her edgy humor and performs at places all over like The Comedy Store, The Improv, Zanies and Laugh Factory. She’s also co-produced dramatic films like Money Plane, Better than Love and has been featured on podcasts like Dead Air LA and Gas Digital.

Tanner Simon is a born and raised Autistic comedian from Texas. Tanner was selected for JFL 2026 and has opened for Gina Brillon. Growing up in the south, Tanner developed a dry, observational style that explores social life through the eyes of someone who never looks anyone in the eyes.

Jimmy McCullough is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New York. His material ranges from observations about everyday life and bad decisions to the kind of thoughts most people wisely keep to themselves. When he’s not on stage, Jimmy writes sketch comedy and creates digital content, bringing the same offbeat perspective to both stand-up and online videos.

A regular on the Sydney comedy circuit, Jenny Tian exploded onto our #fyp during the pandemic notching up millions of likes and amassing a collective online audience of 1M+. Her debut solo show Picture This sold out to audiences up and down the east coast of Australia and was released as a YouTube special where it has clocked up over 900k views. Her second hour Chinese Australian: A Tale of Internet Fame sold out across Australia and took her to her first ever runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and west end Boulevard Theatre, also selling out both. Off the back of her stand up success, Jenny has secured spots on the lineup for the 2024 and 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala’s and as a cast member in season 2 of Taskmaster AU, the latter earning her a Logie nomination for Best New Talent. Recently announced as a recipient of Screen Aus and YouTube’s funding initiative, Skip Ahead, Jenny continues her mastery of online content creation, often using it as material for her stand up shows. After a stint in London, Jenny is now living in New York where she has just completed her first ever US tour of her most recent hour, the aptly titled Jenny’s Travels.

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".