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.

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.

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.

I’m a 27-year-old dreamer from Brooklyn, sharing my journey as a stand-up comedian and podcaster—all while proudly representing my Michigan roots! Join me on this adventure!

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.

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.

Aaron Branch is a comedian, writer, actor, and artist. He made his stand-up debut at just 16 years old and, six months later, won the title of "Best Comedian in Kansas City" at Stanford & Sons Comedy Club. He quickly became a regular at the club, hosting and opening for headliners like Dave Coulier, Carlos Mencia, TJ Miller, Michelle Wolf, and Iliza Shlesinger. Branch is a series regular on "Unstable" (Netflix), starring Rob Lowe, and a recurring panelist on "The Kevin Langue Show" (YouTube).

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!

Ahri Findling is a writer and comedian living in New York City. He has written for the "Roast of Tom Brady," "Nikki Glaser is Obsessed on E!," The MTV TV Awards, and is currently writing, directing, and acting on the new Nickelodeon sketch show, "Nick Shorts." He was named an emerging comedian alongside Tim Dillon, Meg Stalter, and Andrew Schulz by "The NY Post" in 2020. He has been featured on Bravo and Comedy Central Digital and made his stand-up TV debut on Amazon in 2022.

Riley Flanagan is a New York–based stand-up comedian originally from New Jersey. He performs all across the East Coast, bringing a relaxed, goofy, and story-driven style to every stage.

Hailing from the Bronx, Danny Hallinan blends authentic New York attitude with honest storytelling. Danny’s larger-than-life presence and real-talk humor bring a unique energy to any stage.

Miss Lissa is a traveling comedian, host, actor and writer from New York City. For over 12 years, Melissa 'Miss Lissa' Finney has been building the "Miss Lissa Knows" brand. From interviewing celebrities and covering events, to performing in various comedy clubs across the country. Miss Lissa has worked as on-air talent for Vibe Magazine, TMZ, and iOne Digital. In addition, Miss Lissa has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival (2022) (2023) Miss Lissa draws audiences in with her hilarious stories and stands out because of her witty style and dramatic delivery.

Eeland Stribling is your aunty's favorite comedian. Recently seen on Netflix with Kevin's Hart Funny AF, Nate Bargatze Nateland specials, PBS Roots of Comedy and Don't Tell Comedy. Winner of New faces in 2024 and 2025 and winner of the Don't Tell Comedy Competition. Writer, comedian, actor and wildlife biologist. He combines his love for nature, his annoyance with everyday things and sillyness to make you laugh. See him Live in NYC, or his hometown of Denver, or on his tour across the country.

I am a standup comedian, which provides me with useful skills in any career path. I'm currently aspiring to be a TV comedy writer. I have set experience from Netflix and writers' room experience from my time at USC.

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.

Angelo Colina regresa a Stamford después de su primera gira internacional por Europa y Latinoamérica. Con su stand up en español ha logrado ir a más de 20 países y 35 estados de USA, llevando su show a teatros como el Gramercy Theatre, Park West Chicago, Teatro Tapia y Teatro de la UPR. También ha sido de los primeros headliners en español en el New York Comedy Festival 2023 y 2024, Netflix Is A Joke 2024, 321 Comedy Festival 2024 y Netflix Is A Joke 2026.

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.'

Carolina Montesquieu is a Dominican-American stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. A 2026 Just For Laughs New Face, she is known for fearless storytelling, sharp observations, and a darkly honest perspective. She currently opens for Ilana Glazer and has been featured at the New York Comedy Festival, with stand-up viewed by millions across social media.

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.

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.

Gauri has headlined top tier comedy clubs and festivals around the world, from Leicester Square Theater in London to WUK in Vienna, to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. Her clips have amassed hundreds of millions of views on social media and gained her a global following. Gauri enjoys tackling morbid subjects and infusing them with hard hitting punchlines, which she delivers with a natural charisma. Fearless and unabashed, Gauri draws material from politics and society, weaving personal stories with incisive jokes. And when it comes to crowd work and interacting with the audience, she is undoubtedly in a league of her own.

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

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__