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."

Jenna Sherriton is a stand up comedian and writer who has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival. She was the 2026 NYC champion of One Liner Madness, a nationally touring one liner competition against 64 comedians. You can catch her monthly show Whack Job at Pete's Candy Store.

Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Alonzo ‘Hamburger’ Jones is an iconic comedian who first gained national attention in the 90s following appearances on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. He’s also appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, BETComicView, Apollo Comedy Hour and Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed. You may have seen Hamburger parodied on NBC’s Saturday Night Live and the FOX animated series, Family Guy. He currently hosts Hamburger Combo - a monthly show at New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side in New York City. Check the show tab for dates and lineup!

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.

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".

Samantha Santos is a NYC based stand up comedian and podcaster. She has her “Soft Launch” Podcast Every Wednesday.

A Haitian-American stand-up comedian and content creator known for his hilarious skits on his Joclownz YouTube channel. He is also widely known by his stage name, Haitian Jonas, and has built an audience through his unique blend of stand-up comedy and entertaining online content.

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.

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.

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!

Ben Herwitz is a New York based comedian who has performed at colleges and clubs throughout the country. You may have seen him in "No Offense" on Fox Soul, "The Castro Vegas Show" on Amazon Prime, or heard him on the podcast "Hating on Everything."

Meet Chris Reiter, a talented comedian originally from STL who is currently flourishing in New York City. His entertaining performances are available on Amazon Prime, and he participates in distinguished festivals such as the New York Comedy Festival and 10K Laughs.

Rachel Williams is a stand up comedian from Long Island, NY who started her comedy career right out of college. Now you can catch her performing stand up almost every night all over the city. She’s been on SiriusXM, a part of the 2022 New York Comedy Festival and a featured performer at the 2023 Rogue Island Comedy Festival. See all her most recent work @wachelrilliams on all social media platforms.

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!

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!

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.

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.