Comedians
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!
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show). She was a gala performer at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and has performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, Seattle International Comedy Competition, and all major Canadian comedy festivals.
Julie's mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter. And no amount of mom-shaming will stop her in this quest.
South Jersey born and of Jamaican descent, TaTa Sherise hit the comedy stage in 2017 in Philly as a sense of therapy and a way to release. She quickly made a name for herself in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. TaTa was named a 2023 NY Comedy Fest Creator to Watch, and a 2024 NY Comedy Fest Comic To Watch. She recently made history as the first black woman to win Philly’s Phunniest 2024. She was featured on Mastery of Comedy Facebook TV show which was produced by Magic Lemonade Productions. She launched a brand called “Girls Got Giggles” with creative partner Andrea “Drizz” Lewis that includes a podcast, show productions, sketches, and short films. In 2022 TaTa Sherise was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer as “The Hottest Comedian To Come Out of Philly!” . TaTa can be seen in movies on Tubi and Amazon Prime. Her style is energetic, raw, and she captivates audiences easily with her charm, relatable childhood trauma stories, and movement on stage. From acting in films, creating short films, and comedy sketches to blazing the stage consistently TaTa Sherise is surely one to watch out for!
Ricky Velez is a New-York based actor and stand-up comedian who was named one of Variety's "Ten Comics to Watch." He currently appears as a correspondent on Comedy Central's THE NIGHTLY SHOW with Larry Wilmore and appeared on the Netflix series, MASTER OF NONE. Ricky was trained at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts where he received the Special Recognition Diploma in Drama presented to him by Kevin Spacey. As a comic, Ricky was named "New York's Funniest Comedian" by Caroline's Comedy Club and was featured in Comedy Central's and The New York Comedy Festival's Fifth annual "Comics to Watch."
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__
Alex Gardes performs in and has produced shows all over New York city. He currently produces Happy Time Apocalypse at New York Comedy Club Gramercy. Alex relies on his improv training and disarming jokes on a life of pain and privilege to entertain and endear comedy audiences wherever he performs. When not doing comedy, Alex can be found in his living room re-watching "Succession" with a glass of wine and his favorite slippers.
Eliot Thompson is an up and coming NYC based comedian. He won the 2021 New York Comedy Club stand-up competition, and was named a 2022 New York Comedy Festival Comic To Watch.
Alex is an up and coming NYC based comedian and native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Formerly an ESPN affiliate writer covering the Philadelphia 76ers, Alex can be seen performing nightly in New York.
Chris Riggins is a standup comedian based in Los Angeles, California. Chris first caught notoriety in the comedy community when he won the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and becoming a regular in the Punchline Comedy Club circuit. Now residing in Los Angeles, he’s become a paid regular at the World-Famous Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and has become a continuing feature act for the greats like Dave Chappelle. His comedic style, characterized by clever observations and fearless commentary, challenges his audiences to think outside the box as he delivers his unique perspective on life. Before cutting his teeth in comedy, he found success in the Oakland music scene, where he was an MC with a world class jazz band named Mingus Amungus and attained a social circle with the likes of Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and many others. It was through his love for both artforms that led to the creation of his jazz-comedy fusion show, “SMOKIN’ JOKES.” In addition to his live performances, Riggins recorded his first comedy album "My Fifth First Album" with Blonde Medicine in 2021, further establishing himself as a force in the comedy world. Most recently, Riggins was a featured comedian at the prestigious 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival.
Jacklynn Hyde is an award-winning drag queen, storyteller, and tax evader. This gin-soaked chanteuse is navigating through what can only be described as her final act. Lady Gaga would play her in the movie, but Jacklynn refuses to give up the rights to her story.
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.
Nick Viagas is becoming one of NYC's most talked about up-and-coming comedians. You can see him regularly at The Stand, Stand Up NY, The Tiny Cupboard and more. He headlines across the northeast and can be heard on the GaS Digital podcast network. In 2022, he was named one of the New York Comedy Festival's Comics to Watch.
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.
Matt McCoy is a standup comedian, writer, and actor based in New York CIty. He’s currently on tour opening for Akaash Singh, Danny LoPriore & others. Matt was a finalist in the Cleveland Comedy Festival and the Comedy Mob Festival in New York City. Matt is a two time Webby Award winner, and recently starred in a documentary on Facebook Watch. You can hear him each week on his podcast, GenX2Z, with fellow comedian Onika McLean.
"Santiago's weird and offbeat sense of humor keeps NYC audiences laughing night after night.
Santiago also hosts and produces Take It Outside Comedy and Freestyle Comedy - which have been featured in the NY Times, Vice, Time Out, Vulture/NY-Mag and others!
He has taken two full hours of stand up comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Audiences compared attending his shows to finding God. "
Zahid Dewji is an NYC based comedian. He was a former staff writer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, as well as the head writer on OFTV’s Roast of Bert Kreischer & The Roast of Whitney Cummings. Born in Queens, NY to East African Indian immigrants, the "Z-man" (as no one calls him) was raised in Houston where he began his comedy career and quickly became a Texas favorite. Zahid has toured the country with comedy icon Whitney Cummings as well as internet sensation Noel Miller and has been featured on countless comedy festivals including Oddball Comedy Fest, Laughing Skull and Moontower Comedy Festival. His debut special “Where is God?” was released in 2023 with Don’t Tell Comedy. He also has a new set filmed with OFTV available to stream exclusively on Only Fans (yes, really).
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.
Luisa Lange is a New York-based comedian. Her stand-up is equal parts narcissism and self-deprecation. She regularly performs at the city’s iconic clubs and has opened on tours for Nikki Glaser, Moses Storm, and Hannah Berner. She also has a passion and knack for creating short form comedy content online. Her viral “song” videos have cultivated an ever-growing audience as well as brand deals with companies like Snapchat, Reformation, and Mr. Bubble.
Luisa has appeared on "Impractical Jokers" (pranking Sal with Eric Andre, Q, and Murr), SiriusXM’s "You Up With Nikki Glaser," and on several podcasts, including her own: "Should We Leave?"
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.
Seaton Smith is a comedian & actor.
In late 2014 Seaton made his television debut as ‘Motif’ on Fox's Mulaney.
Soon after in 2015 he had a breakout performance on “late night with seth meyers.” then he got real lucky appearing in Inside Amy Schumer. In the season 5 finale of HBO “Girls.” and Hulu's Difficult People. All while also being a regular guest on the comedy central’s nightly show.
Vulture named him one of the 50 comedians you should know in 2015: " he’s bursting with energy in a way that sets him apart in a overcrowded stand-up scene."
Chortle.com says Seaton “offers a mesmerizing, livewire performance, full of joy and amazing comic energy”.
"A naturally effervescent stage presence. As spirited as he is cerebral…one to watch." Time Out New York
In September 2015 under the legendary comedy record comedy new wave Seaton released his debut album bologna meat. Which laugh button reviewed: Smith’s humor is smart, energetic, and refreshingly clever as he fiddles with unique views on the world…continuously brings something new and exciting to stale topics.”
He’s performed at over 200 colleges across the country and he has headlined shows across the world, appearing in international comedy festivals the Montreal just for laughs, Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Iveagh Gardens Comedy Festival in Dublin.
I got platinum miles yo! – Seaton Smith once said.
Originally starting in Washington DC, he now lives in NYC.
