Comedians


Christine Berg, nee Meehan, has been a NYC club favorite for over 10 years. Her debut album, Bumped, was recorded while she was massive, nine months pregnant, and wheezing.. Her second album, Self Kare, is being recorded this year. She is on regular rotation on Sirius XM and is featured on Scary Mommy as Miss Pillows, a goofy boob-care series for humans with boobs (real and fake). She forced her comic husband to do a docuseries called Couples Therapy on Showtime. Though the producers claimed they were too Wonderbread to be featured, Berg has many friends with tons of melanin. She can be seen on Amazon Prime in the documentary 25 Sets. She has written for Buzzfeed, Romper, and Bustle and is working on finding a publisher for her book about being kidnapped in a Muslim country. Christine's irreverant style of comedy makes you feel as though she's your favorite wild auntie who thinks your mother tries too hard. She thinks kids are better than adults, and both should learn when to shut up. She can be found coaching competitive gymnastics in North Jersey and does stand up to stay nice to those damn kids. Her 6 year old daughter only likes jokes about chickens.
Abhay is a comedian and producer that moved from South-India to South Central Los Angeles for grad school. His act is an eclectic mix of his experience as an immigrant in the US. He's appeared on CBS, NBC, Audible and has been featured in The Huffington Post. His work has also been featured in the SF Chronicle and been part of comedy festivals like SF Sketchfest and the World Series of Comedy. He recently completed a 20 show tour of India and is the co-creator of Desi Comedy Fest- the biggest South Asian comedy festival in America.
Adam Mamawala is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, and SiriusXM, and his debut album One of the Good Ones debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Adam has been a freelance contributor to Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update and Someecards and currently co-hosts podcasts Away Games and HORSE, as recently featured in the New York Times! --
Shalewa Sharpe tells jokes. She developed her sly yet goofy style in Atlanta, where she was raised. Currently in Brooklyn, New York, she has joked on the extremely popular “Night Train with Wyatt Cenac” show and the influential weekly Comedy Night at The Knitting Factory. She has joked on “You’re The Expert,” a public radio game show featured on Boston’s WBUR. She has joked at festivals, too - at RiotLA (Los Angeles), the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival (Brooklyn), Comedy Exposition (Chicago) and Red Clay Comedy Festival (Atlanta). She co-produces and hosts a number of shows, including “Thug Passion Presents,” a lively table read and celebration of classic Black movies. In May 2016, her debut album, “Stay Eating Cookies,” was released on Rotknee Presents Records; it can be found on iTunes & Amazon and heard on Spotify, Pandora, and Sirius XM radio. She tells jokes on Twitter (@silkyjumbo) and posts self portraits of varying success on Instagram (@silkyjumbo).
Matt Bachus is a stand-up comedian originally from Indianapolis but has performed in New York. City for the last 10 years With a sharp wit and a relaxed, honest style, Matt blends personal storytelling with observational humor that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. Matt has performed at multiple nationally recognized festivals including Netflix is a joke, The New York City Comedy festival, Limestone, Red Clay. He's a regular at NYC comedy venues across the city and tours regularly opening for Jeff Arcuri.
Born in Iran and raised in Southern California, Amir K offers a unique point of view shaped by his multi-cultural upbringing. Amir's fun and loose approach to storytelling brings audiences together through his improvisation talent, character work and natural charisma. Amir currently stars in the primetime CW reboot of MADtv and has been seen on Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and MTV's Jerks with Cameras . Amir is best known for his stand-up comedy, but is also an accomplished actor. He won a SAG award for his role in the Oscar winning film Argo and recently starred in The FOX feature film The Pyramid opposite Denis O'Hare and Ashley Grace. Amir can be seen live headlining comedy clubs and theaters all over the U.S. as well as internationally.
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.
Natalie Cuomo is an internationally touring stand up comedian. Her debut album Shut Up You Loved It released by The Stand Comedy Club Records debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Natalie can be seen on Ink Master: No More Ink! Season 16 on Paramount Plus. Natalie was named a Finalist in New York Comedy Festival’s “New York’s Funniest” Competition in 2024, and one of the festival’s "Comics To Watch" in 2023. Natalie has amassed millions of followers across social media. She has been featured in Inked Magazine, New York Magazine, Time Out NY, Metal Injection, and LA Times. Follow her @nataliecuomo_ on instagram and @nataliecuomo on TikTok, Twitch, and Twitter.
Jack Finnegan is an up and coming stand up comic originally from central New Jersey. He now lives in New York City and performs nightly all across the tristate area. When not on stage, you can catch Jack working mostly with beanstalks, candlesticks, and Jill.
Avi Liberman's quirky style has made him a favorite in comedy clubs from Los Angeles to New York. Born in Israel, raised in Texas, having gone to college in New Yorkand now living in Los Angeles, his style is a winning combination of life experiences and topical issues told through a varied blend of characters and voices with worldwide expertise. Liberman has performed stand up comedy on CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Make Me Laugh, as well as NBC's Friday Night. His acting credits include CBS's Dave's World, NBC's Boston Common and Comedy Central's Anytown, USA. Liberman can be seen regularly on E! as one of their frequent guests on their very popular countdown series. He has also guest starred on Movies at Our House, as well as shot a pilot titled Through the Keyhole both on AMC. He has also been heard on radio stations across the country. A successful commercial actor, Liberman has appeared in spots for Mercedes, LA Cellular, Miller Lite and most recently, Starbucks and Net Zero. He has appeared at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Since 2001, Liberman has successfully arranged widely acclaimed stand up comedy tours in Israel to help boost morale while donating all of the proceeds to a charity. The successful Comedy for Koby tour is now a biannual event, benefiting
Bio: Talent Harris Jr is a former class clown from Long Island who resides in Brooklyn, NY. Talent is known to deliver hilarious social commentary in a musical-like rhythm, with a deadpan expression. He has opened up for both JB Smoove and Damon Wayans at Carolines on Broadway before headlining there himself. When Talent Harris Jr isn’t on stage, he is making sketches with his comedy sketch group Wait What Comedy. His content has received over millions views online.
Gray West is a high-energy comedian known for his sharp wit and infectious positivity. He got his start at the legendary DC Improv and is now a regular at top clubs like New York Comedy Club and many more. Gray has featured for nationally touring comics and performed at comedy festivals across the country, from Milwaukee to Houston and even Cleveland. With his unique style and undeniable stage presence, Gray West is quickly becoming a standout voice on the comedy scene.
Kate Sisk is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player from Sudbury, Massachusetts. Now based in New York City, Kate has released stand up sets with Comedy Central, Cracked, and most recently, Don’t Tell Comedy. Kate has also improvised at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, written for The Onion, and co-hosted the popular podcast We’re Having Gay Sex. In addition to being selected for festivals all over the country, Kate has also been chosen for the YALL Fellowship and the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate is known for energetic, dynamic stand up comedy about body image, married life, gender transition, crazy day jobs, and what it was like to play for the Puerto Rico Women’s National Soccer Team. www.katesisk.com
Joe has performed all over the world, from Africa to Europe and also toured across America. He is a writer for the Daily Show and has written over 1,100 episodes.
If you’re struggling with self-love and resilience Chase DuRousseau is here to show you that he is too, but doing it with sprezzatura so if he’s having fun with it… so will you. Originally from Houston, Texas, this video store clerk turned award winning comedian (Houston’s Funniest Person) called Los Angeles home for many years before settling into New York City. He’s performed for the military in Africa, Japan, Iraq, Poland, Kosovo, Kuwait, Qatar, South Korea and more. Recently he was the runner up at the Seattle International Comedy Competition, featured for Jo Koy’s Break The Mold World Tour at Just For Laughs Festivals in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, The NY Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, Aspen Laugh Festival, and multiple countries and arenas around the world. He’s featured at the Moontower Comedy Festival and has also opened for Craig Robinson, Ali Siddiq, Ali Wong, Mo Amer, Hannibal Buress, Norm Macdonald and more.
Brittany Carney began comedy in Washington, DC, and is now based in New York, where she performs around the city. Her 2021 Comedy Central: Featuring is available on YouTube. She is a staff writer for That Damn Michael Che on HBO max.
Joanna M. Briley is the founder of Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and also a premier comedian! As a shining star on the comedy circuit and a true visionary, Joanna created the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and produced Joke Sistas to showcase the brightest and funniest Black Women, those who identify as women and those from the LGBTQ+ community, in a safe space. "I believe the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest represents a close knit sisterhood sort of like an “unofficial sorority” filled with hilarious Black Women who understands the assignment,” Briley says. “We are NOT monolithic, we are each strong advocates for telling it like it is with love, emotional dexterity, and punchlines!"
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is a stand up comedian, podcaster and entertainer living in the heart of Texas. After getting involved in the local comedy scene, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through TikTok and his weekly show on Facebook and YouTube. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
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.
Prepare yourself for the comedic whirlwind that is Onika McLean! Hailing from the ever-vibrant streets of Brooklyn, New York, Onika is a mom of two who has mastered the art of juggling love, life, corporate America, and motherhood—all while making you laugh until you cry. If you haven't heard of her yet, it's time to crawl out from under that rock and join the party. Law & Order alum (2025), currently writing her second comedy hour, Climate Change, Onika has performed extensively at Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, —and consistently blows up online with smart, unapologetic content You might recognize Onika from her Don’t Tell Comedy Set, her side-splitting appearance on "Pause with Sam Jay," or perhaps you caught her lighting up the stage as one of the last comedians to perform at the legendary Caroline’s Comedy Club on New Year’s Eve. She's not just a one-trick pony; she’s also graced Bravo's Emmy award-winning "The Singles Project," proving that her charm and wit are irresistible both on and off the stage. And let's not forget her culinary misadventures as a "nobody chef" on Bon Appétit's Epicurious Four Levels and Pro Chef Novice—you'll never look at a kitchen the same way again, most recently Onika has released her full comedy special entitled “Playtime” ONIKA MCLEAN - FULL COMEDY SPECIAL “PLAYTIME”off the tail end of her sold out fringe run, Onika is a comedian to watch. Onika has been making waves nationwide, headlining and featuring at comedy clubs across the country. She's a staple at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City and a regular at numerous clubs nationwide. Her hour-long set at the New York Comedy Festival left audiences gasping for air between laughs. Whether she's dissecting the absurdities of corporate life or sharing her hilarious take on parenting, Onika's unique perspective is a breath of fresh air in the comedy world. So, buckle up and get ready to laugh your socks off—Onika McLean is here to show you how it's done!
Alex Kumin is an NYC based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold and whip smart standup delights crowds across the US. You've seen her on the 2021 season of Comedy Central Standup Featuring, and she has also participated in Gilda's Laughfest - Best of the Midwest, NBC Universal's Breakout Festival and Limestone Comedy Festival. During her years in Chicago, she was named a comic to watch by Timeout Chicago and The Chicago Reader. Her voiceover work is extensive and includes campaigns for Google, United Airlines, and, her most on brand to date, Kohler intelligent toilets.
JJ Mattise is a writer/comedian/actress, born and raised in Queens, NY. Her style of comedy is unique, laid-back and has a diverse perspective on life. She was the host/writer of Brooklyn's Best (Student Emmy Nominated Variety Series), and co-starred in the critically acclaimed movie, "Zero One" (Amazon Prime, the Jokerz Wild Comedy Series (Tubi) and headlined the 2022 Black Women in Comedy Festival. You can catch her regularly performing at clubs around the country.
Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7 when she would join Ryan Seacrest on KIIS FM every weekday morning and prank call listeners as her character “Lil Ally” and has continued to pursue comedy ever since. Shortly after high school, Ali quickly established herself in the Los Angeles comedy scene where she became the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store’s weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peters and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent. Ali’s stand up has been featured on Just For Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times. She has a popular series on her Instagram (@notalimac) where she talks to strangers online and she hosts a weekly podcast called Resting Bitch. Ali’s voice on and off stage has captured a wide range of fans who gravitate toward her honest, relatable sense of humor and unique perspective on life.
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.
WRY, WITTY, CUNNING, AND CRASS - Detroit native Mike Stanley is all of these things, but none (when put on paper) quite manage to serve the justice dealt by Stanley onstage. Yeah, he's pretty hilarious, but more than just coarse anecdotes about life and sex, there's an enviable amount of heart and warmth behind Stanley's humor. Given his penchant toward brutal honesty, spiced up with a healthy dose of insatiable wit, it's not difficult to see why Stanley was named “Best Chicago Stand-up Comedian” in a Peoples Choice poll done by the Chicago Reader and “Best Detroit Comedian” by HOUR Magazine. Mike has appeared in The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, The Adam Carolla Show and Funny or Die's Odd Ball Comedy Fest. Mike has had the pleasure of performing with many great comedians including Jerry Seinfeld, Robin Williams, Al Madrigal, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Dave Attell, Doug Stanhope, Larry Miller, Andy Kindler, Artie Lange, Christopher Titus, and many more. Originally hailing from Motown, and after spending a decade honing his craft in the windy city of Chicago, Mike tours constantly, both domestically and internationally. Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to catch the man in action - this high level of killer stand-up is too remarkable to sit out.
Carol Zoccoli is a comedian from Brazil based in New York City. Carol has lived in Toronto for seven years, during which time she was the recipient of the 2015 Tim Sims Encouragement Award and has had her stand-up bits on CBC Radio and TV. Carol has been part of the Netflix is a Joke Festival, NBC Breakout Festival, Laughing Skull, JFL-42 and Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Her TV credits include: Netflix (Brazil and UK) Amazon Prime’s international hit show LOL; CBC in Canada; Comedy Central Brazil and Saturday Night Live Brazil.
Tyler Horvath is a standup comedian based in New York City. His laid-back observational style has been making people laugh around the country for the better part of a decade, and his standup clips have attracted more than 80,000 followers and over 25 million views on Instagram and TikTok. Tyler was recently selected as a featured performer at the 2022 Flyover Comedy Festival. He has opened for Tim Dillon, Geoffrey Asmus, Gilbert Gottfried, Robert Kelly, and Paul Virzi, among others.