Comedians


Cassie Workman is a multi-award winning comedian / story-teller. She has performed to critical acclaim all over the world, with her weird and surreal brand of lunacy.
Luca Ferro is a New York City based standup comedian from Chicago, IL. He has performed at top tier comedy clubs all across the country, and is frequently seen performing on The Las Vegas strip. He has served as the opening act for nationally touring headliners such as Steve Byrne, Adam Ray, and Joe Gatto from ‘Impractical Jokers’. Luca was also hand selected to be a featured comedian on Nate Bargatze's 'NateLand' presents comedy YouTube series. Luca uses his loud demeanor and vast arsenal of voices and impersonations to express his discomfort for the world around him. Luca is an Italian-American comedian that comes from a blue collar, south side Chicago upbringing, and his comedy is reflected as such.
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!
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
Anne is an incredibly talented NYC-based stand-up comedian and award-winning creative director! With her hilarious take on the delightful chaos of midlife, she lights up stages nationwide and even graced the screen on "Sherri," Sherri Shepherd's remarkable show. Starting her comedy journey at 52, Anne is a fantastic example that it’s never too late to make your mark and have some fun! She’s performing all over the country, and she’s eager to share her joy with audiences everywhere. Don’t miss the chance to see her in a city near you!
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.
David Angelo is best known as a writer for The Daily Show and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. He has also been doing stand-up all over the country for the past couple years and won the prestigious "New York's Funniest Stand-Up" in 2017. He currently has a Comedy Central series title, "Nothin's Easy."
Maria Heinegg is a comedian, writer and actress who has been seen on Bravo, Spike TV and heard on Sirius radio. She's been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Mud Comedy Festival and Brooklyn Comedy Festival. Maria has opened for Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere, Dan St. Germain, Brooke Van Poppelan and Mike Lawrence. She's written for XOJane, HuffPo, Milk.XYZ, CollegeHumor and I Can Has Cheezburger?. She hosts "The Worst Thing Podcast" on iTunes and cohosts and produces Butterscotch Comedy 1st Thursdays in Ft. Greene with Courtney Fearrington. She's steady tweeting at (@mariaheinegg). Maria loves children crying in Santa pictures, pad thai and holding your dog.
Abby is a NYC-based stand-up comedian, writer, and producer who stays busy making people laugh on and off the stage. She may not have time for a long bio just yet, but if you want to know her story, catch her at a show—she’ll tell you herself.
Dan Altano has carved a name for himself on the national comedy scene by narrating his life story with brutal honesty, wit, and heart. Born in New Jersey and currently based in New Haven, CT, Dan headlines in clubs and theaters across the country, recently completing a 12-state headlining tour. He was named one of New York City’s “Breakout Artists of 2021” by Caroline’s On Broadway and appeared in the New York Comedy Festival for three consecutive years. Dan has also recently joined comedians Demetri Martin, Fortune Feimster, and Eric Neumann as part of their respective national comedy tours. Dan is the co-host of the podcast Rank It! and is the creator and host of Dinner’s Ready Live, an interactive cooking/comedy show that now tours on stages across the country. He is the co-producer of Just A Jersey Guy and Son, a comedic storytelling show he writes and performs with his father, Brian Altano.
Tom Kelly is a stand up comedian best known for his work as a “warm up comic” at ABC’s The View, Good Morning America, The $100,000 Pyramid and America’s Got Talent. Tom’s humor combines kindness and self deprecation with a biting wit. On the “Tom Kelly Show” podcast, Tom dances “the thin line between comedy and therapy” as he takes an introspective look at his life and career. The podcast features guests who are “turning 2020 lemons into 2021 lemonade.” Tom is a regular contributor at ABC’s World News Now where he showcases colorful characters working and living in unique environments. Tom has appeared as a comedian and pop culture expert on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, The View, and HLN. He created the viral IHateWeddings.com At the end of the day, Tom is happiest telling jokes among the people. Known for taking a producer’s eye to a live audience and his quick wit, Tom creates a unique high energy experience every time he takes the stage.
Nick Simmons is a Bronx born comedian and actor that came up in New York City and has since relocated to Austin to further grow his comedy prowess across scenes. Simmons can be seen headlining sold-out crowds across the United States and entertaining his massive audience across socials. While pursuing his craft in New York, Simmons swiftly became a regular at every main club in Manhattan, including the legendary Comedy Cellar, NY Comedy Club, and the Stand NYC. In Austin, Simmons can be seen performing at The Comedy Mothership, The Vulcan, and The Sunset Strip to name a few. Additionally, Simmons co-created and stars in Austin’s first improv-based comedy show ACTING-OFF. Despite his bodybuilder physique, Simmons’ humour is grounded in self-deprecating bits that break the stereotype of the typical “gym-bro”. Proudly from the Bronx, a culturally rich and diverse area, he provides a unique perspective that allows him to connect with audiences of all backgrounds and socioeconomic classes throughout the nation. He is also known for bringing comedy to the fitness space with his “Natty or Not” segments that not only have gone viral on social media, but have been featured on shows such as Inside Edition and drawn interaction from such individuals as Nick Jonas and Matt Rife to name a few.
Kenice Mobley has performed on The Tonight Show, Netflix, and Comedy Central in addition to performing standup around the world. She's participated in SF Sketchfest, the Netflix is a Joke Festival, and Limestone Comedy Festival. Her debut album Follow Up Question was on Paste's List of Comedy Albums of the Year and Vulture has named her a Comedian You Should and Will Know.
Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, the Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, the Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others. His comedy series, "EU VS USA," has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations.
James Pontillo is a comedian from Queens New York . He is also producer of the monthly IOU comedy show in Williamsburg and one of the producers of New York Comedy Club Roast Battle . He does comedy all over the city and recently opened for Joey Gay and Dave Sirus at The Philadelphia comedy club . He is also one of the countries top roasters and main events roast battle often . He’s recently performed at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles , Skankfest in Brooklyn and will be appearing at Fairfield Comedy Club in a few weeks
Opening Act for Tracy Morgan, Numerous appearances on Late Night TV..
Casey James Salengo is one of the most exciting young standups working today. He recently taped a half hour special for Comedy Central that will air in the fall and he has been featured on Tru TV's Comedy Knockout. He was also a 2016 New Face of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Casey's podcast, The Good, The Dad, and The Ugly, is quickly shooting up the iTunes Comedy charts.
Matt Pavich is a comedian and actor from New York City. He was crowned "New York's Funniest" at the New York Comedy Festival in 2015. He is a cast member on MTV2's "Joking Off", Elite Daily's "Genwhy" series, MTV's "Safeword" and is the co-founder of the YouTube channel, "Handsome Dancer". He also co-created "The Neighborhood" which won "Audience Award" and "Best Editing" at the 2014 New York Television Festival.
Molly Austin has been seen on Tru TV, Comedy Central and MTV. She loves comedy and honestly doesn't like sneezes. You can check her out at mollyisfunny.com
Jamie Roberts is a name synonymous with many things including determined, focused, and laugh out loud funny. He possesses a persona that warms up the crowd and brings down the house. Jamie’s comedic timing and ability to turn any situation humorous has made him into one of the most sort after hosts in the New York City area. From film to the stage, Jamie is a comic’s comic – you never know what he may say or do next. Who would have thought this Long Island native would have what it takes to make it in the big city? Jamie is currently the executive producer and weekly host of the longest running Sunday show in NYC called Sunday Night Live. He is also the founder and executive director of Comedy With A Purpose. A business in which he uses comedy to address some serious social matters. With his clean cut good looks, insatiable charm, and cutting edge comedy, Jamie Roberts is the one to watch in the upcoming yea
Taiwan born, Houston raised and SF Bay Area based, Sheng Wang performs comedy focused on personal experiences and insightful observations of the mundane with intense honesty and ill logic. His refreshingly affable stage presence combined with a healthy penchant for absurdity and self deprecation make his comedy universally hilarious. He is the reci...
Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian-born queer comic and actress working in Los Angeles, New York and Brazil. Prior to the pandemic, Jade hosted iconic E! Network show "The Soup" and is now the host of Hulu's brand new hit dating show, Hottie. As a stand-up, Jade performs all over the country both in English and Portuguese and can be seen regularly at comedy clubs in LA and New York for the past 16 years. She was a series regular on "Manhattan Love Story" (ABC) and has recurred on "American Housewife" (ABC), "Future Man" (Hulu), "Those Who Can't" (TruTv), "The Joey Mac Project" (PopTV) and "Californication" (Showtime). She has guest starred in numerous television shows, including "Life in Pieces" (CBS), "Modern Family" (NBC) and "2 Broke Girls" (CBS). On the reality front, Jade was a series regular on "Girl Code" (MTV), "Punk'd" (MTV), "Ladylike" (MTV), "Flashback Friday" (VH1), "Greatest Ever" (TruTV), and competed on "Comedy Knockout" (TruTV) and "The Funny Dance Show" (E!). She has appeared on "@Midnight" (Comedy Central), "Daily Pop" (E!) and has guest judged on "Cooking with Cannabis" (Netflix). Jade has also been in over 40 national commercials, has appeared in numerous podcasts and has over 50 million views on her comedy clips.
Kate Wolff is a stand-up comedian who was on Tru Tv's hit TV series, "World's Dumbest", FOX's Red Eye, and NickMom's Night Out on Nickelodeon. Kate combines her extremely honest and edgy humor with her unique spiritual beliefs in a way that is hilarious, unique, and entertaining. She performs almost every night at clubs throughout Manhattan, and is a regular at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up New York, and Greenwich Comedy Club. She has a popular podcast "Invasion of Privacy" that combines comedy with spirituality. She has performed in the Laughing Skull Festival, and Boston Comedy Festival.
Mark DeMayo is an accomplished actor/comedian/writer/podcaster. He is a Native New Yorker. Like so many of us, our dreams and ambitions had to be put on a shelf because of the covid-19 pandemic. We have all lost loved ones, soul mates, and friends. Finding the mental strength and fortitude to continue to try and be creative and to entertain had become quite difficult. Mark and his podcast co-host, retired NYPD Homicide Sgt. Bill Cannon chose to put all their efforts into “Police Off the Cuff” and when recording in the studio became unsafe, they could of “taken a break” instead they decided to continue producing POC virtually. Recording live from their homes they were able to get guests on the show from all over the country and world. All their hard work paid off. POC was just ranked 4 th on the “The Top 15 Police Podcast You Must Follow in 2021”. Obviously, not much of any comedy or acting was being done in 2020, but Mark managed to stay somewhat busy by continuing to write material and performing his stand up on some very interesting showcases, including virtual shows, drive-in shows, rooftops, backyard and public park shows. Remember 2019? Weren’t we all on a “roll” back then? Mark was no different. In 2019, Mark made acting appearances on NBC”s Law & Order SVU, as George the Evidence Clerk, CBS’s FBI Most Wanted as Det. Cortez and his aforementioned podcast POC was set to launch nationally on a brand new platform, “Inside Blue 360”. To say that Mark DeMayo is ambitious is an understatement. Not only has he been in the entertainment business for twenty-five years but he was also an NYC Police Officer for twenty of those years. Juggling both careers was never easy, but working hard is what Mark loves to do. Mark started his acting career, studying at the revered HB Studios in NYC. Mark then became a regular player at the Thirteenth Street Repertory Theatre Company. Acting in many original plays and classics such as “Line” by Israel Horowitz. It was the wonderful actor and human being Danny Aiello (may he R.I.P.) that gave Mark his first big break on TV. Casting Mark as a young boxer on his hit CBS primetime drama “DellaVentura”. Mark continued his acting appearing regularly on the soap opera, “As the World Turns” and making guest appearances on TV shows like, “Central Park West” and “The Jury”. It was at this time that Mark started to perform stand-up comedy. Using his NYC observations, attitudes and quick wit Mark DeMayo rose up the comedy ranks quickly. Mark made is stand-up debut on Showtimes “White Boyz in the Hood. Over the next decade, Mark continued to make appearances on national TV with performances on Si-Tv’s Latino Laughter, MTV, VHI, A&E, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Tidal Network & Comedy Central. In 2012 Mark retired from the NYPD and continued to work on his showbiz career exclusively. Writing and producing his solo show, 20 & Out, a comedy about his career with the NYPD. In 2014 20 & Out was accepted into the NYC Fringe Festival and received rave reviews from critics. In 2016, Mark starred in a successful commercial campaign entitled “The UnMovers” for Optimum. The series of six commercials ran all day, every day on TV’s across the East Coast for over two years. It didn’t take long for Mark to start being recognized in the street. A part of “showbiz” that Mark enjoyed. A payoff for many years of hard work. 2021 is going to be a great year! Enthusiasm and positive energy will be the driving force to getting back to a (new) normal and Mark DeMayo will be one of the entertainers leading the way.
Gibran Saleem was born in North Carolina and raised in Virginia in a Pakistani household. He started comedy while attending graduate school at New York University. While attending school he was individually handpicked as an MVP nominee on the national TBS Rooftop Comedy College Competition and was a 2-time recipient of the UCB diversity scholarship. Gibran is the only comedian to ever be chosen as a finalist for both the Stand-Up NBC and NBC Late Night program; where he was 1 of 6 individuals hand selected over 1,000 submissions. Gibran has been featured on MTV, TV Land, Popcorn Flix, PBS, CUNY TV, VOA, Elite Daily, and Cosmopolitan and performed his stand-up television debut on Gotham Comedy Live for AXS TV. Gibran was the focus of an international documentary on NHK TV called Asian Dreamers: Brown is Funny. He has been featured nationally in festivals across the country as well as winning 1st place in the Hoboken comedy festival. Gibran is a staple among college campuses and travels throughout the year. He can also be seen on season 2 of Better Things on FX.
Giulio Gallarotti is a New York City-based stand-up comedian, actor, host, and podcaster. He made his Netflix stand-up comedy special debut on "Pete Davidson Presents: The Best Friends" in June 2022. His podcast, "Oops," is regularly listed on the iTunes top charts. He has appeared on TV shows such as Peacock’s "Bupkis," Hulu’s "Ramy," AXS’s "Gotham Comedy Live," and MTV’s "Totally Clueless/Girl Code," as well as on Comedy Central and SiriusXM radio. Giulio is an avid traveler, which he has documented in several projects, including "Places You Can Go," which he filmed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and "Standup in Rwanda: It’s Not So Different." In Afghanistan, he started a school system in a rural area that now employs nine faculty members and teaches over 400 boys and girls. Giulio performs regularly at comedy clubs in NYC and across the country.
Pat Dixon is a stand-up comedian, journalist and television personality who lives and works in New York City. A victim of violent crime (Dixon was nearly murdered in 2004) he created and hosts "The New York City Crime Report with Pat Dixon." The show incorporates humor and focuses exclusively on court and criminal activity in America's largest and most-storied city. Pat has appeared on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson” (CBS), “The World Stands Up” (BBC), “Very Funny Live”(TBS) and his own half hour special “Comedy Central Presents: Pat Dixon”. He has also appeared as a correspondent for E! Television, CMT, VH1 and the Fox News program “Red Eye.”
Larry Beyah is definitely a ‘jack of all trades’; he has performed in several principal roles in films including ‘Killer Instinct’ and ‘Southern Across.’ In addition to his film credits Larry has also appeared on a variety of tv and radio programs. Nonetheless, the theater is where Larry’s acting talents are featured as he has appeared in over a dozen productions including, ‘The Old Settler,’ ‘Bedlam Moon’ & ‘The Pool Room.’ Although Larry shines in acting, he is most pleased on stage in front of a roaring crowd at some of the country’s top comedy clubs.