Comedians
Aditya Shankar is a standup comic originally from Massachusetts (which he won’t forget to tell you about). He started stand-up in San Francisco and continues to perform all around New York. He was previously a semi-finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival and finalist at the Jersey City Comedy Festival. His comedy is mostly rooted in his inability to get over the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick break up.
Mia Wilson is a NYC-based comic and writer originally from Chicago where she got her start training with Second City. She performs regularly throughout New York City, and when she's not on stage recounting upbeat and often unhinged observations from her life, she's a contributing writer for Jezebel and co-host of the "Are You Mad At Us?" Podcast.
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!
Paul Valdes-Rodriguez is an NYC based standup Comedian. He's a Cuban comic that's been described as "lovable, sassy, and a little urban." His vulnerable humor and quick wit won him the 2022 Connecticut Comedy Contest and he produces a weekly comedy show in Brooklyn, called Cuba Libre that's been regularly featured in Timeout NY.
Daniela Mora is a New York based comedian and was named a 2023 New York Comedy Festival "Creator to Watch". She's been featured on Adult Swim, Barstool Sports and aired her stand up on Tubi TV with the taping of 'Jokes on Us: New Voices in Comedy'. Her Hispanic background brings a playful tone to her stand up and online persona.
Cody Lewis is a standup comic based in New York City. Originally from Central California, Cody was way too afraid to perform comedy in an area where there would be people he knew, so he moved across the country to try his jokes out in obscurity.
An Israeli comedian that has been based in New York the last few years. Was the finalist in the Mob festival, and performed all over. A mother of two daughters, love to play her ukulele.
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Bianca Parato now resides in Austin, Texas, where she has been making her mark on the city's thriving comedy scene. She was just seen at the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces. Bianca uses quick wit as a catalyst for her infectious energy and captivating stage presence. Filterless confessions about her life’s experiences are winning over audiences from all walks of life.
Andy Aluise is a stand up comedian and writer based in New York City. He is the co-producer of the comedy show "Rent Controlled" in the West Village. In 2024, Andy was selected as a "Comic To Watch" in the New York Comedy Festival. He can be seen on stage nightly in Manhattan.
Henrik Blix is a Staff Writer for "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+. He previously starred in Second City's Deck The Hallmark Holiday show, and performed in "Best of the Second City" at the Kennedy Center with Rachel Dratch and John Glaser. He's a two-time winner of Chicago's Laugh Battle as a solo performer, a former Headline Contributor for The Onion, and he makes very good bolognese. You can follow him online @henrikontheweb or in real life if you are stealthy and have a good disguise.
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.
Harris Alterman is a comedian from Denver, Colorado. He currently lives in Brooklyn. His address is-wait never mind. He has performed on a number of festivals including The Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and The High Plains Comedy Festival. His sketch videos have been viewed over 50 million times on social media and been featured on Comedy Central, The Guardian, Vulture, CollegeHumor.com, and the front page of Reddit. Harris is also the winner the 2017 New Faces Contest at the Comedy Works in Denver.
kechukwu Ufomadu is an Emmy-nominated and Drama Desk Award-winning actor, writer and comedian, named a “Comedian You Should and Will Know” by Vulture/New York Magazine and a “Comic to Look Out For” by Time Out New York. He co-wrote and stars in the indie comedy feature INSPECTOR IKE, praised in the New York Times as an “often-inspired goof”. He also co-wrote and stars in the short-form series WORDS WITH IKE (FX), recognized with an Emmy nomination. His solo show AMUSEMENTS played a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and makes its Off-Broadway premiere this fall at Playwrights Horizons.
Ali Sultan saw his first stand-up comedian when he moved to America from Yemen at the age of 15. He grew the desire to go on stage but first he needed to learn English. Ali became the first Yemeni-Ethiopian American to make a stand-up television network debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Ali has been on Comedy Central’s "Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City". He filmed his half-hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia. He represented Minnesota and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gilda's LaughFest. His albums "Happy to Be Here" and "Funny First" can be heard on Spotify and SiriusXM, and have over one millions streams on Pandora. His last special from Drybar has over a million views on YouTube.
Jim Flannigan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian from Chicago. Known for his fast-paced style and clever punchlines, Jim is a regular headliner at top comedy clubs across the country, including Zanies and the Improv, as well as being a regular performer at Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Jim has opened for some of the biggest names in the comedy world, including Sebastian Maniscalco, Brad Garrett and Demetri Martin. In 2023, Flannigan filmed a set for Nate Bargatze's new Nateland Entertainment, to go along with several TV appearances on ABC, WGN, NBC Sports, IFC Network and more.
Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer (wow she does it all!). She is based in NYC but performs standup literally all over the world. She headlined as part of New York Comedy Festival, 2024 and 2025. Her sarcastic, dark comedy and incessant posting have amassed her a following of over 500k across platforms. Her goofy little internet videos have been featured by Buzzfeed, Betches, New Yorkers, and Barstool. She is also the co-creator and star of Run Club: The Web Series. She has a BA in Drama from Vassar College and Certificate in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Instagram @yvettesegan; TikTok @yevit.
Called "up-and-coming" by the Los Angeles Times, Lynn Maleh is an Syrian-American stand-up comedian and TV writer whose last name means salty, which she is. She's written for Fox, Netflix, and "Reductress" and has performed in the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and a few times in Brad Pitt’s old backyard. She co-created and co-produces "Hilarious Habibis," Hollywood's premier standup showcase, featuring Arab, Middle Eastern, and North African comics.
Harry Settal aka Lil Sasquatch is an NYC-based stand-up comedian from outside Boston. He’s the host of the “Son of a Boy Dad” podcast and appears on the “Out of Order” sketch show, both for Barstool Sports.
Alec Preston is a New York based Comedian originally from Northeast Ohio. Alec began his comedy career 3 years ago in Ohio receiving runner-up in the Ohio Amateur Comedy Contest (located at the Funny Stop Comedy Club) before making the transition to New York City. Since moving, Alec has performed at festivals and performs regularly at clubs all around the city.
Josh Mandl is a comedian born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, and is one of the fastest rising stars in the country. Josh is based and regularly performs at all of the major clubs in Boston, from Laugh Boston to Boston Comedy Club. His humor is exciting, personal and smart, and enjoyed by all audiences.
Tony Sykowski is a Brooklyn-based comedian who has performed with Second City Theatricals, been an artist in residence at East Austin Comedy Club, and featured in Timeout NY. His writing has been published on Second City Network and he's performed at the Asheville, Tiny Cupboard Penthouse, Finger Lakes, and Tax Free comedy festivals. He also hand modeled for Jim Beam, Canadian Club, and Sauza Tequila — and will brag about this to anyone who reads his entire bio.
Follow him on Instagram @tonysykowski
Karthik Raj is a New York based comic originally from Dallas, TX who has been featured at San Francisco Sketchfest, the Asheville Comedy Festival, and the Riot Comedy Festival in Houston. Through his stand up and sketch comedy, he has amassed over 130K followers across social platforms.
Jared Schwartz is a NYC-based comedian. He’s toured all over the world. His credits include being named a Content Creator to watch in the 2022 New York Comedy Festival, a guest on the Tim Dillon Podcast, and Adult Swim. He writes and voices animated sketches in collaboration with Spaceskits that have amassed millions of views and likes across all platforms.
Ashlynn Salzano is a comedian, actress, and writer. The first thing you must know is that she is a born-and-raised New Yorker, and that is more important than anything else. She has a 110% satisfactory rating from audiences all over the world (trust her data). After a night of seeing Ashlynn, you'll ask yourself, 'How does she have all the thoughts I have?', 'Why do we share the same fears?', and 'Why is she so small?' She's previously featured on SiriusXM, Amazon Prime, and a 'Best of Fest' at the Big Pine Comedy Festival.
