Comedians


Katie Hannigan is a stand up comic, actor and bad bitch (she tried to be rude once but she got nervous). Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Just For Laughs New Faces, Travel Channel, and MTV, Katie performs nightly in NYC at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Westside Comedy Club, and Caroline's. Katie wrote Death Hacks with Augenblick Studios, Miss Information (digital content for the History Channel) and recently Moments in Time, a web series featured in the Yes And Laughter Lab. ​Katie's acting credits include That Damn Michael Che (HBOmax), FunnyorDie, CollegeHumor, and Comedy Central.
 Ramon Rivas is a stand up comedian and eminent latino from Cleveland, OH. In addition to performing, Ramon has been featured on the HBO mini-series, "Man in a Box", YKWD with Robert Kelly & tour video,  PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER with Cameron Esposito, The K-Ohle Podcast with Kurt Braunohler, Doug Benson's DOUG LOVES MOVIES and more. In 2014, Ramon's positive vibes and chill comedic momentum earned him a coveted spot as a performer in San Francisco SketchFest (2014) in the inaugural Chicago Comedy Exposition (2014). In 2015, Ramon was invited to take part in the inaugural NBCUniversal & Second City Breakout Comedy Fest and selected by Comedy Central as one of 2015's Comics to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival. As the founder of the Accidental Comedy Fest (Est 2011) and curator of Accidental Comedy Club, Ramon brought indie, DIY comedy shows to a new generation of Cleveland comics thru producing open mics, showcases, and professional shows featuring top, headlining acts at some of the best venues the greater Cleveland area has to offer. His work and the overall growth of the Cleveland scene was featured in the documentary film MAKE FUN (2013). With a fine taste in jokes, juices and dope-ass sandwiches, Ramon is quickly making a name for himself and is an excellent addition to any lineup. In 2016, Ramon was selected by Comedy Central to record a HALF HOUR special (airing fall 2016) and made his television debut on @midnight July 21.
Annie Lederman is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, writer & actress known for her quick-witted observation and uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings. She is currently on her international ANNIEWOOD T our. Annie hosts the hugely popular ANNIEWOOD podcast, offering fans an exclusive, weekly peek into her world alongside friends. Anniewood features an impressive lineup of guests, including comedy legends Bill Burr, Nikki Glaser, Marc Maron, and Tim Dillon. Annie has appeared on Showtime’s hit documentary mini-series, THE COMEDY STORE, LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE, THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, GIRL CODE, CHELSEA LATELY , COMEDY KNOCKOUT, THE SOUP INVESTIGATES, & ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY. She’s a favorite and frequent guest on the hottest comedy podcasts around. You can listen to Annie’s wild stories and sharp tongue on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, THE CHURCH WITH JOEY DIAZ, WTF WITH MARC MARON, GOOD FOR YOU WITH WHITNEY CUMMINGS, PLANBRI and many others. Lederman has also written for some of today’s most popular TV/Film including TruTV’s IMPRACTICAL JOKERS as well as Showtime’s BORAT . Additionally she was a producer and writer on Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series WHO IS AMERICA? For information on her podcasts and tour dates go-to: www.annielederman.com
Nick Youssef is a Los Angeles-based comedian and actor whose been seen in numerous national TV commercials, guest roles on sitcoms such as NBCs Animal Practice and in the popular video game, LA Noire. When not on tour, Nick hosts the Occasionally Awesome podcast on the All Things Comedy network and can be seen performing stand up at The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory and Improv comedy clubs in Hollywood.
With over a decade on the NYC scene, Chicano comedian Gabe Pacheco has appeared at Caroline’s, The Creek & The Cave, and the Knitting Factory. Gabe is an upbeat bilingual performer, who has done stand-up in Costa Rica and Mexico City, and he’s featured at the Asheville. Accidental, Oak City Festival, Cape Fear, and Flyover Comedy Festivals. His voice is on John Fugelsang’s Tell Me Everything, on Sirius XM and the “Katie Halper Show”. He’s a member of the Story Pirates community. His most recent album “Risky Behavior” is out on 800 Pound Gorilla Records. He host a weekly live show Funhouse Comedy in Williamsburg and a weekly podcast “Halal Cartels”
Ian Lara is one of the hottest rising comics in New York City. Last year he taped a set for “Comedy Central Stand up Featuring” which has garnered over 10 million views, he also made an appearance on the first season of “NBC’s Bring the Funny” and made his late-night debut on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. He was a regular player on ‘This Week at the Comedy Cellar’ on Comedy Central with his second Comedy Central set hitting the 10 million views mark yet again. He's been featured in The New Yorker Magazine and you can catch his short special streaming on HBO MAX titled ``LA MEETS NY”. Keeping the momentum going he was named one of 2021 “JFL NEW FACES of comedy” the same week he recorded his debut Comedy Central half-hour special set to release February 2022. Starting 2022 with a bang he's already signed on to do another half-hour comedy special for HBO MAX produced by Entre Nos.
Vanessa Hollingshead just taped her Showtime Special, Funny Women of a Certain Age, hosted by Fran Drescher. As well as doing the critically acclaimed WTF Podcast hosted by Marc Maron. She has had a special on Comedy Central, has performed Nationally and Internationally for Comedy Central . She was listed on Oxygen's TV Special "Fifty of the Funniest women alive." Vanessa performed at The Montreal Comedy Festival four times. She performed for the troops in the Middle East for a month, and England last year. She has opened for Bill Maher (City Center), Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Jim Norton, amongst others. Vanessa has worked with Jerry Seinfeld, Dane Cook, George Carlin and Ray Romano, and recently Brad Garett at the MGM.
LIZ BARRETT’s one-liners come fast and furious and she is often called a female Steven Wright and a thinking man’s Roseanne. Liz grew up all over the world with her military family and now lives in New York City, where she’s just "Gettin' By." Liz headlined Carolines as part of its Breakout Artist Series. She was also a semi-finalist in Carolines Comedy Madness and a finalist at Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in 2016. Liz made her television premiere on Gotham Comedy Live and regularly appears on Laughs on Fox. She’s opened for Judy Gold and Gilbert Gottfried, and also appeared at the Women in Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, She Devil Comedy Festival, and Ladies of Laughter.
MEGHAN HANLEY is a National Touring stand-up comic, writer and baseball blogger. She has appeared on AXSTV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” DreamsTv, as well as Fox’s “Laughs,” and “Red Eye.” Hanley, know for her quick wit and upbeat persona, has been featured in several festivals, including Boston, Austin’s Out of Bounds, Atlanta’sLaughing Skull andThe Women in Comedy Festival. This past March she completed her first tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for the Troops in Kosovo, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and England. In addition to stand-up she has contributed to WABC’s “Curtis and Kuby Show,” “Sports Rants,” and in 2017 co-wrote and co-hosted the program for Fordham University’s Inaugural Athletics Gala. Currently Meghan can be seen in the web series “Seeking Sublet,” onFunny or Die, and is the creator and host of the popular web series “Sports Tabata.” Lastly, she smiles a lot, which some people find suspicious, but mostly endearing.
Brian McDaniel is a touring stand up comedian and actor. McDaniel majored in film school at USC. He appeared on TMZ for eight years and also regularly hosted spin off TV shows TMZ Sports (launched in 2014) and TMZ Live.
Growing up with the looks of a prepubescent Latino boy and a family that her friends dubbed "The Jewish Griswalds," Amy had no choice but to go into standup comedy. Her dry comedic style and edgier perspective stem from her time as an inner-city high school English teacher.
Jess Salomon is a New York based Canadian comedian, who has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She is currently nominated for comedy album of the year at the 2025 Canadian Juno Awards (our Grammy’s) for “Sad Witch”. Produced by label 800 Pound Gorilla you can watch it on YouTube or listen on any audio streaming platform. In Canada, Jess has written for the award-winning sketch comedy show “Baroness Von Sketch” (IFC/CBC), CTV’s “The Beaverton” and her comedy has aired on CBC and Radio Canada. She was a writer and co-host of the BBC World Service podcast and radio show “Comedians vs The News”. Fun fact: before comedy Jess used to be a U.N. war crimes lawyer. The jury is still out on whether this was a good move.
Emily Galati is whip-smart and not afraid to prove it. Known for her relentlessly clever style, she brings a social awareness and quick-wit to her shows. Emily isn’t afraid to delve into jokes that are controversial — occasionally bruising some feelings along the way and then gleefully waiting for those shocked and chagrined reactions after delivering the punchline. Emily has performed standup on the Conan on TBS, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comic’s Unleashed, Laughs, and Gotham Live.
David Juskow has appeared on HBO's Crashing, Men of a Certain Age and The Sarah Silverman Program.
The self-proclaimed leader of the Sweater Vest Army burst onto the stand-up comedy scene in Los Angeles in the summer of 2004 and hasn't looked back. His famous trademark outerwear has gotten him national recognition, and even publicly acknowledged by former Ohio State head football coach and original Sweater Vest wearer Jim Tressel. Chad Zumock is a proud 2.4 GPA General Studies graduate out of Kent State University, the same University that produced famous comedians such as Arsenio Hall, Steve Harvey, and Drew Carey. He captivates audiences with his high energy humor, brutal honesty about his life, and quick slacker wit. His likability is what connects him with all kinds of people and makes him a strong draw for all over the country, and also a strong social media presence. His stand-up comedy has led him to appearances on Comedy Central, Spike TV, Showtime, E!, AXS TV, Gotham Comedy Live, HBO Lab, The Artie & Anthony Show, numerous low-budget commercials, and even a writing spot on the 2006 Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. In 2015 he released his Top 20 iTunes ranked comedy album “Reckless Operation” which also can be heard on Sirius XM Raw Dog, Slacker, and Pandora Radio. Although Chad has accomplished a lot in stand-up comedy, he still doesn’t not consider himself a comedian. He claims to be a basketball player that tells jokes. Chad is currently averaging six points a game in his Men’s YMCA basketball league that plays on Monday nights. For Cleveland and Northeast audiences Chad was an everyday voice on the legendary 100.7 WMMS for over three years, taking his drive-time talk radio slot to number one in several key demographics. He was also correspondent for Tailgate 19 CBS during the 2011 Cleveland Browns season and the host of the short lived “That’s Cleveland” on Fox Sports. Chad was also honored by the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers franchise in 2012 with "Sweater Vest Night,” which was his biggest honor to date considering this was his favorite childhood sports team. This led to appearances on ESPN’s Sportcenter and Fox Sports. In 2011, Zumock returned to his former Alma Mater and served as Grand Marshall for the Kent State Homecoming Parade after Drew Carey cancelled. This made him the very first seven-year General Studies graduate to ever hold this honor in Kent State’s history. Chad can sometimes be heard guest hosting the nationally syndicated legendary radio program, “The Bob & Tom Show" on radio station WFBQ our of Indianapolis, Indiana and is a regular guest on Sirius/XM’s BENNINGTON on Raw Dog Comedy Hits 99 He hopes his stand-up comedy will one day lead him to his dream job of being in 'The Beastie Boys," replacing the late, great Adam "MCA" Yauch R.I.P.
Forrest Shaw became a stand-up comic after a decade of life as a marine biologist. He's since appeared on "CONAN," "Live At Gotham" and written for "The Jim Jefferies Show" and "The Conor Moore Show." His debut special, "Poor Decisions," was released on Amazon Prime and his albums, "Mister Grizzly" and "The Bella" EP, can regularly be heard on SiriusXM. Forrest co-hosts the "I Don’t Know About That" podcast with Jim Jefferies and co-wrote the award-winning web series "Labor Days." As an actor he has appeared on FX, Comedy Central, and Animal Planet.
Jena Friedman is a comedian and filmmaker. She has a half-hour live action special coming out on Adult Swim in 2018 and has previously worked at The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, National Geographic and Late Show with David Letterman. Her critically acclaimed stand up special, American Cunt, is now available on iTunes.
Pat Burtscher was born in Austria via a Greek woman, raised in Canada, and is currently based in NYC, where he's a regular at the Comedy Cellar and other cool places. He also headlines clubs and does festivals all around the world (JFL, Edinburgh, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and other cool stuff). Pat has also toured with Burt Kreischer, Brett Goldstein, Steph Tolev and other cool people. Be cool yourself and check out one or more of his super cool live shows - cowabunga!
Once referred to as “a joke monster” by Dom Irrera and “a Mitch Hedberg who works at a carwash in Glendale” by Moshe Kasher, Gabriel Killian knew he wanted to be a stand-up comedian as early as 14 years old. At age 13, he happened to be at the right place at the right time, as Rodney Dangerfield approached him inside of a SEARS parking lot in North Hollywood, CA and started making conversation. Gabe told Rodney he wanted to be an actor, and finding Gabe funny, Rodney said he thinks Gabe should be a comedian. Gabe didn’t think much of it until a year later when he was attending a lunch time stand-up comedy show that the Theater teacher at his high school was putting on. After watching the show, Gabe knew that’s what he wanted to do, and on that day, he went home and started writing jokes. He wrote jokes for years without telling them to anyone, and it took a full decade for him to develop the courage to finally go on stage. “Gabriel Killian, the comedian” was born in Los Angeles on his 24th birthday. He soon found his way to The Comedy Store, which quickly became his home. After visiting NYC for the first time for the New York Comedy Festival in 2014, Gabe fell in love with the city and comedy scene, deciding to do his best to live a bi-coastal life between LA & NY. Having opened and featured for the likes of Jeff Ross, Steve Rannazizzi, Sam Tripoli and Tony Hinchcliffe, Gabe can regularly be seen at comedy clubs across the country, and frequently in Las Vegas. He is a recurring co-host on the Punch Drunk Sports and MMA Roasted podcasts, and is recognized as one of the best Mixed Martial Arts analysts in the sport. Gabe is a comedy writer, as well as the lead writer for MMAOddsBreaker.com
Keren Margolis is a New York-based comedian and writer who performs at venues throughout the city. Keren has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and is a regular on Race Wars podcast, as well as the co-host of her own podcast, Unhireable.
Erin Maguire is a New York City based, Boston born, comedian and podcast host. She recently made her late night debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." She has been seen on ESPN, The Game Show Network and Gotham Comedy Live and has written for Comedy Central Roasts. Her debut comedy album, "Baseline Presentable," charted number one in Apple comedy charts, as did her comedy advice podcast, "Dear Pod." Follow her online @erinmaguireofficial across all social media platforms.
Announced as one of Just For Laugh Festival’s New Faces 2023, Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress from Atlanta, GA who lives and performs regularly in New York city. She can be seen in Peacock's live stand up comedy special New York After Dark, Paramount’s Season 5 of Inside Amy Schumer, Showtime's Season 2 of Flatbush Misdemeanors, Comedy Central Short Sets as well as Hulu’s late night television show, Up Early Tonight. She has contributed to online content with Scary Mommy, Buzzfeed and Viceland. Her most notable performances include the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York City, the world’s famous Apollo Theatre, The 208 Comedy festival in Idaho, the DC Comedy Festival, and the Stand Up comedy special, Aint Ya Mama Heat Wave, which was featured in the Environmental Film Festival.
Kunal C. Arora “KC” is a New York-based comedian whose biting observational humor and sarcastic charm will have you doubled over with laughter at every show. When KC isn’t performing across the U.S., you can find him hanging out in comedy clubs around New York City or Instagram (@KCAroraViews). KC made his first national, non-court related TV appearance on Laughs on FOX in 2015, and has been on the rise ever since. After making almost a dozen appearances on Laughs on Fox, he was seen on SeeSo’s New York’s Funniest. TruTV’s Late Night Snack and was a semi-finalist in NBC’s Standup for Diversity. KC made it to the final four of Caroline’s March Madness competition. KC was also part of the viral web series and advertisement campaign for Optimum’s The UnMovers. It is still on air. His first full nationally televised comedy set for Gotham Comedy Live aired on AXS TV February 2017. His set on SeeSo’s The Guest List aired on June 2017. He also appeared on three episodes of FOX’s Punchlines in August 2017. Recently, he was seen on ESPN’s Sportscenter and NextVR’s Comedy Live.
Kate Willett is a New York-based comedian who has appeared on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and has a stand-up special on Netflix’s THE COMEDY LINEUP. She co-hosts the popular political podcast REPLY GUYS. Some of her other TV credits include Comedy Central’s CC STAND-UP FEATURING (her second appearance premiered in December 2021), Comedy Central’s JIM JEFFERIES SHOW as a guest correspondent,and Viceland’s FLOPHOUSE. Her appearance on Comedy Central’s THIS IS NOT HAPPENING which was on Splitsider’s list of “2016’s Best Late Night Standup Sets.” She has appeared at Bumbershoot, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, High Plains, Big Sky Festival, Bridgetown, SF Sketchfest, Laughing Skull and many other festivals. In addition to headlining around the nation, she has performed in England, Scotland, Australia, and Canada. Kate’s audio memoir DIRTBAG ANTHROPOLOGY which she penned and voiced, was released by Audible Plus earlier this year and has been a successful title for the platform. Her writing has also been featured in ELLE magazine and Cosmo UK.
Yedoye Travis is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor from Atlanta, GA. In 2017 he was named a New Face at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival, during which he opened for W. Kamau Bell and taped for Kevin Hart's LOL Network. He has since appeared on Search Party, Comedy Central, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and contributed content for MTV. He has also performed at the Hell Yes and Bridgetown Comedy festivals and appeared on the fourth season of Coming to the Stage. His debut album, OK, produced by Comedy Dynamics, was released on January 12th, 2018.
Kimberly Congdon is an actress and producer, known for Stoned Science (2018), Half Fulland Metal Heads (2016).