Comedians


Jen Gittess is a comedian, writer and actress originally from Fort Lauderdale, where she often returns to visit her family whenever she needs inspiration for new material. She started standup comedy during college at UCLA before moving to NYC to pursue it full time, and is currently touring at comedy clubs throughout the country.
Naomi Karavani is a comedian, actor, and writer based in New York City. For over five years Naomi worked as a writer and on-air talent for the news comedy show Redacted Tonight where she covered topics from Big Tech to Mass Incarceration to the baby on the Terrorism Watchlist. Good thing someone's watching him. She appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Bentzen Ball, and the Brooklyn Comedy Festival and runs a weekly show in Brooklyn called "Bitches' Brew."
Lisa Curry is an internationally touring comedian and TV writer. She was a staff writer on the Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central and she now opens for Jim on his theatre tours. Her debut album, 'Alive For a While' was recorded in London in 2019 and received an exclusive release on SiriusXM. Lisa now hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM called "Long Story Long," which you can catch every Thursday at 9am + 5pm PT on She's So Funny channel 771
Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, and his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 2023. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, The Irish Independent, RTE’s Late Late Show, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people.
Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world. A relative latecomer to the scene, Pat began stand up at the age of 31 after realizing he was not very good at selling packaging. He hustled his way to become the house emcee at Zanies Chicago, where he distinguished himself as especially adept at working the crowd. A husband and father of 3 young children, Pat’s appeal stems from his quick wit & relatable take on family life & marriage. In 2017, McGann began touring as the opening act for Sebastian Maniscalco, moving with him from clubs, to theater, and to arenas, including 4 sold out shows at Madison Square Garden. McGann’s relatively short, but impressive resume, includes performances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Great American Comedy Festival and the Nashville Comedy Fest. McGann still calls Chicago home.
He is the host of Bangladesh’s only late night show, The Naveed Mahbub Show. He is the first Bangladeshi to be featured on Comedy Central. He was the Best Male Comedian at the 2007 Original Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has performed in the US, UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, The Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates.
Dave Neal is a stand-up comedian and host of The Rush Hour, a fast-paced daily pop culture and comedy podcast breaking down the headlines with humor and heart. Dave has been featured in Time Magazine and performed at the New York Comedy Festival. Known for his sharp commentary and unfiltered takes, he brings his stand-up edge to the world of entertainment news.
Londale Theus Jr. is an actor & comedian from Los Angeles. After a knee injury ended his days of Division 1 College Basketball, his interest in comedy & performing led him to CSU Long Beach’s Theatre Program. Upon finishing his two years in the program, he started working as a full time actor in TV (HBO’s Insecure, CBS’s 2 Broke Girls, HULU’s Future Man, TBS’s Conan), Film (HULU’s Greener Grass), and National Commercials (Regal/Pepsi, State Farm, HP/Intel). He does stand up all over the country, was a writer & actor for the 2015 & 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase, & has performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles for several years. Follow him on IG @LondaleJr for stand up clips and info on future shows.
Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having performed for Stand-Up Tokyo and ROR Comedy in Japan, the Jokers Ball in Indonesia, the Badaboom Comedy Series in Amsterdam, and countless other international shows. Combining music and comedy, JR serenades the audience into laughter with songs, jokes, and stories. Winner of 2016 Stand-up NBC & named as a prestigious "New Face" at Just for Laughs 2017, you can catch his quarter hour Netflix special on "The Comedy Lineup." You can also see him on Comedy Central's Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City. Check out his debut album on Sirius XM Radio's Laugh's USA which debuted #1 on iTunes and Billboard.
Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s :Modern Family", HBO’s "Veep", Fox’s "New Girl", and IFC’s "Comedy Bang Bang". She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s "@midnight" and Fox’s "Punchline". Her stand-up TV appearances include NBC’s "Bring the Funny" and "Last Call with Carson Daly", the CW’s "Howie Mandel Comedy Extravaganza", SeeSo’s "The Guest List", Hulu’s "Coming to the Stage", and AXS’ "Live at Gotham". Erica was chosen as a "New Face" for the 2018 Just for Laughs Festival (Montreal) and also performed at the San Francisco Sketchfest, the Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (Tulsa, OK), the Boston Comedy Festival and RIOT L.A. Fest. Erica starred in the ABC Digital series "The Off-Season", was a semi-regular performer/writer on NPR’s "A Prairie Home Companion", and a recurring character on the Audible series "Dr. Katz: The Audiobook". Her first album "Sad Lemon: hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and her first one-hour comedy special "La Vie en Rhodes" was shot as part of the Tribeca Drive-In Fest (at Pasadena’s famous Rose Bowl) and can now be viewed on Amazon Prime. Erica currently voices the scene-stealing character of “Dotty” in the hit Netflix animation series "A Tale Dark and Grimm". "Bring the Funny" judge Jeff Foxworthy described Erica as “the best-defined comic voice of the competition"
Jason “JP” Leonard has opened and hosted for comedians Dave Attell, Tom Segura, Doug Stanhope, Mark Normand, Kyle Kinane, Shane Gillis, Ms. Pat, Bobcat Goldthwait, Greg Fitzsimmons, Jim Breuer, Emo Philips, Judah Friedlander, Nate Bargatze, and more. He performs around the U.S. and has done comedy festivals in Knoxville, Houston, Birmingham, Louisiana, and Austin. He is the founder of Lafayette Comedy (lafayettecomedy.com) and has written comedy columns for The Laugh Button.
For over 23 years Jeff Leeson has been astonishing crowds across North America with his off the cuff, improvisational style that leaves crowds not only wanting more, but amazed at what they just witnessed. Combining traditional stand up comedy with long form improv, Jeff creates a unique and personal experience for the audience each and every show. With over 50 Million Views of his stand up clips online, he is quickly becoming one of the most requested acts in North America! In addition to headlining top comedy clubs and theaters throughout North America, Jeff’s comedy has been featured on Sirius XM radio, The Bob & Tom Show, Spotify, iTunes, 2 Comedy specials on Amazon Prime, a Dry Bar Comedy Special. Jeff released a new special on Youtube called “Sorry I’m Not Kevin Hart”
A regular on the comedy circuit throughout the UK. Leroy's had 4 sold out solo shows at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff and recently returned to the centre to record his brand new show Almost Famous. Star of the BBC One hit sitcom Tourist Trap, Leroy has presented on 6 Nations Sin Bin, Wales Big Kickoff and Wales Live and is also the creator of the Moment of Truth podcast. In demand as a writer, Leroy has recorded three radio stand up shows, co-wrote a BBC Radio Wales sitcom and has recently written episodes for television and radio on the award winning Cbeebies pre school show JoJo and Gran Gran.
ames Davis is a writer and standup comedian based in Los Angeles. He has written on The Late Late Show with James Corden and appeared as a regular roundtable guest on Chelsea Lately. Davis also created and starred in the Comedy Central series Hood Adjacent with James Davis, which garnered acclaim in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New Yorker and many others. Davis has served as the host of the Facebook show Do or Dare, in which he led celebrities through wacky competitions for a chance to win cash prizes for a charity of their choice, and is hosting Netflix’s first game show, Awake, which will air on the streaming service in 2019. His Comedy Central one-hour special just aired to rave reviews and can be seen on the platform now.
Tom Delgado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who has performed all over the country and in the New York, Brooklyn, Red Clay, Rogue Island, and Dallas Comedy Festivals. Tom has also played roles on Billions, Joe Pera Talks with You, and Flatbush Misdemeanors and has a successful series about New York history on his YouTube channel, tomdnyc. He also runs a fun weekly show in the East Village called Let's See, What Else and a monthly show at Caveat called Tom D's Big New York Show.
Stef Dag is a globally touring standup comedian and a 2022 New York Comedy Festival "Creator to Watch." She hosts the popular digital dating show, Hot and Single, and has been featured in the NYT, Nylon, Alt Press, Betches, HuffPo, Daily Mail, and more.
Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based comedian who made his national tv debut on conan, has been featured on comedy central, and has toured with pop up magazine. in 2018, he appeared in an episode of epix’s “unprotected sets” and was listed as one of thrillist’s 50 best undiscovered comics. Mohanad, who most recently worked as a digital writer/producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy,” and he's been featured on podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save The People and Harmontown. Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing.
Jim has performed all over the U.S., and even in a few foreign countries. He’s been a part of several notable comedy festivals including San Francisco Sketchfest and Just For Laughs Montreal. His two live albums debuted in the top three comedy titles on the iTunes charts, and both receive regular play on satellite radio. He’s appeared on NBC, FX, and more. He continues to perform mostly in New York but is willing to travel to whatever other cities, states, or countries will have him.
Esther Povitsky is an American actor, comedian, host, screenwriter, and producer. Also known as "Little Esther," the multifaceted personality has built her career in the comedy genre. Having performed at several reputed comedy clubs, Esther began her career with podcasts and eventually ventured into mainstream TV. Having appeared in several sitcoms, talk shows, and sketch-comedy shows, Esther rose to fame with the comedy series 'Alone Together.' Co-created with her best friend Benji Aflalo, the show featured both of them as its protagonists. The show was inspired by their real-life experiences and ran for two seasons. Esther has also worked in a film and a few TV movies. Her most recent appearance has been as ‘Maya’ in the romantic comedy series 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'
Nat Towsen is a comedian and artist from Manhattan, New York. He has appeared on The Tonight Show and Nickelodeon's The Splat. He has written for Esquire, Vice, CollegeHumor, and The Onion and for events including the Democrats of Congress Dinner and AAPI Heritage Month at the Kennedy Center. He has been called a "comedic genius" by Time Out New York, a "polymath comedian" by the AV Club, and a "bright young man" by Bill Gates.
Adam Ferrara is an Actor, Comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed “Hilarious,” and co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, for six seasons. Some of his TopGear highlights include jumping a ‘76 Coupe de Ville Cadillac 46 ft in the air, getting a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta up to 180mph, hang gliding a mustang off a cliff and driving one of the original 1966 MK II GT40 which won Le Mans. He starred in the AOL series “In the Drivers Seat with Adam Ferrara,” sponsored by Jaguar and Range Rover and was an online host for “The Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction.”