Comedians


GADIEL is a Dominican-American stand-up comedian born and raised in New York. He reached new heights producing/writing for BuzzFeed, he’s known for his trailblazing work as an online content creator for the ‘Pero Like’ channel. You’ve also seen him in Ashly Perez’ web-series “Unfortunately Ashly.” Currently, he’s on tour with Aida Rodriguez (“Fighting Words” on HBOMax).
Andrea Jin is a stand-up comedian and writer born in Shanghai, currently based in Los Angeles. She made her late night TV debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden October of 2022. She was selected as New Face at Just for Laugh’s Montreal Festival in 2021 and again as part of Patton Oswalt's gala at Montreal the following year. Andrea is a staff writer on Andy Samberg's show at Comedy Central (Digman!). She has performed at Moontower Comedy Festival, JFL Northwest, JFL Toronto, SiriusXM’s Top Comic, Seattle International Comedy Competition, CBC’s The Debaters, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival. Her writing has been featured on Vice, Vulture, and CBC Comedy among other publications. You can hear her on JFL’s Best of the West Comedy Album and on her solo Juno Award winning comedy album 'Grandma's Girl' which is available to stream here!
Cansu Karabiyik is a UK comic who recently made the move to NYC. She was a regular on the London circuit and performed in more than 15 cities across the UK. She is the founder of the non-profit Laugh 4 Change, an organization that produced more than 50 shows in 10 different cities across the UK to raise relief aid for refugees in Greece. Laugh 4 Change hosted by Cansu played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019. Cansu was the producer of the highly acclaimed comedy trio show FootDarks at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2019) that was featured in The Guardian. In 2018, she performed on The Guilty Feminist Live Tour, an award-winning podcast and live show hosted by Deborah Frances-White. Credits: BBC New Comedy Award nominee, 2017. Featured on the BBC, 2017. Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2018, 2019; Brighton Fringe Festival, 2019; Leicester Comedy Festival, 2018; Cambridge Fringe Festival, 2019; Producer of FootDarks at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2019; The Guilty Feminist Live Tour, 2018. Quotes: “Cansu Karabiyik is funny and fearless-two qualities that will take her far as a brilliant rising star in comedy” Desiree Burch “A joyful new very funny voice with a lot to say!” Deborah Frances-White
Pranav is a former writer for MAD Magazine and co-host of the popular Mango Bae Podcast. A favorite of festivals and clubs around the country, he was most recently featured in the 10k Laughs Festival (Best of the Fest), Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and headlined the 2018 Milwaukee Comedy Festival alongside Colin Quinn, Gina Yashere, and others. An up-and-coming actor, Pranav also has landed roles in forthcoming episodes of The Marvelous Ms. Maisel and HBO’s The Other Two, and has previously starred in Law & Order: SVU. He is also the writer and co-creator of the upcoming BRIC TV Web Series Problematic. You can find him across platforms @pranahaha
Maggie Lalley is a NYC based comedian. She performs stand up and musical comedy regularly at clubs, independent venues and comedy festivals. She has performed her solo comedy show about being a teen witch, Sex Witch The Musical in LA, Boston, New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more info about her upcoming projects visit www.maggielalleycomedy.com
Molly Brenner is a NYC-based comedian whose credits include SF Sketchfest, Women in Comedy Festival, and Red Clay Comedy Festival. She has toured internationally with a solo show that ran at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 59E59 Theaters, and Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. She is the co-host and co-producer of the weekly comedy show Good Girl in Brooklyn.
Laura Peek is one of the most promising young Los Angeles based standup comics to come out of Nashville’s bustling comedy scene. She was named one of the 50 Best Undiscovered Comics in the country by Thrillist and has been featured in Comedy Central's Roast Battle as well as many prominent festivals such as Laughing Skull, Limestone, and the Nashville Comedy Festival. Her storytelling and sharp wit delight audiences across the country and she has had the pleasure of working with comics like Chris Distefano, Marc Maron, Rhea Butcher and many more. You can catch Laura next in Iliza’s Locals a comedy special produced by Iliza Shlesinger which will premiere next year.
"Erin Harkes has only been on the comedy circuit for a few years, but her dry wit and sarcasm coupled with audience rapport has made her very successful in a short amount of time. She’s won local contests and performed all over New York State and beyond. In 2014-21 she has been voted Albany’s Best Local Comedian by several local newspapers and arts and entertainment magazines. Erin recently opened for Demetri Martin on part of his “Let’s Get Awkward” tour and has also opened for Jeff Dye, Tommy Davidson and Bobby Collins. She also produces her own shows on a monthly basis featuring local and nationally touring comedians. She finds that her musical career (that spans well over a decade) has prepared her for any and all stage settings and she performs with the ease and comfort of a comedic veteran. "
Akeem Woods is the funny little brother you always (never) wanted — his comedy style will have you on the edge of your seat reeling from laughter! No topic is safe from discussion, whether it be the KKK or the hardships of growing up poor. Akeem was a semi-finalist on Stand Up NBC, has been seen on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network and just recently made his television debuts on The Late Late Show with James Corden and season two of Pause with Sam Jay on HBO.
Joe Mahoney is an NYC comic from Long Island who can play to many different crowds. His clever writing has earned him countless spots at the legendary Comic Strip Live and feature work on the road. He’s appeared on Adult Swim and Compound Media.
"Santiago's weird and offbeat sense of humor keeps NYC audiences laughing night after night. Santiago also hosts and produces Take It Outside Comedy and Freestyle Comedy - which have been featured in the NY Times, Vice, Time Out, Vulture/NY-Mag and others! He has taken two full hours of stand up comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Audiences compared attending his shows to finding God. "
Anya is a stand-up comedian, actress and producer. Born in Soviet Union and raised by Ukrainian mother and Russian father, where she became Kickboxing World Champion and graduated Law School at the age of 20, a year later moved to the United States to pursue her American dream. Shortly after relocating, Anya got signed with WWE and simultaneously began acting training. In 2020 Anya made her Television debut by appearing in the award-winning half-hour NBC comedy Brooklyn Nine Nine, the hit CBS series MacGyver, executive produced and acted in the TV pilot Wake Up, and will be starring in an upcoming music video with Ariana Grande. Currently touring the country with self produced Stand Up Comedy Show "Make Laughs Not War" , supporting Ukraine and uniting people through joy, peace and laughter.
Blake Bartee is a Southern California native. Born and raised in Long Beach, his early years were spent as a DJ and break dancer. In 2006, Blake joined the Air Force, where he served for seven years as a medic. Based in Los Angeles, you can catch Blake touring the United States to perform stand-up or co-hosting his weekly podcast. His comedy is rooted in his childhood experiences, family life, and his experiences with contemporary dating to name a few.
Comedienne April Boddie is a contributor for iHeart Radio and performs across the U.S including opening for Mike Epps. Her credits include NY Comedy Festival and a Super Bowl commercial.
Talal Alyan is a stand-up comedian based in New York City. He is the co-producer of Under the Radar Comedy, a monthly comedy show at West Side Comedy Club. He's performed across the city and has been featured in Vice News, Huffington Post and elsewhere.
Levi White is a stand-up comedian based out of New York City by way of Cocoa, Florida. He is the co-producer of Under the Radar Comedy, a monthly comedy show at West Side Comedy Club and Tough Love Comedy at The Comedy Shop. Levi has been featured on Shudder, The Last Drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs, Salem Comedy Festival and Tower City Comedy Festival.
Dena Jackson is a Toronto-based comedian, writer and TEDx speaker. Her work has been featured on the CBC and the Beaverton and she’s performed at clubs and festivals throughout North America including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC’s LOL and JFL 42. She’s also had the privilege of performing multiple shows in Alaska for the U.S. Military. Dena’s debut album, Blue Lights reached number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts and can be regularly heard on SiriusXM Radio.
Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario, Nick Reynoldson has a unique view of the world. Sharp, smart and energetic, he’s already one of Toronto’s most respected comedians. A 2018 Runner Up at SiriusXM’s Top Comic Competition, Nick has appeared in major festivals including Just For Laughs, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, NXNE and as part of the New Faces Showcase at JFL 42. He’s been featured on MTV, MUCH, CBC and multiple national commercials. Nick’s debut album, I’ll Be Fine received critical acclaim and can regularly be heard on SiriusXM.
Andrea Jones-Rooy has performed standup comedy all over New York City, though the most reliable place to catch her is at The Lantern Comedy Club. She started standup in Shanghai at the Kung Fu Komedy club, which has now morphed, sort of, into The Riff in Hong Kong, which you should all check out if you are there! Andrea has successfully produced “Ask a Political Scientist “,Political Circus,” and “Shanghai in 60 Seconds”. Andrea is miserable about updating her performance calendar, so the best places to go to find out about her standup performances are on her Instagram and Twitter. Or I suppose you could contact me directly if you’re feeling bold!
Garron Chiu is a mainstay of the Hong Kong Comedy scene, having appeared in Comedy Central's "Stand Up Asia!" Season 2 and winning the 2018 Hong Kong International Comedy Competition. He runs Comedy HK, Hong Kong's largest comedy collective, and has toured in 39 cities across 19 countries. On stage you will find him trying to justify his huge ego, talk about his myriad of doomed relationships (and the one that worked), and try to figure out whether he is too Asian or not Asian enough. Oh, and he rocks the most amazing eyebrows
Drew Beekler is a New York City based stand-up comedian. He is the host of the Drew Wanna Know podcast. Not only does he play in clubs all over New York City but also around the country and internationally including Canada and the UK. He is also a snappy dresser (his words no one else's).
Reuben Wolf is a stand up comedian and comedic writer based in NYC. He has headlined all over the country. He currently is a Staff Writer for sports parody website SportsRiot.com
Aidan Kelly is an Irish comic living in New York City who has performed all over Ireland and these United States. He has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival as well as featured at the Coney Island Comedy Festival. He is one half of the infamous StandUpTown comedy show which can be seen at the world famous DTUT! He is also a member of the Wingin It Improv show which can be heard on iHeart Radio and Amazon.
Ray Zawodni is a New York City comedian who over the past decade, has entertained audiences all over the country with hilarious tales about his dysfunctional family, his party animal lifestyle and his train-wreck of a dating life. He is a regular feature act at the Improv and Funnybone Comedy Clubs across the country. Before moving to NYC, he was a regular on the critically acclaimed WDVE Morning Show in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Ray has appeared on Sirius XM and is a sketch writer and producer on CBS’ FanNation. You can catch him every week on the Brand New Jerks Podcast.