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Frank Castillo has worked his way up at the iconic Los Angeles venue, The World Famous Comedy Store where he is now a Paid Regular. Frank became a staple of The Comedy Store Roast Battles, and in January of 2017, Frank became the Champion of Roast Battle II on Comedy Central, he’s been on Showtime and he Roasted Mr. Peanut in a Super Bowl Commercial, Frank will be headlining his own show during the Netflix is a Joke Festival.

Alabama native Derrick Stroup is not your average slow talking Southerner. With the cadence of an angry auctioneer, he engages his audiences with his detailed stories, over the top energy and southern charm.     Since leaving home for Denver in 2015 to chase his dreams of stand-up comedy, Derrick has become a regular opener for the likes of John Crist and Josh Blue.  He also won one of the biggest comedy contest in the country in 2019 at the World-Famous Comedy Works in Denver. This well-respected competition has over 250 entries each year. Look for Derrick’s soon to be released Dry Bar comedy special.

Zach Noe Towers is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. After growing up in the midwest (St. Louis to be exact), Zach earned his BA in Musical Theatre from Indiana University before high-tailing it out west to pursue a career within the entertainment industry.

Adam Conover is an American actor, writer and comedian. He created and hosted the half-hour truTV show Adam Ruins Everything, based on the CollegeHumor series of the same name. He was also the host of the American version of The Crystal Maze on Nickelodeon.

Andrew is a writer, director, actor, producer and stand-up from small town Iowa. As an actor, Andrew stars in AppleTV+ comedy series PLATONIC, opposite Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, directed and created by Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco. He appears as Garrett in FX’s THE BEAR part 2, 3, and 4. He will appear in Netflix’s basketball comedy, RUNNING POINT later this year. In TV, he will write, produce, and star in IOWA at HBO with Jody Hill directing and Christopher Storer and Roughhouse producing. He is set to write and produce THE FINGER at Netflix with David Bernad producing. Previously he developed at FX with Christopher Storer and Hiro Murai producing and Amazon with Riz Ahmed and Lulu Wang producing. In 2021, he was selected into the Sundance Episodic Lab. In features, he was named one of Variety’s Screenwriters to Watch in 2024. At Amazon, he is writing the romantic comedy, SLOW BURN. At New Republic Pictures, he is writing an original thriller with director David Michod and Brian Oliver producing and is developing an action comedy with Macro. As a stand-up comedian, he was chosen as one of Vulture and New York Magazine’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023. His stand-up is featured on Netflix’s JO KOY: IN HIS ELEMENTS and served as a producer. He was the opening act on a worldwide tour opening for Jo Koy performing for thousands of people in arenas and theaters. He has headlined comedy clubs, colleges, and theaters around the world.

Chris Riggins is a standup comedian based in Los Angeles, California. Chris first caught notoriety in the comedy community when he won the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and becoming a regular in the Punchline Comedy Club circuit. Now residing in Los Angeles, he’s become a paid regular at the World-Famous Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and has become a continuing feature act for the greats like Dave Chappelle. His comedic style, characterized by clever observations and fearless commentary, challenges his audiences to think outside the box as he delivers his unique perspective on life. Before cutting his teeth in comedy, he found success in the Oakland music scene, where he was an MC with a world class jazz band named Mingus Amungus and attained a social circle with the likes of Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and many others. It was through his love for both artforms that led to the creation of his jazz-comedy fusion show, “SMOKIN’ JOKES.” In addition to his live performances, Riggins recorded his first comedy album "My Fifth First Album" with Blonde Medicine in 2021, further establishing himself as a force in the comedy world. Most recently, Riggins was a featured comedian at the prestigious 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival.

Opeyemi ('Opey') Olagbaju is a Nigerian American stand-up comedian and writer that currently is staffed on CBS’ BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA. Previously, Opey wrote and starred in BAMMAS, a half hour pilot that was produced for Hulu.  He also has written for CLOSE ENOUGH at HBO Max and was Story Editor on BETTY for HBO. Other writing credits include UNRELATED for Freeform, I LOVE YOU AMERICA WITH SARAH SILVERMAN for Hulu, THE NEW NEGROES for Comedy Central, and Phoebe Robinson's DOING THE MOST. Opey is also a Fellow of the Sundance Institute's Episodic Lab from 2019. As a stand-up, Opey was a "New Face" at Just For Laughs in Montreal as well as the Moontower Festival in Austin (Summer 2024), and was named one of the "Comics You Should and Will Know in 2023" by New York Magazine.

Tim Smith is a comedian based in NYC. A known goofball hailing from Louisiana/Chicago. Tim headlines clubs across the country and was recently featured at the New York Comedy Festival. He has opened for legends such as Roy Wood Jr, Kyle Kinane, Jim Norton and Ms. Pat. He’s the cohost of the Roommates in Law podcast with his good pal Tommy Brennan and he’s been with the same woman for over 12 years, and thats pretty impressive tbh.

BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling is best known as the acclaimed voice of the hit reality shows Love Island (ITV2) and spin off series Love Island USA (Peacock). He appeared on series 8 of Taskmaster (C4/Dave), and for seven series hosted ITV2’s comedy entertainment show, CelebAbility. Currently Iain hosts Murder They Wrote, a hit UK true-crime podcast alongside his wife, Laura Whitmore, on BBC Sounds. Iain wrote, created and starred in two series of his own comedy sitcom, Buffering (ITV2) and his first stand-up special Failing Upwards launched on Amazon Prime Video in over 200 countries and territories. In 2024 Iain will once again be hitting the roads of the UK and Ireland with his brand-new show Relevant in his biggest tour to date. Iain has recently appeared on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, Celebrity Gogglebox (Channel 4), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC2), Blankety Blank, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (BBC1), and Rod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central). This adds to an extensive list of television credits including, Taskmaster Series 8, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (Channel 4), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky Max), Comedians Watching Football with Friends (Sky One), The Jonathan Ross Show, The Chase: Celebrity Special, Celebrity Catchphrase (ITV), Pointless Celebrities, Saturday Kitchen, The One Show (BBC1), The Comedy Bus, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, The Chris Ramsey Show, Drunk History, and The Comedy Store (Comedy Central). Iain co-wrote and hosted six series of the comedy panel show The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC) which saw him win 2018’s RTS Scotland’s On Screen Personality and 2017’s Children’s BAFTA Best Presenter Award (2017). As a football fan Iain is a regular commentator on UNICEFs Soccer Aid annual appeal. He is also the author of the book Not Ready to Adult Yet which was published through HarperCollins, along with a companion podcast of the same name.

Jessie “Jetski” Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin.

Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2924, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. His online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained over three hundred millions of views and likes, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour and in 2024 supported Adam Kay. Ali sold out Leicester Square theatre earlier this year and has put his first ever comedy special on Youtube. In 2024, Ali starred on Comedy Central Live and Stand Up Sketch Show.

Lil Mo Mozzarella

Australian comedian who has gone viral on Instagram with his "you don't own me" videos, in which he humorously disobeys societal norms. His comedy fame has earned him over 500,000 followers on Instagram, where he posts clips from his standup. He is also the host of the autobiographical podcast Memoirs of a White Guy.