Comedians


Molly Kornfeld is an up and coming NYC based comedian. She performs regularly at Carolines, The Tiny Cupboard, New York Comedy Club, and Governor's Comedy Club. She was also recently featured in Boston's Women in Comedy Festival.
Vannessa Jackson is a stand-up comedian who performs all over NYC. She currently works as a writer for Saturday Night Live and recently wrote for Season 2 of A Little Late With Lilly Singh.
"Tj Francis is a NYC based comedian originally from New Jersey. He is a regular at various clubs all over NYC and will travel the country to perform on weekends. He hosts a Podcast called the ‘Tj Francis Program’ and has been featured in Various Sketches, Blogs, and shorts. Outside of Stand Up you can catch Tj as the host of the Popular Snapchat Web Series called “If You Dare’ or check out his various Social channels which have over 75k followers."
Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host. She's been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher's A-Plus and more.
Kellye Howard is a stand-up comedian/actress from Chicago, IL. She’s featured in the 2021 Russo Brothers movie Cherry on Apple TV, also on FOX empire, Chicago Fire, Comedy Central; as well as featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing; FOX Laughs, and more. Check out her podcast ‘Be less Petty’ Comedy “Self-help” podcast avail on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud. IG @kellyehoward website: www.kellyehoward.com
Peet Guercio is a former rock singer who got into comedy on a dare. Since then, his standup videos have over 200 million views and made him a breakout viral star. His animated, infectious stage energy keeps the audience engaged and on their toes, never knowing where he’ll go next.
Jay Light is a comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. He has performed on Comedy Central and HBO, at festivals worldwide including SXSW and Edinburgh Fringe, and at clubs, colleges, and rehabs across America. He has also written for TV shows including Historical Roasts on Netflix, Legends of the Hidden Temple on The CW, BattleBots on Discovery, and MasterChef on Fox. His debut comedy album “Good Guy With A Gun” was released by All Things Comedy and reached #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.
"Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill participated in the Come and Take it Festival in Houston, TX, placed second in the Trial by Laughter comedy festival, and has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg called Laf Dance Saloon. She is also the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club and produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz. When not on stage you can catch Jill slurping soup at one of New York’s hottest diners."
Alvin Kuai is a Nobel Prize-winning sex symbol who spends his free time curing impoverished children of their river blindness. When he's not giving away millions of dollars to charity, he can be found performing stand-up comedy. Alvin is based in New York City where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, and West Side Comedy Club. He was featured twice in the New York Comedy Festival, in 2021 as "Comic to Watch" and 2019 as "Best of New Talent." He was selected to perform at SF Sketchfest 2022 and the 2021 Red Clay Comedy Festival. He was also a finalist in the 2019 Devil Cup. He has over 200K followers across social media platforms and currently tours the country headlining various comedy venues
Hoodo Hersi is a Toronto-based comedian currently writing on A24/Amazon’s Untitled Ramy Youssef Animated show. Since being selected as a New Face: Canada at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and being selected as one of CBC’s 15 Comics to Watch, Hoodo has performed in clubs and festivals all over Canada and the United States, including the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the BBC World Service Montreal Comedy Show where both of her performances aired on the CBC, She was also selected as an Audible New Voice at SF Sketchfest, and performed with Hasan Minhaj, Lil Rel Howery, Chris Redd, Gina Yashere, Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, and Maria Bamford, among others. She also had the distinct honors of hosting the TEDxToronto Conference and featuring in Sephora’s national “Get Lippie” lipstick campaign in partnership with Fashion Magazine, where she was profiled as one of the three Female Comedians Taking Canada by Storm Right Now.
This Queens N.Y. native regularly performs at venues all around New York City, the country and internationally. This New Year’s Eve, she was the final comedian to perform at the legendary Caroline's on Broadway, before it closed its doors. In 2023, she became the winner of the Jersey City Comedy Festival's Sandy Gunar award. In 2022, she was selected as a Comic to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival and she won Best of Fest at the 3rd annual, Black Women in Comedy Laugh Fest. She is winner of the 2021 U.S. Comedy Contest and a Finalist for Ladies of Laughter 2021. When she's not performing, you can catch Meka Mo across your streaming platforms as host of We're Done Here, an emotional wellness comedy podcast and season two of HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones.
Hanna Dickinson is a NYC/LA-based comedian, actress, and writer. She is a head writer and performer on Comedy Central’s social team. She also serves as the content director for Almost Friday Media’s new Instagram account @Rally.Queens. Hanna was awarded a Webby Award for "Comedy Central: Stand-Up For Your Mental Health Livestream," a stand-up showcase in which she served as writer and host. You can watch both of her "Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring" sets on YouTube. "Get Money" is Comedy Central’s first scripted Snapchat series in which Hanna created and starred. Her 30-minute special is available on EPIX. Be sure to catch her in Ronny Chieng’s upcoming Hulu pilot.
Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don’t Tell Comedy “Batting Cage Series” and Season 10 of Comedy Central’s Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. He has quickly amassed an online following through a mix of improvised standup and precise material. His first album debuted at #1 on iTunes and he was featured twice in the San Francisco Chronicle as one of the Bay Area’s top comics before moving to New York.
Ontonio Kareem is a comedian, writer, actor and a rising stars of the comedy world . Ontonio’s awkward upbringing in Chicago is to blame for his uniquely introspective and subdued style on stage. His unique comedy has gained national attention, allowing him to tour nationally with Chris Redd Janelle James, Roy Wood Jr., and Craig Robinson. Ontonio currently performs at comedy festivals all over the country (Laughfest in Grand Rapids, Oak City in Raleigh, World Comedy Expo, Flyover Fest in St. Louis) and can be seen producing his monthly sketch/stand-up show Lowkey Funny at Laugh Factory Chicago.
After finishing a degree in Chemistry, Meghan realized she had no interest in a career in science and began pursuing comedy full time. Since then, she has grown into a comedian who blends dark yet relatable humor with engaging crowdwork. She has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Hoboken Comedy Festival, and was a semi-finalist for Stand-Up NBC. You can see her performing nightly in New York City and the surrounding area and hear her as one of the hosts of the Somewhat Scientific podcast.
Sahib Singh is a rising star of the Baltimore/D.C. stand-up scene. He has performed at clubs and colleges across the East Coast, and in 2019, he won the Magooby’s New Comedian of the Year competition. His original videos have earned him a strong following on social media, and in 2021, he worked as a writer and performer at Comedy Central. His work has been featured on the CBS Comedy Showcase and the digital series AS SEEN ON ADULT SWIM. Currently he’s been on the road opening for various comics such as Mark Normand, Nimesh Patel, Stavros Halkias, and Hasan Minhaj.
Hi, I’m Nathan and I’m going to tell you about myself in the third person. Nathan Orton tells jokes and people laugh at them. You will laugh at his jokes. Or him. This is a guarantee. Come watch him so when he’s famous, you can be like, “Hey, I’ve seen that guy” and then hopefully go on to have a nice evening. Also, he might not become famous because he’s a white guy, and they’ve had their time! All white guys are one person. (Sarcasm) Oh yeah… he’s written for Comedy Central, is a regular on the Real Ass Podcast, headlines a lot, and usually wins comedy competitions when he’s in them. But his best quality is his modesty.
Joseph Rosenzweig is a Texas-born comic who's performed across half the country (the good half, whichever you like more), and currently lives and performs mostly in NYC. He regularly performs with Radar New York and UG Comedy. He's a founding member of Mayhem Comedy Inc. His weekly podcast, The Rosenzwag Podcast, is host to many New York comedians. He has performed at almost every club in NYC, and can be seen on stage or through the windows of his apartment if you're determined enough.
Born and raised in the slums of Brooklyn; Ryhaad has always stand out with his family, friends, peers with his humor. He performed in clubs throughout the NY as well as other states. He opened for big names Sean Patton, Janeane Garofalo etc. As he said many times as his closer he wants you to “Stay Black”.
Lissa Lenis is a Puerto Rican/Colombian comic from Queens, New York. Lissa has shared the stage with amazing acts, such as Gina Brillon, Ian Lara, and many more. More importantly, Lissa has created stages for comics with diverse backgrounds. Lissa is the founder and creator of Bodega Kids, a comedy show that showcases the best Latinx, black and brown comics in New York City. Lissa aspires to become the representation she never had growing up. Her voice can be heard on Sirius XM and you catch her performing all over New York City in places like Union Hall, Bell House, The Stand and New York Comedy Club.
Maddie Wiener is a stand-up comedian with a style described as “irreverent humor… with a streak of brazenness,” and “abrasive and likeable at the same time". Maddie was selected as a “New Face” at the 2021 Just for Laughs Festival, and filmed a stand-up set for Comedy Central. She has appeared on "You Up" with Nikki Glaser on SiriusXM, was a 2018 semi-finalist for "StandUp NBC". On the road, she has opened for Dave Attell, Nikki Glaser, Robert Kelly, and Joe List. She also went to NACA Nationals, and is currently headlining colleges across the US. You can hear her on the podcast "We’re Having Gay Sex", which she co-hosts with Ashley Gavin. Find her on Instagram @maddietwiener! TikTok Rabbit Comedy Central
JC Mendoza is an NYC based Standup Comedian. He has been featured on Will Ferrell’s “Funny Or Die” network and in the 2021 Red Clay Comedy Festival in Atlanta, GA. This Cuban & Puerto Rican Prince of Comedy hits the stage with high energy, quick wit, and 2 decades worth of unresolved family trauma.
Seattle International Comedy Competition semifinalist, 2022 American Black Film Festival: Comedy Wings, 2022 2018 winner: Devil Cup Comedy Dynamics: Coming to the Stage
Ali is the southern, dyslexic, pageant kid, who grew up to be a dyslexic, lesbian comedian, actor, and writer. Ali has been performing comedy for over a decade and is currently based in Brooklyn, NY. She co-host Y'all Gay? podcast with her best friend and fellow southern queer comedian Ever Mainard. Vulture named Y’all Gay? one of the top five comedy podcasts of 2022 saying the podcast is "hilarious.....it's the type of show that can't help but embody a certain southern charm". Ali’s stand up has been featured on the show Funny How? on VICE as well as Sirius XM. To find out what Ali is up to follow her @acountryclayton on all platforms.
Collin Chamberlin is a talented and experienced comedian based in New York. Known for his clean and quick wit, he specializes in sharing amusing family stories from his upbringing in Pittsburgh. His conversational style and impeccable timing create a friendly and relatable atmosphere, making his performances feel like a hilarious conversation with a close friend. Collin's comedic repertoire covers a range of topics, including his fascination with fast food and humorous anecdotes about living with his grandfather. His passion for comedy has led him to perform in various venues across the country and he's even willing to go the extra mile (for gas money, of course) to bring laughter to different audiences. Collin has established himself as a regular at Comedy Clubs in New York City and other locations. He's had the honor of performing at renowned venues such as The Comedy & Magic Club, Pittsburgh Improv, Helium Comedy Club as well as Caroline's on Broadway. His first headline performance at Caroline's was a significant achievement, especially given the club's history and alumni. One of his favorite appearances occurred when he performed at The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, a prestigious event held at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York. This recognition from his peers in the comedy industry was a highlight. Collin's comedic talent has not gone unnoticed and he has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the legends of comedy like Steve Martin and Martin Short. Collin is regularly requested by some of the nations best and well known headliners, who bring him back over and over again. In the last year Collin has worked with Ryan Hamilton, Jessica Kirson, Adam Ferrara and John Heffron. Collin most recently recorded a Dry Bar Special - "Cake For Breakfast", which will be airing soon and was featured by Don't Tell Comedy. Additionally he appeared at the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festival alongside Jessica Kirson and Ryan Hamilton. His debut album, "Hello, It's Me," launched very strongly, reaching number 2 on both iTunes and Amazon charts. His material is also regularly featured on Sirius XM, showcasing the widespread appeal of his comedy. Collin Chamberlin's career in comedy is marked by a combination of talent, hard work, and a genuine ability to connect with people through laughter. His performances bring joy to audiences, and his contributions to the comedy scene continue to be appreciated by fans and fellow comedians alike.
Daniel Geneen is a Toronto-born comic and video maker who can be seen all over New York City or in his Emmy-nominated YouTube show ‘Dan Does’. Dan likes restaurants, bad action movies, and steam rooms.