Comedians
Paul Hooper hits the stage with thought provoking, politically incorrect comedy that slams society and himself with absolute irreverence. An only child with OCD, Hooper channels his dysfunction into a cathartic harangue. He has an undeniable likability, and this young comic plays it to the hilt as he rants non-stop through his routine, winning over any judgmental people who could be shocked by his outrageous take on life. This native of Charlotte, North Carolina has already proven to be a hit in clubs from Florida to Alaska. He has been featured at the HBO Comedy Festival in Vegas, the Boston Comedy Festival and was a finalist in the 30th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition.
Andy Sandford is a fresh (yet bearded) face who got funny in Atlanta, GA and is now based out of New York City. He can be heard on “Aqua Teen Hunger Force”. Andy is a featured guest on the nationally syndicated “Regular Guys” radio show, and has appeared on The Bob and Tom Show. His stand up is featured on XM/Sirius satellite radio as well as Pandora. Creative Loafing Magazine named Andy “Best Atlanta Comedian,” and he was a top 12 finalist in CMT’s “Next Big Comic” Competition… In 2011, Rooftopcomedy.com bestowed Andy the Silver Nail Award; given to the “8 best up and coming comics in the country.” Andy also received a very respectable score on an anatomy midterm during his very brief college career. Andy Sandford has been described as “a skillful linguist who carefully plays with pitch, tone and timing to spice up his jokes.” One thing is for certain: you won't want to miss this guy’s act.
Zach Sherwin is an American comedian, musician, writer, and actor best known for writing for and performing in the Epic Rap Battles of History YouTube series, as well as writing for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on The CW. He specializes in comedic rap. He previously performed with The Late Night Players, and under the stage name MC Mr. Napkins.
In a short amount of time, Rob Haze has become a rising star in stand up comedy. The Atlanta native began his stand up journey while studying Political Science, at the University of Georgia. There he would host and perform at many talent shows, pageants, and step shows. He went on to win the Athens Last Comic Standing contest. Robert moved back to his hometown Atlanta, Georgia to further his comedy career. With a sense of humor that is full both of clever wordplay and references to popular culture, there is no wonder why Rob has become a favorite at the Laughing Skull Lounge, Punchline, and Uptown Comedy Corner. Rob uses his gift, to help others as well; in 2012 he won the Autism Laughs charity competition. He also was a writer and star of a (local) sketch comedy show called Cabbagetown. In 2012, Rob began to branch out from the Southeast, and was a finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition in Oakland, California. He was a 2012 Finalist in the NBC Stand Up for Diversity contest and will be joining them on their 2013 college tour. There are no racial or age limits to Rob’s comedy as he likes to bring people together rather than tear them apart.
Andy Haynes was born in Seattle, WA where he was raised on a healthy diet of salmon and coffee. Since starting comedy in 2004, he has been seen on Late Nite with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Comedy Central Presents, the Pete Holmes show, Roast Battle, and Another Period. He now lives in LA where he regularly performs at the Comedy Store and writes for your favorite television shows.
Ryan Beck is a stand-up comedian from St. Louis, Missouri. Known for his sharp wit and clean observational humor, he's appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, and Paramount+. His debut comedy special, "You Can Do Anything," is available on 800 Pound Gorilla Records.
I’m a stand up comic who lives in LA, but often travels telling jokes throughout the rest of the country (and various other parts of the world). When I’m not out performing, you can find me surfing, playing tennis and (most likely) napping. These are my favorite things, though I’m really only great at one of them.
I’ve been on Kate Flannery’s “Stand Up in Stilettos” on the TV Guide Network, “Gotham Live” on AXS TV, and have been part of live comedy shows and festivals all over the world. This past year I was super excited to be invited to be part of the prestigious “Just For Laughs” comedy festival in Montreal, and also got to entertain our troops for two weeks performing at various bases throughout Japan.
I’m often a guest on my friends’ podcasts, can be heard on the Bob and Tom show, and am half of the sketch group “See You Next Tuesday.”
Christi Chiello is a stand up comedian based in NYC. She made her television debut on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, opposite legend Jimmy Carr. Christi is featured on Comedy Central Stand Up Featuring and new stand up series This Joka presented by Will Smith on the ROKU channel. Christi was named a 'New Face of Comedy' at the International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. She's appeared on Rachel Dratch’s Late Night Snack and Comedy Knockout on TruTV, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, Chris Gethard Presents on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and has played various roles on IFC’s Comedy Crib.
Christi wrote and stars in her acclaimed one woman show It’s Christi, B*tch! which has sold out showings at Joe’s Pub and Ars Nova. The show was featured in the New York Times and hailed a “must see comedy event” by Time Out New York. You can hear her as Baby Saffron on the PBS Kid’s show Pinkalicious and Peterrific, and as various characters on the scripted audible series Sorry Charlie Miller and the new animated series Teenage Euthanasia on Adult Swim and HBOMax. Christi is one of the co-founders of HERsterical, an organization to amplify female voices in comedy. She performs regularly at venues all over NYC & is the opening act for Nicole Byer all over the country! for more information visit christichiello.com or follow online @christichiello!
Tim is a NY-based comic who was a breakout at the 2016 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in the 'New Faces' category. Recently he won the title of 'NY’s Funniest' at the New York Comedy Festival where he also headlined three sellout shows on a double decker tour bus throughout Manhattan’s wealthiest neighborhoods. Tim has performed on the Oddball Comedy and Oddity Tour, and was featured on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing', 'The Chris Gethard Show' on Fusion, Fox's Red Eye, AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Knockout for 'TruTV', and season 2 of 'WYFD' with Big Jay Oakerson for Seeso. He is also the host of his own podcast 'Tim Dillon is Going to Hell.'
Long Beach, CA native and stand-up comic Jason Collings toured the country and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy early on in his career. Opening for some of the greats turned him into a headliner and respectively, he is now headlining the country on his own bringing his observational and highly conversational trademark comedy to the masses. Proving to be a powerhouse in the field of entertainment, Collings owned the late night stage on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has showcased his comedic prowess on BET’s Comic View and on VH-1. He is also a frequent staple at The Comedy Store in Hollywood, the Improv comedy clubs, Laugh Factory, The Ice House in Pasadena, and at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. What started as a mere hobby has turned into what is sure to be a life-long career for Jason Collings and if you have the chance to see him live, you are sure to become a fan of his brand of comedy that has crowds roaring with laughter from coast to coast.
Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, actor, and Emmy Award-winning writer. Named one of Variety’s "Top 10 Comics to Watch" and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. She wrote and performed on two WGA Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer.
Rosebud has performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman (Netflix), Bill Burr’s The Ringers (Comedy Central), and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. This year, she released her first Netflix special, The Mother Lode.
Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth (Hulu) and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.
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”
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.
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.
