Comedians
Kevin, originally from Philadelphia – now in New York City, is a stand up comic who is on stage every night telling jokes. He is quickly becoming an audience favorite with his easy going yet straight forward point of view. His jokes topics include everything from daily interactions with strangers to how his self esteem is so low that he is no longer in his own dreams. In 2015 Kevin made his television debut on ‘Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS TV and was also selected to participate in the Boston Comedy Festival.
Marcus Monroe is a New York City based comedian. His show is a high energy blend of in your face comedic banter riddled with awkwardness. He is the recipient of the prestigious Andy Kaufman Award and has recently appeared on The Late Show, MTV, and ITV (London). The New York Times has selected Marcus’s show as a NYT critics’ pick 4 time and calls Marcus, “one of the most entertaining performers to watch in New York City.” Marcus is a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar in New York and tours regularly. His one man show, “The Rise and Fall of Marcus Monroe” debuted to rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival earning the Evening Standard’s ‘Pick of the Fringe.’ Currently, Marcus tours theaters, comedy clubs, and colleges with his show and is putting out his debut comedy album later this year.
Matt Ruby is a comedian from New York City. His smart and dark brand of standup is "button-pushing" and "funny" according to the NY Times. His comedy has been filmed by Comedy Central, MTV, NBC/Seeso, and FOX. He hosts the podcast Kind of a Lot with Matt Ruby. In his latest special, Substance, he performs 4 sets on 4 nights, 1 high, 1 drunk, 1 sober, and 1 on shrooms. His previous special, Feels Like Matt Ruby is also available on YouTube. His two albums, Feels Like Matt Ruby and Hot Flashes, are in regular rotation on Sirius and went top 10 on the iTunes Comedy charts. He's also been featured on CNN, The Huffington Post, New York magazine, Time Out, etc.
Maria Heinegg is a comedian, writer and actress who has been seen on Bravo, Spike TV and heard on Sirius radio. She's been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Mud Comedy Festival and Brooklyn Comedy Festival. Maria has opened for Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere, Dan St. Germain, Brooke Van Poppelan and Mike Lawrence. She's written for XOJane, HuffPo, Milk.XYZ, CollegeHumor and I Can Has Cheezburger?. She hosts "The Worst Thing Podcast" on iTunes and cohosts and produces Butterscotch Comedy 1st Thursdays in Ft. Greene with Courtney Fearrington. She's steady tweeting at (@mariaheinegg). Maria loves children crying in Santa pictures, pad thai and holding your dog.
London born Matt Kirshen's precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Most recently he appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room, and as a finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing have earned him a whole new host of fans in the United States and a surprising number of other countries worldwide. He has also recorded a half-hour special for the World Stands Up, Comedy Central, and has acclaimed festival appearances at Montreal, Edinburgh, Kilkenny, Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Bermuda, and Amsterdam. His debut CD, "I Guess We'll Never Know" was named in Punchline Magazine's top 10 albums of 2009 and his hit appearance at the 2008 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal resulted in no fewer than 4 of his gags appearing in the Montreal Gazette's round up of their best jokes of the fest. Matt has appeared in and written for numerous television shows in the UK, including a charity gala featuring Jimmy Fallon, which resulted in Jimmy himself requesting Matt to open for him in a college tour to promote his Late Night hosting slot. His youthful looks disguise a veteran comic with almost a decade of experience, and a wealth of smart, funny and relatable material, making him a firm favorite with college audiences. While it's his prime-time NBC appearances that most American comedy fans will recognize him from, they are often surprised at the breadth and scope of his material, described by one reviewer as "intelligent, but with the emphasis firmly on the funny"
Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on four college degrees. Within a short time Geoffrey won Comedy on State’s “Funniest Person in Madison 2015” and Penguin Comedy Club’s “Funniest Person in Iowa 2015,” both times beating out the guy who invented meth, Quentin.
In 2016 Geoffrey was selected as a ‘New Face’ at Just For Laughs in Montreal and performed on FOX’s ‘Laughs’ and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. Geoffrey has opened for Brian Posehn, Aparna Nancherla, Todd Barry, Daniel Sloss and Alonzo Bodden among others.
Offstage Geoffrey has written for College Humor, Splitsider and the sketch group Mean Squad.
But no matter where he performs Geoffrey never makes eye contact, which is a blessing for all.
Sam Rubinoff is a stand-up comedian and writer that performs nightly around New York City. He’s also performed at the New York Comedy Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival and the Hoboken Comedy Festival.
Tina Friml’s sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with cerebral palsy has earned a dedicated social media following with over 234K followers on Instagram and over 180K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and The Drew Barrymore Show.
Praised for his smart writing and dry delivery, Ryan Goodcase became the youngest person to win the World Series of Comedy in 2019. Since then, he has also won the 45th San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2021. You may recognize him as the actor playing an apathetic Bed, Bath & Beyond employee in a series of comedic online commercials. His debut comedy special, “Maybe They're Dead,” was recently released via Tiny Pony. Most recently, Ryan can be seen in the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest's "Introducing,” a showcase of the next great talents in comedy.
Charlie Mac is a rising star in the comedy scene, known for his sharp wit, infectious energy, and unforgettable storytelling. A Golden Ticket winner on "Kill Tony," Charlie's fearless stage presence and off-the-cuff brilliance have quickly made him one to watch in the stand-up world. Hailing from Chicago and currently touring nationwide, Charlie has shared stages with comedy legends like Eddie Griffin and Omar Gooding. He has lit up iconic venues including the Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, and the world-famous Apollo Theater - earning big laughs and loyal fans wherever he goes. Charlie has a gift for turning real-life chaos into laugh-out-loud moments. Whether he's unpacking the wild side of adulting, the struggles of single fatherhood, or the petty politics of modern relationships, his comedy is always raw, unapologetic, and deeply relatable. With a growing fanbase, multiple projects in the works, and an undeniable presence on stage and screen, Charlie Mac is a name you won't forget - and a voice comedy needs right now.
Jason Choi is a New York-based comedian, writer and actor who has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival and Time Out New York. He was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Club Fall Invitational, and winner of the 2019 Comedy Mob Festival. He's also appeared at the Asian Comedy Festival, Tiny Cupboard Festival, and SF Sketchfest. Jason has opened for Ronny Chieng at The Town Hall in NYC. You can catch him performing regularly at New York Comedy Club and Stand Up NY.
Kam Patterson is a comedian from Orlando who is quickly gaining recognition for his sharp, high-energy sets and effortless crowd work. His comedy career started at just 10 years old when performing his debut set at his grandmother’s 50th birthday. Kam’s natural charisma and unique, upbeat humor most recently landed him a regular slot on the extremely popular KILL TONY show. He’s a rising star in the stand-up world and a frequent performer at the Comedy Mothership club in Austin, along with many other comedy venues in Austin and across the country.
Shelly Belly has taken the comedy and social media scene by storm. Shelly has become one of the top sought after comedians throughout the United States delighting fans with her hilarious standup comedy. Shelly has branched out, taking her quick wit comedy routine from her front porch of South Carolina to the main stage, traveling throughout the United States. Shelly’s relatable comedy consists of saying the things that we all think and want to say but, are too afraid to. Shelly’s career took off after releasing her comedy skits online earning her millions of views on social media platforms as, "Shelly Belly Comedy". Studio Lambert discovered Shelly Belly aka, Michelle Rider on her social media platforms and chose her to be on the on the number one reality show “The Circle” Season 3 on Netflix. Shelly has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, NBC, Fox, Parade, Screen Rant, Stars Offline, Women's Health, Yahoo News, Decider, Men's Health, IMDb as well as many other publications.
Izzy Uncut is a drag queen, comedian, and silly lil girl. Drawn to comedy due to being raised an only child, she’s high on life + 50 vodka Red Bulls a week. Izzy’s objective is simple… arrive, garner as much attention as possible, change gender, and leave.
Max Manticof is a Latino and Jewish standup comedian, writer, and actor born and raised in Queens, NY. He has been seen on Amazon Prime’s “Basement Yard” with host Joe Santagato, as well as “Lyft Comics” on Kevin Hart's LOL Network. When he's not headlining around the country, Max has enjoyed touring with Tim Dillon, Leonard Ouzts, Matt Rife, and more. His wildly popular “Street Talk Comedy”, which has since produced 100+ shows in 15+ cities around the country, was selected as a Just For Laughs New Face of Comedy in 2023.
Robby Slowik is a stand-up comic, TV writer, and podcast host based in New York City. He is currently a Staff Writer for "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+ and he appears regularly as a correspondent on the podcast of the same name.
Robby has performed stand-up on "Conan" (TV!), and his album, "Live Near Carnegie Hall" (available to stream wherever you do your streaming), plays frequently on SiriusXM. He performs regularly in New York City and headlines across the country.
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
Born in Melbourne Australia, and now living in Los Angeles, multi-hyphenate athlete/performer Jason Ellis has had an illustrious career across many different platforms. A true renaissance man, he has been a professional skateboarder, radio personality, MMA fighter, race car driver, "New York Times" best-selling author, actor, singer, public speaker, past participant and current host of XGames, and most recently stand-up comedy. As the host of the daily "Jason Ellis Show" on SiriusXM radio for more than 15 years, Jason has now transitioned to the podcast world with "The Jason Ellis Show Podcast" and "Hawk vs. Wolf" podcast alongside fellow skateboarder and friend Tony Hawk. A proud father, Jason is also an advocate for the Recovery, Animal Rescue, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Ja-Ron Young is a New York based comedian and actor. Originally from Philadelphia, Ja-Ron moved to New York to study theatre and fell in love with Stand Up Comedy 5 years ago. Since they’ve been going steady, Ja-Ron has been in The Cinderblock Comedy Festival in Brooklyn, a Semifinalist in the Stand Up New York Festival, and a finalist in both The Trial By Laughter Festival in Indianapolis and now the New York Comedy Club Competition. He also runs a monthly show called “6 Pack At Brit Pack” with Stewie Vill and it’s still going strong after 3 long years. Ja-Ron also writes and produces sketches with “The Unusual Culprits”: a crew that consists of comics Lee Valentine, Mario Benitez, Juan Escalante and the aforementioned Stewie Vill.
Mark Hayes has been dubbed "Ireland's craziest and wittiest comedian, a poet at times". Saying that, he has also been called "the runt of Irish literature" so take your pick.
Tony Dabas, hailing from Staten Island, is a rising star in the New York City stand-up scene. Known for his quick wit and relatable humor, Tony has also made a name for himself in the world of social media, collaborating with influencers on TikTok and Instagram to create hilarious characters and viral sketches. His ability to connect with audiences both online and on stage makes him one to watch in the comedy world. Follow him at @tonydcomedy for more videos.
Masood Boomgaard is a comedian, actor, social media content creator, film maker and MC who has been active in the entertainment industry for over a decade. As a live stand-up comedy performer he has played across South Africa to packed theatres and auditoriums as a solo act and alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. He has also toured globally, having performed on numerous occasions in London, Dubai, Australia and the United States. His ‘African Indian’ solo comedy show was staged on London’s West End with its international follow-up ‘Indians from Africa’ showcasing in New York and Hollywood. His other solo comedy specials include “Joker” and “Funny Country.” In 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown Masood was the first South African comedian to record a lockdown comedy special from his home, entitled “My Father’s House.” Masood is often featured as a guest on national and regional radio and has been seen on Comedy Central. He is also a sought after corporate entertainer. Among his past blue chip clients are FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Liberty and Mercedes-Benz.
Masood is also a social media content creator who scripts, produces and acts in social media advertisements for numerous regional and national businesses. His online comedy skits and videos often reach millions of viewers across the world. As an actor he has appeared in film and television. He was recently seen on the popular Etv soapie “Imbewu”
He has also written, directed and produced three of his own films namely Attack of the Indian Werewolf (official selection 2010 Durban International Film Festival), Curry and Vice and the 2021 film The Golden Cock: Revenge of Manu which he also starred in.
Caitlin Reese is a Queens-based comedian and writer not pulling any punches about her mental health, disabilities, or chronic gay condition. She once published and sold out a comedy zine through Tower Records by accident. Notably, Caitlin was a Finalist on Amazon Prime’s Comics Watching Comics where a couch of judgy judges laughed really hard at her jokes and couldn’t come up with anything but nice things to say. Her album will be released on Helium Comedy Records this year, and she was featured on their Best of Helium Records Volume 2 on Spotify. She has been published in The Onion and has a queer comedy podcast called Straight Guys. She regularly performs at New York Comedy Club and has been in a million festivals including the HBO Women in Comedy Fest, Limestone, & Laughing Skull. She once opened for Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall, and he followed her backstage to compliment her performance while he was supposed to be on stage. In her former life, she was a social worker and ran a rape crisis center until they fired her after a video circulated of her stand-up. The premise of the joke was about feeling terrible for unsubscribing to amber alerts. Stand-up jokes are not meant to be told in boardrooms. She also used to do undercover animal rights investigations, which was likely due to the guilt of putting her childhood cat in bonnets.
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Dan Pulzello is a rising New York stand-up comic who recently appeared on Amazon Prime's "Game Breakers." He has performed across the United States and has also taken his act internationally to England, Ireland, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, the Tiny Cupboard, Westside Comedy Club, the Grisly Pear Eastville Comedy Club, Stone Street Comedy Club, and others.
His comedy series, "EU VS USA," has found success online, with over 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok. In addition to his work as a performer, Dan has written comedy content for National Geographic, NASA, and IBM, along with other faceless corporations.
Charles McBee is a razor-sharp NYC stand-up comedian, writer, and unapologetic 80s/90s baby from Toledo, Ohio, serving up nostalgia with a side of truth. Whether he's breaking down the wild logic of gym class dodgeball or reminding you what it meant to record songs off the radio without your mom yelling in the background, Charles brings hilarious, heartfelt commentary about growing up in a pre-WiFi world straight to the stage.
He’s made three national appearances on "Gotham Comedy Live," was a standout on FOX’s "Laughs and Punchline" (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1's Hip Hop Honors to the 2020 VMAs and the 2021 Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s "Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God," earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s "Wild' N Out."
Charles has also built a dedicated social media following with his no-holds-barred takes on pop culture, politics, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in the analog era.
If you’ve ever eaten a microwave dinner on a folding tray table, feared getting caught in a game of freeze tag, or lived through dial-up internet, Charles has a joke for you. Come see why his fans keep coming back: because he’s not just funny—he’s for real.
Gregg Rogell is a NY based comedian and a regular performer at the Comedy Cellar. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Louie, has a half hour special on Comedy Central, and was a featured performer in the movie The Aristocrats. Gregg has toured opening for Russell Peters, Dolly Parton and Dave Chappelle and has appeared with Bob Hope and Bill Cosby on several NBC specials.
Jamie is a comedian, writer, actor, and former opiate user with a penchant for tackling dark and taboo subjects with tight writing and a dynamic stage presence that not only makes it work, but makes it kill. He was named a Timeout Comic to Watch in 2025, New York’s Funniest Standup at the New York Comedy Festival in 2024, a New York Comedy Festival “Comic to Watch” in 2019, and won Philly’s Phunniest 2019. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC and has over 280K followers across social media platforms.
Ted Barton was originally born in Jacksonville, Florida, Ted is a Manhattan-based Stand-Up Comedian offering his unique, observational perspective on the world around him through a lens of innocence and curiosity. His comedy has been described as refreshing, lighthearted, relatable, goofy and original. He has been seen at Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Comic Strip Live and The Stand.