Comedians


Joe Matarese has been on The Howard Stern Show, WTF with Marc Maron, The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents Joe Matarese (1/2 Hour Special), The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing, Chelsea Lately, and The Better Half where he and his wife took home the winning prize. Joe was also featured on America’s Got Talent, where he received a standing ovation from all four celebrity judges. Joe has two comedy specials, Medicated and The Poster's Wrong, both now available for free on YouTube. In the Spring of 2023, he will be releasing his third comedy special called Mullets and Mixtapes. Joe's currently touring his Greatest Hits Standup Tour including all his most popular standup bits along with the stories behind them.
Bob DiBuono just appeared on GOTHAM LIVE ON AXS TV and has also been seen on MTV, E!, CNN, FOX’S RED EYE, GOOD DAY NY, OPIE AND ANTHONY and BOB AND TOM radio. He was a regular on the JIM BREUER Show on SIRIUS and has been seen in numerous TV commercials. Bob currently is based out of NYC and headlines around the country
Described by Jeffrey Gurian as "also very funny," Elon Altman is a stand up comedian born and raised in NYC. In 2015, he was featured on AXS TV's "Gotham Comedy Live," he headlined Caroline's On Broadway, and he was runner up in NBC Universal's "Cozi TV Comedy Search." He can be seen regularly at clubs such as Caroline's On Broadway, Comic Strip Live, Broadway Comedy Club, and the New York Comedy Club. He also features and headlines at festivals, colleges and private events across the northeast.
Kase Raso is a stand up comedian who regularly performs all over New York City. He has been featured on Elite Daily, MTV.com Was recently interviewed by Popdust.com which said “Kase Raso will have you laughing out loud the entire time.” Raso, a “white” guy whose parents came here from Afghanistan with a unique perspective on being treated as all-American while Muslim with Middle Eastern heritage. Check out his podcast Kase of the Mondays wherever you get your podcasts.
RICK YOUNGER is a comedian and actor who you've undoubtedly seen in numerous national television commercials and stand up comedy appearances on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo” and AXS TV’s, “Gotham Comedy Live”. Film credits include Ordinary World and Morning Glory. He’s appeared on TV in the Woody Allen Amazon Series, "Crisis in Six Scenes", HBO's "Girls", "Blue Bloods", "Law & Order: SVU", “The Last O.G.”, and “The Other Two” on HBOMAX.  Rick has also been on Broadway where he originated the role of Mr. Duvall in Mean Girls the Musical. Instagram/Twitter: @RickYounger
Noah Gardenswartz is an award-winning writer and nationally touring comedian. Gardenswartz was a writer on Amazon’s Emmy and Golden Globe-winning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” as well as TruTV’s popular panel-show, “Comedy Knockout.” He has performed stand-up on "Conan," "The Late Late Show with James Corden," and has his own Comedy Central special. Additionally, he was a semi-finalist on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” and has released four chart-topping comedy albums. Noah currently lives in Las Vegas with his wife and two children.
Brendan Eyre is one of New York's top up and coming comedians. His laid back, observational style is a hit in comedy clubs throughout the country. He has been featured on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers, Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central, AXS TV's Live at Gotham, Red Eye on Fox News, and the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show. His podcast, the Rad Dudecast, is a favorite on the iTunes comedy charts. Brendan was also a 2014 New Face of Comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.
Kevin has been in New York for three years and has performed at the odd ball comedy festival, appeared on Adam Devine’s house party, but still won’t pay for Netflix.
Janelle is a Los Angeles based comedian that can be seen on The Comedy Lineup on Netflix, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Crashing (HBO) In what has been an eventful series of events/years, Janelle is currently a staff writer on Black Monday on Showtime. After touring with Chris Rock on his Total Blackout tour, she took over the reigns of the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival (now The Janelle James Comedy Festival) in Brooklyn and is now currently touring with Amy Schumer. She was included in the Just For Laughs Montreal's New Faces category for 2016, named one of The 50 Most Funny People in Brooklyn 2016 and has been featured several times for her outstanding performance ability in The New York Times. Janelle’s debut comedy album, Black and Mild was released on September 29th, 2017 on all major streaming networks.
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.
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!
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.
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
Menuhin Hart was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in Atlanta, Ga. He has appeared on MTV's “Joking Off “ and a Comedy Central show called ”Night Pigeon “ featuring Roy Wood Jr (You can find the first season on YouTube). He was also a finalist in a comedy competition for NBC called Stand Up for Diversity. Menuhin was the class clown in high school, and the first time he came in contact with stand-up comedy was when he played Chris Rock in a school play. After that, he continued to do talent shows and comedy clubs all over Atlanta, and he found himself back in New York doing stand-up on an even bigger platform.
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.
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.
MAUREEN LANGAN is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, America's Got Talent semifinalist, and winner of the prestigious MAC Award. Her razor-sharp wit and hilarious rants make her a favorite with audiences across the U.S. and around the world. Her hit Dry Bar Comedy special, Don't Make Me Hate You, launched her touring theater show of the same name. A sought-after television and radio commentator, Maureen has appeared on CBS, HBO, Comics Unleashed, Red Eye, and SiriusXM. She has performed at comedy festivals in Edinburgh, South Africa, Switzerland, Croatia, and Ireland, appeared on Broadway with Rosie O'Donnell, and opened for Gladys Knight. Maureen skewers today's cultural craziness—from the people we reward to the behavior we celebrate. She doesn't want to hate people. They make her hate them. Don't be one of them. Follow her on IG & FB @MaureenLangan TikTok @MaureenLanganOfficial
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.
Mahesh Kotagi is a comedian and actor who has been on Laughs on Fox and has recently been featured on the following comedy festivals: Burbank Comedy Festival 2019, Red Clay Comedy Festival 2019, San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival 2019, San Diego Comedy Festival 2019. He co-hosts the popular podcast No More Tokens! Which is about diversity and Hollywood!