Comedians
Samantha Santos is a NYC based stand up comedian and podcaster. She has her “Soft Launch” Podcast Every Wednesday.
Sean Millea is a stand-up comedian and viral video creator based in NYC. Sean is best known for his many viral comedy videos across Youtube, Tiktok, and Instagram. His wide range of content has received over 500 million views, garnering him more than a million followers across all of his platforms. He has opened for comedians like Mark Normand and Trevor Wallace, had a brief appearance on the Tim Dillon podcast with Gary Vee, and even went viral for winning the “musical chairs boxing” tournament at the Skankfest comedy festival – dubbing him the nickname “Bowie”.
Aditya Shankar is a standup comic originally from Massachusetts (which he won’t forget to tell you about). He started stand-up in San Francisco and continues to perform all around New York. He was previously a semi-finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival and finalist at the Jersey City Comedy Festival. His comedy is mostly rooted in his inability to get over the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick break up.
Mia Wilson is a NYC-based comic and writer originally from Chicago where she got her start training with Second City. She performs regularly throughout New York City, and when she's not on stage recounting upbeat and often unhinged observations from her life, she's a contributing writer for Jezebel and co-host of the "Are You Mad At Us?" Podcast.
Adam Gulley is a New York based comedian originally from Moline, Illinois and tours the country regularly. Adam has performed at The New York Comedy Festival, and worked with the likes of Hannibal Burress, Leslie Jones, and TJ Miller. Be sure to follow him on Instagram @adamgulleeee.
Michael Good is a New York-based comedian and co-host of the popular show Steve Martin Presents at Union Hall. He has performed at SF Sketchfest, Moontower Comedy Festival, Dallas Comedy Festival, Beast Village Comedy Festival, Des Comédie Festival, Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival and Hell Yes Fest. He was a finalist in both the Funniest in South Texas and Funniest Person in Austin contests.
Paul Valdes-Rodriguez is an NYC based standup Comedian. He's a Cuban comic that's been described as "lovable, sassy, and a little urban." His vulnerable humor and quick wit won him the 2022 Connecticut Comedy Contest and he produces a weekly comedy show in Brooklyn, called Cuba Libre that's been regularly featured in Timeout NY.
Joey Hamburger is a filmmaker, playwright, and comedian. His films have been featured on Funny or Die, Film Shortage, and played at a number of film festivals around the world
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Bianca Parato now resides in Austin, Texas, where she has been making her mark on the city's thriving comedy scene. She was just seen at the 2023 Just For Laughs New Faces. Bianca uses quick wit as a catalyst for her infectious energy and captivating stage presence. Filterless confessions about her life’s experiences are winning over audiences from all walks of life.
Andy Aluise is a stand up comedian and writer based in New York City. He is the co-producer of the comedy show "Rent Controlled" in the West Village. In 2024, Andy was selected as a "Comic To Watch" in the New York Comedy Festival. He can be seen on stage nightly in Manhattan.
Matt McCoy is a standup comedian, writer, and actor based in New York CIty. He’s currently on tour opening for Akaash Singh, Danny LoPriore & others. Matt was a finalist in the Cleveland Comedy Festival and the Comedy Mob Festival in New York City. Matt is a two time Webby Award winner, and recently starred in a documentary on Facebook Watch. You can hear him each week on his podcast, GenX2Z, with fellow comedian Onika McLean.
Henrik Blix is a Staff Writer for "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+. He previously starred in Second City's Deck The Hallmark Holiday show, and performed in "Best of the Second City" at the Kennedy Center with Rachel Dratch and John Glaser. He's a two-time winner of Chicago's Laugh Battle as a solo performer, a former Headline Contributor for The Onion, and he makes very good bolognese. You can follow him online @henrikontheweb or in real life if you are stealthy and have a good disguise.
Tyler Groce is a stand up comedian, improviser, and actor. He uses his wit, charm, and absurdity to speak on race, politics, relationships in a smart, silly performance. Winner of the 2022 Funniest Person in Austin Contest at Cap City Comedy Club, Tyler performs at clubs and in festivals around the country including JFL, Moontower, Asheville Comedy Festival, etc. He has been featured by Comedy Central on a Featuring Stand Up set. Tyler has toured around Europe opening for comics such as Netflix’s Jen Kirkman. He spent a year-long residency at Boom Chicago Comedy Theatre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands where people like Jordan Peele and Seth Meyers started their careers.
Called "up-and-coming" by the LA Times, Lynn Maleh is a Syrian-American writer and standup comedian whose last name means salty, which she is. She's written for Bounce TV, The Onion, Reductress, and McSweeneys and has performed on Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen, The Second City Diversity Festival, The Westside Comedy Festival, and one time on Law and Order SVU by accident. She co-created and co-produces Hilarious Habibis, the first ever Middle Eastern-only standup showcase at The Hollywood Improv.
Alec Preston is a New York based Comedian originally from Northeast Ohio. Alec began his comedy career 3 years ago in Ohio receiving runner-up in the Ohio Amateur Comedy Contest (located at the Funny Stop Comedy Club) before making the transition to New York City. Since moving, Alec has performed at festivals and performs regularly at clubs all around the city.
Chris Pattwell is a stand up comedian from Red Bank NJ, who started his comedy career at bars and comedy clubs in Washington, D.C . Now he performs all over New York City, and produces a free and exciting new show every week at New York Comedy Club. See all his most recent work @chrispattwell.comedy on all social media platforms
Caroline Hanes is an NYC-based comedian and writer. She was named a "Comic To Watch" by the 2022 New York Comedy Festival. Her stand-up has been featured on SiriusXM, and she performed abroad in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is also a contributor for the popular satirical website "Reductress."
John Sikie is a NYC based comedian. He started comedy at 19 years old and has performed at clubs, colleges, and theaters throughout the Northeast. Venues include Broadway Comedy Club, The Stand, Laugh Boston, Nick's Comedy Stop, and The Rhode Island Comedy Connection to name a few. In 2017 he featured at Bryant University's Janikes Theatre. In 2019 he opened for National Headliner Sean Patton. In 2022 he performed at the Rogue Island Comedy Festival and in 2023 he performed for The New York Comedy Festival. John brings a silly and peculiar energy to the stage, and when you see him live you realize that he is like nobody else on this planet.
Ryan Keefe is a comedian and writer whose work has been featured on The Howard Stern Show. He performs at clubs throughout NYC and is known for his deadpan delivery and clever writing.
Meet Michele Durante, the hilarious New York comedian with a razor-sharp wit that never fails to win over the crowd. Hailing from Long Island, the former NYPD Detective has been entertaining audiences all over with her edgy humor.
Originally from San Francisco, Max Fine moved to New York to pursue comedy in 2021 and since then has performed internationally, across the country, and throughout New York. Max produces his own show every month and can be seen performing throughout New York City.
Joe Nunnink is a NYC-based comedian and video creator known for his absurd characters, midwestern demeanor, and boundary pushing sketch comedy. Joe became the first paid regular at the Comedy Club of Kansas City in 2019 and has been selected to perform at the Flyover Comedy Festival, Fountain City Comedy Festival, the Comedy Mob Fest, the Boston Comedy Festival, and the 2023 New York Comedy Festival as an official “Creator to Watch.” Joe has opened for Shane Gillis, Andy Dick, Caroline Rhea and more.