Sureni Weerasekera is a Sri Lankan-born, San Diego-raised, & New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She is known for her lighthearted, conversational banter to her ruthless, dark jabs. She has been featured on Netflix, Don't Tell Comedy and HBO.

"Born with an incredible last name (Kalyanasundaram) and a penchant for theatrics that was first showcased in his preschool winter musical where he played Santa Claus, Vishal was destined to provide entertainment and laughs for the masses. His comedy is based on his perspective as a man caught between worlds, his Indian heritage and American upbringing, and pokes fun at everyone in his life - his family, his friendships and relationships, and especially himself - through his uniquely goofy perspective. He has performed at clubs and festivals across the country, including Cobb’s Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Burbank Comedy Festival (where he won Best of Fest), North Carolina Comedy Festival, and more. His TV appearance’s include ABC’s Celebrity Dating Game and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking. He has acted and modeled for multiple brands including Cisco, GoDaddy, Michelob, and more."

John is a standup comedian from Fargo, North Dakota. He has performed all around America and opens for Joel Mchale. John has a basic face that you’ll swear you recognize. You’ll find yourself saying things like “I think I saw him at Trader Joes”

Matt Vita splits his time and people’s sides in Brooklyn and Vermont. He has shared the stage with contemporary greats such as Joe List, and is the co-founder of the wildly successful Vermont Comedy Festival. He made his TV debut in 2022 opposite Queen Latifah on CBS and has several major TV and Film performances slated to be released in 2023.

Demetrius Fields was born in Windsor, Ontario, and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He has been making comedy sketches since he was 12 years old and started performing stand-up comedy in 2017. Demetrius has gained a massive following of over 3 million people and half a billion views on his content. Demetrius has performed at colleges across the United States. He has won stand-up comedy competitions, including Mark Ridley’s “Detroit to L.A.” competition as well as having been featured at the Big Pine Comedy Festival, The New York Comedy Festival, and Tree Town Comedy Festival.

Lukas is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Brooklyn NY. He’s a cast-member on Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out, was named a Comic to Watch at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, and a Creator to Watch at NYCF in 2023. He’s also performed at The Edinburgh Fringe, Asheville Comedy Fest, and for you once you grab a sweet sweet little ticket to an upcoming show here at NYCC. I know, crazy smooth transition

Carl Sonnefeld is a standup comedian from Indiana. He is too tall for most airplanes and buses, but has found that he fits on trains pretty good. He has performed at the Red Clay Comedy Festival, the Asheville Comedy Festival, the Minneapolis Comedy Festival.

Annick earned his spurs in the birthplace of comedy: first local performances in San Francisco and Los Angeles, then feature and headlining tours across the entire USA. Annick burns for comedy. There is hardly a place where there hasn't been a game. From quirky locations like the basement of a pizza shop in New York to renowned comedy clubs like the "L.A. Comedy Store and the Laugh Factory. As soon as we arrived in Germany, things happened in quick succession: Nonsense Comedy Club, Nightwash and TV inquiries poured in. Annick's fine powers of observation and the ability to work out the absurdities of everyday life not only amuses the mind, but also encourages the viewer to think. Annick takes up topics that are currently moving and shares astute observations without anyone losing face. The focus of the shows is being in the moment. with the audience. situation comedy. The spectator can be there. Each performance unique, so not played again. You have to experience this talent yourself: Annick Adelle.

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”.

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.

With her signature hair clip and Brooklyn accent, Lisa's hysterical daily musings on life and parenthood have kept everyone laughing. She started this journey at the beginning of her husband’s cancer diagnosis and she has become an inspiration for women everywhere. She is followed by over 500k fans and her TikTok videos have amassed over 8 million views. Lisa's posts have lifted the spirits of people around the globe.

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

Cody Lewis is a standup comic based in New York City. Originally from Central California, Cody was way too afraid to perform comedy in an area where there would be people he knew, so he moved across the country to try his jokes out in obscurity.

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.