Laurie Kilmartin was a Top Ten finalist in season 7 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. She has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central and Showtime, plus appeared as a talking head on The Rachel Maddow Show, Fox 'n Friends, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, VH1's Best Week Ever and Oprah. She is currently a writer on CONAN at TBS and has performed at the Montreal, Aspen and Edinburgh comedy Festivals. Her CD, Five Minutes to Myself, was named by Punchline Magazine as one of the top ten comedy CDs of 2009.

Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in numerous films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a prolific author and commentator, and regularly tours the country performing his ribald brand of jokes and observations. He most recently starred in TVLand's “The Gaffigan Show” and Comedy Central’s “Another Period.” He’s reprising one of his iconic film roles in the upcoming second season of the Netflix “Wet Hot American Summer” series. His third standup comedy special, “Noted Expert,” was released on Epix. Previously, Black released two stand-up specials, “Very Famous” and “I Am A Wonderful Man.” He and Tom Cavanagh host the popular podcast, “Mike and Tom Eat Snacks.” He also writes and hosts a podcast with Michael Showalter, "Topics,” and his own interview podcast, “How To Be Amazing.” He hosts “Debate Wars” on SeeSo, and he recently hosted “Easiest Game Show Ever” on Pop TV. Sketch comedy fans know Black’s work on “The State,” “Viva Variety,” “Stella” and “Michael and Michael Have Issues,” all of which he co-created, wrote and starred in. Other TV credits include quirky bowling alley manager ‘Phil' on the NBC series “Ed,” and his hilarious commentary on cable’s “I Love the...” series. He recently starred in two hit web series that migrated to cable TV: “Burning Love” on E! and “You’re Whole” on Adult Swim.

Comedy veteran Steve Byrne has seemingly done it all and continues to push himself to accomplish even more. Starting over 20 years ago and cutting his teeth in all the major clubs in NYC, including the Comedy Cellar, he then ventured off to Los Angeles, began working at the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv, and his career really took off. After becoming a regular on the late-night talk show circuit and even doing "The Tonight Show" ten times, Steve racked up multiple hour specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Showtime. In 2012, he starred in, produced and wrote the TBS hit show "Sullivan & Son", which ran for 3 seasons. Through the show, he cultivated a deep appreciation for storytelling, and in 2019 released his first film, "Always Amazing", a documentary about comic/magician the Amazing Johnathan. In 2020, Steve wrote and directed the indie feature "The Opening Act", his love letter to stand-up comedy, that garnered critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes at 82 and 83% Fresh. In 2022, he released his fifth hour special, "The Last Late Night", on Amazon Prime, his most innovative work to date and rated 5/5 stars – an hour special disguised as a late-night talk show. Steve continues to tour relentlessly, work on material, and is currently casting his next film that he wrote and will direct towards the end of this year.

Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences. In August 2009, Sherri was a part of groundbreaking history when the hosts of The View won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. That same year, Sherri and the co-hosts were chosen as part of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” by Time magazine while Forbes ranked The View hosts #11 among the top “30 of the Most Influential Women in Media.” In addition to daytime television, Sherri competed in the fourteenth season of ABC’s wildly popular, “Dancing with the Stars.” She continues to be a memorable player in prime time and frequently guest-starred on the Emmy award-winning series 30 Rock as Tracy Morgan’s wife, Angie Jordan. Sherri executive produced and starred in her own sitcom SHERRI on Lifetime and has made laugh out loud appearances in Less than Perfect, Everybody Loves Raymond, Joan of Arcadia, Suddenly Susan and The Jamie Foxx Show. She got rave reviews in the lead dramatic role of Joy White in the Lifetime movie "Abducted: the Carlina White Story" and most recently co-starred w Katherine Heigl in "One for the Money". Additionally, she has appeared in such feature films as the award-winning Precious based on the novel Push by Sapphire, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Guess Who, Who’s Your Caddy, Beauty Shop and Cellular. Sherri also had a successful run in the critically acclaimed off-Broadway hit "Love, Loss and What I Wore."

Krystyna Hutchinson is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer based in New York City. She is the co-host of the critically acclaimed GUYS WE F*CKED: The Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast with her comedy partner, Corinne Fisher. Together, the duo has been written up by Vogue, Esquire, The Huffington Post, Cosmo and Elle to name a few, as well as appearances on CNN, NBC and the TEDx Stage. Their debut comedy special, OUR SPECIAL DAY, was released in February of this year on YouTube. In addition to podcasting accolades, Krystyna has appeared on Netflix's Master of None and Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening.

Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". He starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", Disney's "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", NBC's "Young Rock" and "M3GAN". He has two stand up comedy specials on Netflix. He will next be seen in the Disney Plus series "American Born Chinese" and Hulu’s upcoming series "Interior Chinatown".

His hit podcast, Flagrant, co-hosted with Akaash Singh, commands a loyal audience of 5 million weekly viewers and recently crossed 1.4 billion total views on YouTube. He also co-hosts The Brilliant Idiots Podcast alongside Charlamagne tha God. These listeners come to Schulz not only for laughter but also all things culture: from theology to sports to politics. The New York Times’ David Marchese, perhaps facetiously, recently suggested he might be America’s Foremost Political Journalist. Regardless of your views, Schulz’s influence cannot be denied. Schulz has expanded his reach into film and television, with roles in Netflix’s TIRES, the remake of White Men Can’t Jump with Jack Harlow, and You People starring Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. He also appears in Underdoggs with Snoop Dogg and in the period drama The Thicket with Peter Dinklage. He recently wrapped production on Paramount’s upcoming Street Fighter film, a new take on the iconic video game, joining a star-studded cast ahead of its 2026 theatrical release. His digital-first strategy—leveraging social media and direct fan engagement—has become the blueprint for modern comedians. From his viral “Turn Your Phone” rants to his Netflix debut Schulz Saves America, Schulz has proven that bold, unfiltered comedy can dominate across platforms. Nothing is off limits for Andrew Schulz—from politics to pop culture—and at his shows, there’s only one rule: everyone gets these jokes.

Justin Hires can be seen playing BOZER in the CBS reboot of MACGYVER. His past credits include starring as DETECTIVE CARTER in the CBS action/comedy RUSH HOUR, portraying JUARIO in the box office success 21 JUMP STREET, and recurring on Comedy Central's popular sketch comedy show KEY & PEELE.

Hailing from Chicago, Chris Redd is a multifaceted talent whose work spans stand-up comedy, film, television and music. Redd’s first one-hour special, “Why Am I Like This?” was released in October 2022 and is streaming now on MAX. The material was mined from his personal journey of self-discovery, pulling from his experiences starting therapy amid the height of the pandemic and taking a look at his life with a newfound perspective.  Redd hosts Netflix’s automotive makeover series “Resurrected Rides.” The show is produced by Rick Hurvitz, who co-created MTV’s cult series “Pimp My Ride.” Last year, he appeared in Amazon Prime Video and MGM Studios’ hit holiday feature “Candy Cane Lane,” starring opposite Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. He will next star in Amazon MGM Studios‘ highly anticipated rom-com, “Merv” alongside Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox from director Jessica Swale. Additionally, Redd lends his vocal talents to Ramy Youssef’s upcoming Amazon animated series “#1 Happy Family USA”.  He co-created and voices a lead role in a yet-to-be-titled project from Broadway Video and Audible.   Redd is the co-creator, writer, and star of Peacock’s scripted comedy series, “Bust Down”, which premiered in March 2022. He was a repertory player on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” for 5 seasons.     In addition to acting and writing, Redd is a rapper and stand-up comedian who performs across the country and has toured the United States and Europe with The Second City Touring Company. He received the Emmy Award in 2018 for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the “SNL” song “Come Back, Barack.”     In 2019, Redd released his debut stand-up album, “But Here We Are.” Redd starred in the independent horror film “Scare Me” and can be seen in the comedy films “Vampires vs. the Bronx,” “Deep Murder,” “The House,” and “A Futile and Stupid Gesture.”     He appeared in the 2016 film “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”, opposite Kathy Bates in the Netflix original comedy series “Disjointed” and has been featured in Netflix’s “Wet Hot American Summer,” NBC’s “Will & Grace,” Netflix’s “Love,” TV’ Land’s “Teachers,” Comedy Central’s “Detroiters” and “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.” He most recently portrayed the character of ‘Gary Williams’ on the NBC comedy “Kenan” for two seasons.  Redd has also loaned his voice to many projects including Netflix’s “Big Mouth,” Audible’s “64 the  Man” and Disney’s “Star vs. the Forces of Evil.” Additionally, he was featured as a 2016 Stand-up New Face at Just for Laughs in Montreal.

Besides regularly performing in many a New York City comedy club, Kurt Metzger's credits include performing on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood" and as a regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever." Kurt has filmed a half-hour special for "Comedy Central Presents" and appeared on Comedy Central's "Important Things with Demetri Martin," IFC's "Z-Rock" and will be a regular on the new Comedy Central program "Ugly Americans." Previously, he was the stand out comedian at the Montreal Comedy Festival's New Faces showcase. He has also wrote for "Chappelle's Show" on Comedy Central and several other SpikeTV, VH1 and Comedy Central programs.  

Sherrod Small is a comedian, writer, producer, actor, radio host and all around performer; born and raised by his mother and two sisters in Brooklyn, NYC. He is a consistent killer connecting with audiences everywhere through his witty commentary, quick improvisation and his views on politics, culture and everyday life. Sherrod has appeared in numerous popular series and is one of the most recognizable talking heads in America. You've seen him all over VH1's "Best Week Ever" & "I Love..." Series, guest hosting on ABC's "Good Morning America" & NBC's "TODAY", & as a frequent guest on FOX's "Red Eye" as well as Travel Channel's "Men Vs Food" & "Street Cred". Most recently Sherrod starred in A&E's "Black & White" which he produced & created with fellow comedian Christian Finnegan as well as wrote & starred as 'Malcom' in Tyler Perry's "Are We There Yet?" Sherrod has also performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and NBC’s “Showtime at the Apollo,” wrote & performed on Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn” and was featured in Jerry Seinfeld’s film “Comedian.” Sherrod is also one of the most popular Radio voices today. You can currently listen to Sherrod weekly on his acclaimed "Racewars" podcast co-starring Kurt Metzger, or as a regular guest on Sirius XM's "Opie Show." He has also appeared as a guest on "Raw Dog," "Scott & Sid Morning Show," "Legion Of Skanks" & more. You can see Sherrod currently touring the country with 'The Comedians of Opie Radio' & 'Race Wars LIVE' as well as on this year’s ‘Just For Laughs’ Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His career took off with many television shows including MTV’s “Guy Code” and “Wild’n Out,” Netflix’s “Brown Nation,” and HBO’s “The Leftovers.” After finding success in TV, he pivoted his focus toward growing the now hugely successful podcast “Flagrant,” co-created with fellow comedian and good friend, Andrew Schulz, along with his successful stand-up comedy touring career. Akaash self-produced and directed his first stand-up special, “Bring Back Apu” in February, amassing over a million views in its first week alone. Just one month later, he released “The Crowdwork Special,” putting him in the rarified air of comedians who produced two specials in back-to-back months. Aside from stand up, look for Akaash as the lead in the Netflix animated series "Conquest" as well as an upcoming Hulu series created by Ramy Youssef.

Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and pioneering use of technology. In the past 2 years Nimesh has self-released three stand-up specials and has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters. Nimesh most recently appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and before that made his late night debut on Late Night with Seth Meyers. His self-released specials “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine,” “Thank You, China,” and “Lucky Lefty” have amassed millions of views. His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016 and tour with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Currently a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah, Roy has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as “A Standout”, and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of thought provoking comedy as “charismatic crankiness”. Prior to The Daily Show, Roy spent three years on the TBS sitcom, Sullivan and Son, and still appears as a regular guest. He’s currently a featured comedian on Conan, ESPN’s ‘SportsNation’ and Comedy Central’s @Midnight. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Roy began his comedy career at the age of 19 while attending Florida A&M University. He went on to make his television debut on The Late Show with David Letterman and finished third in the 2010 season of Last Comic Standing. Wood has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central’sPremium Blend and The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Prior to this, he has appeared at the 2006 Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in the “New Faces Showcase”. Wood has appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio Show: The Comedy Tour on Comedy Central. Also a veteran of radio (2001-2012) Roy’s morning show took home awards from the Alabama Broadcasters Association for ‘Best Large Market Morning Show’. Roy Wood, Jr. has recorded three nationally-released prank call CD’s: My Momma Made Me Wear This, Confessions of a High School Bench Warmer, I’ll Slap You to Sleep!, and his a comedy CD Things I Think, I think. Wood's first Comedy Central Stand-Up Special, Roy Wood Jr., Father' Figure, will be aired February 2017.

Ardie Fuqua is a comedian and actor from New York. He has made appearances on BET’s Comic View and BET News. A veteran of the NYC stand up scene, he can be seen regularly at the city’s finest clubs, including Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s on Broadway, and Stand Up NY. Fuqua has given hilarious commentary as himself on VH1’s shows and Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He has also worked as a writer and performer on the P. Diddy Presents The Bad Boys of Comedy series. In 2009, Fuqua made over a dozen appearances on TruTV’s The Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest, a popular long running series. Recently, Fuqua appeared on the 1st season finale of the critically acclaimed FX series, Louie, co-starring with comedian, Godfrey. Fuqua made a return appearance in the 2nd season of Louie, appearing as the Comedy Cellar emcee, a role he regularly fills with the club.

The Chicago Tribune hails Jeff Arcuri as "a joke machine," but he’s much more than that—he’s a person! Jeff has showcased his talent on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Comedy Central’s "Roast Battle," "Laughs!" on Fox, SiriusXM, and numerous comedy festivals nationwide. His subreddit, r/JeffArcuri, ranks in the top 1% of all subreddits, boasting over 235,000 active members. This makes him one of the pioneering comedians on the platform, frequently landing on the front page. Jeff’s ticket-selling prowess has soared dramatically. In spring 2023, he was performing in 200-capacity comedy clubs, but by June 2024, he had ascended to headlining theaters with a capacity of 3,000, consistently selling out 3-5 shows every weekend. In 2024 alone, Jeff sold over 250,000 tickets in over 25 countries. Jeff recently headlined two sold-out performances at the iconic Beacon Theatre for the New York Comedy Festival as well as a four-show sold out residency at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Born in Havana, Cuba and raised in North Bergen, NJ, Joey ‘Coco’ Diaz has quickly become one of the most sought after actors and comedians in the entertainment industry today. His love of storytelling is reflected in each role he takes: whether it is on film or on stage, his passion for entertaining and delighting audiences shines through every performance. This winter, Diaz can next be seen starring as ‘Mikey’ opposite Sylvester Stallone, Robert De Niro, Kevin Hart, and Kim Basinger in the highly anticipated feature film Grudge Match (Warner Bros.). Diaz’s start in comedy began while serving a short stint at a correctional facility in Denver, CO in 1988. “Each Wednesday we would watch movies on the projector, but sometimes it would break,” he shares, “so I would get up and do stand up to fill the time.” Learning he had the skills to make an audience laugh, he pursued comedy after his release and began performing at an assortment of comedy clubs in the area. While he was touring as a working comic, he began acting in a variety television and film roles. You may recognize him from his appearances in The Mentalist, Children’s Hospital, My Name is Earl, or General Hospital- to name a few. On the film front, Diaz has held roles in The Longest Yard, Spider Man 2, Smiley Face, and Taxi, among others. In 2013, Diaz continues to perform stand up and act, while also staying on top of the new media move in podcasting. Currently, Diaz hosts his bi-weekly podcast The Church of What’s Happening Now, which ranks among some of the most highly downloaded podcasts online. He is also a regular guest on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast The Joe Rogan Experience. On the comedy front, Diaz continues to tour and perform at the biggest comedy clubs in the country. His comedy specials in “The Testicle Testaments” have sold thousands of downloads, and have even made it to the Billboard Top 100. Diaz’s raw style of comedy is highlighted on television with recurring sketch roles on Stand Up Revolution and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Later this year, Diaz will release his new DVD/CD special – which will surely top the charts once more.

Marion Grodin has been one of the hottest comics in the country. She is a favorite at New York City’s top clubs, including Standup NY and Gotham Comedy Club, where she regularly headlines. As one of the country’s top emcees, Marion’s incredible ability to improvise has allowed her to master the art of talking with the audience. Always willing to be as self-revealing as she is probing of the audience…this affectionately edgy style has become Marion’s trademark. The result is a hilariously personal show that makes the audience feel like it was custom-made just for them.

Beau McDowell is a stand-up comedian and former co-host of the "Losers with a Dream" podcast alongside comedy legend Lisa Lampanelli. Beau performs regularly on the East Coast, and is known for his big personality, big stature, and even bigger sense of humor about his former struggles with substance abuse, family codependency, and his search for self-acceptance. Beau’s ability to approach serious, and sometimes heartbreaking, experiences with levity and warmth differentiate him as a comedian on the rise with something new to say. Find him on Instagram @beaumcdowellcomedy!

Rafi Bastos - UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY TOUR Rafi Bastos is a 6’7” tall Jewish-Brazilian comedian with an accent like Dracula and a rapidly growing social media presence of stand up clips in English, mostly filmed from the prestigious Comedy Cellar in New York. In his home-country of Brazil, Rafi is a trailblazer of comedy, media and is one of the first comedians to pioneer the art of stand up comedy as we know it in Brazil. His17-year comedy and acting career before coming to the United States garnered many firsts and was covered in an interview on TheJoe Rogan Experience. Rafi set records, created controversy through freedom of speech and used the power of the internet to reach an astronomical social media following. Rafi’s videos with stage performances, music videos, interviews and sketches have now more than 370 million views on his Youtube channel alone. In 2011, he was considered by the NEW YORK TIMES as the Most Influential Man on Twitter, at the time with 7 million followers, now at 11.4 million. In 2013, Rafi won the SHORTY AWARDS, also known as the “Oscars of Social Media”, for Best Comedian. Both in English and Portuguese, Rafi continues to prove that he is among the most talented artists of Latin America - always setting the bar higher for innovation, quality and influence. Rafi’s quick-witted observational humor has made him a hit online and the first Brazilian comedian to become a regular at the most renowned comedy clubs globally, including COMEDY CELLAR in New York, LAUGH FACTORY, and THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV in California. He is also the first Brazilian comedian to headline at JUST FOR LAUGHS, the largest comedy festival in the world, hosted in Montreal, Canada. Among his many credits, Rafi has three comedy specials on Netflix:, A Arte do Insulto, Péssima Influencia, and Ultimato. He has starred in movies, had his own controversial talk show, been an in-field journalist and hosted reality shows (Ultimate Beastmaster for Netflix). He is the Co-Founder and owner of Comedians, the largest comedy club in South America. Let’s just say Rafi has done almost everything in Brazil and now he’s in the USA to do it all with a fresh perspective - in UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY.

Famous for his deadpan and often self-deprecating comedy, multi award-winning comedian Romesh Ranganathan has solidified himself as a household name through his stand-up, television and radio presenting, acting and podcasting. He’s best known for fronting such series’ as BBC Two’s The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, topical show The Ranganation, and travelling the globe with his mate and fellow comic Rob Beckett in Rob & Romesh Vs. Former regular and now central host of Sky’s A League of Their Own, Romesh also hosted the show which brought his mum, Shanthi, to our screens, Asian Provocateur. Romesh has been announced as the new host of BBC One’s Weakest Link in a primetime slot, which sees a celebrity line up put through their general knowledge paces. A Sunday Times Bestseller with his autobiography Straight Outta Crawley: The Memoirs Of A Distinctly Average Human Being, Romesh had his second book As Good as It Gets: Life Lessons from a Reluctant Adult published worldwide in October 2020. Romesh last tour, The Cynic’s Mixtape, sold out across the UK, including 14 nights at London’s Eventim Apollo. Romesh embarked on his career in America in 2018 with the launch of Just Another Immigrant on Showtime, and he has also appeared twice on James Corden’s Late Late Show as well as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. On top of this, he has an award-winning podcast Hip Hop Saved My Life. Romesh also co-hosts hit podcast Wolf and Owl with comedy mate Tom Davis. Romesh is also able to further show off his encyclopaedic knowledge of hip-hop music hosting his own BBC Radio 2 show, For The Love of Hip Hop, which received critical acclaim. Following a mammoth sell out tour in 2019-22, Romesh Ranganathan’s standup special The Cynic is now available on Netflix.

Ralph Barbosa is a Latino stand-up comedian. He’s a winner of the HBO & NYLFF Latino Stand-Up Comedy Competition, crowned the 2019 Funniest Comic in Texas, and made his HBO debut in the HA Festival Comedy Special (streaming now). He’ll next be seen in the Entre Nos’ comedy specials directed by Aida Rodriguez.

His credits include: BET, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, Who’s Got Jokes (hosted by Bill Bellamy), and The Tom Joyner Show, Shaq Comedy All Star Jam, Chocolate Sundaes (hosted by Tommy Davidson) on Showtime. 

ZAVIOR PHILLIPS is a Nashville-raised, L.A-based writer & comedian who began his career writing jokes for your fav celebrities at the People’s Choice Awards and Kids’ Choice Awards. He’s since written for Netflix comedy series Inside Job and is back writing, directing, and acting in Season 2 of Josh Richards’ Read the Room. Zavior was selected as a Featured Comedian for the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest and has opened for acts like Nate Bargatze, Rosebud Baker, Fiona Cauley, and Caleb Hearon! His quick, satirical quips and energetic delivery can be heard on Sirius XM’s Netflix Radio and can be seen on stages across the country. He can next be seen as a Comic to Watch at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival.

Eric Neumann is one of the fastest-rising standup comedians in the United States. In February 2022, he made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC. He has recorded three albums/specials, Nervous Lover, Just A Phase, and, most recently, But Enough About Me: A Crowd Work Album. All three reached number 1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and are currently playing on Sirius XM Radio. He has appeared on Season 3 of Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, as well as Season 1 of The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. In 2021, he was featured in The Jerusalem Post as “one of the Jewish comedians who stayed relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic.” He is currently on a headlining tour performing at major comedy clubs across the country. When not touring, Eric lives in Manhattan, where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar.

Judy Gold is a comedy powerhouse. She has had stand-up specials on HBO, Comedy Central and LOGO, and was one of the stars of Netflix’s Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. She is the author of Yes I Can Say That: When They Come For The Comedians, We Are All In Trouble, a critically acclaimed book about free speech and cancel-culture which debuted as the number one comedy release on Amazon and was featured in the New York Times Book Review. It is now in its second printing. Judy has written and starred in three critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit shows, the aforementioned Yes I Can Say That!, The Judy Show – My Life as a Sitcom (Outer Critics Circle Nomination), and 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother (GLAAD Media Award – Outstanding NY Theater, Drama Desk Nomination – Actor). Judy received rave reviews as Gremio in The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park all-female production of The Taming of The Shrew. Recent film credits include Busted!, She Came To Me, Tripped Up, 31 Candles, and Love…Reconsidered. Judy won two Emmy awards for writing and producing The Rosie O’Donnell Show. She will be playing Paula Miller in Mindy Kaling’s upcoming series for Hulu, Not Suitable For Work, and has had recurring roles on Better Things, City On A Hill, The First Lady, Awkwafina is Nora from Queens and Search Party. Other more recent TV appearances include Extrapolations, Life & Beth, Broad City, and Girls5Eva. Judy appears frequently on The View, Today, and can also be found on MSNBC, and NewsNation & CNN as a free speech advocate. She has been a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Tonight Show. Her presence also extends into documentaries with credits ranging from cult favorites such as The Aristocrats to cultural touchstones like Netflix’s Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution and Hulu’s Hysterical, XLCD: The Story of Cancel Culture, The Last Laugh, and We Met at Grossinger's. Judy hosted HBO’s At the Multiplex with Judy Gold (1999-2009), as well as the weekly hit podcast Kill Me Now (2015-2025). She has three albums; Conduct Unbecoming, Kill Me Now, and Judith’s Roommate Had a Baby. You can find her on social media at @JewdyGold.