Comedians


Originally from Lexington, KY, Gus Tate started performing stand-up in China, slinging jokes to international crowds of expats and locals in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong before settling in the world comedy capital of New York. As a father to an ungovernable 3-year-old girl, Gus’s comedy appeals to tired men and insane women of all ages. Gus has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda's LaughFest, Hoboken Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, and most recently the Big Sky Comedy Festival. His videos have been viewed millions of times on Instagram and TikTok, and his debut comedy special—filmed at New York Comedy Club—is premiering later this year.
Laura Sogar is a former professional swimmer who failed to make the Olympics and handles it by telling jokes on the streets of NYC. She runs a podcast Risque Business News where she talks shit about the business world and hosts Don’t Tell Comedy a “secret” comedy show featuring top talent from across the city.
Alon Elian is an NYC-based stand-up and sketch comedian. He played several characters in Audible’s Heads Will Roll, has been featured in CRACKED, and most recently starred in a series of commercial campaigns for Adidas and the PGA. He’s performed at festivals like SketchFest, Raleigh Comedy Festival, the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, and more. His unique, often absurdist, sketch videos have amassed over 30 million views on social media. Alon’s alter ego, Spenny Pugliano, has become a cult favorite in the New York comedy scene. Two years ago a feud between Alon and the Commissioner of Major League Baseball turned ugly. Now, he spends his nights combing through the city’s underworld, trying to find the man who killed his wife.
Julio Diaz is a stand-up comedian, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Julio has performed at legendary NY clubs like New York Comedy Club, Gotham , the stand and more, but his raw, witty, and charismatic style has been a hit in the underground comedy scene for half a decade. Stand-up has afforded Julio the opportunity to perform and produce shows all over New York City. Currently, he has three successful live comedy experiences: Comedy at The Cooper, Gimmie a Break Comedy Show, and Hoodie Season Comedy Show. Comedy is more than just getting on stage and making people laugh—it’s about making light of day-to-day experiences. His material stems from overcoming adversity, moving from job to job, financial struggles, and of course navigating dating challenges. Comedy has given him the strength to become confident and pass that on to others. Be sure to listen to his podcast ‘TJ Squared’ (streaming on all major platforms) and catch him at a comedy show near you.
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.
Tony Dabas is a New York–based stand-up comedian who has been performing for over a decade. Drawing from his background and the diverse cultures he grew up around, Tony brings sharp observations and a unique perspective to the stage. He has toured nationally for the past several months as a headliner, performing in venues across the country that range from intimate 300-seat clubs to theaters of 3,000. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with comedians seen on television and has built a reputation for his dynamic characters, quick wit, and authentic storytelling.
Regarded as one of the hottest rising stars in the city, Phil Duckett is taking NYC by storm. A native of South Carolina, his country grammar and southern charm bring a fresh perspective on life in the big city. It’s been quite the journey - from coaching on the court and chillin at the country club to sleeping on the subway, it’s like he’s lived 9 lives. Commanding the stage with a smile that’ll win over your mama and a mouth that will scare your daddy straight, get ready for the wild truth! You can catch Phil at New York Comedy Club where he just took 1st at the NYCC Competition, on SiriusXM, and at shows all over the city.
Tyler Horvath is a standup comedian based in New York City. His laid-back observational style has been making people laugh around the country for the better part of a decade, and his standup clips have attracted more than 80,000 followers and over 25 million views on Instagram and TikTok. Tyler was recently selected as a featured performer at the 2022 Flyover Comedy Festival. He has opened for Tim Dillon, Geoffrey Asmus, Gilbert Gottfried, Robert Kelly, and Paul Virzi, among others.
Dave Temple is the Spotlight stealing comic that has clubs managers and college bookers across the country asking, "Where did you find this guy?!" Originally from Philadelphia, Dave began stand-up comedy as a challenge amongst friends. Dave brings an unadulterated view on life and his immediate surroundings with a poignancy that is unparalleled and leaves every single audience in stitches. Dave has appeared on TruTV's LaffMobb LaffTracks, Showtime at the Apollo, VH1 Live as well as his own YouTube Show #LOOKATITTHISWAY
Josh Mandl is a comedian born and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, and is one of the fastest rising stars in the country. Josh is based and regularly performs at all of the major clubs in Boston, from Laugh Boston to Boston Comedy Club. His humor is exciting, personal and smart, and enjoyed by all audiences.
Max Fine is a stand up comedian from San Francisco who is currently based out of New York. Max is known for his clean comedy and his storytelling. He has performed in both the New York Comedy Festival and the Rogue Island Comedy Festival.
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.
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
"Luis Lopez is a stand up comedian in New York City. Luis was a 2021 Comic to Watch for New York Comedy Festival. He was part of the March Madness Comedy Competition in NYC in 2020, and also a semi-finalist in Last Comix Standing. He tours clubs and venues across the country from his native Portland, Oregon to Miami, Florida and everywhere in between. "
Brian Elberg is a stand up comedian out of New York City. His stand up focuses on my life as a teacher in New York City public schools.
Kerryn Feehan is an nyc based comic. She’s been featured on season 1 and 2 of Tires on Netflix, Comedy Central, TruTv, TLC, Sirius Xm, Barstool Sports, Slamdance film festival and countless podcasts she did as favors. She performs nightly in NYC, you can probably see her at The Stand. She has a wildly popular podcast called OnlyFeehans and a cartoon on YouTube called Kerryn Sucks.
Gastor Almonte is an award-winning stand up comedian, storyteller, writer, and host. He's appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL's This Is Not Happening, VICE and PBS. TIMEOUT magazine named him one of your "New Comedy Obsessions." He's a 2020 Webby award winner for his appearance on WORLD CHANNEL's Stories from the Stage. He's the host of The War Report Podcast w/ Shalewa Sharpe and his debut album "Immigrant Made" reached #1 on itunes, Amazon Music and GooglePlay charts.
Erica Spera is the girl next door who's tall, dark, and one of the guys. Originally from Binghamton NY, Spera is the producer of 607 Comedy, where she hosts shows throughout the Upstate New York area. Spera was named a 2017 TBS Comics to Watch as part of the NY Comedy Festival​ and has opened for Bert Kreischer and SNL's Colin Jost​. You may have seen her on TLC's Cake Boss, or Gotham Comedy Live! on AXSTV. Every Friday at 8:30pm, she co-hosts Bitches Brew, at Halyard's Bar in Brooklyn, which has been named one of TimeOut NY’s “Best Comedy Shows”.
Casey Balsham is a comedian, writer and cheese lover working in New York City. You may know her from one of her viral jokes, “A Message to Gen Z” or “Childbirth = Women’s Super Bowl” which have both been viewed over 20 million times and make the kids and the men real mad. She has kept busy as a warm-up comic for shows on Comedy Central as well as The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV. You may have heard her on her parenting podcast Never Not Tired or her True Crime pod, Shady Sh*t or on her newest endeavor, the It’s Broadway Bitch podcast. Her debut album Son of a Barb hit #1 on iTunes and her real life look at becoming a parent through her IVF “journey” in her solo show “Inconceivable” earned her rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Lizzy Cassidy is a stand up comedian based in New York City, who performs all over the country. She has been featured on Sirius XM and is a reoccurring guest on popular podcasts like Keith and The Girl and The Hot Mess Comedy Hour. She’s also performed at comedy festivals like Skankfest and New York Comedy Festival.
Originally hailing from San Francisco, CA, Caitlin Peluffo is a comedian based in NYC. After a brief six year stint in art school studying performative video art (no, really…that’s a thing) Caitlin expanded her talents to the stage. She’s opened for comedians, Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, and Brian Regan. She’s been featured everywhere from the world famous Comedy Cellar in the Big Apple to clubs nationwide talking about how she came to be such a lovable loose cannon. Caitlin has been featured on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, 2022’s Just For Laughs Festival and has hosted her weekly podcast, Good Time Gal with Caitlin Peluffo for over two years. With Caitlin, no subject is off limits, however, she did make a promise to her mother that she would never, ever discuss that one time she took those ‘whorish, yet tastefully executed’ photos for a guy she used to bang in the military. She may be a patriot, but a promise is a promise.
Tayler Yarish is a NYC based comedian. He’s been a featured performer at multiple comedy festivals including SLO Comedy Festival, Baltimore Comedy Festival, and Charm City Comedy Festival. He hosts a weekly podcast called The Tayler Yarish Show.
Vinny Guadagnino is one of the most recognized lifestyle personalities and digital influencers. Vinny first rose to fame in 2009 on the MTV series “Jersey Shore,” which, over its six-season run, became the highest-rated series in the history of the network and a cultural phenomenon. During his time away from the shore, Vinny starred in series including “Vinny & Ma Eat America” on Food Network and “Joking Off” on MTV2. In April 2018, the franchise returned as “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” and immediately recaptured the zeitgeist, breaking viewership records along the way. In addition, Vinny has starred in MTV’s “Double Shot at Love” and “Revenge Prank” with Pauly D. Vinny also has a residency at the world-famous Chippendales Las Vegas, where he recurs as the celebrity guest host throughout the year. In 2022, Vinny joined the historic 31st season of "Dancing with the Stars." He and his partner, Koko, made an impressive run on the show, making it all the way to the quarter-finals! Most recently, Vinny joined the cast of “All-Star Shore” on MTV and Paramount+ for its second season. In this series, Vinny went head-to-head against eleven other reality stars doing what he does best – party games! The Keto Guido continues to build a massive social media presence, working with brands like Visible, La Roche-Posay, and DraftKings, while also starring in Wawa’s newest social media campaign/commercial promoting their pizza. Off-screen, Vinny is a 2x best-selling author. His most recent book, “The Keto Guido Cookbook: Delicious Recipes to Get Healthy and Look Great,” led to Vinny becoming one of the most known personalities in the keto/health and wellness and fitness communities.
Chanel Ali is a standup comedian who blossomed on the Philadelphia circuit before taking her commanding stage presence to NYC. She has two Comedy Centrals specials, an album aptly titled Chanel No.1, and her hour special was released on Epix in early 2022.