Comedians
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.
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.
Originally from the Bay Area, Salma Zaky moved to Los Angeles to attend college, where she began her comedy journey. Salma has filmed a mini stand-up special with OnlyFans on OFTV (unfortunately clothed), as well as a Don't Tell taping. She now resides in Brooklyn, NY to take her anxiety and career to new heights.
Tracey Carnazzo is a comedian and podcast host from New York City.
Her OCD and love for reality TV has shaped who she is today. Tracey hosts the podcasts Teen Mom Trash Talk, 90 Day Fiancé Trash Talk and Catfish Trash Talk, which sit on podcast top charts. Tracey has performed at New York Comedy Festival, New South Comedy Festival, Free Standup Festival, Skankfest, Asheville Comedy Festival, Cola Comedy Con and Oak City Comedy Festival. She has been featured on SiriusXM’s The Bonfire, Jim & Sam and Tell Me Everything. Tracey can be seen on Elite Daily, Refinery 29, Bravo, MTV, FX, Hulu and VICE. You can hear her as a guest on various comedy podcasts. Tracey is a regular at NYC venues and performs all over the country.
Comedian and writer Gina Brillon was born and raised in Bronx, New York. Shes been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her first one hour special, Pacifically Speaking, was produced by Gabriel Iglesias and will debut on NuvoTV in September 2014. She has a featured role in Gabriel Iglesias; upcoming theatrical film, The Fluffy Movie. The film will be released in theaters on July 25th 2014. She made appearances on Comedy Central Live at Gotham, E! Chelsea Lately, AXS; Gotham Comedy Live, The View, and is the first (and only) Latina winner of NBC 2012 Stand up for Diversity Showcase. She was selected to be part of Montreal Just For Laughs New Faces Showcase. Gina is also an accomplished singer, published writer, and poet. Her pieces have appeared in the New York Post and Daily News among others.
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.
Luke Severeid is a Hill-Hiking, Metal-Music-Loving, Chrome-Dome-Having Stand-UP Comedian from Seattle, WA. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest with the plaids and IPA-fueled husk to prove it. Luke’s comedic style has been described as insightfully idiotic, aggressively absurd, and most accurately, unmedicated ADHD in action. Besides looking identical to your favorite bouncer and or bass player, Luke was also recently in the Big Sky Comedy Festival, a semifinalist in both the Seattle and San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and a winner of Best Comedy Film at HUMP! Film Festival. He also just got back from a sold-out Australian tour as a part of the Heavy Metal Music Festival KNOTFEST. Millions have enjoyed his stand-up videos online and we’re sure he’ll be able to get a giggle or two out of you.
Josh Marti is a comedian based in New York tackling political topics (e.g. about the FBI and MLK) as well as everyday absurdities (like American food, preservatives) with a conversational tone. He blends observational wit with socio-political commentary, often leaning into ironic or provocative angles while keeping the delivery approachable.
Shaun Murphy is a comedian originally from Buffalo, NY who has performed in many clubs and colleges throughout North America. He has told jokes at prestigious places like the Boston Comedy Festival and the Asheville Comedy Festival to less prestigious places like a high school graduation party with a broken microphone. He has been lucky enough to feature for a diverse group of headliners such as Dave Attell, Michael Ian Black, Jen Kirkman, Tom Green and Mark Normand.
Shaun’s like-ability and awkwardness keeps audiences captivated whenever he performs. However, he thinks it’s really weird to impress strangers by talking about his accomplishments but hopefully it worked. If not, that’s okay too. He currently lives in New York City and has no money.
"Born in Atlanta, GA, matured in San Francisco, and now residing in New York City, Jill Weiner is a comedian and writer. Jill participated in the Come and Take it Festival in Houston, TX, placed second in the Trial by Laughter comedy festival, and has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival. She co-produces and co-hosts a weekly, standing-room-only comedy show in Williamsburg called Laf Dance Saloon. She is also the first female champion of the New York City based roast battle, Comedy Fight Club and produces and co-hosts the hilarious and informative podcast, WikiFreakz.
When not on stage you can catch Jill slurping soup at one of New York’s hottest diners."
Corey O’Brien’s Red Tour fearlessly brings sharp, unapologetic comedy to red states, challenging divides while creating a space where everyone—left, right, and in between—can laugh together. Bold, provocative, and uniting, Corey proves humor can bridge even the widest gap. "The Red Tour" is a fearless, boundary-shattering comedy experience that takes a hardcore liberal, gay Democrat into the heart of red states to stir things up—and bring laughter to places where it’s desperately needed. He is thrilled to be here for a BLUE stop! Known for his sharp political wit and unapologetic candor, Corey is on a mission to shake up the status quo, offering a unique blend of controversial humor and bold perspective. In a time when political divides run deep, O’Brien’s “Red Tour” seeks to foster meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes, and remind us that laughter is universal. No matter how red the state, Corey’s comedy proves that humor can bridge even the widest divides, leaving audiences—whether they agree or not—with something to think about, and more importantly, something to laugh about.
Corey O’Brien is an American comedian, LGBTQ+ advocate and social media creator with over 2 million followers across social media. Best known for his sharp wit and outlandish humor, O’Brien has caught the attention of many A-list stars with his hilarious re-creation videos, including Dua Lipa, Justin Timberlake and the Spice Girls, and has since taken the comedy world by storm. With a natural flair for performance, Corey seamlessly integrates his decade-long dance career into each comedic set, providing his audience with a unique experience each time. O’Brien’s stage shows have been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews, with Buzzfeed exclaiming: “Corey’s show is one show you don’t want to miss” while Forbes Magazine has hailed Corey’s performances as “one of a kind!” Prior to comedy, Corey spent years as a professional dancer, dancing alongside artists such as French Montana, Iggy Azalea, Ne-yo as well as on the hit TV show RuPaul's Drag Race.
Adam Mamawala is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, and SiriusXM, and his debut album One of the Good Ones debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Adam has been a freelance contributor to Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update and Someecards and currently co-hosts podcasts Away Games and HORSE, as recently featured in the New York Times!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With equal parts confident social observation and cutting self-deprecation, New York City-based
comedian Brendan Sagalow has deftly and defiantly owned the stage for over 10 years. His
debut full-hour comedy special, "Thin Lips," was released in August 2024 on Youtube and
continues to receive critical acclaim.
Brendan performed as a “New Face” in the 2022 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He has
also taken part in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and the New York Comedy
Festival. He was a finalist in 2018’s New York’s Funniest, 2017’s Carolines Comedy Club
Competition, and 2017’s Carolines March Madness Competition.
He has written for MTV's "Joking Off," and appeared on ViceTV’s "Tumbleweeds" with Killer Mike
and the popular Barstool Sports series "Answer the Internet."
He is a recurring guest on "The Jim and Sam Show," Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio, and "The
Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder." Brendan co-hosted "Here’s the Scenario" podcast
with fellow comedians Mike Cannon and Mike Feeney, and now hosts his own show, "Sagdaddy
Da Pod." He has been a guest on a wide array of popular podcasts, including "Are You
Garbage?," "Tuesdays with Stories," and "Legion of Skanks." When not touring nationally, Brendan
can be seen performing at clubs across New York City.
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
Christine Berg, nee Meehan, has been a NYC club favorite for over 10 years. Her debut album, Bumped, was recorded while she was massive, nine months pregnant, and wheezing.. Her second album, Self Kare, is being recorded this year. She is on regular rotation on Sirius XM and is featured on Scary Mommy as Miss Pillows, a goofy boob-care series for humans with boobs (real and fake). She forced her comic husband to do a docuseries called Couples Therapy on Showtime. Though the producers claimed they were too Wonderbread to be featured, Berg has many friends with tons of melanin. She can be seen on Amazon Prime in the documentary 25 Sets. She has written for Buzzfeed, Romper, and Bustle and is working on finding a publisher for her book about being kidnapped in a Muslim country. Christine's irreverant style of comedy makes you feel as though she's your favorite wild auntie who thinks your mother tries too hard. She thinks kids are better than adults, and both should learn when to shut up. She can be found coaching competitive gymnastics in North Jersey and does stand up to stay nice to those damn kids. Her 6 year old daughter only likes jokes about chickens.
After making history in Dubai — selling out Dubai Opera and headlining the iconic Coca-Cola Arena in front of thousands — Shawn Chidiac is taking his show on the road, and America is next.
Known for his spot-on accents, viral sketches, and razor-sharp observational humor, Shawn has built a global following by turning everyday life into comedy gold. From cultural quirks and supermarket moments to the awkward situations we all secretly recognize, his comedy is universally relatable and impossible not to laugh at.
Having gone viral worldwide and proven himself on some of the biggest stages in the world, Shawn is now bringing his hilarious, heartfelt, full-length set to audiences across the United States.
Each show kicks off with a high-energy opening act before Shawn takes the stage for a night of non-stop laughs, sharp wit, and the kind of live comedy experience you won't forget.
The slightly dark, incredibly quick, observational style of Mary Santora's comedy is one that is uniquely her own. Drawing from real life experiences, Mary takes the audience on a storytelling driven ride, while seamlessly weaving in and out of crowd interactions, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who sees her. Both of Santora's albums, "Hillbilly Boujee" and “Nothing Matters”
hit #1 on both iTunes and Amazon, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM.
