Matt Vita is a New York City–based comedian and co-founder of the Vermont Comedy Festival, known offstage as a deeply empathetic, grounded presence and onstage for an electric, high-energy style that blends sharp writing with unpredictable, in-the-moment crowd work. He’ll take care of your staff and keep your audiences laughing. He has headlined extensively throughout North America, including premier venues like Empire Comedy Club (ME), City Winery (Boston), Idiot Box Comedy Club (NC), Don’t Tell Comedy (multiple locations), Governor’s Comedy Club (NY), Sugarbush Resort (VT), MassMoCA (MA), and many more theaters, festivals, resorts, and independent rooms across the U.S. and Canada. Matt has shared the stage with top-tier comedians including Colin Quinn, Joe List, Mark Normand, Judy Gold, Kevin McDonald, Paul Rodriguez, Tim Meadows, Jim Gaffigan, Steve Hofstetter, and Heather Shaw, among others. His screen credits include appearances on CBS, HBO, Investigation Discovery, and Amazon Prime Video, along with various national commercial campaigns where he usually plays a weird guy on the subway with a boombox or a weird guy rapping in his kitchen. In New York City, he is a regular performer at clubs such as New York Comedy Club, Grisly Pear, and Atlantic City Comedy Club.

Tina Friml’s sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with cerebral palsy has earned a dedicated social media following with over 234K followers on Instagram and over 180K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and The Drew Barrymore Show.

Alex Kumin is an NYC based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold and whip smart standup delights crowds across the US. You've seen her on the 2021 season of Comedy Central Standup Featuring, and she has also participated in Gilda's Laughfest - Best of the Midwest, NBC Universal's Breakout Festival and Limestone Comedy Festival. During her years in Chicago, she was named a comic to watch by Timeout Chicago and The Chicago Reader. Her voiceover work is extensive and includes campaigns for Google, United Airlines, and, her most on brand to date, Kohler intelligent toilets.

Ian Fidance is an offbeat yet upbeat stand up comic & writer from Wilmington, Delaware who calls New York City his home. After working a million jobs while growing up an only child to a single mother in Delaware, Ian has grown to be a live force and a stand out stand up with a fresh, positive voice in comedy. A popular guest on SiriusXM radio’s “The Bennington Show,” and the Artie & Anthony Show as well, he’s been featured in the Boston, Brooklyn, Eugene Mirman and New York Comedy Festivals, written & performed in sketches for Funny or Die, Above Average, and Conde Nast, was commissioned by Nike to write & star in a live media presentation for the unveiling of their “Hyper” line of athletic wear, made his stand up TV debut on the third season of AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live," will be seen on the upcoming season of "Talk 30 to Me" on VH1, and recently appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers. He has share his unique point of view and wild stories nightly at New York Comedy Club, The Stand, UCB Theatre, the Creek & the Cave, Union Hall, and The Bell House, and many popular bar shows alike.

Tommy McNamara is a New York comedian. He is a contributor for Onion Sports and hosts the popular podcast Stand By Your Band. Tommy is a regular at Caroline's on Broadway, where he hosts a monthly a show and recently headlined. He began doing comedy in Chicago, where he was a cast member at the prestigious Lincoln Lodge and a regular at the Laugh Factory. Tommy has performed at San Francisco Sketchfest, Oddball Comedy Festival (Chicago winner of Funny Or Die's Road 2 Oddball Tour), the 26th Annual Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival and many other festivals. His music/comedy shows Tommy McNamara Unplugged, Tommy McNamara's Beach Bash (featured in the New York Times), and Biosong have sold out venues in both Chicago and New York

Erin Maguire is a New York City based, Boston born, comedian and podcast host. She recently made her late night debut on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." She has been seen on ESPN, The Game Show Network and Gotham Comedy Live and has written for Comedy Central Roasts. Her debut comedy album, "Baseline Presentable," charted number one in Apple comedy charts, as did her comedy advice podcast, "Dear Pod." Follow her online @erinmaguireofficial across all social media platforms.

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.

Robby Slowik is a stand-up comic, TV writer, and podcast host based in New York City. He has performed stand-up on "Conan," and his album "Live Near Carnegie Hall" plays frequently on SiriusXM. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and a staple of the New York comedy scene. Online his clips have amassed over ten million views, and the podcast he co-hosts, "Corporate Gossip," has over a million downloads. Robby has also written for "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," "Schulz Saves America," "The Roast of Tom Brady," and "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on AppleTV+, where he appeared regularly as a correspondent on Jon's podcast.

Ty Herndon has lived a life and career of extreme highs and lows and celebrates a critical milestone in country music as his record-breaking debut single “What Mattered Most” turns thirty in 2025. Between 1995 and 2002, Herndon charted 17 singles, including his three number ones and seventeen top 10 hits, such as “I Want My Goodbye Back,” “Loved Too Much,” “A Man Holdin' On (To a Woman Lettin' Go)” and “Hands of a Working Man.” He topped the charts in 1996 with the single “Living in a Moment” and again in 1998 with “It Must Be Love.” In 2014, Ty made country music history when he became the first major male artist to come out as gay. In the following years, he founded the Concert For Love + Acceptance, as well as his own Foundation For Love + Acceptance, to provide support for mental health and recovery services and a more inclusive country music landscape for artists and fans alike. He released two critically acclaimed albums, “House on Fire” and “Got It Covered.” Ty began a triumphant comeback in 2020 with the release of “Orphans of God,” a duet with Kristin Chenoweth that peaked at number one on the iTunes charts. That was quickly followed by the release of “JACOB” and “JACOB (Deluxe Edition),” for the first time bringing his full journey from darkness to light and back again to his music. The album touched on highly personal themes ranging from addiction, recovery, and mental fitness to lost love, self-discovery and personal freedom. It spawned the country radio hits “Till You Get There” and “Dents on a Chevy,” a duet with Terri Clark that spent 7 weeks atop the independent country radio charts, becoming the number one independent country single of 2023. In 2025, he released the first of a double album career retrospective entitled “THIRTY,” featuring guest collaborators on some of his biggest hits and fan favorites from more than three decades in the spotlight and on the charts. His memoir, “What Mattered Most,” was released on March 31, 2026 and is available everywhere now.

In the past, Ali Kolbert was as an NBC Page at 30 Rock--where she worked on shows such as Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Recently, Ali made her television debut in that very building, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. ​ Ali has worked as a contributing writer at The Onion and has written for Above Average. She recently performed in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta. Ali performs stand-up comedy nightly in NYC bars and clubs. She even once impersonated Reese Witherspoon on The Howard Stern Show.

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.

A stand-up, writer, and actor, Eagle is a born and raised New Yorker. At 28 years old, he performs at all the major clubs in the city, including as a regular at the Comedy Cellar. Eagle has been featured on Comedy Central’s "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" as well as Amazon’s scripted series "Millenniums." He has notably performed twice on "Comedy Central Stand-Up," with his most recent set having been released in March of 2023. Eagle will be featured as a cast member on MTV’s upcoming Season 21 of "Wild 'n Out."

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.

Skyler Higley is a comedian and writer whose incomparable stand-up explodes from his unique perspective and uncanny joke-slinging. Being raised by white parents as a Mormon in Salt Lake City, his fish-out-of-water comedic mind can generate anything from the most absurd observations to the most cutting insights. With his exceptional viewpoints and eclectic style, Skyler never stops surprising audiences with a trip through his world.

Mariel O’Reilly is a New York City based stand-up comedian originally from Long Island. Her comedy is sharp, self-aware, and rooted in dating, anxiety, and the everyday chaos of modern life. With a conversational, unfiltered style, she brings the energy of the funniest friend in the group chat to the stage.

Tom Cassidy is a comedian from Philadelphia, based in New York City. His debut stand-up album funnymatic reached #1 on the iTunes comedy chart. Tom was the lead producer for the first season of Danny’s House on Vice TV, has been featured on Adult Swim programming including Mostly for Millennials and was a writer for The F-Spot With Derrick Beckles. Tom turned his 2nd Album 'LIFE AFTER FUNNY' into a youtube special in 2022. His new Pilot SNOWDANCE is also out now on Youtube!

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.

Colin “Cab” Washington is a Philly-born actor, writer, comedian and producer known for blending sharp observational humor with personal storytelling. His credits include "Insecure" (HBO), BuzzFeed, Cracked, "Timeout New York," and producing for "First Things First" on Fox Sports. Cab was featured as an emerging artist at SF Sketchfest '24 and the New York Comedy Festival '24, drawing laughs from the chaos of relationships, identity, and the trials and tribulations of being a millennial in their 30’s. He’s the creator and host of "Runnin’ Late" comedy show, a live comedy show featuring stand-up, interviews, and music which has sold out over 100 shows around the country. When he’s not performing every night at the best comedy clubs in New York City, he has enjoyed touring with Brian Simpson, Liza Treyger, Aida Rodriguez, and Chris Redd. Outside comedy, he co-owns Ron’s Signature Sauce, reviving his family’s iconic Philly BBQ legacy, which was recently featured on "Good Day Philadelphia." Whether on stage, screen, or the grill, Cab brings heart, humor, and authenticity to everything he does.

Andrew Collin has perfected his unique style of humor - laid back and not that smart. Andrew recently wrote for the incredibly popular Netflix event "The Roast Of Tom Brady" and "The Golden Globes." Andrew is the host of his own irreverent podcast, "Puddles with Andrew Collin," the guests of which have included Tom Segura, Hannah Berner, Heather McMahon, Nate Bargatze and many more. "Puddles" is available on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube, and Spotify. Andrew was also the co-host of the "Nikki Glaser Podcast," a daily podcast featuring all sorts of entertaining guests, comedy, and a unique take on daily events. In addition to his stand-up career, Andrew was a creative producer for the HBO Max series "F Boy Island" and a cast member on the E! Show "Welcome Home Nikki Glaser."

Kenice Mobley has performed on The Tonight Show, Netflix, and Comedy Central in addition to performing standup around the world. She's participated in SF Sketchfest, the Netflix is a Joke Festival, and Limestone Comedy Festival. Her debut album Follow Up Question was on Paste's List of Comedy Albums of the Year and Vulture has named her a Comedian You Should and Will Know.

Alex is a comic from Chicago who is a paid regular at the Laugh Factory, Zanies and clubs across the Midwest. You’ve seen him on the Netflix series “Easy” and places that have poutine

Pat Burtscher was born in Austria via a Greek woman, raised in Canada, and is currently based in NYC, where he's a regular at the Comedy Cellar and other cool places. He also headlines clubs and does festivals all around the world (JFL, Edinburgh, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and other cool stuff). Pat has also toured with Burt Kreischer, Brett Goldstein, Steph Tolev and other cool people. Be cool yourself and check out one or more of his super cool live shows - cowabunga!

Oscar Aydin is a New York-based comedian originally from Chicago. A two time feature in Time Out New York's "LGBT POC Comedian We're Obsessed With Right Now". He’s been on LOGO, Bravo, BBC Reels and a regular on SiriusXM. Whether it’s an audience of 3 or 1,000, Oscar always brings his sass and eccentric style of comedy that keeps audiences saying "Oh Oscar".

Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”

Ashley Austin Morris is an actor, comedian, and writer. Recent (but not all) credits include portraying 'Tammy' on "Elsbeth," 'Roxanne Hertz' opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Claire Danes in FX’s "Fleishman Is In Trouble," 'Nicole’ in the hit Shonda Rhimes series "Inventing Anna," 'Melanie' in "Life & Beth" with Amy Schumer, and "FBI: Most Wanted." Other credits include "The Other Two" (HBO), "THE BITE," "The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show" (Netflix), "Tommy" (CBS), "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Amazon), and "Prodigal Son" (FOX). Ashley had a recurring role on A&E’s digital series "Think Tank," and has been featured as a guest star on "Murphy Brown" (CBS 2018) opposite Candace Bergen, "The Big Bang Theory" (CBS), "The Good Wife" (CBS), "Desperate Housewives" (ABC), "Ugly Betty" (ABC), and many more. She has also appeared on "Divorce" (HBO) opposite Sarah Jessica Parker and Molly Shannon, and "The Deuce" (HBO) opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal. Ashley’s film roles include a feature in Clint Eastwood’s "Sully" and Columbia Pictures among others. Her theatre credits include "Die Mommie Die" (New World Stages), "Love Loss and What I Wore" (West Side Theatre, Touring Company) (more upon request), "Romance Novels for Dummies"(Williamstown Theatre Festival), "The Other Place" (The Alley), and Theresa Rebeck's "The Way Of The World" (Folgers Shakespeare Theatre.) Ashley’s comedy album "Slightly Off" debuted at number one on the iTunes Charts and continues to perform well. She can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, and many more clubs and theaters across the country. Her stand-up has been featured on AXS TV’s "Gotham Comedy Live." Her writing credits include "Libido Limbo" (Young Playwright’s Festival finalist) and being a contributing writer for "Stuffed," which ran off-Broadway at the West Side Theatre, as well as a solo show which had developmental workshops at Williamstown, The Alley and The Lark.

Lance Weiss has been a national touring comedian for over 20 years. Originally from Brunswick, Georgia, but beginning his comedy journey in Washington, D.C. and then later moving to NYC, Lance has since been named a Top 4 Finalist in CMT’s Next Big Comic and featured on FOX’s Laughs, NBC’s The Today Show, Bravo’s The Love Broker, CNBC’s Common Cents, ESPN Radio, Sirius/XM and in commercials for AT&T, Bud Light, Kit Kat and IBM. He’s written for brands such as PlayStation, Motorola, Honeywell, USPS, and the Central Park Conservancy. Lance has also been hired to perform for companies such as the NY Times, Meredith Corporation, and AB InBev. Lance was co-creator of Gandhi, Is That You? which Time Out New York chose as one of their Critics’ Picks as well as calling it “Wildly popular” and one of “The best weekly comedy shows in NYC.” Running for over 8 years, it was part of the NY Comedy Festival presented by Comedy Central. The show was also in regular rotation at Carolines on Broadway and the UCB Theatre East.

A regular around the New York comedy circuit, Kevin has been seen multiple times on The Artie Lange Show on DirecTV, The Wendy Williams Show, and the Geico SportsNite Commercial series “House Of Fans” as the “Yankee Fan”; as well advertisements for Wix.com, StubHub, Radio Shack, and the Google App. Kevin is a regular on SiriusXM with shows like The Dean Obeidallah Show, Tell Me Everything with John Fugelsang, and The Raw Report. Kevin has also been heard on numerous popular podcasts like Artie Lange’s Uncensored Podcast, Bob and Sheri’s Oddcast, The Journey Podcast with Carlos Mencia, and is a regular on the Compound Media Network with Anthony Cumia from “Opie & Anthony”. Kevin has been featured in several comedy festivals and competitions, including the Jersey City Comedy Festival, Meadowlands Comedy Festival, multiple March Comedy Madness standup competitions, and as a 2017 Semi-Finalist in NY’s Funniest standup competition at the legendary Carolines on Broadway; later returning that year to Headline Carolines for the first of multiple times as part of their “Breakout Artist Comedy Series”. Most recently his internationally charting podcast “Just Joking” was featured in the 2021 New York Comedy Festival with Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane, and has featured guests like Doug Stanhope, Judy Gold, Bobby Collins, Lisa Lampanelli, Chuck Nice, Jaime Kennedy, Brad Williams, Mark Normand, Bobby Kelly, Cipha Sounds, Todd Barry, Jessica Kirson, Kevin Farley, Jackie Martling, Adam Ferrara and more. In 2020 Kevin’s debut stand up album “High on Molly” debuted in the Top 5 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and reached #1 twice. When not performing at the top comedy clubs, casinos, and colleges around the country, you can catch Kevin opening up regularly for Carlos Mencia and AGT’s Gina Brillon on the road. Kevin is not making any of this up.