Comedians
Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe as a Comic to Watch, as well as in NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning, and the New York Comedy Festival. Nonye made her acting debut in The Sympathy Card, now available for streaming on Vudu, Apple, Amazon, and Google Play.
Katie Heneghan is a former nanny (comedian for children) turned recent comedian for adults in New York City.
NICOLE AIMEE SCHREIBER can be seen on LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE and is perhaps best recognized as one of the stars of Oxygen’s FUNNY GIRLS. She recently recorded standup for Netflix Is A Joke Radio and taped for Comedy Central’s This Week At The Comedy Cellar. She featured for Dave Attell on his latest headlining tour, as well as for Dave Attell and Jeff Ross on their Bumping Mics tour. Previously, she hosted a show on Reese Witherspoon’s HELLO SUNSHINE media network; appeared in shows on networks such as HBO, Hulu, and Comedy Central; and is featured in the Comedy Dynamics documentary POOP TALK. Nicole Aimee is a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Comedy Cellar, Laugh Factory, and Hollywood Improv.
Jordan hails from Louisville, KY and has been doing stand up comedy since 2019. In addition to stand up, he is an actor seen recently in a commercial for Optimum. He also writes and produces sketches that can be viewed on his instagram: jordanjadams.
Hailing from Omaha Nebraska, Zach Braviette is a dauntless comedian known for his unflinching comedic style. Wielding his midwest charm, he excels at finding fun in the taboo and remarkable in the mundane.
He has performed at the New York comedy festival and can be heard behind the camera on the You Know What Dude podcast hosted by Robert Kelly. He has worked with comedians such as Judah Friedlander, Adrienne Iapalucci, and Seaton Smith. No matter the location or the size, Zach is always eager and enthusiastic to leave a lasting impression on stage.
Liam Dalton is a New York City based comedian, actor and writer, born and raised in Queens. His conversational style mixes observational humor with personal stories of growing up the only boy in a big Irish Catholic household. Fresh off of performing on Bert Kreischer’s “Fully Loaded“ cruise, Liam performed on the Impractical Jokers cruise and the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival in Los Angeles. He has opened for big acts like Mark Normand, Rachel Feinstein and Cipha Sounds. He just finished his stint as a radio personality on New York radio station 94.7 the block. When he’s not touring the country or seas, Liam performs all over New York City and uploads sketches to his social media daily.
Mario Pisano is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Queens, New York. With an Italian father and a Puerto Rican mother, he brings a unique perspective tackling everything from mixed cultures, family stories, and the realities of growing up in NYC. His blend of sharp observations and quick wit delivers laughs that resonate with audiences from all walks of life.
Jess Feeney is a stand-up comedian and musical comic based in New York City. Her cutting perspective on life and love as a member of the LGBTQ community has entertained audiences in comedy clubs and music venues for almost a decade. She’s been featured on several comedy festivals including the 202 Comedy Festival, The New York Comedy Festival, The New York Comedy Music Festival, The Fifth Borough Comedy Festival and Skankfest. You may have heard her appear on such popular podcasts as Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, Zac Amico’s Midnight Spook Show and The Loud Boys. She is also a regular on New York Comedy Club’s “Roast Battle” and was a semi-finalist in their 2019 Summer Tournament.
Michael Terry is a stand up comedian and writer based in Brooklyn. He’s featured on two national tours, performs at New York Comedy Club and produces Soup of the Day, a monthly comedy show that runs in both Brooklyn and Toronto. His writing has appeared in ESPN, Vice, and In These Times.
Vishal Kalyanasundaram is a South-Indian American, Bay Area-raised, and now New York-based entertainer. 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.
Josh Simensky is a stand up comic from Falmouth, Maine. Inspired by comics like John Mulaney and Brian Regan, he started comedy in Portland, before moving to New York to make it BIG or at the very least medium. You can see him performing all over NYC and Jersey.
Michael Hirsch is a Detroit native and NYC comedian who studied economics at McGill before pursuing stand-up. He performs at top NYC clubs, hosts a show at Union Hall, and creates content and copy for brands like Flakes and Moonpals.
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 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.
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.
Hello! I’m Lee Syatt, and you might recognize me as the co-host of Joey Diaz's podcast, The Church of What’s Happening Now, or from appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, Getting Doug with High, Tin Foil Hat, and SiriusXM. Beyond that, I’m excited to share that I perform stand-up comedy every night at various venues—bars, clubs, theaters, and more! It’s truly a joy for me to headline and support incredible talents like Joey Diaz, Josh Wolf, Felipe Esparza, and Michael Ian Black. I'm just a fun-loving guy who thrives on bringing smiles and laughter to people. I can’t wait to share the stage with you and create unforgettable moments!
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.
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”.
Heming is an up and coming stand up comedian based in NYC. When not making people laugh, he likes to climb, run, ski, and play poker.
