Comedians
AMarie Castillo the vivacious, outspoken New Mexican will tell it to you straight. From what it’s like to be five-foot-twelve and dating in New York to why her sports teams are better than yours, the themes of her stand-up acts appeal to both guys and gals. Alexandra Castillo, aka AMarie has performed all over NYC including New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and The Stand, worked with Howard Stern on Howard TV, and traveled with the Miserable Men on the East Coast for Ronnie’s Block Party.
I was born in Toronto Canada, not the Canada depicted by Michael Moore where everyone leaves their doors open. We used to leave our doors open until we were robbed. Growing up a Toronto Maple Leafs fan you learn to live with a certain amount of disappointment.
Colin Jost returns to âSNLâ as co-anchor of "Weekend Updateâ alongside new co-host Michael Che. Following the tradition of former head writers Tina Fey and Seth Meyers, Jost joined âWeekend Updateâ last season having been head writer at âSNLâ since 2012 and a staff writer since 2005.
With an inspired blend of lunacy that includes physical humor, impersonations, stylized caricatures of nightclub singers and his signature "man on the street" interviews. Emmy Award winner KEVIN MEANEY has been one of the country's most popular standup comedians for more than 25 years.
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Best known for his hilarious half-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central and his guest appearances on VH-1, NBC's Last Comic Standing and Chappelle's Show, Kyle started doing stand-up at a local Miami night club while holding down a day job as Art Director at the Spanish-language network Univision. After a few years honing his act in Miami, Kyle said goodbye to Spanish TV and returned to New Jersey, where he was born. Within just a few months, Kyle has become a regular on the New York City comedy scene. Kyle has performed at New York's top comedy clubs, including Carolines, Comic Strip, Comedy Cellar and Gotham. He delivers an honest and intelligent view of the world and gives an intimate look into his life experiences growing up in the American melting pot. Kyle has a sharp sense of humor that appeals to a broad audience. His first comedy CD, The Legend of the Jersey Devil, was named one of iTunes' Top 100 Comedy CD's of 2009. Kyle has been featured on several television, radio and Internet broadcasts, including P-Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy, Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The Byron Allen Show, BET Comic View, Red Carpet Fashion, and for international flavor, Le Grande Journal in France. Kyle also has several appearances in national TV ad campaigns under his belt for companies including T-Mobile, Sears, Career Builders and Holiday Inn Express. Kyle continues to grow as an stand-up comedian, writer and actor and can be seen performing worldwide.
Hello there. JC Coccoli is a comedian born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA to an Italian-Russian family. She began performing at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at the age of 9 before her acceptance into the Point Park Conservatory Theater and Dance school and a summer study program at Carnegie Mellon University. She received her BA in English Writing and ...
Ben Kissel is a speaker, comedian, and American podcaster known most recently for his "Ben Kissel Channel" podcast. He was a co-founder of the Last Podcast on the Left and Abe Lincoln's Top Hat. Additionally, Ben is an active political commentator and advocate.
Randy Syphax is a stand-up comedian. He was a finalist in New York's Funniest Stand-Up contest, part of the 2015 New York Comedy Festival, and also performed as part of the festival's Comics to Watch showcase.
Allan Finn has been called “the ultimate multi-cultural comedian” (born in Belgium to Russian-Ukrainian parents, raised in the Bronx, then the suburbs, and living now in Astoria, Queens – the most diverse city in the U.S.). Mr. Finn can relate to audiences all across the spectrum – no matter the age or background. Whether the topics are relationships, marriage, babies, pop culture, or just unique observations, Mr. Finn explores them all with refreshing insight and a powerful wit.
Nate Bargatze has had an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, two late night appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, four appearances on Conan, two appearances on Comedy Central's "@ Midnight", and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. He has written for Spike TV's Video Game Awards and received critic...
Tom McCaffrey was born and raised in Manhattan. When he was just 11 years old he was plucked from his elementary school by modern dance guru Jacques D'amboise, who was scouting for dance talent, and performed with 25 other kids on the 56th Annual Academy Awards alongside Irene Cara. When he was 14 he auditioned for Manhattan's prestigious LaGuardia Performing Arts High School and was accepted by the drama department. In 1999 he began his career in stand-up comedy in LA and in 2003 he was chosen from thousands of tape submissions to compete in Comedy Central's "Laugh Riots" national stand-up competition. He won the New York semifinals and placed 3rd Runner up in the finals. Later that same year he appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and "Shorties Watching Shorties". In 2004 Comedy Central chose him as one of their "Fresh Faces of Comedy" which entailed him shooting three national commercial TV spots. In 2005 he was tapped by Comedy Central again to host their "Secret Stash Movie". He also performed on the "Invite Them Up CD/DVD compilation" produced by Comedy Central Records. He has appeared on the VH1 shows "All Access" and the upcoming "100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs". He just taped 8 episodes of the new show "The A-List" which airs Friday nights at 9:30 on Animal Planet. He has written for "The Onion News Network" and he writes a monthly humor column for the magazine "The Comedians", a publication that focuses on the NYC alternative comedy scene. Quite simply he is the most hilarious writer and stand-up comedian in the history of the universe.
Roddy MacInnes has been both writing and performing stand-up and sketch comedy since 2006. A contributing writer/performer of Edinburgh-based sketch group ‘Comedy and That’, BBC Comedy Unit’s Rough Cuts, and The Edinburgh Revue, he has also performed at the Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cork, and Montreal Comedy Festivals. He can now be found as a regular on the New York comedy circuit.
EVERYBODY HAS A PRICE - except Virgil! The former WWE superstar joins us as a celebrity judge for this edition of the Roast Battle
Lisa Corrao never considered being called a smart-ass an insult. Ever since kindergarten, she has wanted to make fun of stuff professionally. Now, all grown up and having left her lucrative career as a public school teacher, Lisa travels the country doing stand-up, fighting the stupidity of the world with laughter under the cover of nig...
Ryan is a comedian based in New York City. Since being named one of the "New Faces" at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, Ryan has appeared as himself on Jimmy Kimmel Live and the first two seasons of Crashing on HBO. As a stand up, he's opened for Norm Macdonald, Tig Notaro, and he is a regular at clubs and colleges around the country. Ryan has been featured at the Great American Comedy Festival, the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, & his grandparents tell him he should meet David Letterman. If anyone has seen David, please relay this information to him. Thank you.
Jeff Cerulli is a comedian & filmmaker in NY that has performed around the world — from Los Angeles to London — including the Laughing Skull, Cleveland, Cape Fear & Laughing Derby Comedy Festival alongside some of the top comedians in the country.
Jeff has been seen on MTV, VH1, NBC and MAV TV and featured in numerous publications including The Huffington Post, Laugh Button, Matador Network, Examiner, Elite Daily and more.
Jimmy Failla is a stand-up comedian, commentator, author, and host of the "Fox Across America" radio show on Fox News Radio. He has also hosted the critically acclaimed radio show/podcast "Off the Meter" and appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live as well as BBC America's Richard Hammond's Crash Course. His jimfailla Instagram account features family photos and captures of his many guest appearances on various programs and currently has 50,000 followers.
Samson, often called "The Indian Seinfeld", is the worlds only known Indian Jewish Standup Comedian. Born and raised in Mumbai, and now living in San Francisco, his comedy is a unique perspective on life as an Indian Jew in the West. His observations and experiences are refreshingly new and unadulterated by existing stereotypes. He establishes a new and unique view of the world, which often echoes the voice of the seldom heard 1st generation immigrants. His comedy is intelligent, clean, and appeals to people of every race, religion and ethnicity. An instantly likeable personality, he makes you smile as soon as he steps on the stage. Through his comedy he has some strong social messages. His observations often make the audiences exclaim, "That is so true!". His interpretations often exude "Never thought of it that way!" In his very first year he was the semi-finalist at the Rooster T Feathers comedy competition. A finalist the very next year, he also won the Halloween Comedy Contest in Pleasanton, CA. He has toured with "Pundits with Punchlines", performed with "Make Chai Not War" & "Slumdog Comedy Tour". He has performed at clubs, colleges and corporations in New York, DC, Virginia, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, Utah, California & India. He is also the producer of "Comedy Off Broadway Oakland", the show runs every Thursday and Friday night in downtown Oakland, where he brings together the best of the San Francisco Bay Area comedians for a hilarious night of comedy. Love him or love him, he is sure to make you laugh.
A 20-year veteran of the comedy world, Mike Capozzola has performed in such clubs as at The Improv, Boston Comedy Club, The Punchline, Laughs Unlimited, Comedy off Broadway and The 20th Anniversary of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy and has performed in Canada, London, USA, Edinburgh and Israel. As a published cartoonist he’s contributed to TED Talks, The Humor Times, McSweeney’s, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Mad Magazine and has contributed a few dozen premises to the award-winning, nationally syndicated cartoon, BIZARRO.
Gina Gold got her start at Brooklyn Cable Access Television. She was inspired—on channel 356 where she held the coveted 1AM Monday morning slot. Inspired by comedians like Carol Burnett and Louis CK, Gina boldly pokes fun at her own idiosyncrasies as a Jewish African-American Bay Area native who is really from Queens.
Subtle but sharp, laid-back yet engaging, Joe Nguyen is the smart slacker beloved by audiences for his easygoing delivery and well-written jokes. Raised in the state of Georgia by immigrants of Vietnamese and Jewish descent, Joe was destined to become a stand-up comedian. His unique perspective and likable stage presence has made him a favourite at clubs, colleges, niche shows and private events throughout the US. He tours nationally with the Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour> and was featured in the Kung Pao Kosher Comedy show.
Josh Rabinowitz began performing stand-up comedy in Philadelphia while attending the University of Pennsylvania. Since graduating, he has moved to New York, has performed in the Breakout Artist Series in The New York Comedy Festival, and is touring with the Comedy Central Live On Campus Tour. He has appeared on “CollegeHumor Live,” “The Daily Show and Friends Show” at Comix Comedy Club, and was a semi-finalist in this year’s “NY’s Funniest Competition.” He has opened for Mike Birbiglia, Bo Burnham, John Mulaney, and Rhys Darby. Josh has been featured in Helium Comedy Club’s “Philly All-Stars Showcase,” and his writing has been featured nationally on CollegeHumor.com. This year, Josh can be seen in the 2nd season of LOUIE on FX.
Kara Klenk is a stand-up comic, writer, and actor who grew up in Connecticut, the not-proclaimed comedy capital of New England. She was recently named by Time Out New York as one of the Top 10 Funniest Women in NYC, and the overwhelming fame that followed drove her to Los Angeles, where she currently resides. Kara has appeared on several cable channels and websites and has written for Nickelodeon, MTV, TV Land, and Comedy Central. She also produces/hosts a long-running stand-up show, If You Build It, at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in NYC and LA. It took her 2 weeks to learn Snapchat, but she’s got it now.
Born and raised in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Kenny Garcia has been performing stand-up comedy in NYC, across the nation, and internationally for 11 years and counting. Kenny’s comedy has been described by industry peers and comedy crowds alike as lively storytelling with a bit of ‘exaggerated truths’ sprinkled throughout. With jokes and stories about growing up in New York, being a bachelor on the road, navigating the world of dating, being a single dad, and being a new husband. Kenny Garcia’s smart, sharp brand of comedy is sure to engage crowds of any background! An extension of Kenny’s upbeat, outgoing, friendly character. There’s no doubt that Kenny’s comedy has been making those close to him laugh since he was a kid. Growing up in NYC when it was still considered a tough place to live, Kenny used his humor to navigate his way through childhood. From his first prank call to his mom’s office at seven years to later teaching his daughter the importance of laughter. Kenny has always been able to imbue daily life with energy and laughter, and this shines through in each performance he gives. From the unimportant things we still find important to the things that make us laugh and we aren’t sure why, Kenny’s topic takes audiences on a fun ride where nothing is taboo, and we can find laughter hidden in the unexpected!
Jon Rineman is the host of “RINEMAN IN THE MORNING” for TownSquare Media and 102.1 & 105.3 The Shark, where he has interviewed comedians Jay Leno, Paula Poundstone, and legendary rock singer Peter Wolf. He is a comedian and writer who has appeared on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON," "COMICS UNLEASHED, and GOTHAM COMEDY LIVE." He appears regularly at THE MUSIC HALL LOUNGE in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. From 2014-2018, he was the Head Monologue Writer for “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.” From 2009 to 2013, he was a staff writer for "LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON,” where he created the popular recurring bit “Audience Suggestion Box.” While at Fallon, Jon produced or co-produced segments with Larry Bird, Mike Love & Brian Wilson, and WWE Superstar Triple H. In addition to writing for the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Jon contributed to Seth Meyers’ monologues at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner and 2011 ESPY Awards. He has performed regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York and The Comedy Studio in Somerville, MA. In 2021, he served as a producer and advisor for Emerson College’s “ComEx Tonight! with Candace Rosado”, producing interviews with Leslie Jones, Reggie Watts, and Bob Saget.
In 2012, Jon and Jimmy Fallon co-wrote the NBC comedy pilot “SLAMMED,” about a struggling professional wrestling promotion. He currently co-hosts the WWE/AEW-centric podcast TURNBUCKLES with fellow former WWE writer Julie Harrison-Harney and longtime friend Tommy Rico. It is available to download as a podcast, view on YouTube, or follow on TikTok. Rate, review, and subscribe, pal.
Jon is a native of North Hampton, NH, and is a fan of The Beach Boys, Barenaked Ladies, and the Boston Celtics. He has one daughter. In 2019, he returned to his alma mater, Emerson College, to teach Comedy Writing for Late Night. He also served on the creative team for WWE’s “MONDAY NIGHT RAW.”
Jon is currently completing a book of short stories and, in 2020, teamed up with some friends from the comedy world to create Anti-Social Skills. On Election Day 2020, Jon participated in a popular Reddit AMA to answer questions about the game, as well as a joke he wrote, which was profiled in The Boston Globe. In the Globe, he also detailed the night he watched a 19-inning Red Sox-Yankees game with former New York City Mayor and current…whatever he is, Rudy Giuliani.
As a three-time champion at Showtime at the Apollo, Kareem Green is a multifaceted entertainer and comedian whose talents include stand-up, improv, acting, and writing. Kareem's relatable comedic style has earned him television appearances on BET ComicView and TV One's Bill Bellamy's Who's Got Jokes. Often compared to Dave Chappelle, Kareem shares a wittiness that keeps audiences in stitches throughout the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean Islands about his experiences in foster care, summer camp programs, and having an extremely unsuccessful criminal career. As well as being an accomplished comedian, Kareem is a skilled actor and has had key roles in the movies Gold Digger Killer, Holla If I Kill You, and Comedy In The Hood. His headliner appearances at colleges and comedy clubs prove Kareem is soon to be a household name. Kareem has been featured at New York's top comedy clubs, including Caroline's on Broadway, Standup New York, Gotham Comedy Club, and the Comic Strip Live. He has received national recognition in nationwide comedy competitions such as Comedy Central's Laugh Riots and The Salem Orb Contest. In 2009, Kareem was crowned Winner of the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Top Finalist in NBC’s Standup for Diversity. Kareem Green is, by far, a rising star!
