Standup Comedy / Performers
Anthony Sarfino
Chicago, IL — Anthony Sarfino is a freshly seasoned comic who burst onto the scene in early 2007 after training at the World Famous Improv in Chicago. His keen sense of pop culture… (more)
Aparna Nancherla
Washington, DC — Aparna Nancherla has an intimidating name, but don't be scared! In fact, she's quite approachable onstage, from a heckler's perspective. She enjoys seeing the world through awkward contact lenses. Her… (more)
Billy Bob Neck
Boston, MA — Billy Bob Neck has spent the better part of 25 years fighting to keep America American. (more)
Brooklin Green
Wilmington, NC — She has been a Regional finalist for America's Funniest Mom 3. She's moved here from Chicago, IL where she was a Second City Conservatory grad, has appeared on A&E Television's… (more)
Bryson Turner
Austin, TX — Stand-up comedian Bryson Turner spends most of his time onstage wondering how he can be 25 years old and still feel nothing like a grown-up. Both his act and this… (more)
COMICS & CHORDS
Carrboro, NC — Comics & Chords (created by Comedian Chris Fox) features local music and local stand-up comedians. But for the NC Comedy Arts Festival we feature Standup Acts from New York and… (more)
Carolyn Castiglia
New York, NY — Carolyn Castiglia is a stand-up comedian and freestyle rap star. You may have seen her on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Nick-at-Nite's Funniest Mom in America 3, The Maury Show, ABC… (more)
Charlie Gadd
Chicago, IL — Where it all started...well, Charlie Gadd grew up in a small house in a small town in a small state - Mississippi. (more)
Chelcie Rice
Atlanta, GA — Chelcie Rice; who is originally from Toccoa, GA., got most of his influences from classic comedians like Phil Silvers, Redd Foxx, Don Rickles, Nipsey Russell and Flip Wilson. So he… (more)
Chelsea White
New York, NY — Comedian, host, and producer Chelsea White has been making waves on the NYC comedy scene for the past several years. Named a finalist in the 2007 Comedy Cellar Laugh Off,… (more)
Christian Spicer
San Diego, CA — Christian is quickly making his name in the comedy world with his quick wit and sharp writing. He started making people laugh in Texas and now calls California home. Always… (more)
Christopher David Peter Wilcox
Cedar Rapids, IA — Cursed by the middle child tendency of peacemaking and the ever present guilt resulting from a Catholic upbringing Chris has sought relief from his angst in comedy rather than therapy. (more)
Chuck Watkins
Austin, TX — Chuck Watkins is a very silly young man from Austin, TX, who now lives in Los Angeles. Delighting audiences with his unique charm, sophisticated wit and madcap antics since 2004,… (more)
Claudia Cogan!
New York, NY — Claudia Cogan is pugnacious, goofy and said to wield a "velvet sword" when vanquishing her foes: it'll hurt, but it'll tickle. And the approach is working--Claudia was deemed “among the… (more)
Comedy's Ron Babcock
Los Angeles, CA — Comedy’s Ron Babcock is a writer and performer in Los Angeles. He was a winner in Bud Friedman’s Starseeker’s competition and at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He has also… (more)
Courtney Fearrington
Washington, DC — Courtney Fearrington is a Washington D.C. native that has already shown he has the ability to make any group of people laugh. As a stand-up comedian, former US Marine, and… (more)
Dan Wilbur
New York, NY — Recently deemed the smartest man alive by himself and this other guy, Dan Wilbur is a New York-based comedian and writer. As a former student at a hipster college, Dan… (more)
Danny Rolando
Rockville, MD — DANNY ROLANDO’s BIO (more)
Eddie Brill
New York, NY — For the past twelve years and counting, Eddie Brill has worked on the Late Show with David Letterman with all comedians who appear on the show. (more)
Elon James White
Brooklyn, NY — Elon James White is a Brooklyn-based comedian, writer and host of the popular web series "This Week in Blackness"; a satirical look at race, politics and pop-culture in a so-called… (more)
Greg Brainos
Raleigh, NC — Raised by a Pentecostal mother and a Catholic father, Greg Brainos quickly learned to hate religion, other kids, and Mavis Beacon. His high school principal tried to kill him. He… (more)
Herbie Gill
Washington, DC — Herbie Gill is a DC area native whose entertaining sense of humor has been featured across the country. (more)
Ian Harvie
Los Angeles, CA, USA — Transgender funnyman, Ian Harvie has been lauded as: “Quite possibly the most unique stand-up comic in the country.” - Frontiers Magazine; Voted the Top 25 College Acts by Campus Pride;… (more)
Jared Cullum
Richmond, VA — Jared Cullum was born in Johnson City, TN, and was raised in Richmond, VA and Fort Worth, TX. He currently resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and dogs. Jared… (more)
Jennifer McPherson
New York, NY — Jen McPherson is a stand up comedian, a story teller and a girl. Currently living in New York, she performs regularly at Gotham, Eastville and Comix as well as story… (more)
Jessie Geller
New York, NY — Jessie Geller has been doing standup comedy in New York City for 4 years. (more)
John Betz Jr.
Morrisville, NC — I have a standup comedy show, and I talk about teaching high school math, being married, lots of fun things you can do and other stuff. I'm pretty flexible, so… (more)
Katie Hughes
Orlando, FL — Katie Hughes is a perfectly fun blend of smart and silly, making her both a comic's comic and an audience favorite. Katie's wild imagination and abundance of energy makes her… (more)
Kevin McCaffrey
New York, NY — Kevin McCaffrey is a comedian and writer based out of New York City. Originally from Chicago, he graduated from Ball State University despite the school’s general policy of taking attendance.… (more)
M. Dickson
New York, NY — “TV-ready up and comer M Dickson wowed the audience with her laugh-out-funny, fast-draw delivery. The 24 year-old comedian who performs at colleges and clubs across the country, produced one of… (more)
Martin Montana
Boston, MA — Martin Montana is one of the rising stars on the comedy scene today. Martin brings a young and fresh perspective to the stage using voices, quick wit, and a commanding… (more)
Marty Grimes
Campbell, CA — Marty Grimes grew up in Etna, a tiny farming town in Northern California, where he learned all the important lessons of life, such as, “Ain’t nobody can rope a pig,”… (more)
Matt Conty
Nashville, TN — Originally from the east coast, Matt Conty started his comedy career in Denver, CO. Although he has a headlining set worth of material to draw from, Matt’s true skill is… (more)
Max Goldberg
Los Angeles, CA — Twenty-four year old Max Goldberg is a delightfully watchable young comedian. Originally from Los Angeles, Max studied comedy in the venerable Boston stand-up scene while attending Emerson College. This past… (more)
Mike Blejer : Symbology
Washington, DC — Having performed on both coasts, the Middle East and even the Middle West, Survivor of the North Carolina Comedy Fest '09 and Laugh your Asheville off Festival, Mike Blejer returns… (more)
Mike Brody
St. Paul, MN — Jealousy isn’t always a bad thing. (more)
Mike Lebovitz
Chicago, IL — Mike Lebovitz's comedy career began at the age of six with clowning classes at the local JCC. He's been delighting and confounding audiences big and small ever since with his… (more)
Mike MacRae
Austin, TX — Since beginning comedy in Texas nearly ten years ago, stand-up comic Mike MacRae has made a name for himself by crafting a unique on-stage blend of off-kilter social commentary and… (more)
Nicholas Rutherford
Los Angeles, CA — Originally from Thousand Oaks, CA, Nick Rutherford is a comedian and member of the sketch comedy group "Good Neighbor." (more)
Pete Kuempel
Philadelphia, PA — Pete Kuempel is a Stand-up comic. Many have even found him to be quite humorous….. So that’s good. (more)
Phil Mazo
Newark, NJ — With the release of Phil’s debut comedy album, Pervert, chicks are taking notice. iTunes featured the album, which cracked the Top 40 in their Comedy Chart and is averaging 4… (more)
Raj Sivaraman
Cambridge, MA — Since starting comedy in March 2007, Raj has performed at comedy clubs in New York and throughout the Midwest. He performed in the NBC Stand-up for Diversity competition, featured in… (more)
Seaton Smith
Washington, DC — Applying smooth charisma to a layer of explosive energy, topped off with unforgettable characters sure to permanently reside in your brain, Seaton Smith leaves his audience in a state of… (more)
Spencer King
Salt Lake City, UT — Spencer King is an up and coming comedy superstar. He's just making his way across the country convincing everyone else. (more)
Spencer Yoo
Charlotte, NC — Awkward? Yes. Mustachioed? Very. Funny? He has a mustache. Born and raised in Harrisburg, North Carolina, Spencer broke onto the Charlotte comedy scene in 1909 with his off-beat and whimsical… (more)
The Jamille Harley Show
Atlanta, GA — Jamille Harley is a very talented individual. He loves to sing and it shows throughout his comedy. Teachers and co-workers would always encourage Jamille to pursue a career in comedy.… (more)
Tim Miller
Washington, DC — Tim Miller's honest but sincere comedy creates a show worth seeing more than once. His life as a sheltered son of 2 Pentacostal ministers, living in Waco, TX, and working… (more)
Tom Keller
Greensboro, NC — On September 23, 1985, an entertainer was born who would bring a smile to the face of thousands. Of course we’re referring to Maki Goto, the Japanese pop star you… (more)
Trenton Davis
Chicago, IL — Trenton Davis is making his mark on the Chicago comedy scene as one of the funniest comedians alive. Diverse audiences and fellow comedians are drawn to his charismatic style and… (more)
Tyler Sonixon
Arlington, VA — Tyler S. has been performing standup in the DC area since 2005, had been performing sketch comedy four years prior, and been writing and producing comedy even earlier than that.… (more)
Viet Huynh
Atlanta, GA — Viet Huynh (pronounced like "hwin") was born and raised in Goose Creek, SC and began his stand-up comedy career in Atlanta, GA. Moving forward, Viet has used that initial positive… (more)
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