Comedians

Alex Engelbert

College athlete turned comedian and writer from Brooklyn, NY, Alex has been seen on MTV, The Wendy Williams show, Compound Media, and FOX News. Alex has a unique way of bringing the audience into her mind and then wishing they hadn’t. Her brilliant twist on current events and life in general has her winning crowds of all ages. Follow her on Twitter @Alex_Engelbert.

Ben Bergman

Ben Bergman – Grew up in a family of several sisters, one or two brothers, and three or four parents depending on when you check the timeline. As much as his family members had added, subtracted, and multiplied over the years, Ben remains bad at math. However, he is much better at stand-up comedy. Ben began performing stand-up in Nashville, TN. A longtime opening act for Ben Bailey (Discovery Channel TV’s “Cash Cab), Ben is originally from Northern Kentucky and tours the country. He has been described as quick-witted and sarcastic while his sharp and honest delivery leave audiences enthralled with laughter. He has appeared on Comcast’s Look Who’s Laughing Now.

Ben Kirschenbaum

Ben Kirschenbaum is a New York stand-up comedian and writer that has a unique way of talking to the audience as if it were a speech but the end result is always laughing. Ben takes words and spins them into his own little paradise description which leaves the crowd nodding their heads and laughing at his genius. Ben’s humor is leading edge and not your run of the mill mainstream comedy boiler plate bits. He started out as an improv guy performing at Chicago’s Second City, iO, and Annoyance theaters before moving back to his hometown for stand up. In Chicago, he won Second City’s Write Off Contest and performed at numerous festivals. He’s written for MTV, Clickhole, and seriouslyTV and is now a regular in the New York stand up scene. Follow him on twitter @BenKirschenbau1

Chris Espinoza

His most unrivaled comedic trait is his charisma. He easily hooks an audience with self-deprecating stories that are relatable. This California born comic gets his material from raw life experiences that provide a foundation for his weird stories and one liners. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Chris has been on the stage since he was 14, starring in several plays growing up . So it was natural for him to grace the stage as a comedian. Chris has vigorously worked on his acting and comedic career, performing across the country in venues like The Comedy Store, Flappers and The Mad House Comedy Club. As well as landing roles on shows like Cine-Latino’s “Until the day I die ” and CBS’s “Criminal Minds” and comedy central ” The Gorgburger Show”. He always leaves the audience with a lasting impression

Clay Miles

“Blue Collar”, this label has been given to a handful of some of the greatest comics of our time. Clay Miles is a different shade of “Blue Collar” and a different side that has been over looked by society. Clay’s comedy is an awakening to the world that the package is more than the covering. When our layers are peeled back we can see that we are all the same. Clay has done it all from 9 years as a United States Marine, two time divorcee, a father to four children of varying levels of delinquency, brother to a gay man and fresh from a year in Afghanistan. Clay is a true American! Clay Miles is the man you never wanted to marry your daughter, and the guy you always call when it’s time to cause trouble. His loveable smile and infectious laugh will always leave you wanting more of this cantankerous and magnetic comedic act.

Connor Corsentino

Connor Corsentino is an Austin Tx based stand -up comedian from Ventura California. Connor got his start in Santa Barbara and LA but now in Austin and can be seen in many of the Austin local clubs including Creek in the Cave, Sunset Strip and Rozcos Comedy club. He’s been touring the country for the last year supplying stories from his life and observational comedy. Connor produces a monthly show at Rozcos Comedy Club called “Austins Heavy Hitters of Comedy” and co host a podcast available on all platforms called “Not My Favorite Hero”.

Corey Knox

Corey Knox is an American born comedian from Buffalo, New York. Growing up in Buffalo was no easy task and life to this point has created an interesting and unique palette to create comedy from and that motivates Corey to bring honest, real life stories to crowds that everyone can relate to. Corey is part of an up and coming comedy scene in Nashville Tennessee where he produces a successful biweekly show at world famous Arnold’s Country Kitchen . He’s also actively working all over the country at independent shows and clubs. He was a featured showcase act for the 2021 Nashville Comedy Festival . He has also hosted for and worked alongside comedians such as Jeff Ross, Nate Bargatze, Brad Williams, Rocky Dale Davis, Pat Mcgann, Drew Morgan, Mike Vecchione, Emma Willman, Ryan Long, and many more. Corey has also appeared in featured films such as (“Best Man Holiday”, “Focus”, “Brian Banks”) He can also be seen in a low-budget horror comedy film titled “The Reenactment.” that won best Indie Horror Comedy film in the 2021 Atlanta Underground Film Festival.

Dan Madonia

Dan Madonia is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor and writer. Raised in upstate New York Dan moved to Hollywood at a young age and has been performing to extremely diverse audiences at a wide array of venues and festivals around the country. Madonia has been featured on the SyFy Network High Times Magazine and performs regularly for the Wounded Warriors Project. Madonia’s background in music has led to him opening for bands like Los Lonely Boys Lynyrd Skynyrd and Twisted Sister. His comedy has gotten him invited to perform at the Woodstock Comedy Festival, The Los Angeles Scripted Comedy Festival and the Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally. Drawing from his own life experiences he not only makes the masses laugh he makes them think.

Ethan Feldman

Ethan is a native New Yorker and has lived in NYC since he was 9 but is currently based in Florida. He didn’t get his driver’s license until he was 21. Ethan has done improv and theater in the past. Ethan has an identical twin brother, and they both have cats. Ethan started performing stand up comedy in NYC in 2016. Ethan has performed in the Conshy Comedy Festival, the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival, the Maumee, Mary, & Joseph Comedy Festival, the Portland Maine Comedy Festival, the Turnpike Comedy Festival, the Standup Roundup Comedy Festival, and the North Carolina Comedy Festival. Ethan has been on BravoTV.com on an episode of the web series “Bake Amends”, has done comedy on Amazon Prime, and has been on Sirius XM, Raw Dog Channel 99. Ethan has also been a guest on the Dr. Oz Show.

Jason Moliterno

Since first stepping on stage in 2012, comedian Jason Moliterno has delighted audiences with his clever observations, which he packs with smart wit and a dash of absurdity. Once described by a former teacher as a “slow-talking sage,” this Youngstown, Ohio native will either find a unique angle on an everyday subject or turn an unusual idea into something relatable. Jason has performed in over twenty states. He won the 2017 Feature Contest in Akron, Ohio, and has performed at the Accidental Comedy Festival, Whiskey Bear Comedy Festival, and Cleveland Comedy Festival. His peers nominated him for multiple Cleveland Comedy Awards, including “Best Joke” and “Road Warrior.” In 2011, he directed a short film that won first prize at the Akron Film Festival. Today he co-hosts The Jason & Noel Comedy Hour podcast with his wife.

Jeremy Scippio

A native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a lifelong student of comedy. Jeremys’ experience is reflected in his recognition within the industry, including Oprah’s OWN Network, Buzzfeed and Fox, Amazon Television, and Tubi TV. In addition to being an opener for Theo Von, Craig Robinson and Jamie Kennedy, as well as a performer on Dave Chappelle: The Process, alongside Hannibal Buress. Jeremy is also a regular at the Comedy Store in Hollywood. Having Headlined for Caroline’s on Broadway, Jeremy has been a focused talent for Hulu’s “Stand Up and Deliver”. A crowd favorite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jeremy’s international reach includes his recent performances in Thailand, gaining fans from across the globe. Now performing at The Laugh Factory, Jeremy’s comedy albums “Sociopath” charted at #2 ON ITUNES in 2022.

Jimmy Palumbo

With over 80 TV and film credits, Jimmy Palumbo has been acting for over 25 years. His recent credits are Taken 3 and a co-starring role in Luc Besson’s The Family with Robert DeNiro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tommy Lee Jones. Other credits include A Most Violent Year, 5 Flights Up, Mysteries of Laura, Sex and the City 2, Beer League, Boardwalk Empire, Elementary, Goldenboy, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, 30 Rock, Rescue Me, Entourage, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, Friends, Monk, Law & Order, E.R., and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Jimmy was born and raised in New Jersey and still lives there with his family. Jimmy is a huge fan of all Rutgers sports teams and still plays softball on a team that was started in 1967 by his Dad.

Joe Gorman

At the crossroads of self-deprecation and unyielding confidence is where you’ll find Joe Gorman. Blending high energy with astute observations on the everyday struggle of adulthood, Joe Gorman’s comedy leaves something for everyone. With over half his life spent on stage, he has worked with Doug Stanhope, Mark Normand, Dov Davidoff, Ari Shaffir, and Joey Diaz, while Roseanne Barr has described him as “very funny.” He was a part of San Francisco Sketchfest, The New York Comedy Festival, and Skankfest South. His podcast, “Locker Room Talk,” has garnered a solid following, and you can see Joe regularly around the New York comedy scene and frequently on New York-based podcasts such as “Real Ass Podcast.” Instagram and Twitter:@JoeWGorman

Jonathan Gregory

his unique one of a kind “creepy” comedy has audiences howling wherever he goes . A cross between Steven Wright and Sam Kinison, Jonathan has over 8 million hits on YouTube; and has been seen on the Comedy Time Network, CW’s Jokesters TV, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Gregory spent over a year on a weekly morning radio program called “Think Tank Tuesday” which was part of the Morning Infidelity on KWSS 106.7FM. He also made multiple appearances on the “Wild Jokers” radio show which aired nationally on 24/7 Comedy Radio. Jonathan was named one of Thrillist’s “50 best undiscovered comedians”. He tours the country as a national headliner working at some of the top clubs. He has also featured for some of the biggest names in comedy including Chris Kattan, Fortune Feimster, Pete Davidson, Jessimae Peluso, and Big Jay Oakerson. Jonathan Gregory was picked to showcase his stand-up at many comedy festivals including the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival, the Ventura Comedy Festival, the Big Pine Comedy Festival, and performed on opening stage for the OddBall Comedy Festival with Jim Jefferies, Dane Cook, Tom Segura, Jeff Ross, Iliza Shlesinger, and Sebastian Maniscalco. Jonathan was a semi-finalist in the Laughlin Laugh Fest, a finalist at the World Series of Comedy, and winner of Arizona’s Funniest Comedian, and he likes pizza…

Josh Kreps

Is one of San Diego’s Top Up and Coming comedians that performs nightly in San Diego Comedy clubs including The World Famous Madhouse Comedy Club, The Comedy Store La Jolla, American Comedy Club, and more. His unique, laid back perspective on life always finds the funny in any situation. Josh Grew up a military brat, constantly moving around and attributes his sense of humor to always being the new kid. In 2018, Josh was the winner of the U.S. COMEDY COMPETITION in Los Angeles and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. follow him everywhere @successfulplasma.

Kelly Taylor

a proud native of Sayreville, New Jersey is a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. For the past 5 years she has been performing at bars & clubs all over New York, New Jersey, and up & down the East Coast. Kelly also produces her own monthly comedy show at the only comedy club in Bushwick Brooklyn, The Tiny Cupboard, where she is a Paid Regular. Most notably, Kelly is the creator & host of comedy podcast “I Feel Fat Today” tackling insecurities, exploring diet culture, & provides a refreshing and humorous take on navigating life’s challenges. You can also check out her appearance on the “Good Girls Gone Sad” podcast & as a regular guest on the “Locker Room Talk” podcast. Follow Kelly on social media @hellothisiskelly!

Laura Sogar

Laura Sogar is a standup comic, podcaster, and former professional swimmer (yes that’s a thing) based in NYC. After failing to make an Olympic team she turned to making fun of herself and others on stage with unbelievably moderate success. Catch her on her weekly podcast with comedian Mae Planert, Risque Business News, where the ladies make fun of rich people’s antics while trying to become one of them. Laura tours the country performing at festivals like Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Houston Riot Festival, Idaho Comedy Festival, and the New York Comedy Festival. You can also see her at her show in NYC, Brooklyn Underground Comedy. Honestly, you have no excuse to not see her live, she’s really making this easy for you.

Lauren Brenner

Originally from New Mexico, Lauren spent a decade living in Los Angeles performing at the World Famous Comedy Store, the Hollywood Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv and even at Andrew Keegan’s now defunct Kombucha Commune/Cult Full Circle in Venice Beach. She has appeared on WeTV, The Reelz Channel (LOL), Vice, Playboy Radio on Sirius XM and in Glamour Magazine. Lauren has opened for many comedians over the years including Kyle Kinane, Eddie Peppitone and Sarah Silverman. Brenner now calls Humboldt County, CA home where she lives with her daughter, a dog and one turtle (so far), where she is the morning weathercaster and news reporter for NBC affiliate KIEM & KVIQ TV, a regular at the Savage Henry Comedy Club and serves as a writer for the Savage Henry Magazine. As if she wasn’t busy enough, she also travels the country performing in comedy clubs, dive bars and theaters and is now a featured headliner on both the Brewery and Winery Comedy Tours.

Mae Planert

Mae Planert is a Massachusetts born, Manhattan based standup comedian, writer and podcaster. Mae’s humor centers around calling out hypocrisy and double standards in relationships, society and culture. The only thing Mae hates more than a hypocrite is herself. She is a regular in the NYC comedy club scene and has toured both domestic and internationally. Mae has been featured on Comedy Central digital, Sirius XM, the Tuesdays with Stories podcast and is the co-host of the ‘Risque Business News’ podcast. Follow Mae for tour dates at @Mae_planert on social.

Max Carney

Max Carney is a comedian from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Athens, Ohio. He’s worked on a beef farm, he’s been an electrician, and driven semi-trucks; Comedy is at least the second best job he’s ever had. Max’s comedy is personal and earnest, exploring the ridiculousness of living in modern America with all that entails. The best compliment he’s ever gotten is, “you don’t seem like an only child”.

Find him on social media @MaxCarney

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Mike Bramante

Mike Bramante is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and writer. Mike was selected as one of the 2021 New York Comedy Festival’s “Comics to Watch”, the annual live stand-up showcase featuring the best new comedians from around the country. He was also chosen for the “New Talent Showcase” at the 2021 Connecticut Comedy Festival. Mike won the inaugural 2019 Comfy Comedy Clash at The Comic Strip and has performed in festivals across the country. His writing has been featured in comedy publications such as Points in Case and The Haven.

Mike Freedman

What happens when you grow up in New York, move to Asia, travel the world and start comedy then move back to New York? You get comedian Mike Freedman! His unassuming yet inquisitive humor is uniquely his own. He’s been featured in the Jersey City Comedy Festival, was a finalist in the 2022 World Series of Comedy Competition and a co-writer of “Warhol For Senate”, a play that recently debuted at The Tank theater in Manhattan.

Mike Kobin

Mike Kobin has been on the edge with his freestyle and also provocative comedy. His brilliant yet original take on life and comedy has led him to stages such as Broadway on Comedy, NY, or East Ville Comedy Club, NY. Nobody else has the unique perspective of being mulatto or a victim of the swirl. This has led Mike to opening up for such acts like Cy Admundson, Jeff Gurian, Rodney Perry, and Charlie Berens at the legendary Pabst Theater. Where most people just dream, Mike Kobin lives through his dream which is being on stage and performing comedy. His passion is so deep he has even produced, promoted, and hosted several of his own rooms in the Midwest region.

Nick Viagas

Nick Viagas is becoming one of NYC’s most talked about up-and-coming comedians. You can see him regularly at The Stand, Stand Up NY, West Side Comedy Club, The Tiny Cupboard and more. He headlines across the country and can be heard on the GaS Digital podcast network. In 2022, he was named one of the New York Comedy Festival’s Comics to Watch. To find his exact location moment to moment check out nickviagas.com

Patrick McCoig

Patrick McCoig is a Virginia based comedian. He started out performing at clubs across San Diego, California and now tours nationally as a part of The Brewery Comedy Tour. He is a regular performer at The Comedy Store, La Jolla, and has opened for the likes of Doug Stanhope, Matt Stanton, Jay Pharaoh, Michael Yo, and Kirk Fox. He is one of the head producers of a successful weekly comedy show, in San Diego, that is still ongoing four years later! Patrick is a favorite throughout numerous clubs in Southern California and considered a staple of the scene. His comedy was mentioned in the Cincinnati City Beat and was featured on ABC10 San Diego. Patrick is an absurd, goofy comedian with a heart of gold. He has a deadpan charm as he tells stories from growing up in The South. Be on the look out for this rising comedian when he comes to your town!

Pedro Salinas

Pedro Salinas is a comedian and writer based in New York. His stand-up has been featured on HBO Max and he regularly opens for Shane Gillis and SNL’s James Austin Johnson on the road. He has performed at SF Sketchfest, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and the HA Comedy Festival in San Antonio. He is the co-creator and director of DEEP LEARNING with JT Parr, a comedic documentary series featuring in-depth interviews with leading scientists.

PJ Johnson

Born and Raised in Detroit, PJ started his comedic journey in Denver. His comedy can best be described as high energy and eccentric. Wild yet thoughtful. This fast rising up and coming comedian has opened for acts such as Adam Cayton Holland, Ben Roy and Jay Whitecotton. Some of his many credits include the Best Of The 2018 Four Corners Comedy Festival, the Snow Jam Comedy Festival 2020 and is currently a FEATURED PERFORMER on the Brewery Comedy Tour. Aside from being seen at the Denver Improv, Comedy Works and Looney’s Comedy Club, this entrepreneur is the owner of PSquared JCubed.

Rick Storer

Rick Storer is one of the most entertaining and in-demand comedians on California’s central coast. He started stand-up comedy after his rock band fell apart and never looked back. His off-the-cuff riffing, engaging crowd work, and polished material combine to make sure no two Rick Storer shows are the same. Described as “a pot body with cocaine energy,” Rick has traveled the country bringing his hilarious brand of comedy to clubs and breweries all over America, winning comedy contests such as Pick Your Poison Season 3, Roast Battle League LA/Bay Area, and the Modesto Comedy Competition. He can be seen on Man Up with Theo Von, Bad Trip with Eric Andre, and a couple of gameshows he lost. Check him out on social media Rick Storer.

Rudy Pavich

Rudy Pavich is a Minnesota comedian/podcaster and video/graphics producer. Since winning the 5th grade talent show with a stand up set he stole from A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Rudy’s passion has been on stage (with his own material now, of course).

He spent his early years in radio, working across the country in MN, WI, MO and NH until he landed back in his home state at Active-Rock’s 93X. Since then he’s been grinding it out on the road as a headliner and opening for some of comedy’s heaviest hitters like Tammy Pescatelli, Jay Mohr, Kyle Dunnigan, Jeff Leeson, Sophie Buddle, Adam Ray and Jonathan Kite.
Currently, you can find him on numerous road dates with Adam Carolla.

https://www.instagram.com/rudy_pavich/

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Ryan Joseph

Described by Joe Rogan as one of the hottest up and coming talents in the country, Ryan Joseph has appeared in NY Comedy Festival’s Funniest, Skankfest, US Comedy Contest and hosts the Ryan Joseph Show podcast. Ryan has worked with notable names such as Whitney Cummings, Tim Dillon, Jamie Kennedy and Guy Torry.

Tim Wolfe

Winner of the 1st & only Youngstown Comedy Festival, Finalist in the World Series of Comedy, and Featured Performer on the Brewery Comedy Tour, Tim has been entertaining audiences with his tales of woe for over a decade. Whether he’s losing his job or just his girlfriend — and don’t even mention his bunk bed — audiences generally leave Tim’s shows feeling much better about their own lives. Simply put: the sadder he is, the funnier he is. And right now he’s never been funnier! Tim Wolfe has jokes for days! Or at least around an hour. Winner of numerous comedy competitions (and the forever champion of the now-defunct Youngstown Comedy Festival) Tim’s jokes about poorly making sandwiches are surpassed only by his jokes about poorly working the register at PetSmart. He has opened for Tony Hinchcliffe, Charlie Weiner, Jeff Blanchard, Bil Benden, and probably Bob Hope in a different lifetime. Tim is currently a headlining performer on the Brewery Comedy Tour and a staple at comedy clubs within a 50 mile radius of his mom’s house.
Twitter: @sexyslingblade
IG: @timwolfecomedy
TikTok: @timwolfecomedy

Tobin Miller

Named as one of NYC’s Comic’s to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival in 2021, Tobin can be seen working at the following NYC clubs – The Comic Strip, New York Comedy Club, Rodney’s, and Stand Up NY. Aside from performing in NYC and beyond, Tobin runs “Baby Shower Comedy” which has podcasts, streaming videos, and live comedy shows. Tobin has been featured in numerous festivals including the Hoboken Comedy Festival (2018), Gilda’s Laughfest (2019 ), DC Comedy Festival (2021) and the Red Clay Comedy Festival (2022)

Follow Tobin on IG @tobinmillercomedy