Comedians
Eeland Stribling is your aunty's favorite comedian. Recently seen on Netflix with Kevin's Hart Funny AF, Nate Bargatze Nateland specials, PBS Roots of Comedy and Don't Tell Comedy. Winner of New faces in 2024 and 2025 and winner of the Don't Tell Comedy Competition. Writer, comedian, actor and wildlife biologist. He combines his love for nature, his annoyance with everyday things and sillyness to make you laugh. See him Live in NYC, or his hometown of Denver, or on his tour across the country.
Jared Goldstein has been seen on Netflix's Black Mirror, CBS After Midnight and was one of JFL's New Faces 2022 and Vulture's Comedians You Should & Will Know 2021.
Alex is an up and coming NYC based comedian and native of Raleigh, North Carolina. Formerly an ESPN affiliate writer covering the Philadelphia 76ers, Alex can be seen performing nightly in New York.
Comedian Tom Cotter has taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s "America's Got Talent." He lost to a dog act, but don’t hold that against him; Tom was the first comedian ever to be a finalist on the show and was the highest finishing human being on the show that year.
In August 2013, AGT asked Tom back to perform as a special guest star (along with Train) and then again to host “The Season 8 AGT Snapple Viewing Party.”
In January 2019 Tom was again invited back to the AGT stage - this time to perform against the best of the best “Got Talent” performers from other years and around the world in “America’s Got Talent: The Champions.” In one the most talked about sets of the entire competition, Tom received a STANDING OVATION from the adoring crowd.
Tom's other numerous television and radio credits include "The Tonight Show,” “Last Comic Standing,” his very own "Comedy Central Presents... Tom Cotter, "The Howard Stern Show, Comics Unleashed, multiple appearances on CBS’ "The Late Late Show" and Celebrity Host of “Gotham Comedy Live” on AXS-TV.
You can find Tom headlining all of America's most famous comedy clubs including The Comedy Cellar, The Improv and Caroline's On Broadway just to name a few. Tom has also been featured at the Montreal "Just For Laughs" Festival, the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and headlining "America's Got Talent Live" show at the Palazzo, Las Vegas. And recently, Tom was on the dais and took part in the Friars Club Roast of Boomer Esiason at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Tom is also a regular on Fox News Channel and co-starred on an episode of CBS’ “The Good Wife.”
In addition, Tom has performed in a wide variety of venues from Alaska to China. His appeal is truly international as he was summoned to London to tour and perform on British Television, and won The Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition and Boston Comedy Festival as The Boston Herald noted “winning by the largest margin of victory in the history of the event.”
Tom came out with his first book, “Bad Dad: A Guide to Pitiful Parenting” (Willow Street Press) in February 2016 which is a collection of jokes, gags, one-liners and pithy bad advice for fed-up parents everywhere. It is this kind of versatility that has allowed Tom to excel in other areas of showbiz as well. So whether it be comedy, voice-overs, or acting, Tom Cotter gives it everything he's got. "If laughter is the best medicine, I yearn to be drugged."
Sharief Johnson is a wonderfully talented American comedian, actor, writer, and producer who genuinely brightens the entertainment world. He received widespread praise for his engaging role as Damon in 50 Cent's popular TV show, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." Throughout his career, Sharief has performed at top comedy venues all across the country, from hosting to headlining shows, bringing laughter everywhere he goes!
His exceptional talent was celebrated when he won a national comedy contest organized by Sirius XM Radio and the "Sway in the Morning" show on SHADE 45. Recently, Sharief recorded comedy sketches with Netflix is a Joke and released his fantastic album, “I Wish That Was A Joke,” which is now featured on Sirius XM. Exciting adventures lie ahead for this shining star!
Riley Flanagan is a New York–based stand-up comedian originally from New Jersey. He performs all across the East Coast, bringing a relaxed, goofy, and story-driven style to every stage.
Hailing from the Bronx, Danny Hallinan blends authentic New York attitude with honest storytelling. Danny’s larger-than-life presence and real-talk humor bring a unique energy to any stage.
Mia Jackson is a Georgia peach (that's Georgian for “native”), currently living in New York. In 2017, she was selected as a New Face by the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and Atlanta's Creative Loafing named her the Critic's Choice Best Stand-Up in the city. She has toured nationally with Amy Schumer and is a featured comic at festivals and clubs across the country. Her first stand up special aired as part of Unprotected Sets on EPIX in 2018. Mia has appeared on Comedy Central's This Week at the Comedy Cellar, NBC's Last Comic Standing and HBO Max. Her Comedy Central half hour special debuted in November 2019.
Jessica Levin is an NYC comedian. The daughter of a sanitation worker, with longshoreman genes, she has a blue collar mentality with white color taste. When she's not in the clubs, she attempts to go to the gym but mostly ends up co-producing her shows "Tough Love Comedy" , "Fowl Mouth Comedy", and performing all around the city.
Ismael Loutfi is a comedian from Florida. He's performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Burr's The Ringers, and has a Comedy Central Half Hour Special. He's written on Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj as well as After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson on CBS.
Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer, and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country, and is currently a Staff Writer for Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated show, "The Problem With Jon Stewart".
Jay has performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" twice and has also been seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Featuring", "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", and HBO’s "High Maintenance".
Sally Ann goes by Sally Ann, and is an award-winning Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, actress, and singer. Originally from Alaska, she came to New York by way of Idaho, to fulfill her dream of performing nightly for tourists visiting from Alaska and Idaho.
She tours colleges around the country and cruises around the world with her solo show BAKED ALASKAN featuring standup and music. Her live show in New York City have been recommended by the New York Times, TimeOut NY, and VICE. She has headline Caroline’s on Broadway as a Breakout Artist and was named a Comic to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival.
Starting comedy in 2018 in London, Philipp Kostelecky’s originality, international appeal, and first-class physicality have shot him up the comedy ladder, reaching the final of the 2023 BBC New Comedy Awards and opening for prominent comedians like Russell Kane, Rafi Bastos, and Des Bishop on tour.
Raised by an American-Slovenian mother and absentee Austrian father, Philipp uses his unorthodox cultural background and family structure to pose as an external observer and cultivate an offbeat socio-political perspective. A regular on the UK, US, and European club comedy scene armed with “pitch-perfect accents and impressions” (The Founder) and brilliant gags, Philipp can win over any crowd using his boyish charm, captivating stage presence, and undeniable comedic talent.
Quotes:
“Superb observations, confidence, and enough charisma to fill big rooms” - Russell Kane
“Outright Hilarious… something very special indeed” - The Quintessential Review
"I cried with laughter. Some of Kostelecky's impressions and accents were pitch-perfect, like those performed by a young Jim Carrey" - The Founder
“Kostelecky’s only 25 but he’s already got the slickness of someone who’s been doing this for decades” - FestMag ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A wonderful hour of stand-up... with physicality that has you cracking up over even the strangest subjects." - Broadway World ⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Hysterical... Daddy’s Home is the most unique performance I have seen at the Fringe so far, and is definitely a requirement for any comedy fans at the festival this year." - EdFringeReview ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“His expressive face and physicality are a wonderful conduit to a singular mind." - The Scotsman ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman
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Accolades:
- Tour Support for Russell Kane, Rafi Bastos, Des Bishop
- METRO Newspaper: Funny New Faces 2023
- Finalist: BBC New Comedy Award 2023
- Nominated: Amused Moose Comedy Award 2023
- Finalist: Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2022
- Winner: Southend Comedy Festival New Comedian of the Year 2021
- Winner: King Gong Comedy Store (London and Manchester) 2019
- Winner: BBC Student Radio Award for Creativity 2017
Aaron Putnam is an American touring stand up comedian , currently based out of Chicago.
You can catch him at his home club. Laugh Factory , as well as many other comedy clubs like Zanies.
He is also the founder of Stand up in Recovery where he brings laughter to drug/ alcohol treatment centers across the country.
His comedy is said to be disarmingly funny and vulnerable.
Aaron feels blessed to have opened for some of the best comics working today. He says he gets these opportunities because he’s the best hang in the biz.
He also has a Podcast with his lovely wife called The Manchild &The Yogi .
I am a standup comedian, which provides me with useful skills in any career path. I'm currently aspiring to be a TV comedy writer. I have set experience from Netflix and writers' room experience from my time at USC.
Ryan Rizzuti is a Long Island comedian with a big presence and an even bigger point of view. His high-energy, punchline-driven style mixes sharp observations with stories about first impressions, everyday interactions, and the strange characters you meet living in and around New York. He performs regularly throughout New York City.
Michael Fleming is a New York–based stand-up comedian originally from Roanoke, Virginia. After starting his comedy career in Charleston, South Carolina, he moved to New York City to pursue stand-up full time. His observational style and playful storytelling have earned him over a million likes on TikTok, and he’s performed at clubs across the country.
Rosey Catherine is one of the youngest rising stars in the New York comedy scene. Once a staple in the DC comedy scene she broke Dave Chappelle’s record as the youngest headlining act in the scene when she was 16. She currently tours nationally with Troy Bond. You can see her nightly at Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Westside Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Greenwich Village Comedy Club.
Chris Miceli is a New York–based stand-up comedian whose comedy blends observations with self-deprecating storytelling. Despite looking like someone who should be very confident, most of his material revolves around being scared of most things, overthinking, and trying to make sense of everyday life. His style mixes thoughtful humor with the perspective of someone who always seems one small misunderstanding away from a crisis.
James Patrick is a Brooklyn-born and bred New York comedian known for his sharp observational humor, self-deprecating storytelling, and relatable takes on NYC life, family, sobriety, and everyday chaos. With a growing following of over 20K on Instagram, he shares stand-up clips that capture the grit, humor, and absurdity of city living from Bay Ridge stories to subway encounters and personal growth moments.
Adam Thomas is a born and bred, New York Standup comic. His unique brand of acerbic humor touches on current events and his relationship to those around him. You can find him hosting and performing at venues in and around New York City. He was recently featured on CBS, Comedy Fight Club, and more.
Mike Cannon is a New York City–based comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He has headlined some of the world’s most iconic venues, including a sold-out hometown performance at Gramercy Theatre, the footage of which he released in full on YouTube in 2025. Mike currently co-hosts the parenting and career podcast "Beautiful Boys" with fellow comedian Andy Haynes, as well as the preposterously titled "Fart Carnival" with best friend and frequent collaborator Brendan Sagalow. In 2023, he served as a contributing producer, writer, and panelist on Vice TV’s "Super Maximum Retro Show," hosted by Chris Distefano. His latest stand-up special, "Traumatized Animal" (2024), has amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, millions of views across social media, and widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. In 2022, Mike released two independently-produced hour specials on YouTube: "Mike Cannon’s Huge Mistake," a crowd work special fueled by edibles, and "White Privilege Homeless." Both earned praise from audiences, fellow comedians, and critics. His debut special, "Life Begins," premiered on YouTube in 2020 and was named one of Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of the year. The accompanying album, released by 800 Pound Gorilla Records, was recognized as one of Interrobang’s Top 11 Comedy Albums of 2020 and one of SiriusXM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of the year. Mike’s first comedy album, "I Think It Just Kicked In," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy chart, #7 on the Billboard Comedy chart and has been streamed more than five million times. Outside of stand-up, Mike has built an extensive résumé as both an actor and writer. He received critical acclaim for his lead performance in the feature film Timing, available on Amazon Prime, and has appeared on "Friday Night Pints" and "Answer The Internet" (Barstool Sports); "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" and "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" (Comedy Central); and "Double Cross with Blake Griffin," "Greatest Ever," and "Top Funniest" (TruTV). Additional television appearances include "Failosophy" and "Money From Strangers" (MTV), "Red Eye" (Fox), and MSG’s "The Bracket." He was also a contributing writer and performer on MTV2’s "Guy Code," co-hosted Cosmopolitan magazine’s "Sexy vs. Skanky," and was a featured performer on VH1’s "Why Am I Still Single?" Mike also creates and hosts several original digital series on his YouTube channel, including "Coach Cannon," "Comedians Taking Edibles and Doing Crowd Work," and his road documentary series, "Spots." He previously co-hosted the Here’s the Scenario podcast with Mike Feeney and Brendan Sagalow, hosted the "Irish Goodbye Podcast," and created the long-running web series "The Weed News with Mike Cannon." He is a frequent guest on SiriusXM and has appeared regularly on "The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show," KFC Radio, Barstool Radio, "Barstool Breakfast," "The Bonfire," and "Bennington." When he isn’t touring the country, Mike is a regular at New York City’s top comedy clubs, including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. Whether he’s performing in a theater, club, bar, casino, parking lot, rooftop, technically legal underground speakeasy, or—on two separate occasions—an elevator, the goal is always the same: make as many people laugh as possible. Ideally, all of them. Realistically, most of them.
Daryn Passarello has been named NY Comedy Festival Comic to Watch, and a finalist for Nextflix is a Joke, as well as, Just for Laughs. Currently, Passarello opened for comedian Gina Brillon's latest comedy special and is an accomplished multi-award winning trans influencer, content creator, comedian, and on air personality.
Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender.
Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian.
Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more.
Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell.
She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.
Angelo Colina regresa a Stamford después de su primera gira internacional por Europa y Latinoamérica. Con su stand up en español ha logrado ir a más de 20 países y 35 estados de USA, llevando su show a teatros como el Gramercy Theatre, Park West Chicago, Teatro Tapia y Teatro de la UPR. También ha sido de los primeros headliners en español en el New York Comedy Festival 2023 y 2024, Netflix Is A Joke 2024, 321 Comedy Festival 2024 y Netflix Is A Joke 2026.
