Meet the Comics!
Stuart Laws
Stuart Laws is a British stand up comedian, new to the USA and fresh from a sold out UK tour, has appeared on the 'Off Menu' and 'Films To Be Buried With' with Brett Goldstein podcasts as well as regular appearances on BBC Radio and has opened for James Acaster, Ed Gamble & Chloe Radcliffe. His most recent tour show received 12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews and sold out the prestigious Soho Theatre and its Edinburgh Fringe run. He has appeared on TV performing stand up for the BBC, acting in BAFTA-winning Such Brave Girls (Hulu & BBC) as well as Patience (Channel 4) and Play Time (ITV). 'You'll struggle to find a comedian with a better jokes-per-minute rate’ Fest ‘Laws is one of the most skilled and likeable comics on the circuit … a deliciously joke-dense show.’ The Scotsman
Eeland Stribling
Eeland is your aunty's favorite comedian. Recently featured on Kevin Hart's Netflix Funny Af, 2025 Winner of the Don't Tell Comedy Competition, and 2 time winner of New Faces at Comedy Works. Former wildlife biologist turned teacher turned comedian, he’ll make sure you leave his show full of laughs, an animal fact and a brand new opinion on everything from politics to penguins.
Jasmine Rogers
Boise’s 2025 Comic of the Year Jasmine “Jaz” Rogers is a comedian and artist originally from the Parking Lot of America (Phoenix, AZ). After finding success on her YouTube channel of 10 years, “Jazmataz”, Jasmine brought her comedy to the stage in 2021. She has since headlined across the country with her theatre kid energy and rapping skills that knock audiences socks off. Jasmine’s bold and wonder-filled character extends into her visual art as well, which she sells online and at shows (@jazmatazdesign). She puts her diverse talents to use on stage, incorporating dance, music, and improvisation in her sets as a way to push the boundaries of stand up comedy and what it means to be a female comedian. Described as “a force to be reckoned with,” Jasmine has been seen on Don’t Tell Comedy, Bad Posture Comedy Collective, and Treefort Comedy Festival. She hopes you like her even though she drives a Kia Soul.
Ren Q. Dawe
Ren Q. Dawe is a trans comedian, activist, and professional silly goose. Dubbed a “queer icon” by Out Magazine, Ren made history as the first trans comic to perform in all 50 states with the Here to Pee tour, raising funds for LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
CJ Landry
CJ performs at comedy clubs around the country, touring with Adam Ray, Brian Simpson, Ralph Barbosa, Joe List, and Matt McCusker. He also regularly performs at the Comedy Mothership, where he does improvised standup shows and traditional sets.
Natasha Collier
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Natasha first started comedy in college at UC Santa Cruz, rising quickly in the ranks of the bay area comedy scene, performing in various dive bars and bowling alleys across the bay area, as well as comedy festivals and clubs across the country. Since then, she moved back to her hometown of LA, and has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets, the Netflix is a Joke Festival, LMAOF TV, and Netflix is a Joke Radio on Sirius XM.
Ty Colgate
Ty Colgate is a New York based comedian and content creator known for his juxtaposition between his upper-class appearance and his rowdy, Floridian childhood. This chaotic mixture allows him to navigate rooms of all backgrounds, pairing his energetic stage presence with biting satire and comedically heartwarming moments of humanity. His unique perspective and style of comedy has been celebrated internationally. He’s a regular opener for Gianmarco Soresi, and has featured for large-name acts such as Mike Falzone, Morgan Jay, and Sasheer Zamata. He’s also won an Emmy! (for his work at the Weather Channel, but still.)
Brent Lowrey
Recently featured at Netflix is a Joke festival, Brent Lowrey is a winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, from Mark Normand to Kyle Kinane to Hannibal Buress. His online content has been enjoyed by millions.
Makenzie Manent
Makenzie Manent is a stand-up comedian based in Greenville, South Carolina and the 2024 “Most Hilarious” winner.
Chase Harter
Chase Harter is from Phoenix, Arizona, his comedy is best known for the erratic levels of ADHD sparking his many interests (which includes but isn’t limited to: Muay Thai fighting, oil painting, niche ways of exercise, dogs, thrifting, archery, etc.) You can expect a lot of feel-good sarcasm with a smile and a night filled with fast paced fun. Also, he’s gay, if that matters, let us not make a big deal about it, because he doesn’t. He’s showcased across the country through a variety of venues and festivals, just a few being Don't Tell Comedy shows, and the West End or Big Pine comedy festivals.
Meredith Dietz
Meredith is an NYC- based stand-up and writer. She’s a longtime contributor to The Onion and Reductress. She’s performed at SF Sketchfest, NYCF, 10k Laughs, Alaska B4UDie, Rogue Island, and more. She’s garnered 100k followers across socials; she’s been featured in Buzzfeed, HuffPost, WNYC, and NPR. Her stand-up has been described as “beguiling” and her upper body has been described as "fine."
Skyler Higley
Skyler Higley is an Emmy-nominated comedian and writer who has written for The Onion, CONAN, After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson and most recently The Oscars. Skyler was one of the Just For Laughs New Faces in 2022, and his stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy. He was recently named one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should Know.
Greg Kennedy
Greg Kennedy is a Chicago based stand up comedian who performs regularly at his home club, The Laugh Factory. He has showcased his talents at comedy festivals such as; Madison Comedy Week, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Cream City Comedy Festival, Let’s Fest, and The Cleveland Comedy Festival. Fans of Greg often describe his style as if Dog the Bounty Hunter met Cedric the Entertainer.
Micah Leslie
Micah Leslie is a Bend-based comedian with over a decade of experience on stage. He has performed all over the country and is frequently featured on Don’t Tell Comedy Shows in the PNW. He’s a regular guest on Pretty Much It, where his appearances have gained millions of views on YouTube. Micah is a member of the American Playwriting Foundation’s Relentless Subcommittee.
Imani Denae
Imani Denae is a comedian from Portland whose sharp observations and fearless social commentary have earned praise from Vulture and Katt Williams. She’s a regular performer across the Pacific Northwest, has opened for Roy Wood Jr., Nicole Byer, Josh Johnson, and Maria Bamford, and was a finalist in the Don’t Tell Comedy Competition.
Jefferson McDonald
Jefferson McDonald is a comedian, actor, theater writer and musician from Romulus, NY. McDonald is a rising voice in stand up, currently touring with Steph Tolev, his partner and collaborator. He appears in her Netflix special, Filth Queen, for which he also composed the original music. You can listen to McDonald’s music on Spotify, Apple Music and everywhere else music is found. In the last year, McDonald has appeared at Just for Laughs in Montreal with Adam Ray’s Dr. Phil, The Comedy Store, The Belly Up Tavern, Hollywood Improv, Houston Improv, Dallas Punchline, The Laugh Shop (Calgary), The Comic’s Lounge (Melbourne), Tivoli (Brisbane), The Factory Theatre (Sydney), Heather McMahan’s Comedy Cruise, Malt Shop Memories Cruise w/Paul Anka and The Jacksons, Studio Tenn, Tampa Funny Bone, Shadowland Stages, Cohoes Music Hall, Portland Helium, Olsen Run and more.
Nick Tilleli
Nick has been performing stand up comedy for 10 years. He’s a currently a regular at the New York Comedy Club, The Comic Strip Grisly Pear and Atlantic City Comedy club. He’s had a set produced by a popular production company based out of Manhattan, Underground Overground Comedy.
Rachel Bonnetta
RACHEL is a comedian, actor, and an Emmy award-winning television host. You've seen her on FOX, NFL Network, Vice and Amazon Prime. She can be seen performing comedy shows all over Los Angeles and was most recently a featured comic at Netflix is a Joke Fest. RACHEL was also the creator, EP and co-host of Crooked Media's hit podcast "HALL OF SHAME" which transported their audience through some of the biggest scandals in sports. She has covered just about every major championship in sports. The Super Bowl, The World Cup, NBA Finals, The World Series, and her favorite- The Westminster Dog Show. In addition to her work in sports, she had a semi-autobiographical scripted comedy series in development at TBS. She lives in Los Angeles with her 5 dogs.
Curtis Cook
Curtis Cook is a standup comedian and WGA Award-nominated writer who has puked after a keg stand on a show called Flophouse, traveled through an Ebola checkpoint for a segment on Vice News, opened for Ali Wong when she recorded Baby Cobra, appeared on IFC's Portlandia, performed standup on Comedy Central, and been featured on Vulture's annual Comedians You Should & Will Know list. In addition to performing, Curtis has written for the reboot of Crank Yankers, the Imagen Award winning comedy This Fool on Hulu, the NAACP Award winning series Survival of the Thickest on Netflix, the GLAAD nominated American Dad on TBS, and the hit show Adults on FX.
Damon Sumner
Damon Sumner has been bringing laughter to people’s lives even before he held a mic on a stage. He has continued to hone his craft and every time he touches the stage, he delivers hilarious stories about his upbringing, and witty, high-energy observations of everyday life. Since starting standup in Atlanta, Damon has shared the stage with numerous headliners, like Iliza, George Wallace, and so many more. He can be seen on DryBar, Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Don’t Tell Comedy. His two albums, “I Know Who I am” and “I’m a Professional” can also be heard on SiriusXM. He headlines on Norwegian and Carnival Cruise Lines and he’s performed in illustrious comedy festivals around the U.S. including the Dallas Comedy Festival, Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Comedy Festival and was a semi-finalist for the American Black Film Festival's Comedy Wings Competition, sponsored by HBO. If you didn’t know, he’s about to become your new, favorite comic.
David Tveite
David Tveite (pronounced like “whitey” with a ‘t’ in front of it) is a lanky, perpetually embarrassed Minnesotan guy who has been thrilling and delighting audiences of all shapes and sizes with his standup comedy for over ten years. He is a cheerful pessimist with sharply crafted material that is absurd but acerbic, cranky but whimsical, and cerebral but also very, very stupid. People seem to like it for the most part. David has appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and performed at festivals across the country, including Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and Seattle’s Bumbershoot Music Festival. He currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
Gena Gephart
Gena Gephart is a Chicago based standup comic. She has opened for comedians such as Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Natasha Leggero. She is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge and was featured at the Team Coco Chicago showcase.
Raj Suresh
Raj Suresh (Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Comedy Dynamics, SiriusXM, AppleTV, Founder - Big Diamond Comedy Festival) jokes about cats, India, and his comedy adventures in the US and abroad.
His new special "Break The Leg" is now available on all streaming platforms.
Phil Griffiths
As far as mid-life crises go, Phil Griffiths’ wife stacks his career in stand-up comedy as better than a drug addiction but worse than him having a mistress. Phil has featured for Kevin Nealon, Beth Stelling, Chad Daniels, Greg Fitzsimmons, Ms. Pat, Laurie Kilmartin, Kyle Kinane, Jackie Kashian, and more. Phil has most recently performed in the West End, Limestone, Flyover, Bergamot and SLO Comedy Festivals.
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Tom Achilles
Tom Achilles is a New York-based comedian, writer, filmmaker, and actor. His eclectic style blends elements of surrealism, stream of consciousness, and wordplay to satirize the absurdities of modern life. This approach is showcased in his 2025 comedy special Mindbender, produced by Pure Chaos Comedy, as well as his 2022 comedy album Guillotine. Tom’s sense of humor is also highlighted in Zeitgeist Meetup, a book of gag cartoons he co-authored with New Yorker cartoonist Pat Achilles. You can hear more from him on Tom & Will Start A Podcast, where he and fellow comedian Will Purpura discuss outlandish startup ideas. Achilles has also been involved in many projects across film and video. His short film Gone recently won “Best Experimental Short” at the AltFF Alternative Film Festival. In 2023, his digital comedy sketch “America’s Got Tom” was profiled by Vulture in their “Best Comedy Shorts” segment.