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up-and-coming stand-up comedian based in New York City, best known as the champion of the 2025 Philly's Phunniest Person competition at Helium Comedy Club. Originally from the Philadelphia area, he relocated to Brooklyn after his tournament win to further build his career in the NYC comedy scene

BRANDON KOSS IS A COMEDIAN AND WRITER LIVING IN LANCASTER, PA. HE HAS OPENED FOR JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS AS PART OF THE UNSPOKEN WORD TOUR AS WELL AS BEING AN ACCEPTED PERFORMER AT GILDA’S LAUGHFEST AND THE CLEVELAND COMEDY FESTIVAL. BRANDON’S DEBUT COMEDY ALBUM, “GOOD BOY, ARTIE” IS AVAILABLE ON ALL PLATFORMS.

Clarissa White is an up-and-coming transgender stand-up comedian primarily based in the Northern Colorado and Denver comedy circuits. Known for her sharp, "grit-meets-wit" comedic style, she frequently blends her unique lived experiences as a patriotic trans woman with her everyday hobbies

Lou Moon returns!

Larry Griffin is an American stand-up comedian and dark fiction author based in the Southeast. Known for an acerbic, rant-laden comedy style, he has performed across the region for nearly a decade and published various genre short stories and novels.Background & Comedy StyleOrigins: Started performing stand-up in Orlando, Florida.Style: Features dark, cynical, and observational humor.Venues: Routinely performs in dive bars, breweries, and independent alternative rooms.Writing & Published WorksFiction Focus: Writes dark fiction, horror, and crime stories influenced by his background as a reporter.Notable Books & Stories:The Con (a novel about a mid-Western woman pulled into a career con man's orbit).Fortuna (an island-based mystery/murder story).Short fiction including "Blood and Sand" and "The Cabin".Platform: Shares independent and free short works via his Larry Griffin Official Website.

Nick Bailey returns! Comedy Social, founder of ENVY pictures

J Zilla is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian based in Florida. He is an active part of the regional comedy circuit, primarily performing out of major central and coastal Florida comedy hubs. He recently featured for former guest Scotty Chi

Thomas Lyons is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian based in North Carolina. He is an active part of the regional comedy scene, performing regularly and hosting events across the state.Comedy and Hosting WorkWeekly Open Mic Hosting: He hosts the weekly "Kill the Noise" open mic comedy night at the Reboot Arcade Bar in Winston-Salem, NC.Regional Performances: He performs stand-up sets and hosts showcases at various local venues, including The Brewer's Kettle in Kernersville and local taverns.Online Presence: He shares comedy clips, show updates, and promotional content through his social media pages on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

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Alec is around a year into stand up, he is very funny and super cool

Davis is a stand-up comedian, show producer, and podcast host. He transitioned to full-time comedy after working as a youth pastor. Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, he travels and headlines clubs across the Southeastern United States. Clean Comedy Focus: He is the founder of the Clean Comedy Collective. He primarily performs family-friendly sets in a mix of secular and faith-based venues.Self-Deprecating Tone: His material heavily focuses on his own failures, awkward dating experiences, lack of common sense, and past jobs.Keytar Past: He frequently shares stories about his high school days as the lead keytar player for a Christian punk rock praise band named Vertical Motion.Comedy SpecialsDavis has released three independent comedy specials for free online:Revolutionizing Failure: His debut special tracking his early style.11 Dollar Jokes: A 30-minute special pulling together live crowd reactions from multiple Southern comedy clubs.Actually Funny: Released on YouTube, focusing on his church roots, redneck audiences, and pop culture observations.Watch his most recent 2025 full stand-up special, "Actually Funny," streaming on YouTube:

joe polizotti comedianJoe Polizzotti is an American stand-up comedian primarily based out of Saddle Brook, New Jersey. He is best known for his observational stand-up comedy sets and extensive touring footprint across the United States and for 9 years opened for Louie Anderson

Slade Ham is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and producer based out of Houston, Texas. Known for his sharp storytelling and global travels, he has performed stand-up comedy in over 70 countries across six continents.

Slade Ham is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and producer based out of Houston, Texas. Known for his sharp storytelling and global travels, he has performed stand-up comedy in over 70 countries across six continents.

Brutal honesty can be funny, especially when the victim isn't you. Mix in strong joke-writing skills and sharp delivery, and you've got the hilariously self-deprecating Carey Denise. She is also a writer and do-over enthusiast, and has traveled the U.S. and the Netherlands performing stand-up comedy. Carey has worked with comics such as Tom Rhodes, Maria Bamford, Tig Notaro and Norm MacDonald.