PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT
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Get to know the feature comics performing at the 18th annual Cleveland Comedy Festival:​
Alex MacLeod
Cleveland, OH
Alex first attempted stand up in 2021, but has only consistently been doing it for the last year. As an unemployed copywriter with a journalism degree and a drinking problem – the jokes pretty much write themselves. Alex previously wrote comedic articles for Black Sheep and has been featured on local shows including Friday with Bill Squire, FunnyPeriod at Imposters, Standard Comedy Company at Coda and Con Tu at Dunlaps, as well as various shows and open mics at countless Ohio bars.
Amir Megherhi
Pittsburgh, PA
Amir Abdallah is a stand-up comedian, writer, and director. His energetic and conversational style allows them to playfully discuss intimate stories of his life interspersed between the kind of social commentary everyone wants to hear from a 25 year-old. Amir has featured in clubs across the country and shared the stage with comics like Learnmore Jonasi and Sammy Obeid.
Amy Young
Avon, OH
Amy Young is a Cleveland-based comedian, actress, and writer who began her standup career in Los Angeles. She has appeared at the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Plano Comedy Festival, Flappers Comedy Club, hosted Dat Phan & Friends, and was the runner-up in the 2021 U.S. Comedy Contest. You can see her making faces at celebrities in reruns of many sitcoms including Perfect Harmony, Fresh Off The Boat, Life In Pieces, LA > Vegas, and others.
Andre Myrie
Teaneck, NJ
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Andre Myrie is a first generation Jamaican/American comedian born and raised in the NY/NJ area. The result of this diverse upbringing has yielded an incredibly unique perspective which he feels that he can best share through the art form of comedy. His comedic style is simple; he speaks of observational truths in a storytelling format. He views this beautiful craft as a gift, which he does not take for granted. His first comedy special “Duck On a Pond” is now available on his YouTube Channel Comedian Andre Myrie Comedy!!!!
Andre is also is the cohost of the podcast StreetFamousNYC with Aaron Berg. He has been featured on numerous Gas Digital Network shows, he is currently on tour opening for Che Durena who has over 9 million followers on TiKTok
Angelo Maneage
Cleveland, OH
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Angelo Maneage is a comedian and artist living in Northeast Ohio next to several cellular phone providers. He has been described by the great Ramon Rivas II to have "Rory Scovel and Bo Burnham vibes". He has also been described as "so dumb", but in a complimentary way. He is the author of two small books of poems. Some of his jokes, drawings, and other written work have been published with Hobart, HAD, Points In Case, Robot Butt, and through the now defunct Pitch. He was recently nominated for Best Short Form joke at the 5th Annual Cleveland Comedy Awards.
Some Places he has performed are Imposters Theater, Canton Comedy Boom, the Mike Polk Jr. Show at Pickwick and Frolic, The BorderLight Fringe Festival (The Small Garden Variety Show), the Funny Farm (a Youngstown, That's Funny production), basements, alright bars. He is regularly part of shows put on by Don’t Tell Comedy - Cleveland, Secret Society Comedy, Snowflake Comedy Club, Con Tu: A Variety Show, and My Cuzin Funny.
Anya Lucia
Cleveland, OH
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Anya Horning is a comedian who is from the midwest who primarily performs in Cleveland. She also likes to find venues to perform in when she is on vacation. (As a result she has performed in the following places: LA, Chicago, D.C, Philadelphia, and Nashville).
Her other hobbies include: reading books, cooking and sketching (drawings). She is also obsessed with cats and in general, other small fluffy animals. (She truly would like to own a pet otter, if that was at all possible).
Ben McKay
Toronto, ON​
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Ben McKay is an up and coming stand up comedian who splits his time between Toronto and NYC! At only 25 years old he has already performed at the Just for Laughs Toronto Festival, Departure Festival, Toronto Comedy Festival, Haymaker Comedy Festival, Rusty Nail Comedy Festival, and Guelph Comedy Festival!
Ben made his international comedy debut in 2022 completing a 24 show run of his show ‘The Kids of Canada’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Bob Watson
Cleveland, OH
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Bob’s unique style of humor ranges from interesting takes on life at home with his wife and 3 boys to unique observations about life in America. His performance ranges from deadpan to excited about the wrong things, as he covers stupidity, food, sex and random facts.
Silly and self-deprecating with a splash of dark humor, Bob’s jokes and topic changes come quick. Bob’s tireless work at the craft have earned him spots in the 2023 Sixth City Comedy Festival, the 2024 and 2025 Akron Rubber City Comedy Festival. He’s a regular feature at Krackpots Comedy Club as well as a myriad of local Northeast Ohio shows and has opened for Lou Santini and Sam Miller.
Brandon Petri
Cleveland, OH
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Brandon Petri blends whimsicality and pathos with dark humor to create a regrettably relatable standup presentation. Brandon has been seen at the Rubber City Comedy Festival (2022-25), as well as the (2023-25 Flagship Comedy Festival), and is a regular of Funny Farm, and Funny Stop Comedy Clubs.
Brandon is also a two time Roast Battle Cleveland champion, however, a third championship was stolen by dominion voting machines. Audiences can look forward to a reciprocal socially awkward experience, and the knowledge they have helped a starving man child with their attendance.
Bria Hiebert
Toronto, ON
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Bria Hiebert is a Toronto-based writer, actor and comedian. She’s performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Just for Laughs Toronto and New York Comedy Festival.
Bria was the 2018 recipient of the Brian Linehan Comedy Writing and Performance Award for Outstanding Artistic Promise and received the Tim Sims Encouragement Award in 2019. Her debut album “Two Girls Live” was released in August of 2023 and can regularly be heard on SiriusXM.
Bridjet Mendy
Columbus, OH
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Bridjet Mendy brings a quirky, punchline-driven, self-deprecating style influenced by her immigrant background. Starting her comedy journey in 2016 in Chicago and has since shared the stage opening and featuring for acts like Zach Zimmerman, Amber Autry, Molly Kearney, Ben Roy, Alex Kumin and more.
Bridjet has performed at venues like The Laugh Factory, Go Bananas, The Independent, Don’t Tell Cbus, Secret Society, The FunnyBone, Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Alaska B4 U Die Fest, Fountain City Comedy Festival, and more. She is a regular cast member at The Nest Theatre and Hashtag Comedy.
Bryan Leconte
Milwaukee, WI
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Bryan Leconte is a Haitian kid from Walla Walla Washington who headlined the Fresh Faces Showcase for Madison Comedy Week Comedy festival, got third place in the state for Madisons Funniest Comic (biggest comedy competition in the state with $1000 prize), and has been booked at 7 different clubs throughout the midwest including a weekend hosting for Maddie Wiener at Comedy on State, and opening for Bryan Simpson.
Bryan describes himself as very professional and one who treats folks with the upmost respect accept this one guy Darryl from his hometown. He's got a good mix of wholesome and dark humor to put on a show for every kind of fan.
Cameron Godfrey
Cleveland, OH
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Cam Godfrey is a standup, sketch, and improv comedian from Cleveland, Ohio. She was a Cleveland Scene nominee for Best Female Comic, Rookie of the Year 2023 at the Cleveland Comedy Awards, and “Loudest Girl” in her high school yearbook.
Cam produces standup, improv, and alt comedy programming around Cleveland with Bill Squire (WMMS) and Michael Busch (Conan, UCB) and is one of the city's most prolific performers.
Chris Scriva
Aliquippa, PA
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Born to a blue-collar family in the Steel City, Chris’s earliest memories take place in his father’s repair shop. He’s a former altar boy, grandma’s boy, and oldest of 3 who was raised in mixture of Italian and Eastern European traditions.
A natural non-conformist, Chris was drawn to fast cars, fast music, and the rebelliousness of stand-up at a young age and was heavily influenced by countless nights of sneakily watching Chappelle’s Show and South Park. After spending years in Chicago studying at the world’s top improvisation and sketch institutions, Chris has returned to the hilly, rusting, industrial landscape that forged him.
Once a mechanical engineer, Chris now travels the world performing his own unique brand of anecdotal stand-up comedy. From Pittsburgh to Amsterdam, Los Angeles to New York, there is no place that he won’t take the stage. Chris is Amanda Averall’s touring road feature and hosts "King of the Castle" heckle show in the PA area.
Dan Handelman
Lakewood, OH
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Dan started doing comedy because his dad was a famous comic in the '60s & '70s. Stanley Myron Handelman and Steve Martin are his main comedy influences. Dan's style is largely surreal with some misdirection.
Dan Sebree
Columbus, OH
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Dan Sebree is a stand up comedian currently living in Columbus, Ohio. Over the last 11 years, Dan has developed a unique, conversational style to compliment their absurd observations about history, queerness, and how we speak to each other. A regular at comedy clubs all through out the midwest, Dan has opened for Tom Segura, Kyle Kinane, Beth Stelling, Ashley Gavin, Joel Kim Booster, ALOK, among many more.
Dan has performed on the Brew Haha Comedy Festival, the Fuse Comedy Festival, Middleground Comedy Festival, as well as producing the Super Dope Comedy Festival in Dayton. Dan is also a regular at all Funny Bone’s across the country. Dan’s comedy has also been featured on Buzzfeed, has been on Doug Loves Movies, and was rated a top 10 Columbus Comedian 4 years in a row by local publication Columbus Underground. Dan’s debut special, “Unfinished Business” is now available to watch on YouTube.
Daniel P. Myers
Parma Heights, OH
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Daniel P. Myers is, to put it simply, a bit of an outlier. Coined as "The Eccentric One" Daniel hails from...well parts unknown. He is one to stroll through the dirt paths in the deeply wooded areas of Ohio writing, collecting his thoughts and ruminating on another strange theory. Daniel enjoys hiking, biking and going on pilgrimages with an ever-expanding Rolodex of cults.
His style of comedy is more akin to backwoods preacher than anything else, but nevertheless, has performed all over Ohio from Cleveland to Youngstown to Akron and everywhere in between and even South Carolina. He has performed at the Funny Stop Comedy Club, the Hilton Head Comedy Magic Cabaret, the Cleveland Comedy Festival and at Hilarities including on the "Mike Polk Jr. Show" and probably his most breathtaking achievement of all, depending on who you ask he might have failed kindergarten.
Dar'jon Bentley
Cleveland, OH
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Dar’Jon Bentley is a multi-hyphenated artist from Cleveland, Ohio. His talents range from acting, comedy, writing, teaching, and, depending on the drinks, even singing. Growing up, he aimed to make friends and family laugh; now it’s his mission. When he’s not performing, he is either at the gym, at the movies, or at home watching playing video games. Dar’Jon loves to talk about his culture, career, teaching, friends, and family. On top of seeing him do comedy, you might have see him on your TV screen as the Big Deal Dad or in your favorite regional theatre.
Dave Shelton
Cleveland, OH
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Dave Shelton is a comedian based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is one of the darkest comics in Cleveland in both complexion and content, and one of the scene's best kept secrets. He is equally adept at witty one liners and biting social commentary (again, sorry to Cracker Barrel). His main influences include George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Bill Hicks, Mitch Hedberg, and Richard Pryor.
Dezhawn France
Mansfield, OH
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Dezhawn France is a 27 year old stand up comic. He’s opened for prominent comedians such as Brandon Wardell, Lynne Koplitz, Jermaine Fowler, Gavin Matts MANDAL, Zack Fox, Sahib Singh, Ramon Rivas and more. He’s a funny guy.
Erin Hart
Costa Masa, CA​
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Erin started stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store in Hollywood. Erin has done shows all over California and some in Hawaii and Ohio. In her comedy, Erin talks about growing up in Ohio living in California, as well as jobs in stripping, nails and collecting trash on the back of a trash truck. Erin's humor comes from being a mom and a wife in this crazy world.
Frank (Mark) Darden
Elkhart, IN
​Mark began his comedy career in Minneapolis, MN, cutting his teeth at open mics or shows nearly every night of the week. Fast forward to 2023 and Mark landed in beautiful Elkhart, Indiana and discovered what would become his new home club, The Drop Comedy Club in South Bend, IN, where he quickly jumped back in without skipping a beat.
In this short time, Mark has earned his way onto stages such as The World Famous Laugh Factory, Chicago, IL, walked onto The Sunshine Comedy Festival at Sunshine Comedy Club, St. Petersberg, FL, Key West Comedy Club, The Rubber City Comedy Festival and became a manager at The Drop Comedy Club, where he regularly performs.
Gary Campbell
Akron, OH
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​MGary Campbell is a stand-up comedian based out of Akron, Ohio, whose sharp writing and laid-back delivery have made him a standout in the Midwest comedy scene. A proud alum of the Rubber City, Cleveland, Blue Ridge, and Flagship Comedy Festivals, Gary brings an authentic voice and well-crafted material to every stage.
Gary has performed across Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Minnesota with the Midwest Comedy Tour, connecting with audiences through stories that blend smart observations with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. Whether riffing on personal missteps or modern absurdities, Gary delivers consistently engaging sets that keep audiences laughing.
Gena B. Jones
Los Angeles, CA
Gena B. Jones is a Syrian-Mexican-American stand-up comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She’s currently a regular at the Hollywood Improv, the Westside Comedy Theater, The Crow, and a plethora of indie venues around LA. She co-produces Hilarious Habibis, a nationally touring standup showcase that exclusively features Middle Eastern talent. Gena has made a splash in the festival circuit, performing in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, Boise Treefort Fest, and SF Sketchfest.
She’s currently a regular at the Hollywood Improv, the Westside Comedy Theater, The Crow, and a plethora of indie venues around LA. She co-produces Hilarious Habibis, a quarterly standup showcase that exclusively features Middle Eastern talent. Gena has made a splash in the festival circuit, performing in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, Boise Treefort Fest, and SF Sketchfest.
Hannah Belmont
Chicago, IL
Hannah Belmont is an up and coming comedian based in Chicago. She is a regular at the Laugh Factory, as well as a performer at other venues including Zanies, the Comedy Bar, the Comedy Vault, Hilarities, the Lincoln Lodge, Second City, several Don’t Tell shows, Roast Battle, and many more clubs around the Midwest. She has just recently began headlining various festivals and venues, including the Good Vibes Comedy Festival in Memphis.
She has opened for Jeremiah Watkins, Chris Franjola, Mekki Leeper, Sean Donnelly, Dov Davidoff, Bobby Collins, Richard Villa, Bill Squire, Morgan Gallo, Daniel Butler, and Raul Sanchez. Hannah is also a satire writer and her work has appears in the publications The Haven and Robot Butt. Hannah is very happy to be here.
James Earl Brassfield
Elyria, OH
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James Earl Brassfield is a Cleveland comedy powerhouse known for his sharp wit, magnetic stage presence, and rapid-fire punchlines. A local legend with national appeal, he’s lit up stages across the county and opened for some of the biggest names in the game. Whether he’s hosting, headlining, or roasting, JEB delivers laughs that leave audiences with something to take home.
James Killius
Cleveland, OH
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James "Jimmy" Killius locally hosts "Fight for Your Write" and was the winner of the 2024 "Performer of the Year" Award at the Cleveland Comedy Awards.​​
Jo Rou
Westlake, OH
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Jo Rou is a comedian, actor, and filmmaker who creates offbeat, absurd, and subversive work. She performed sketch and improv as a house team member at New York City’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and her work has been featured on CollegeHumor, Funny or Die, HuffPost, Glamour, and E! Online. Her comedy pilot I Adore Dolores—named one of Vulture’s Funniest Videos— won “Most Outrageous” at the Orlando Film Festival, premiered at SeriesFest, and was developed through the Gotham Film Institute. She has also worked with The Onion, Saturday Night Live, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Jo has performed standup in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, Los Angeles, and Clearwater, Florida. In the Cleveland area, she has appeared at Canton Comedy Boom, Funny Stop Comedy Club, and the pop-up show Don’t Tell Cleveland. Her material often draws on being half Lebanese and half lesbian, navigating dating, and her love of dad jokes.
Joe Ferraro
Easton, PA
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Joe has a high energy style.
Joe Howard
Avon Lake, OH
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Joe has done lots of stuff, having worked many clubs & toured, featuring for famous guys.
Joey Stepp
Winfield, WV
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Joey Stepp is what happens when a motivational speaker swallows a magician and chases it with a shot of stand-up comedy. His high-energy show blends big laughs, impossible tricks, and real-life stories that leave you laughing, thinking, and wondering how the hell he just did that.
John Wellington
Cleveland, OH
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John Wellington is one of the founders of the Cleveland Comedy Festival and taught the Class Clown Workshop. John has been performing for over 20 years and is getting back into comedy after taking some time off.
Justin Palko
Cleveland, OH
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Justin Palko is a stand-up comedian based in Cleveland, Ohio, quickly making a name for himself in the Ohio comedy scene. Within his first year of performing, he earned a nomination for Rookie of the Year at the Cleveland Comedy Awards and was recognized as a finalist for Best Male Comedian by Cleveland Scene Magazine. Known for his sharp writing and clever misdirection, Justin delivers meticulously crafted material that consistently surprises and engages audiences. He’s a regular on Roast Battle Cleveland and has produced successful shows throughout Northeast Ohio with Inside Jokes Comedy.
Kadijah Wingo
Cleveland, OH
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Kadijah Wingo, aka 'Kwingo,' is a force of nature in the world of comedy, theatre, and producing. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, she’s carving out her unique space in the industry, most recently hitting new heights at Cleveland Public Theatre, where she’s been behind the scenes curating cutting-edge festivals of fresh theatrical works.
When she’s not turning visions into reality for other artists, she’s electrifying local stages at hotspots like Snowflake Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy CLE, Imposters, and Con Tú, to name a few. As a featured comic at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival and a finalist in the Bill Squires Comedy Contest, Kwingo’s talent is undeniable. Though she eats in many ways, her passion for collaboration and constant evolution as an artist drives everything she does.
Kevin Ballou
Cleveland, OH
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Kevin Ballou has been hitting the stage performing improv comedy, stand-up and theater since elementary school when he figured out his ADHD could become his greatest asset. Kevin is a community organizer by profession and focuses on prison reform and criminal justice.
His comedic style is a whimsical mixture of storytelling, deep rooted observations of society and crowd work improv. Kevin is a member of the Returning Artists Guild and currently facilitating improv classes at Grafton Correctional Institution. You can catch him all around making people chuckle and cheer.
Kevin Ostapowicz
Akron, OH
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A CCF alum, Kevin has been doing comedy for seven years and has performed at Hilarities, The laugh Factory Chicago, Don’t Tell Columbus and continually performs in and around Cleveland.
Kirill Gorodetskov
Cleveland, OH
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Kirill G comes from humble beginnings as a peasant baby born in post-Soviet Russia. Kirill has been writing and performing standup since the age of 18.
He now shares the gift of laughter with dozens of drunk people in various bars throughout Northeast Ohio. Kirill likes to find the intersection of being absurd and insightful with stupid one-liners mixed with genuine vulnerability.
Lisa Rimmert
Columbus, GA​
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Lisa Rimmert is a rising-star comedian and award-winning author currently residing in Georgia. She’s performed all over the country, sharing stages with the likes of Bobcat Goldthwait, TJ Miller, Steve Hofstetter, and Lisa Ann Walter. Lisa was selected for a coveted spot in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition and as one of the 2024 Burbank Comedy Festival's Best of the Fest. Learn more and book her at lisarimmert.com.
Lisa's comedy skews clean as she shares her lighthearted views on married life, being child-free, loving animals, and (note the Oxford comma) proper grammar. Expect nothing less from this award-winning author of the memoir, Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog. More at lisarimmert.com.
Michael Palfy
Nashville, TN​
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Michael Palfy is an energetic comedian who provides a fun atmosphere during his sets, which sway from party vibe to joking with absurdist stories.
His sets discuss a wide array of topics ranging from his experience with lobsters, to his thoughts on being a cigarette smoker, and what type of woman he’d like to be if he’s reincarnated. He's also not afraid to deviate from his set to play around with the crowd, and engage in some good vibed riffing. Michael performed at the 2025 Rubber City Comedy Festival and opened for CCF alums Geoffery Asmus & Shane Torres.
Martin Malloy
Cleveland, OH
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A local legend, that previously headlined the Cleveland Comedy Festival in 2023. Has been a fixture on local radio, television, and live performances for decades. Was on NBC's "Last Comic Standing".
Marvin Conner
Akron, OH
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Appeared in #1 Video on YouTube 2-3-2008 “American Gladiators Rejected Auditions"
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Appeared in You Tube Video “Man Gets Ass Beat By Cop” seen by millions of viewers
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Performed in Two HBO LABS series Man in the Box and Runaway Box
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Appeared on “The Tony Rizzo Show” Fox 8 Cleveland
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Featured guest on “The Mike Polk Jr. Show” Fox 8 Cleveland
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Featured in Laugh Track Column Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Written for the late Mike Venneman voted one of the top 100 comedians
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Participated in two Guinness Book World Records for longest comedy show
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Appeared in National New Balance Shoe commercial 2019
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Featured in Slow Mutants Film “Hell Van” Release date 4-15-22
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One of the founders of Rubber City Comedy Festival
Noah Ryan
Cleveland, OH
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Noah Ryan is a vocal chameleon with over 200 spot-on impressions, turning every show into a one-man parade of voices. From uncanny celebrity mimics to wild original characters, his comedy’s a rollercoaster of laughs. Noah’s shared the stage with impression legend Frank Caliendo, featured for the hilarious Susan Rice, and even wowed audiences on The Today Show Australia.
You might’ve caught him slaying crowds at The Red Room, The Laugh Factory, Hartford Funnybone, or Hilarities Cleveland. Buckle up—Noah’s impressions don’t just steal the show, they are the show.
Olivia Bailey
Washington, DC
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Olivia Bailey is a comedian based in Washington, DC. Her jokes are dry, witty, weird, and observational, with carefully crafted punchlines that land when you least expect them—so watch out! She has opened for headliners such as Benny Feldman, Carmen Lynch, Ron Taylor, Robert Mac, Peter Antoniou, and more.
She has been featured in several comedy festivals, including The Ladies Room Comedy Fest, the Cleveland Comedy Fest, the DC Comedy Fest, and the Middle Ground Comedy Fest in Indianapolis.
In her local scene, Olivia is a regular performer at the DC Comedy Loft, the DC Improv, Hotbed, Room 808, Arlington Drafthouse, and Don't Tell Comedy. Olivia is a regular performer at the DC Comedy Loft, Hotbed, Room 808, DC Improv, Arlington Drafthouse, and Don't Tell Comedy. She's been featured in the The Ladies Room Comedy Fest, the Cleveland Comedy Fest, the DC Comedy Fest, the Middle Ground Comedy Fest in Indianapolis, and more.
Parker Slavens
Dallas, TX
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Exploding onto the stage with unparalleled energy and gusto, Parker Slavens is a stand-up comedian hailing from Dallas, TX. His journey into the spotlight began in the world of magic, starting in the 5th grade, an experience that not only honed his skills in captivating an audience, but also led to a remarkable week-long stint performing on the Boardwalk at Disney World Orlando. Though now a "former magician", this early foray into the world of performance art profoundly influenced Parker, shaping him into the dynamic and engaging performer he is today, along with leading him to start his stand-up career at the early age of 16.
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Now he wows every audience with impassioned diatribes on the dating scene, hilarious anecdotes about his childhood, and insightful observations on the luxury athleisure market. Hecan be counted on to deliver relateable comedy, jumping between feel-good anecdotes and half-crazed retellings from his wild and wonderful life, guaranteeing a performance that is both memorable and uniquely entertaining.
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Parker has performed at comedy clubs and venues across the country and has made appearances sharing the stage with Josh Blue, Greg Fitzsimmons, The Sklar Brothers, and many more.
Patrick Madison
Akron, OH
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Patrick Madison staggered into the comedy scene in 2017, grinding his way from one bar basement to the next, slowly but surely climbing the ranks to become a mainstay in the Middle America comedy circuit. With his clever, quirky, and brutally honest style, he has become a fixture at Funny Farm, Funny Stop, and Krackpot’s Comedy Club, where audiences connect with his embarrassingly relatable humor.
Taking his comedy nationwide, Patrick launched the Double Chuckle Comedy Tour, bringing his unique brand of humor to over 124 cities across the United States. His dedication to the craft and relentless touring schedule earned him a feature in a best-selling book about road comics, and multiple Cleveland Comedy Award nominations, solidifying his place among the hardest-working comedians in the industry.
Pope
Cleveland, OH
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Pope is a love letter from Queens, New York sent directly to you. With accolades like "Best Local Performer" from the Cleveland Comedy Festival (2024), "Best Host" Award from the Cleveland Comedy Awards (2025). He is a former Roast Battle Cleveland champion and selected a 2025 International Roast Battle League (RBL) All Star.
PorkChop
Hardeeville, SC
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PorkChop is a stand-up comic based out of Hardeeville, South Carolina, with five years of experience performing throughout the Savannah, GA comedy circuit. Known for high-energy storytelling, unpredictable punchlines, and a unique voice rooted in Southern grit, PorkChop has performed at The ShitShow in Atlanta and with Don’t Tell Comedy across the Southeast.
This year, PorkChop is taking that unfiltered energy nationwide, with performances at the Chateau Comedy Festival in Hollywood, CA, the Rubber City Comedy Festival in Akron, OH, and Laughout Loveland in Loveland, CO.
Q. Tatum
Cleveland, OH
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Q. Tatum is an up-and-coming comedic force from Cleveland, Ohio who has quickly become someone to watch in the local scene. Developing his unique style of thought-provoking irreverence in real-time, with just over two (2) years under his belt Q has featured on many local showcases and open mics. He has worked diligently to advocate for comedy to be embraced and hosted by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he was nominated for Rookie of the Year at this year’s Cleveland Comedy Awards.
Ryan Yex
Brunswick, OH
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Ryan Yex is a 31 year-old comedian who gives you an honest, comical look into the daily life of a young man living with Cerebral Palsy. Ryan made his mark quickly in the NE Ohio comedy scene in 2015 and hasn’t looked back since.
After spending his first 18 years in a wheelchair, Ryan graduated to a walker one step at a time. Now, he doesn’t let anything (not even a throw rug) hold him back. Ryan has performed at local comedy clubs and across the country and has opened for nationally known comedians Kevin Farley and Dustin Diamond. Ryan’s journey has led him to incorporate his comedy into motivational speaking, inspiring others who are “differently abled” to live their dreams despite limitations. Whatever the event, Ryan will make a memorable impact on any audience.
Sam Rossi
Chicago, IL
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Sam Rossi started performing stand up when he was 15 and living in Boston. He was a finalist in the 2020 Boston Comedy Festival.
In 2024 he moved to Chicago to pursue a career in comedy. Since moving, Sam has performed at the laugh factory Chicago, Lincoln Lodge and tons of shows around the city.
Sean Conway
Perth, Western Australia ​
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Sean Conway is an Australian comedian known for his sharp, unfiltered style and compelling storytelling. He has performed internationally across the USA, Canada, and Asia, with appearances at major festivals including the Burbank Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival, Laughs After Dark Comedy Festival, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, and the Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival.
In Australia, Sean has been featured at the Perth Comedy Festival, Fringe World Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Sydney Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sidesplitter Comedy Festival, and WA Comedy Week.
He has also opened for a number of high-profile international comedians on their Australian tours, including Steve-O, Theo Von, Tom Green, Ari Shaffir, Tony Hinchcliffe, Doug Stanhope, Sam Tallent, Tony Woods, Eddie Ifft, Steve Hofstetter, and Dom Irrera.
Skippy Rose
Hazel Park, MI​
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Skippy Rose is a writer, comedian, former circus performer and new mom known for combining chipper deliveries with twisted analogies. Her goal always is to make the saddest people in the audience laugh by pointing out the absurdity of her own darker experiences. To be completely cliche: she'll turn your frown upside down!
Skip has appeared on Jackie Kashian's Dork Forest Podcast, featured for Rob Mailloux and Jesse Singh, opened for Isabel Hagen and Mike Stanley, and performed at the Brewing for Comedy Windsor Comedy Festival and Detroit Women of Comedy Festival.
Skippy has appeared on Jackie Kashian's Dork Forest Podcast, featured for Rob Mailloux and Jesse Singh, opened for Isabel Hagen and Mike Stanley and performed at the Brewing for Comedy Windsor Comedy Festival and Detroit Women of Comedy Festival.
Stephanie Ginese
South Lorain, OH
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An award-winning author & stand-up comedian. As a comedic performer, she has hosted at the world famous Hilarities comedy club and last year was a featured performer at both the Cleveland and Columbus Comedy Festival. She has worked with Roy Wood, Jr., Curtis Cook, Chris Redd, and Aida Rodriguez among others.
A regular on the local scene, Ginese has established herself as a dynamic comedic performer with an original voice and radical perspective. Currently, she lives in Cleveland with her two children. She can be found at www.sginese.com or on Sundays at Dunlap’s Corner Bar where she co-hosts the Con Tú Variety Show.
Teddy Hill
Chicago, IL
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Teddy Hill is an up-and-coming comedian from Chicago. His style combines relatable humor with new and unique takes. He’s graced many stages, including the Lincoln Lodge, Red Room Comedy Club and Funny Stop Comedy Club in Akron, OH. Teddy Hill is ready to kill!
Timbuktu
Cleveland, OH
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Tim Washington Jr. (known as Timbuktu) is a stand-up comic, actor, content creator, and podcast producer with nearly five years of experience in entertainment. He’s performed on some of the country’s biggest stages, including The Cleveland Funny Bone, Hilarities Comedy Club, and Krackpots Comedy Club, and has been featured multiple times on the Michael Colyer Morning Show.
Tim’s acting credits include the hit YouTube series "Heroin Ave" as “Bear,” the viral film "Back to 2005," and starring roles in stage plays like "Fragmented" and "Tales Of A Fat Man." He’s also an accomplished producer, creating podcasts and live events. Known for his boyish charm and quick wit, Tim continues to grow his loyal fanbase with every performance.
Trevor Austin
Pittsburgh, PA
Trevor Austin is a standup comedian based out of Pittsburgh. In 2019 he won the “March Madness Best Comic in Pittsburgh” presented by the Pittsburgh Improv and has since become a regular at the club in addition to Don’t Tell Comedy Showcases and The Comedy Bar Pittsburgh (formerly Hazy Heckler). He has performed with countless National touring acts including Jeff Dye, Sam Tripoli, Dov Davidov, Des Bishop, and the legendary Dave Attell once told him “you sounded good, but I wasn’t really listening”.
Trevor Scott
Cleveland, OH
TSince he first took the stage, Trevor has been delighting audiences with his story. Crowds roar with laughter as Trevor’s warm personality combined with his dark sense of humor leave them wanting more! Trevor is a host for The World Series of Comedy, and is a regular MC/feature at Krackpots Comedy Club, Funny Farm Comedy Club, Fort Wayne Comedy Club and has appeared at countless others! A number of talented headliners have had the pleasure of Trevor opening for them including: Louis C.K, Cam Bertrand, Brad Rigler.
Ty Moore
Columbus, OH
Ty Moore has been doing standup comedy at festivals, biker rallies, comedy clubs and theaters all over American since 2014. He’s opened for Michael Ian Black, Aaron Berg, and Joe DeRosa amongst many other great touring headliners. You can follow him on Instagram at @tysnotfunny for all future shows and be sure to check out his 12 minute special “Manic Output” produced by the Columbus Comedy Festival on YouTube!
Tyson Colson
Columbus, OH
TTyson Colson is a stand-up comedian based in Columbus, Ohio, known for his engaging storytelling and unique perspectives on everyday life. He has performed regularly on the Don’t Tell Comedy platform in Columbus, Cleveland, Utah & more, he has also performed at various venues, including The Funny Bone, The Attic, and Hashtag Comedy Co.
In addition to his live performances, Tyson maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Tik Tok (@tysoncolsoncomedy ), where he shares comedic content and engages with his audience. His work reflects a blend of personal experiences and observational humor, contributing to his growing reputation in the comedy scene.
In addition to his live performances, Tyson maintains an active presence on social media platforms such as Instagram and Tik Tok (@tysoncolsoncomedy ), where he shares comedic content and engages with his audience. His work reflects a blend of personal experiences and observational humor, contributing to his growing reputation in the comedy scene.
Vaughn Wesley
Warren, OH
Vaughn has been doing comedy consistently for the past six years. Vaughn's style of comedy is of oddball one liners and their comedic strength is being likable onstage.
Zach Welch
Cleveland, OH
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Zach Welch is a stand up comedian and inebriation enthusiast. Originally from Denver, he is now a proud resident of Cleveland, OH.
Zach has performed on Cleveland Comedy Festival, Portland Queer Comedy Festival, and High Plains Comedy Festival.
Zivan Vasquez
Pittsburgh, PA
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Zivan is an up-and-coming comic taking the Pittsburgh scene by storm. His sharp wit, coupled with his mastery of short-and-sweet jokes (he even won a city-wide one liner competition, so you know he's the real deal) make him one of the Steel City's most unique and exciting performers. When not at the 18th annual Cleveland Comedy Festival, you can catch him on the Burgh Bus, Arcade Comedy Theater, Bottlerocket, the Improv, or at the Aldi's in East Liberty.