Aiko Tanaka is a Japanese-American comedian and actress known for her run as a semi-finalist on Season 17 of America's Got Talent. Originally from Tokyo, her credits include The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Comedy Central Asia.

Andrew Yang is a Michigan-based comedian and winner of Best of Fest at the Big Pine Comedy Festival. A featured performer at festivals like SF Sketchfest and Let’s Fest, he has also been featured on NPR. Andrew has been fortunate to work with comedy icons including Beth Stelling, Joel Kim Booster, and the Sklar Brothers. When he isn't on stage, he is likely at home cooking dinner for his wife and daughter to make up for the many jokes he writes at their expense.

Angie Stroud is an LA-based comedian and Comedy Store door guy who discovered stand-up while at USC. She has opened for the Bad Friends Live Tour, Donnell Rawlings, and Ari Matti, and was featured in the 2025 Newcomers showcase on VEEPS. A fierce competitor, Angie is a Roast Battle and Comic Wars champion with over 20 wins and two title belts.

Ben Noble is a Chicago native and a fan-favorite comedian known for his naturally hilarious energy and unique perspective. He has performed on international stages and Broadway, with credits including NBC and Comedy Central. A passionate edutainer, Ben blends laughter with resilience, delivering hysterical stories and sharp observations that keep audiences guessing. Whether on screen or stage, his storytelling and infectious personality consistently leave crowds in tears.

Bernice Ye, the “Jackie Chan of Comedy,” is a comedian, rapper, actor, and martial artist. After moving from China to the U.S. with $1,000 and leaving a successful tech career, she has amassed 80M+ social views. She has performed at the New York Comedy Festival and toured internationally, with comedy raps streaming in 70+ countries. Her unique high-energy sets are a one-of-a-kind mashup of stand-up, award-winning comedy rap, dance, and martial arts.

Brigham Mosley is an LA-based writer, performer, and drag artist whose work has been produced at NYC's PS122 and La MaMa. A Kennedy Center award winner and Eugene O'Neill semi-finalist, they are a founding member of Dallas’s The Tribe and a former Queer Local of the Year.

Chip Nicholson is a talented comedian and actor with a background in theater. Now based in Los Angeles, he brings a unique blend of versatility and humor to the stage. Recently, he won the 2023 Alaska B4 You Die Comedy Festival and has performed his happy-go-lucky style from Calgary to Nashville. His infectious energy and quick wit captivate audiences everywhere.

Cole Saleh is an absurd and "weird" clown who trained under master clown Dr. Brown in Norway. He has traveled the world performing on streets and in comedy clubs, bringing his unique, non-red-nose style to audiences everywhere. Have a great summer!

Dan Hurwitz is a Seattle-based comedian, filmmaker, and "Undisputable Genius of Comedy" (The Stranger). A "Best of Fest" winner at the Burbank and Jersey City Comedy Festivals, he also co-produces the Disabled List Comedy Festival. His sharp wit and unique insights have made him a Northwest favorite.

Diana Veiga is a DC-based writer, storyteller, and comedian. A Spelman alumna and DC Public Library employee, she has been published in The Rumpus and was a 2021 One Story Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow. Diana has performed stand-up at venues like the Lincoln Theater and DC Improv. Her one-woman show, I’m Just Doing My Job, premiered at the 2022 Capital Fringe Festival to four sold-out shows and a four-star review. As an inaugural Kimbilio Fellow, she is dedicated to empowering writers from the African diaspora.

Gabby OK is a Queer storyteller born in Las Vegas who moved to Minneapolis after losing a bet. A finalist in the 2023 House of Comedy Funniest Person with a Day Job contest, she was named one of Racket Magazine’s 5 Comics to Watch in 2024. She has performed at the Limestone and 10,000 Laughs festivals and opened for headliners like Beth Stelling and Chad Daniels. After spending a semester in 7th grade speaking only in the third person, Gabby is finally seeing that dedication to the bit pay off.

Gary Simons is a Connecticut-raised, NYC-based comedian, writer, and actor known for his inviting narrative style and witty introspective observations. He has toured the country opening for Mike Birbiglia, Roy Wood Jr., Gary Gulman, and Sam Jay. A 2024 New York Comedy Festival "Comic-to-Watch," Gary can be seen performing at the world-famous Comedy Cellar.

Janesh Rahlan is an LA-based comedian and actor who has performed at the SF Punch Line and The Comedy Store. He has opened for Kumail Nanjiani and Atsuko Okatsuka, and appeared in a Super Bowl commercial. His comedy explores his immigrant upbringing and millennial persona.

Jenny Napolitano is a Washington, DC-based storyteller, comedian, and writer. A winner of The Moth Grand Slam and DC Improv’s Make-Up Party competition, she has performed at festivals including New South, Salem Comedy and Spirits, and Last Word. Having trained at DC Improv and Washington Improv Theater, Jenny is recognized for her award-winning storytelling and sharp comedic timing.

Jimil Linton is an LA-based comedian known for her blindsiding punchlines, sharp storytelling, and musical comedy. Since starting her career on California’s Central Coast in 2023, she has quickly gained momentum, performing at premier festivals and clubs including The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Ice House, and Austin’s Creek & Cave.

Joey Cerone is a Los Angeles comedian by way of Bloomington, IN. A simple man with a few thoughts a day, he performs slow comedy slowly and works as a Door Guy at The Comedy Store, opening up all three rooms.

Jon Bennett is a world-renowned comedic storyteller and 7-time Just For Laughs Award nominee. Over his 20-year career, he has been a 12-time selection for The Moth Main Stage and a two-time New York Times Best-Selling author. Known for blending humor with deeply personal stories, Jon has performed Off-Broadway and at over 150 festivals worldwide. Recognized as one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring today, his work has earned countless 5-star reviews for its unique ability to connect with audiences through raw and hilarious narratives.

Kate Sisk is a NYC-based comedian, drag king, and former Puerto Rico National Team soccer player. Featured on Comedy Central and Don’t Tell Comedy, Kate's energetic stand-up covers gender transition, marriage, and life’s absurdities with a background in UCB improv and The Onion.

Lacey Stansell is a Los Angeles-based writer and storyteller originally from Georgia. A queer, disabled creative, she has honed her voice through stand-up, improv, and clowning. Her stories explore her journey from being diagnosed Hard of Hearing at age seven to receiving a recent kidney transplant. With two years of regular performance, Lacey connects with audiences by finding joy in the everyday and moving them from tears to laughter. She is most at home on stage, using her unique experiences to build community through authentic storytelling.

Libby Salemi is a deadpan Trans comedian originally from Michigan. Based in Los Angeles, he delivers punchy material centered on identity, mental health, and sobriety. You can find him performing at legendary clubs like The Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv, or touring across the U.S. with headliner Kristin Chirico.

Lisa Orkin is a storyteller and comedian who has been baring her soul on Los Angeles stages for over 20 years. Handpicked by Mitzi Shore for The Comedy Store, her raw and uncomfortably honest stories have earned her accolades from major festivals to the Oscar Mayer Wiener Storytelling Festival.

Manny Hernandez is an Arizona native and a 25-year veteran of the comedy scene. A full-time father of three, he draws his humor from the chaotic realities of raising kids and navigating life with two ex-wives. Over his storied career, Manny has shared the stage with legends like Gabriel Iglesias and Paul Rodriguez. His credits include appearances on Que Locos and the film The Kingdom alongside Jamie Foxx. Whether discussing fatherhood or his long history in stand-up, Manny brings a seasoned and hilarious perspective to every performance.

Mary Spadaro is an LA-based comedian originally from Boston, where she was a regular at Laugh Boston and The Comedy Studio. Known for her dark humor and playful delivery, she has opened for Rachel Sennott and Eugene Mirman and was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival. Now in Los Angeles, she is a Door Girl at The Crow and a sketch show producer.

Matt Benjamin is a NYC-based comedian, originally from Detroit, known for his sarcastically dark style. A regular at New York Comedy Club and Stand Up NY, he has performed at festivals nationwide, including the Raleigh and Vermont Comedy Festivals, and was a runner-up at the Riot Comedy Fest. He even helped the Chicago Blackhawks find their iconic goal song.

Michelle Murphy is a Los Angeles-based standup and storyteller featured on The Moth PRX podcast and in the New York Times bestselling book “How To Tell A Story” alongside Tig Notaro and Mike Birbiglia. Having performed across the country and abroad, her favorite stage remains the trash fence at Burning Man.

Natasha Vinik is a Bay Area comedian and the first to perform stand-up in virtual reality. With a Peruvian mother and a Jewish, South African father, her unique perspective makes her comedy fun, frightening, and falafel (minus the falafel—she’s allergic). A regular at the Punch Line SF and San Jose Improv, she’s been featured in Netflix is a Joke and SF Sketchfest. Her material seamlessly skates between goofy, dark, and irreverent, touching on mental health, bisexual dating, and the immigrant experience.

Raye Schiller is an LA-based queer, formerly Orthodox Jewish comedian from New York who has been featured in The New York Times and headlined the New York Comedy Festival. They host the comedy podcast Yenta! and have amassed millions of views on their stand-up clips. After leaving a strict religious community, Raye found a home in comedy, performing internationally in London, Rome, and Peru. Raye also holds a master’s degree in computer science from Cornell University, which they note has yet to help with their comedy career.

Ryan Erwin is a Utah-based comedian and winner of the 2024 Empire State Comedy Festival. With two DryBar specials and a special, Full Time Quitter, on Amazon Prime, he tours the US and Canada as a member of the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Whether discussing his upbringing as a Mormon raised by two deaf parents or his career as a middle school teacher, Ryan’s ray of sunshine energy makes him a festival favorite at Big Pine, Big Sky, and beyond.

Sadie Perlman is a USC sophomore and hobby hoarder double majoring in Narrative Studies and Dramatic Arts. When she is not studying, she is working security at Angel Stadium or performing stand-up. With a background ranging from taekwondo to tap dancing, Sadie began her comedy career in high school with a set about her dog. Now based in Los Angeles, she uses her eclectic life experiences to craft engaging sets about her identity and the community.

Sammy Anzer is a multi-racial comedian and writer for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network whose debut album hit #1 on iTunes. Named a Breakout Comedian of the Year, he has performed at The Apollo and appeared on PBS, Funny or Die, and SiriusXM. He uses his platform to raise money for St. Jude.

Sara Dirks is a Chicago-based comedian who has performed at legendary venues like the Laugh Factory, Zanies, and The Second City. A veteran of festivals like the World Comedy Expo and Des Moines Comédie, she is known for her signature blend of calm overthinking and hilarious oversharing.

Sarah Warf is an Indiana University senior, comedian, and actress. She serves as president of IU’s longest-running sketch team, "Boy in the Bubble Comedy." A Bloomington Comedy Festival quarter-finalist and American College Theatre Festival finalist for her play "Monster Under the Bed," Sarah’s accolades date back to fifth grade, where she was named "Most Improved" after promising to stop wiping boogers under her desk.

Skye Grayson is a comedian and former film and fashion professional who began her stand-up career in New York City. She has performed nationwide at venues including Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, and the Laugh Factory. Now based in Santa Monica, Skye balances her stage time with obsessively tending to her basil and tomato plants.

Toby Lehr is a Brooklyn and LA-based comedian and filmmaker currently studying screenwriting at USC, where he focuses on character-driven coming-of-age comedies. He writes, directs, and produces original short films and is the host and producer of the stand-up series "The Kids are Fine, not Great," a monthly show connecting aspiring college comedians with industry professionals across Los Angeles.

Yi Ren is a queer Chinese comedian based in San Francisco known for his snarky, curious, and playfully raunchy observations on American life. He has opened for Juno Birch and performed internationally, with credits including Punch Line SF, Cobb’s, and Comedy Clubhouse Barcelona.