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Brandi Denise Boyd is a standup comedian, actor, and writer, who can be seen as a series regular on the BET show GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, and can be seen recurring on Starz’ POWER and POWER BOOK II: GHOST. She most recently appeared on ABBOT ELEMENTARY. Brandi is an alumnus of Chicago Second City Improv Program and a Conservatory Student, Annoyance theater alumni and the I.O. Writing for TV Program. Brandi’s standup comedy is often described as honest, witty and refreshing with huge bursts of energy
Emily Catalano is a Los Angeles-based comedian who made her late night stand-up debut on CONAN and has gained recognition through viral clips on social media. Known for her slow pace and dry humor, Emily’s talent for crafting jokes out of everyday situations has received attention from Time Out LA, who named her a “Comic to Watch.” Vulture praised Emily’s punchlines, saying, “They hit especially hard because they surprise you twice.”
Jake Cornell is a standup comedian based in Brooklyn, New York who has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online. After successful sold out shows at Joe’s Pub with his hour “Hey Big Guy,” he’s currently touring all over America hitting cities like Chicago, Dallas, New Orleans, Seattle, and LA. Most recently, Jake wrapped up his first ever U.K. tour with a sold-out show in London. Jake has been featured in The Cut, New York Magazine, and Vogue. He is the host of Walk With Me Here, a weekly podcast on Substack. He also worked as a cocktail bartender in the UK and New York City for 10 years. You can find him on Instagram and Tiktok.
Oakland CA comedian, actor, and producer Lewis Belt is one of the hottest comedians on the West Coast, taking the comedy world by storm. He first gained massive popularity with his viral character Sonniebo, racking up millions of views online. From his breakout on MTV’s Are You The One? (Season 7) to headlining comedy clubs nationwide, Lewis continues to dominate the stage.
After filming his first special, Rookie of the Year, at Boogie’s Comedy Slam in Oakland’s historic Paramount Theatre—ranked #1 on Amazon’s stand-up specials in 2020—he followed up with his latest hit, Raised By OG’s Not IG, now streaming on YouTube over Half of million view independently .
Beyond the stage, Lewis has showcased his talent as a guest host on Peacock’s So Dumb It’s Criminal with Snoop Dogg and appeared in the 2023 House Party movie, produced by LeBron James’ SpringHill Company and New Line Cinema, now streaming on Hulu.
By the age of six, George Wallace knew he wanted to be a comedian. He always enjoyed making people laugh, but he also knew the importance of an education. He attended the University of Akron, Ohio and upon graduating with degrees in Transportation, Marketing/Advertising, plus advanced studies in Radio and Television from Columbia School of Broadcasting. Literally, a rags-to-riches story, Wallace went from selling rags to VP of Advertising. Still, his dream of being
a comedian had a strong hold on him. Within a week of leaving the advertising field, he began to perform stand-up comedy and was offered a job writing for “The Redd Foxx Show.”
Wallace is currently pursuing dual coursework at University of Phoenix and DeVry. Amazon Freevee has picked up to series the Laverne Cox- George Wallace comedy Clean Slate, the final project from legendary producer Norman Lear and Sony Pictures Television. The half-hour project greenlight was made on Lear’s 100th birthday. Clean Slate follows Henry Slate (Wallace), an old-school and outspoken car wash owner, who is thrilled his estranged child is finally returning home to Alabama after 17 years. However, Henry has a lot of soul searching to do when the child he thought was a son returns as the determined, proud, transwoman, Desiree Slate (Cox).
Jackie Fabulous is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer who’s been featured three times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent: All Stars, Showtime’s Flatbush Misdemeanors, The Arsenio Hall Show, HBO’s Pause, That Damn Michael Che and much more. In addition to her television appearances Jackie‘s hilarious and affable stand-up can be seen across the country as she tours America’s top comedy clubs. Her hour special “Menoplause” is available now.
A native of South Georgia, Whitehead was born and raised in Desoto, a rural, tight-knit community with a population barely over 700 people. He was raised by both parents, alongside 4 siblings and has always bared witness to hard work and ambition. Growing up, he didn’t intend to go into comedy, but his peers always recognized his natural sense of humor and vibrant energy he brought to every room. After non-stop encouragement from his peers and community, Justin performed at countless local shows and was met with rave reviews.
With intentions to advance his career, he relocated to Atlanta in 2012. His knack for improv and storytelling has made him a popular name on the circuit, garnering bookings at premier venues such as Uptown Comedy Club, The Funny Bone, and Stardome. Through his hysterical stand-up shows, and viral moments on social media, he’s built a loyal fanbase of more than 300k followers and become a favorite amongst celebrities including Diddy, Rickey Smiley, and many more. In February 2021, he launched the “Go Live” tour, selling out venues in more than 18 cities nationwide. Citing Redd Foxx, Steve Harvey, Bernie Mac, and Jamie Foxx as inspiration, Whitehead is destined for stardom, wielding his undeniable stage presence to lead the next generation of superstar comedians.
Eden Sher is most known for her portrayal of Sue Heck in ABC’s THE MIDDLE, where she appeared alongside Patricia Heaton. She also starred in ABC’s THE MIDDLEMAN and THE OC, as well as in Showtime’s acclaimed series WEEDS. Vulture hailed Sher as “the breakout star of the series,” while Emily Nussbaum of The New Yorker praised her fearless performance as Sue. Sher received five Critic’s Choice Award nominations for her role, winning in 2013. Additionally, she voiced the character ‘Star’ in Disney Channel’s STAR VS. THE FORCES OF EVIL. She’s also currently on her debut one-woman show comedy tour, I WAS ON A SITCOM – selling out across the country with her unique take on motherhood, the pitfalls of life, and yes, being on sitcoms!
The Single Mother Slayer and Texas’s own parodical son is out of the oil fields for good. Hitting the road and taking his unapologetic approach to comedy to a town near you. Everything from his outlandish single mother dating stories to the rough and rowdy upbringing of his trauma filled childhood on the bad side of town. Uncle Lazer brings the heat each and every time he walks on stage. The Mullet Maniac’s approach to comedy is completely over the top and outlandish. However he is able to connect to his audience with relatability from a blue collar background. Belly aching laughter and just an all around good time can be promised at any one of his shows.