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Stephen Kramer Glickman

Stephen Kramer Glickman is best known for playing Gustavo Rocque on the Nickelodeon hit series “Big Time Rush” and constantly yelling at his “Dogs!”. More recently, Glickman starred alongside Jennifer Aniston and Andy Samberg in the Warner Brothers animated film “Storks” as Pigeon Toady which is currently streaming on Netflix. Glickman started his career playing Shrek in the original Broadway workshops and readings of “Shrek the Musical” and his 2021 debut music album “The Moving Company” just passed 600,000,000 plays on Tiktok with his cover of Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy”. On television Glickman has been seen on Workaholics, Stuck in the Middle, The Really Loud House and has appeared in movies including Monster Hunter and White Fang for Netflix.

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Conceited began his performing career with a series of major league rap battle victories on both the west and east coasts, garnering over 20 million digital views at the “Da Jungle” rap battle league in Stockton, CA. His prominence as a live performer caught the interest of Nick Cannon, who then brought him onto the hit MTV comedy improv show, WILD N OUT, where he demonstrated his ability in sketch comedy as a Series Regular cast member. Also a talented actor, Conceited made his theatrical debut in a supporting role in the Sundance acclaimed Independent feature, BODIED.

His presence in the music, comedy, and theatrical spaces have created a loyal following of fans with 1.6 million on Instagram and 2.2 million followers on Facebook.

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Lisa Ann Walter

Lisa Ann Walter Actress / Comedian / Creator / Producer / Writer – Lisa Ann Walter’s career spans television, film and the stage. She is currently starring as fan favorite Melissa Schemmenti in ABC’s highest rated comedy show, the Emmy-Nominated, SAG AWARD Best Comedy Ensemble Winning, “Abbott Elementary”.

Lisa Ann Walter’s film highlights include stand-out performances as Chessy in “The Parent Trap” with Dennis Quaid, and Bobbie in “Shall We Dance” opposite Richard Gere. Other blockbuster films include “Bruce Almighty” with Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston, Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds” with Tom Cruise, and the Lionsgate action comedy, “Killers” with Ashton Kutcher.

As a successful stand up comedian, she’s toured across the US selling out venues and continues to do so today. In 2026, Walter’s first ever televised Stand-up Special (which she also produced and directed) will be released on Hulu.

In addition to her achievements in comedy, Walter also co-created, produced and starred in several network sitcoms: Fox’s “My Wildest Dreams” and ABC’s “Life’s Work” and NBC’s “Dance Your Ass Off”.

As an author: Walter’s memoir, The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It’s Behind Me (Harper Collins/Harper One) is a comedic look at a chronic self-loather and former “chubby” girl trying to make it in the glamorous world of size “0” Hollywood. It reached to #13 on both Amazon and the New York Times Comedic Essays Bestseller List.

As an advocate for many years, Walter is on the board of numerous organizations: The Entertainment Community Fund (for whom she won $1 million as Celebrity Jeopardy champion), the ERA Coalition as a long-dedicated Women’s Rights Activist, and the SAG/AFTRA National & Local organization where she was recently elected as the First Vice President of the Los Angeles Local.

Walter is most proud of being a working mom of four with “One foot on the Red Carpet…The other at Costco” – and that her stomach is still reasonably flat after being the clown car they all came out of.

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Kym Whitley

Kym Whitley is a multi-talented entertainer, rich with humor and heart. She is a Daytime Emmy-Nominated actress for her menacing role as Big Candi on “The Bay.” In addition, Kym is a three-time NAACP Image Award-winner for her “Two Funny Mamas” podcast, alongside her partner in crime, Sherri Shepherd. As an actress, author, comedian, and multi-award-winning podcaster, namely the 2023 Signal Award winner for her Audible podcast, “Kym,” Whitley has proven her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across multiple mediums. Whitley is an HBCU Fisk graduate, where she pledged, Alpha Beta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Kym also holds an Honorary degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Kym Whitley serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network, in Los Angeles, CA, which focuses on Autism and other Developmental and Intellectual Challenges.

Over the past two years, she’s appeared in several high-profile film projects including You People (2023) as Aunt Nadine, Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) as Sister Betty, and Killing Mary Sue (2025), where she plays Anita Koch. She also stars as a part of the AA group alongside Adam Sandler in Netflix’s sequel Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), portraying the character, Bessie. In addition, Whitley is a producer of the animated short Walk in the Light, a powerful true story about a blind man who helped rescue people during the Oklahoma City bombing. On the hosting front, Whitley brought her charm and humor to BET+ as co-host of the reality series I Love Us alongside Kountry Wayne, celebrating Black culture and comedy. With her dynamic range and enduring appeal, Kym Whitley continues to be a beloved figure in film, television, and live entertainment.

Her comedic imprint has been seen on TV series such as “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Raising Whitley” (OWN),“Act Your Age” (Netflix), and countless others. There is never a dull moment with Kym!

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JC Currais

This hilarious Cuban-American Comedian was selected as a NY Comedy Festival “Comic To Watch,” won the prestigious Westside Comedy Competition, headlined Johnny Carson’s Great American Comedy Festival, appeared on NBC’s Last Call w/ Carson Daly, and performed a late night set on TBS’ Conan. He is also currently being prominently featured in a Just For Laughs documentary series for Amazon Studios which follows selected Comedians as they progress from the first New Faces audition all the way to gracing the stages in Montreal at the most prestigious comedy festival in the world. In addition to being featured on FOX Lethal Weapon & Disney+ Just Roll With It, JC Currais will be acting alongside Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Damien Chazelle in the upcoming Babylon feature! JC is a powerful comedic force to be reckoned with as a Writer, Stand-Up, and Actor.

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Tommy Davidson

Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer who delivers no matter the arena. Best known as one of the stars of the hit television show In Living Color, Davidson’s visibility has allowed him to become a household name known for his innovative talent across all platforms. His forthcoming series, Varnell (BET) in which he partners with Martin Lawrence, is one of the most eagerly anticipated of 2026 and premieres on Paramount+ on September 1 with late Augst impressive rollout campaign.

Davidson started his career as a standup comedian in Washington DC, earning an ardent following. Spotted by major concert promoters, he was first booked as the opening act for Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. It wasn’t long before he came to Hollywood and was headlining the biggest rooms and met Robert Townsend. This led to his debut and movie debut, Partners in Crime, the conduit to Keenan Ivory Wayans, who offered Tommy the opportunity to audition. Soon, history was made with ILC.

Davidson starred in Disney’s beloved animated series The Proud Family (2001-05) and now is the main star in its current animated, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Disney +) now in its fourth season. Other notable guest starring credits include comedy series Poppa’s House opposite Damon Wayans and The Neighborhood (both CBS), VH1’s hit A Black Lady Sketch Show; the Nick Cannon-directed Miracles Across 125th Street, Netflix’s Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine and many more.

The multihyphenate is perhaps best known for starring in the groundbreaking sketch comedy series In Living Color and becoming a standout with his impressions of Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jackson and other entertainment icons. His performance on the series resulted in three Showtime specials: On Strength of New York, Illin’ in Philly, and Takin’ it to DC. Davidson also hosted and starred in the network’s Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show, as well as three seasons of ABC’s Vacation Creation.

Davidson voiced the series regular role of Cream Corn in the Adult Swim action-comedy spoof Black Dynamite and has also made multiple guest appearances on hit shows like CBS’ Poppa’s House opposite Damon Wayans last year and just filmed BET’s award-winning Ms. Pat Show consistently garnering Emmy nominations. He continues to co-headline with Katt Williams, Mark Curry and others selling out large areas
across the country.

Davidson’s feature credits include Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, Morgan Creek’s Juwanna Mann, Ace Ventura II: When Nature Calls opposite Jim Carrey, and Strictly Business opposite Halle Berry among others. He also recently starred in the feature documentaries I Am Comic opposite Tim Allen and Lewis Black and Dying Laughing alongside Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman.

His critically lauded music collaboration with one of the greatest bands in history, Earth Wind & Fire for his fourth single, Stronger, last spring was a huge hit and catapulted him to the top of the Jazz charts. Previous collabs include Sweet Reunion with multi-Grammy winner Dave Koz and a host of others. He just won Best Jazz Single 2026 from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards for Come Take My Hand.

Kensington Books published Davidson’s bestselling memoir Living in Color: What’s Funny about Me (2020), recounting his personal triumphs and incredible journey which earned countless critical lauds.

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Jinkx Monsoon

Jinkx Monsoon (she/her) is a bonafide Broadway superstar, award-winning actor, comedian, recording artist, and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner known for shows like Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors, Pirates! The Penzance Musical, and Oh, Mary! Her performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award winning hit play Oh, Mary! was hailed as one of the “best performances of 2025” by The New York Times, People Magazine, and USA Today, with People calling her “one of the most versatile talents working on the stage today.” Monsoon’s 8-week limited run was completely sold-out, achieving the highest grossing performance since Cole Escola left the show.

Monsoon began her Broadway career in 2023 as Matron “Mama” Morton in the longest-running Broadway musical Chicago, where she broke box office records during an extended 10-week run. She then went on to become the first trans woman to play Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors opposite Corbin Bleu, and landed her first original role last year with top billing in the Tony-nominated revival, Pirates! The Penzance Musical. Pirates! led her to the Tonys stage for a knockout performance and a Drama League Award nomination for Distinguished Performance. Variety hailed Monsoon’s performance as Ruth as a “triumph” adding, “Broadway should be honored to have her gracing the boards, as she is sure to be canonized as one of the all-time comedy greats.”

This summer, Monsoon will take on her first dramatic role by playing Judy Garland in the Off-West End revival of End of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter, directed by Rupert Hands. Hands is best known for his work as Associate Director for Jamie Llyod’s EVITA and Sunset Boulevard. Monsoon is also set to release her first live album, “Jinkx Monsoon: Live at Carnegie Hall” this fall.

In addition to Broadway, Jinkx blew audiences away with her masterful and frightening performance as Maestro on the beloved British sci-fi series Doctor Who (BBC / Disney+). She has toured the world performing original cabaret shows with music partner Major Scales, including the hit Off-Broadway sensation The Vaudevillians, as well as eight international tours of the wildly successful The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show with longtime collaborator and RuPaul’s Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme. In 2023, she embarked on her first major concert tour with a live band titled “Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake” which performed in sold-out theaters across 44 cities, and in 2025 she headlined her first Carnegie Hall concert which also sold out.

Additional accolades include the Gregory Award for her portrayal of Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and The MAC Award for original show, The Ginger Snapped. As a recording artist, Jinkx has released three critically-hailed albums of original music written by Major Scales including The Virgo Odyssey, The Inevitable Album and The Ginger Snapped.

As a voice actor, Jinkx has voiced characters for animated shows such as “Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake” (playing the iconic character Lemongrab), “Steven Universe” (playing Emerald), “Helluva Boss,” “Mighty Magiswords,” “Bravest Warriors,” and more.

Jinkx first garnered an international fan base following her win on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 5 (2013), and continued her winning streak on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 (2022) where she was crowned “Queen of All Queens,” winning the competition against all previous winners.

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John Heffron

Energetic and accessible, acclaimed standup John Heffron shares an array of relatable experiences from childhood through life as a married father. He’s learned a thing or two about relationships with family, friends, and even himself along his journeys, gaining an astute, uniquely honest perspective widely praised among his comedy peers. Audiences of all ages relate to his enthusiastic, hard-won wisdom, recognizing how often the path to maturity is marked by universal triumphs and failures. Rather than mock differences, the Detroit native aims to engage, connect, and enlighten.

Long before emerging victorious in the second season of NBC’s hit reality competition Last Comic Standing, Heffron first took the stage at the University of Michigan campus’s Main Street Comedy Showcase. He soon found himself skipping night classes to pursue his passion and branching into FM radio, serving as Danny Bonaduce’s wingman on Detroit’s Number One morning show, Danny Bonaduce and the Q Crew.

Along with appearances on The Tonight Show , Chelsea Lately, The Late Late Show, HBO, FX, VH1, A&E, and CMT, Heffron remains one of a small handful of veteran performers to tape two separate Comedy Central specials and has An Hour Special “Middle Class Funny” on Netflix.

In the podcasting realm, Heffron has guested on WTF with Marc Maron, The Joe Rogan Experience, and Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank. He launched his own The State I’m In on the All Things Comedy network in August 2014. Much like his self-effacing live material, Heffron’s podcast invites guests and listeners alike to explore the ever-fluctuating position they find themselves in both physically and mentally.

In addition to headlining clubs and appearing at festivals around the world, Heffron remains in high demand as a performer at events for numerous Fortune 50 companies including Mercedes, Frito Lay, Sonic, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst and Young, And The FBI Just to name a few.

His four albums, Middle Class Funny DVD, and best-selling advice book I Come to You From the Future: Everything You’ll Need to Know Before You Know It are available on iTunes and Amazon.

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Kevin James Thornton

Kevin James Thornton has built a loyal following with his hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally cringey moments of self reflection about growing up gay in a religious community in the 90s. He has nearly 3 million followers across social media. His first special “Be Yourself” was released by Comedy Dynamics and can be seen on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Thornton signed to Stimola Literary for his first autobiographical book “Big Baby” released in 2026 with Hachette Publishing. His 2020-25 tours saw sold out shows around the world where a recent review of his show at The Stand in Newcastle UK said, “Warm, witty and disarmingly self-deprecating… There is a tender centre to Thornton that makes his comedy sing; a delicate, relatable touch that left the crowd buoyed up and thirsty for more.” (Narc Magazine, UK)