Category: College

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!

Kristin Key is a nationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows nationwide . Her hilarious viral videos — including the iconic LESBIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM — have garnered over 92.2 million views from more than 590,000+ dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy as a way to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life, Kristin also donates to local nonprofits with every date on her 2024 Lesbian Army Tour. More than a fandom, this is a movement! 

She’s got 6 full-length comedy albums & 1 DryBar comedy special and has appeared on NBC’S Bring the Funny & Last Comic Standing, VH-1, SiriusXM, and more. Buy tickets today!

ABOUT KRISTIN:
Kristin Key grew up a minister’s daughter in the conservative West Texas town of Amarillo. Unsurprisingly, when Kristin came out of the closet at 16, it did not go well. So, she said, “Just kidding!” and went back in the closet. At 19, while in college to become a paramedic, Kristin signed up for a local open mic that would change her life forever. After searching for connection and self-expression, she felt at home the moment she took the stage. Though her outrageous observations and quick wit made her a local favorite, she still remained in the closet, fearful of how her new fans would react. Small shows in the Texas panhandle turned into touring the country where audiences fell in love with Kristin’s original comedy songs and rapid-fire humor coming from the “Preacher’s Kid.” After reaching a national audience as a finalist on NBC’s Last Coming Standing, Kristin moved to LA.

While performing at an anti-bullying fundraiser in 2015, Kristin felt inspired to come out (again). For the first time ever, she publicly shared her journey of coming out, taking it back, living in the closet, and meeting her wife. Now 20 years after that first open mic, Kristin is a nationally headlining comedian, viral sensation, sober, and happily married. With hilarious material about everything from queer culture and relationship dynamics to cats and crocheting, Kristin is proud to use her platform to live her truth and inspire others to do the same. With every show or viral video, she’s building a powerful and inclusive community of comedy fans from all walks of life. 

To date, Kristin has recorded six full-length stand-up comedy albums and one studio music comedy album. Her social media videos have over 92.2 million views and Kristin has over 590,000 followers. She currently hosts Kristin Knows Blank, a popular comedy podcast available on all major streaming platforms. Kristin’s additional credits include Comics Unleashed, VH-1’s 100 Greatest Series, The Bob and Tom show, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Learn more: kristinkey.com

Follow Kristin on social media:
Instagram: @thekristinkey
Facebook/YouTube/TikTok: @kristinkeycomedy

Jon Reep is a nationally touring comedian whose contemporary country point of view has won over legions of fans in comedy clubs, on tv and in film.  As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials and winning appearance on Last Comic Standing.

As an actor, he’s known for his performances in Eastbound and Down, has appeared in the Tig Notaro series One Mississippi, Black-Ish, and may be best known as “Raymus, the pot smoking farmer” from Harold and Kumar: Escape From Guantanamo Bay or as “Hemi Guy” from Dodge’s popular ad campaign. He can next be seen in the upcoming season of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM.

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, throughout his childhood, Alfred Kainga developed a comedic talent and was known for making family and friends erupt in laughter. He moved to the United States in 2001 and began his comedy career in 2005, in the highly competitive, Dallas, TX comedy scene.

Alfred has achieved much success in the world of comedy throughout a short span of time. He is a 2 time Finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas Competition. Alfred Kainga made his television debut in 2016 on Comedy Central, performing in Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City.” He has also appeared on the Chad Prather Comedy Shootout on RideTv in 2018. Alfred has toured and performed with some of the biggest names in comedy and is a staple feature in Comedy Clubs across the country and has toured in colleges and universities across the US.

Most recently, Alfred has taken his “Funny from A to Z” brand of comedy global, performing in several countries, including, St. Maarten, the Bahamas, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and South Africa, Jamaica, Canada, Uganda, and England. He has received rave reviews from fans all across the globe. Alfred’s comedy is universal and entertains fans from various races and backgrounds.

EJ Speaks has been featured on The Rickey Smiley morning show, The DL Hughley show, and many others. She’s written for The BET Awards, The Soul Train Awards, and The American Music Awards. She is known for turning everyday life into the funniest sketches and has amassed over a million followers collectively on social media. She started on YouTube and gradually made her way offline, and onto the stage. She loves coffee, Law & Order, and ignoring important phone calls.