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Conceited

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” y 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

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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Courtney Bee

Courtney Bee is a star on the New York City comedy scene. With her rich experiences developed in her hometown of Detroit Michigan, her hilarious wit, aggressive punch lines and every day observations keep audiences laughing and entertained around the country. Participating in comedy festivals such as the Black Women in Comedy and Rhode Island Comedy Festivals she also opens up for Michael Che and Dulce Sloan. She can be seen on Season 2 of “That Damn Michael Che” show and Season 18 of Wild N’ Out.  Having been featured in national commercials, television shows and campaigns, Courtney is a rising comedic presence ready for her next big opportunity. 

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Radio Big Mack

Radio Big Mack is a radio personality, comedian, writer, and host. Mack has been in the radio business for 10 years starting in 2012 but spent most of his career in Miami. Mack has recently been hired as the head writer for the nationally syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club. He also is one of the current cast members on Nick Cannon’s Wild N Out. Mack joined Wild N Out in 2018 (Season 12) and now has been in 9 seasons and over 120 episodes. Big Mack is also a stand-up comedian, and within the first 5 years, opening for some of the biggest names like Rickey Smiley, Deray Davis, DC Young Fly etc. You can hear him on your radio, see him on your television, hosting your favorite shows or you can follow him on social media @radiobigmack

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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.

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 first national tv appearance and starring role in Partners in Crime, the conduit to Keenan Ivory Wayans, who proved instrumental in Davidson’s career by offering him an opportunity to audition.

Davidson starred in Disney Channel’s beloved animated series The Proud Family (2001-05) and recently returned to topline their new hit, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Disney +) to rave reviews. Other 2022 guest starring credits include CBS comedy series The Neighborhood; standout roles on VH1’s hit A Black Lady Sketch Show; the Nick Cannon-directed TV movie Miracles Across 125th Street, BET+’s The Ms. Pat Show and the Netflix special Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine.

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 shows like MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood and ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap. He also recently headlined The Off Color Comedy Tour with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans and David Alan Grier, and co-headlines with Katt Williams, Mike Epps and Martin Lawrence to sell out large venue audiences.

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 most recent critically lauded music duets include Sweet Reunion with multi-Grammy winner Dave Koz and I Know with A-list saxophonist, Richard Elliot.

Kensington Books published Davidson’s memoir Living in Color: What’s Funny about Me, recounting his personal triumphs after having been abandoned as in infant in 2020 achieving historic sales.

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BenDeLaCreme

Sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar! The international Drag superstar, writer, producer, and director, BenDeLaCreme, is known for combining her background in performing and visual arts with a love of spectacle, glamor, and Saturday morning cartoons creating work that “Keep[s] you entertained while making you think about your place in the world” (Forbes).

She has dazzled crowds throughout the Americas, Europe, and Australia, premiered four critically acclaimed solo shows Off-Broadway, as well as written, directed, and produced myriad narrative works and variety spectaculars that have played to sold-out audiences since 2008. BenDeLaCreme Presents, the production company helmed by BenDeLaCreme, has produced three wildly successful holiday tours. Its first in 2018 was a US national tour for, “To Jesus, Thanks for Everything, Jinkx and DeLa!.” 2019 saw the company expanding their holiday tour internationally with “All I Want for Christmas is Attention.” With 2021’s international tour of, “The Return of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Live!” becoming the highest grossing tour for BenDeLaCreme Presents to date.

BenDeLaCreme has appeared on two seasons of the Emmy Award-winning, RuPaul’s Drag Race. After being crowned Miss Congeniality on Season 6 (Logo), she returned to compete on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (VH1) where she garnered more challenge wins than any other competitor in the show’s history, among other series records. 2020 was a busy year for BenDeLaCreme, where she had a standout cameo role in the Hulu Original film, Happiest Season. She also co-wrote, co-starred, self-produced, and directed her debut film, “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special,” which became a critical and commercial success, leading to an exclusive licensing deal with Hulu.

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Morgan Jay

Morgan Jay is a first generation American performer based out of Los Angeles. He’s appeared on NBC, CBS, Comedy Central, Funny or Die and is one of the newest cast members of MTV’s Wild’n’Out. With over a decade of performance experience, Morgan has managed to create a unique performance with both music and comedy that touches audiences from all over the world.
With millions of views and followers across social media, Morgan has won numerous awards and festivals for his original music.  His album and comedy special, “I Hope My Ex Doesn’t See This” is available to stream now.  Don’t miss your chance to see him live for an unforgettable experience.
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Natasha Vaynblat

Natasha Vaynblat is a New York-based actor, writer and improviser. She is currently a writer/performer for Comedy Central’s Digital Creators. She’s written for MTV’s Guy Code vs Girl Code and was a co-creator of the IFC web series “Laurie” and “Red Autumn” and the star of Above Average’s “Katie, A Lady.” Natasha has performed her solo shows The United Federation of Teachers and Self Help Yourself, Help! at UCB NY and LA. And her instagram @natashawearsclothes has been featured on Bust, PureWow, and Brooklyn Magazine.

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Daniel Franzese

Almost anything can be a stage.

Many years before originating the classic role of Damian in Mean Girls, starring as the boundary- breaking HIV-positive Eddie in HBO’s Looking, launching the successful YASS! You’re Amazing! two-year comedy tour, and raising awareness for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Daniel Franzese identified the inclusive potential of entertainment. As a child in Brooklyn, the actor, writer, producer, comedian, podcaster, and activist hopped on the coffee tables of family and friends and recited jokes, sang songs, told stories, and inspired smiles.

These formative performances set the stage for him to emerge a a confident body-positive voice for entertainers in the LGBTQ community and beyond. “My grandfather had twelve brothers on the same block in Brooklyn where we all lived,” he recalls. “Whenever I learned something, he would take me around to see family and friends, and I’d perform in their living rooms. Now, I call it the ‘Coffee Table Circuit.’ Very early on, I learned I could bring people joy by entertainment. Comedy was always a part of me. It’s been there throughout my life. I used laughter to battle everything I dealt with growing up. When I came out of the closet, it allowed me to be fully authentic, and authenticity is exactly what you need to be a comic. For the first time in my career, I feel like I’m being who I’m supposed to be. This is the real version of me.”

He quietly worked towards unveiling this version. After booking his first commercial in second grade,
Daniel committed himself to acting. He often visited a local Barnes & Noble and “bought a coffee just to
read all of the books in the acting section.” Graduating from high school in Florida, he caught his first big
break with a role in Larry Clark’s cult classic Bully. Following Party Monster in 2003, he lit up the screen
in Mean Girls a year later. The blockbuster emerged as a cultural force and accelerated Daniel’s career.

Relocating to Los Angeles, he appeared in everything from Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster War of the Worlds to the critically acclaimed remake of I Spit in Your Grave. He wrote and created his own rock opera, JERSEY SHORESICAL: A FRICKIN ROCK OPERA! Following its premiere at The Fringe Festival on theEast Coast, it ran at the Hayworth Theatre in Los Angeles. In its wake, he launched the one-man Off-
Broadway show I’ve Never Really Made the Kinda Money to Become a Mess and achieved viral success
with the YouTube series Shit Italian Moms Say viewed over 10 million times.

In 2015, he joined the cast of Looking for the duration of the second season as well as Looking: The Movie. Depicting the first HIV-positive character on scripted television in a decade, EntertainmentWeekly christened Eddie as “such a modern version of someone living with HIV” and “very groundbreaking.” Around the same time, Daniel became an ambassador for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. As part of his activism, he implored Hollywood to spotlight the stories of characters living with HIV and AIDs, presenting a media playbook to MSNBC in tandem with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and GLAAD. 2016 saw him star in ten episodes of Recovery Road on Freeform before playing Jackson Morrison on ABC’s Conviction. While filming the latter in Toronto, he immersed himself in standup by regular performances at The Second City. This paved the way for the YASS You’re Amazing! tour. Not only did he pack clubs, theaters, and colleges, but he also built a platform for up-and-coming comedians to shine such as Anthony Desamito, Nicky Paris, Katie Molinaro, and many others. With more tours and roles on the horizon as well as increased activism for the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and launch of his YASS! Jesus! podcast, he continues to empower and unite from any and all
stages.

“I like to unify audiences,” he leaves off. “I try to create something where everyone can be involved. I
endeavor to be a people curator and bring everyone together.”

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Cheech Marin

Primarily known as an actor, director, and performer, Cheech Marin has developed the finest private collection of Chicano art in the United States. Much of it formed the core of his blockbuster exhibition “Chicano Visions: American Painters on the Verge,” which broke attendance records during its groundbreaking 12-city tour during 2001-2007 to major art museums across the United States. Some of these paintings were also shown in Los Angelenos/Chicano Painters of L.A.: Selections from the Cheech Marin Collection, which was on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), June 15 to November 2, 2008. Currently touring is “Chicanitas: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection {size doesn’t matter}.”