Category: Hosting

Jeremy Parsons

Jeremy Parsons is a television personality whose skills in front of and behind the camera have taken him around the world to host and produce shows and interview the biggest stars – giving viewers engaging, unique and authentic access to the most prominent culture shapers of our time. From one-on-one chats to red carpet premieres, comedy sketches to reality docu-series, Jeremy’s impressive combination of experience and variety most recently led him to multiple appearances as entertainment anchor on LA’s number one morning show – the KTLA Morning News. Jeremy can be seen as the co-host of People.com’s daily show, “People Now.”

Comedy Hosting

Draya Michele

Draya is an American media personality, model, actress, host, and entrepreneur. With a huge social media presence consisting of over 6.8 million Instagram followers and over 700,000 Twitter followers, she has hosted the BET Awards 2014 and the 2016 Soul Train Awards. In addition to having been apart of the cast of VH1’s BASKETBALL WIVES, Draya recently starred in and executive produced the BET Feature Film, WE BELONG TOGETHER, which was the most-viewed program on the network for the summer. She can also recently be seen portraying ‘Holly’ in the Lionsgate Feature Film, THE PERFECT MATCH, alongside Paula Patton, Donald Faison and Cassie. She is also the creator and owner of several successful fashion lines; the most notable being her swimsuit company, Mint Swim, which was recently featured in Style Fashion Week New York 2018. Draya can next be seen in the lead roles in TALES for BET opposite Isaiah Washington and in the Kevin Hart/ Jeff Clanagan produced show, HIP HOP LIES, which will be available for streaming on Kevin Hart’s LOL app. She can also recently be seen recurring on STAR for FOX, alongside Quincy Brown, Miss Lawrence, and Brandy.

College Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Chinedu Unaka

Chinedu Unaka is a comedian, actor and writer who was recently named a 2020 Comic To Watch by TimeOut LA. Born and raised in south Los Angeles by Nigerian immigrant parents, Chinedu began his career in entertainment through stand up while attending college at University of California, Santa Barbara. After graduating, Chinedu moved back to LA to pursue his entertainment dreams at night while working as a Special Education Teacher in inner city schools by day. Chinedu was a top ten finalist in NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity competition, and had his stand up featured on multiple outlets including: Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Amazon Prime’s Inside Jokes, FUSE’s TV Stand Up and Deliver and All Def Digital. Chinedu recently released a newly taped comedy album titled “Mostly Kidding.” The album debut at #2 on iTunes and can be found on Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, Pandora, + more. Chinedu has been featured in projects for SHOWTIME (It’s A Party), FOX (The Mindy Project), HULU (Coming to the Stage), HBO (The Big Chop), Facebook TV (Island Hoppers), Amazon (Inside Jokes), and more. Chinedu also recently returned from #TheLagostoLaurelTour alongside Yvonne Orji (Insecure) and tours with Damon Wayans Jr.

College Comedy Hosting

Adam Mamawala

Adam Mamawala is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster based out of New York City. He has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, BET, Amazon Prime and SiriusXM, and both of his albums, Statistically More Relatable (2022) and One of the Good Ones (2017) debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts. Adam has been a freelance contributor to Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update and Someecards and currently co-hosts podcasts Away Games and HORSE, as recently featured in the New York Times!

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Vanessa Fraction

Vanessa Fraction is a talented and hilarious comedian, actress, and writer who has made her mark in various forms of entertainment. She can currently be heard as a co-host on the Nappy Boy Radio Podcast hosted by Tpain and seen in the movie Praise This on Peacock. Vanessa can also be seen guest hosting on the entertainment news show Dish Nation.

As a stand-up comedian, Vanessa has performed on Def Comedy Jam , Laff Mobs Laff Tracks , and more. Her writing credits include Raven’s Home , 106 & Park , and The Mo’Nique Show. Additionally, she has appeared in the film Barber Shop 2.

Not only is Vanessa “Action” Fraction a talented entertainer, but she is also a certified self-defense instructor. She teaches her unique class called Kicks & Comedy, combining her love for humor with her passion for empowering others through self-defense.

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Rodney Perry

To call Rodney Perry a legend in comedy wouldn’t be far fetched, in fact it’s necessary. He’s appeared on stages around the world giving his own brand of comedy that many have emulated. Rodney has appeared in countless movies in various roles including the highly anticipated Coming to America 2. Rodney’s work speaks for itself. From being friends with and mentoring some of the biggest stars in comedy such as Eddie Murphy, Kevin Hart, and Katt Williams to more humbling experiences such as overcoming a Stroke and COVID-19 both Rodney’s resilience and Comedy won’t be denied. This is his time, don’t miss an opportunity to see him in such an intimate setting.

College Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Rip Micheals

Winner of the 2013 Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, two time Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) Comedian of the Year, American Comic Awards – College Entertainer of the Year, USO and MWR Comedian of the Year in 2008, 2009 and 2011… just a few of the well deserved accolades for the talented Rip Micheals. And with writing for Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer, Brandon T. Jackson, Nick Cannon and Johnny Depp, and stand-up performances alongside some of the biggest names in the industry including Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, and Bernie Mac, it’s easy to see why Rip Micheals is a rising star, quickly becoming known as a comedy triple threat (stand-up/writing/acting).

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Nephew Tommy

Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles has built a career that encompasses radio, television, film and more. Thomas’ role as co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show puts him in front of a live radio audience of more than 9 million listeners daily. As Nephew Tommy he provides a key role in the morning show, perhaps best known for his prank calls, and lighting up the airwaves with his own cast of colorful characters.

Thomas also has a loyal following as a stand-up comedian and has earned a reputation for wowing crowds. For three years, he served as the exclusive opening act on the Luther Vandross tour an served as the exclusive Mainstage host for the Essence Festival in New Orleans for 7 years, which drew over 250,000 fans and featured acts such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Usher, and Kanye West. In 2017 Thomas hosted the Time To Laugh event at Bishop T.D. Jakes Megafest. In October 2010, Thomas recorded his one-hour special at the famed Motor City Casino in Detroit. He continues to keep the crowds laughing as he tours nationally to sold out crowds across the country.

He’s a talented thespian who studied theatre at Texas A&M University, performed in dozens of stage plays, and studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company of London. He’s been a featured actor or guest star in several films and TV shows including 2011’s “N-Secure” and “The Heart Specialist” with Zoe Saldana; David Talbert’s “Baggage Claim;” “Think Like A Man,” Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Halloween” and the TV series “Uncle Buck.” Since its premier in 2018 Thomas has served as the wise and electrifying host for the Oprah Winfrey Network’s hit dating show “Ready to Love,” produced by one of Hollywood’s blockbuster hit makers, Will Packer. The show has been picked up for a fourth season, is currently ranked as one of today’s top reality shows, and this season it has been nominated for an MTV Movie & TV Award as “Best Dating Show.”

Of his humanitarian initiatives, in 2011 and 2013 Thomas traveled to over a dozen military bases in the Middle East with the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff USO Holiday Tour, where he shared his humor, insight and wisdom to thousands of military men and women. This interaction with soldiers, both stateside and around the world, inspired Thomas to establish “Miles of Giving,” a non-profit foundation created for the purpose of assisting wounded veterans.

Whether on the stage, big screen, television or radio, Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles continues to demonstrate his remarkable talent to the delight of audiences worldwide.

College Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Jasmin Brown

Jasmin Brown, also known as Watch Jazzy rapidly became an online sensation garnering 1.2 million followers on Instagram. Known for her “in-car” rants and original characters such as Toya Turnup who also has a strong presence on Instagram with 644k followers. Jasmin’s passion for writing, creating original content and touring the country doing stand up comedy have made her a very unique talent to work with.

Jasmin is writing, producing and starring in her own BET+ series titled CAUGHT UP created by Tyler Perry. She can also be seen as DEJA in Tyler Perry’s latest hit show ZATIMA where Jasmin first got discovered by the mogul himself. You can also catch her in the upcoming SpringHill & New Line Cinema HOUSE PARTY remake, VH1’s Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding and streaming in the ALL BLK series DOUBLE CROSS. She has recurred on sesson 5 of the BET series SISTAS, acted opposite Yvette Nicole Brown in the independent feature film, ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, and in season 3 of BET’s FAMILY BUSINESS.

Jasmin hosted the 2021 BET Awards Pre-Show, Kevin Hart’s “Laugh Out Loud” comedy clip show on BounceTV.

College Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Helen Hong

A fan favorite on the hit NPR podcast Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Helen Hong also hosts the celebrity trivia podcast Go Fact Yourself. Helen’s comedy special WELL HONG was co-produced by Comedy Dynamics and Tribeca Film Festival, and is streaming now on Amazon Prime & Apple TV. Audiences love Helen’s lightning quick crowd work, which can be seen on her TikTok and Instagram accounts @funnyhelenhong.

Helen’s acting credits include scene-stealing roles on Never Have I Ever, Silicon Valley, The Unicorn, and 5 seasons of The Thundermans on Nickelodeon. Her commercial credits include a memorable Geico ad co-starring Animal the Muppet. Helen brings light to Asian-American issues with her family’s YouTube channel “Old Korean Dad Stories.” She lives in Los Angeles with her sister, her Snephew, and her old-ass dog Dodger.