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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 “Watch Jazzy” Brown rapidly became an online sensation garnering 1.4 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 708k followers.

Jasmin is currently writing, executive producing and starring in her own BET+ series titled CAUGHT UP created by Tyler Perry. She can be seen as DEJA in Tyler Perry’s latest hit show ZATIMA and recurs on SISTAS where Jasmin first got discovered by the mogul himself. She can also be seen streaming in the ALL BLK series DOUBLE CROSS.

On the feature front, she plays SHAWNA on the SpringHill & New Line Cinema’s remake of HOUSE PARTY, seen on VH1’s Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding and has acted opposite Yvette Nicole Brown in the independent feature film, ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID. Jasmin has also hosted the official backstage interviews at the 2023 BET Awards, the red carpet for the 2021 BET Awards Pre-Show and Kevin Hart’s “Laugh Out Loud” comedy clip show on BounceTV.

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Helen Hong

A fan favorite on the hit NPR podcast Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Helen Hong also hosts the celebrity trivia game show podcast Go Fact Yourself. Helen’s acting credits include roles on Never Have I Ever, Silicon Valley, the Jennifer Garner Christmas movie Family Switch, and 5 seasons of The Thundermans on Nickelodeon.

A long-time touring standup comedian, 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 Instagram and TikTok @funnyhelenhong.

A breast-cancer survivor, Helen makes light of her cancer experience (and her “fresh new boobies”) onstage. She also brings light to Asian-American issues with her family’s YouTube channel “Old Korean Dad Stories.”

If you bring Helen a Topo Chico and a mini Snickers bar, she will love you FOREVER.

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Guy Torry

In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen, such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, multi-talented Guy Torry has made the leap to comedic actor with great success. Guy has been seen on BET’s “Comic View,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “Showtime at the Apollo” and “Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam” where he made his stand up debut to a national audience. Guy also hosted the enormously successful 52 city comedy tour The Kings of Comedy, which grossed over $37M. He created a unique concept called Phat Comedy Tuesdays which was a weekly showcase for up and coming comedians. This evolved into a weekly spotlight at the Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip entitled The Guy Torry Show where Guy hosts and produces a comedy showcase featuring an improv comedy troupe. This event was regularly attended by the comedy A-List including Eddie Murphy, Chris Tucker and Chris Rock.

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Godfrey

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Godfrey is a stand-up comedian, actor, and media personality widely regarded as one of the most original voices in comedy. A fixture of the stand-up world for over two decades, he is known for his fearless point of view, incisive social commentary, and elite-level impersonations. His newest hour special REBEL WITH A CAUSE most recently premiered in January 2026 following his half hour Netflix special under Tiffany Haddish’s THEY READY series. His previous specials also include Comedy Central’s GODFREY: BLACK BY ACCIDENT, and Showtime’s REGULAR BLACK.

On the acting front, Godfrey recurs on HBO’s SOUTH SIDE and Amazon’s HARLEM, and appears opposite Gabrielle Union in the Netflix feature film THE PERFECT FIND. He’s also
hilariously recurred as “Plaid Jeff” in Adult Swim’s NEON JOE, WEREWOLF HUNTER, FX’s LOUIE, IFC’s BENDERS, and played the lead in FX’s pilot BRONX WARRANTS. His feature
credits include ZOOLANDER, SOUL PLANE, and the Indie, THREE DAYS IN VEGAS, in which he performed alongside Nicolas Cage. In the unscripted space, he’s co-hosted FOX’S
highly received gameshow, BULLSEYE, opposite Kellen Lutz.

In recent years, Godfrey has experienced significant growth across digital platforms, building a massive and highly engaged audience through stand-up clips, podcast appearances, and viral
moments that regularly generate millions of views. He currently hosts two popular podcasts IN GODFREY WE TRUST and ONE 54, where his candid humor and cultural insight have made
both shows staples in the podcasting space.

Equally celebrated for his impersonations, Godfrey is renowned for his ability to capture voices, perspectives, and rhythms with uncanny accuracy while delivering sharp, original commentary.
Whether on stage, on screen, or online, Godfrey continues to evolve his career while maintaining the authenticity and edge that have made him one of comedy’s most enduring and in-demand performers. He continues to consistently sellout comedy clubs and theaters nationwide and remains one of the most respected live performers on the circuit.

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Francisco Ramos

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Francisco Ramos is part of the 2026 Netflix Is A Joke Festival, performing one of the festival’s few all Spanish stand up shows and the first ever all Spanish stand up show in the Original Room of the World Famous Comedy Store. His new stand up special, Still Learning, premieres June 9 on all major platforms.

Francisco Ramos stars in the feature film The Unexpecteds, executive produced by Kevin Smith. He also directed, co wrote, and starred in his comedy short Zoo Animals, which was acquired by HBO Max.

Francisco has filmed two stand up specials, Venezuela’Merican, produced by Brad Garrett, and HBO’s Entre Nos. He was also a Top 10 finalist on Last Comic Standing and continues to tour nationwide, bringing his unique voice to comedy clubs and theaters across North America.

His television and film credits include Hulu’s This Fool, Netflix’s Gentefied, Showtime’s Shameless, Steve Carell’s Angie Tribeca, Netflix’s Lady Dynamite, Comedy Central’s @midnight, multiple appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and voicing Marmoset in the animated hit Rio and Cartoon Network’s Victor and Valentino.

Francisco is also a proud alum of Más Mejor, where he wrote, directed, and performed comedy sketches. His debut comedy album Vayalo reached the Billboard Comedy Top 5 and streams exclusively on SiriusXM. He has also performed in the CBS Diversity Showcase, won first place at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, and was the subject of American Latino’s documentary Latino Out Loud, which followed his rise in comedy.

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DC Young Fly

Born and raised in Atlanta, DC Young Fly launched his career by garnering a massive following as a highly favored content creator. He has optimally developed his brand to the true multi-hyphenate that he is today as a comedian, actor, host, producer, VO actor and musician, and was named one of Variety’s coveted 10 Comics to Watch in 2019.

Recently starring in the New Line/SpringHill feature film HOUSE PARTY, DC can also be seen in a supporting role in the Amazon film CANDY CANE LANE opposite Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross. This year he also made his producing debut as a co-producer in Mario Van Peebles’ latest independent film, Outlaw Posse which he also acted in. He is 1/3 of the hit podcast 85 South which just released their first Netflix comedy special, 85 SOUTH: GHETTO LEGENDS, reigning the #1 spot for weeks. He continues to be the most sought after veteran cast member on Nick Cannon’s WILD’N OUT, recently wrapping his 15th season. He has recurred on 50 Cent’s BMF and can also be seen playing the historic musician/songwriter ‘Sly Stone’ displaying his musical talent on season two of BET’s AMERICAN SOUL. In the feature film space, he played the lead in Universal’s comedy feature for MTV, HOW HIGH 2.

Other past acting credits include Will Packer’s feature film ALMOST CHRISTMAS, FOX’s comedy series REL, and Kenya Barris’ GROWNISH on Freeform. On the hosting front, he can currently be seen hosting for VH1/BET’s game show CELEBRITY SQUARES, winning the 2023 NAACP Image Award for Best Host on a Game Show. He is also a two-time host for BET’s HIP HOP AWARDS alongside his 85 South co-hosts. He’s previously brought back MTV’s reboot of TRL and has also guest starred in Disney’s notable animated series, THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER.

Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

David Alan Grier

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Countless theater, television, film, and comedic endeavors have pushed David Alan Grier’s career to remarkable heights. His ability to excel across all mediums and contexts is a testament to his inherent sense of comedic timing and creative drive.

On the film front, Grier has appeared in prominent feature films including THE BIG SICK, produced by Judd Apatow; ARIZONA, alongside Kaitlin Olson, Danny McBride, Justin Theroux, and Seth Rogen; and Tyler Perry’s PEEPLES, alongside Kerry Washington and Craig Robinson. He can recently be seen in A24’s ‘NATIVE SON.’ and the dramatic indie film, SPRINTER, produced by Will Smith. David’s next film appearances will be in great supporting roles in Paramount’s upcoming feature, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG, and in Netflix’s COFFEE AND KAREEM.

His television work is highlighted by his turn as a principal cast member on the Emmy Award-winning show, IN LIVING COLOR (1990-1994), where he created and portrayed some of the show’s most memorable characters. He also starred in DAG (2000-2001) and LIFE WITH BONNIE (2003), which earned him the Image Award and Golden Satellite Award nominations. In 2008, David created, wrote, and starred in Comedy Central’s CHOCOLATE NEWS. He also starred previously as ‘Principal Carl Gaines’ in CBS’ BAD TEACHER. In 2015, David played ‘The Cowardly Lion’ in NBC’s popular live television special, THE WIZ LIVE! Grier also starred as a Series Regular on NBC’s THE CARMICHAEL SHOW and recurred in Season 2 of the Netflix adventure/drama, A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS. He played the lead in COOL KIDS, Danny McBride’s multicam comedy for FOX, and can next be seen recurring in QUEEN SUGAR for OWN and as a guest cameo on Issa Rae’s BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for HBO.

The three-time Tony and Grammy Award-nominee was trained in Shakespeare at Yale University, where he earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Grier has received many accolades and awards throughout his career, not the least of which was his inclusion on Comedy Central’s list of “The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time”. Grier also cowrote the Jury Prize winning and LA Film Festival nominated Feature, THE POKER HOUSE, starring Jennifer Lawrence.

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Dan Ahdoot

Dan Ahdoot is a standup comic, actor, writer and producer based out of New York City and Los Angeles. Dan is a national headliner who is a frequent guest on The Tonight Show, and is currently acting on Netflix’s Cobra Kai. He has been on NBC’s Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Showtime’s Shameless, Comedy Central’s Workaholics and Disney Channel’s Kickin’ It.

College Comedy Hosting Stand-Up

Cocoa Brown

Most notably known for her lead role in the film Tyler Perry’s The Single Mom’s Club and For Better or Worse on OWN network, the hilarious comedian/actress Cocoa (pronounced Co-kah) Brown treats audiences to thought-provoking humor in which she declares “I don’t tell jokes I tell the truth!” Her Grown and Evolved Woman delivery both on stage and on the screen have landed her in supporting roles such as FX’s American Crime Story, NBC’s Marlon, and most recently FOX’s critically acclaimed 9-1-1 and the Mindy Kaling’s life inspired Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever”. Cocoa will also be appearing on the new 50 cent/Starz cable network series, “BMF: Black Mafia Family” in Summer 2021. Cocoa has generated and continues to grow a large and loyal following all over the world and has proven to her fans old and new that not only is she a funny comedian, but she is also a versatile and talented actress.

Cocoa has had guest star roles on several other notable TV projects including 2 Broke Girls, Psych, The Soul Man, The Neighborhood and Breaking Bad as well as supporting roles in major motion pictures such as films as Ted 2 (in which she was hand-picked for the role of “Joy” by Seth MacFarlane), Lakeview Terrace with Samuel L. Jackson, Lethal Procedures directed by Jahmar Hill and His, Hers, and the Truth which is one of the official selections of the 2019 American Black Film Festival and Fruits of the Harvest, both directed by director Coke Daniels.

Cocoa has a style that relates to both women and men and an energy and warmness on and off the stage and screen that has earned her the respect and love of crowds and colleagues alike. There is no doubt that you will see Cocoa Brown continue to take her life and her career by the reigns and maneuver it on her own terms and what will manifest from that will blow your minds!