Category: Comedy

Innovative Artists has developed one of the premiere Comedy departments in the entertainment industry. In keeping with the agency’s commitment to inclusive representation, Innovative Artists’ client roster ranges from established comedians to the freshest up-and-comers, making them among the most coveted in the stand-up, personal appearance, and comedy communities.

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 Stand-Up

Red Grant

Red Grant is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Known for his infectious laugh and his unrelenting work ethic, Red spends a solid forty eight weeks a year on the road doing stand up and is currently hosting Katt Williams’ 11:11 RNS World Tour.

Red began his career in 1996 performing at New York’s Apollo Theatre. He’s since gone on to star in such films as “American Hustle” and “First Sunday” alongside contemporaries as Katt Williams, Ice Cube and Tracy Morgan. Red has performed on “Shaq’s All Star Comedy Jam” and appeared in Comedy Central’s “Reality Bites Back.” He’s written for such shows as Snoop Dogg’s “Dogg After Dark” and Comedy Central’s “Roast of Flavor Flav.” And He’s graced the small screen in his own hour-long Showtime special “Caught Red Handed” and Comedy Central Presents half-hour special “Red Grant.”

Passionate about the world of entertainment, Red took the next step and made a name for himself as a producer, writer and director for film and television. In 2000, he wrote and produced his first film “Family Reunion.” He then went on to create and produce a number of projects for the Viacom Network through his film company MOVIEOS in partnership with Lionsgate Entertainment.

As an avid golfer and humanitarian, Red takes pride in giving back to the community, which he does with his annual charity golf tournament “Golf Beef.” Some of his cohorts who’ve joined him for the event include GRAMMY winner Snoop Dogg, actor/comedian Cedric The Entertainer, Hall of Famers Gary Payton and Jim Brown, former NBA champion Matt Barnes, and long-drive champion Troy Mullins – to name a few.

Red was born and raised in Washington DC and currently resides in Los Angeles. #whotheheckisredgrant

Comedy Stand-Up

Ralph Harris

Ralph Harris is one of today’s hottest comedic and acting talents! He made his feature film debut in “Dreamgirls,” a film that has struck gold (of the Golden Globe variety). Ralph’s jump to the big screen comes after years of successful television work, including appearances on “Seinfeld,” “Parenthood,” “Nick Freno,” “Living Single” and “In Living Color.” No stranger to late night, Ralph has been featured on “The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” However Ralph is probably best known for his starring role in the ABC-TV sitcom “On Our Own,” which aired during the immensely popular TGIF block on Friday nights, and which currently airs in syndication on TV One. You can also catch Ralph on TV in airings of his two previously recorded Cable TV specials – “Comedy Central Presents” and the “HBO Half-Hour Comedy Special.” When he’s not filming, Ralph continues to tour the country and perform to sold-out audiences as a stand-up comedian, his first career and love.

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.

Comedy Stand-Up

Mark Curry

Mark Curry is an actor, comedian, and host, best known for playing ‘Mark Cooper’ in the hit ABC sitcom, HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER. With a background in standup comedy, Mark tours worldwide, selling out comedy clubs and theaters with his lively energy and natural stage presence. His standup can also be seen on the HBO special, ONE NIGHT STAND, COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS, and HBO’s DEF COMEDY JAM. In addition to his live comedy performances, Mark is also a seasoned actor in both the comedy and drama spaces, having appeared in MARTIN for FOX, THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW, Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE, INSTANT MOM for Nickelodeon, BLACK JESUS, and the ABC Family drama, THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER, alongside Shailene Woodley.

Comedy Stand-Up

Luenell

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Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Born in Tollette, Arkansas and raised in Oakland, Calif. Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her brand of comedy for more than 30 years.

“One of the top 25 funniest people in LA.”
– LA Magazine

With the touch of a remote control, her body of work in television and film can be found on network and cable television as well as popular streaming services. Plus, fans can also tune into her popular YouTube show — that is, Hey Luenell — for comedic thoughts on her mind.

Luenell’s latest comedy CD, “Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work,” is available on digital platforms everywhere.

Comedy Stand-Up

Joe Machi

Since taking 4th place on Last Comic Standing’s 8th season, Joe Machi has been busy touring the United States as a headlining stand-up comedian. He has performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and has become a regular on Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld on Fox News. Joe also won the 2013 NY Comedy Festival’s Funniest Comedian Competition, and the 2010 NY Underground Comedy Festival’s Emerging Comics Competition.

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.

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.