Category: Stand-Up

As seen recurring on ABC, NBC, Amazon, and TBS, Cameron Esposito (she/they) is a Los Angeles-based and Chicago-born standup comic, actor, host, writer, podcaster, and best-selling author. Now a nationally-touring headliner comic, Cameron had previously been named a Comic to Watch by The New York Times, Variety, The Guardian, LA Weekly, Time Out Los Angeles, Jezebel, Los Angeles Magazine, Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan. Most recently, Cameron debuted her solo show FEAT! at Steppenwolf Theatre Chicago. In 2025, Cameron released her latest hour-long standup special FOUR PILLS, written and directed by Cameron, and produced by Cameron alongside Dropout TV (formerly CollegeHumor Originals). FOUR PILLS got shoutouts from NY times and LA Times, and was praised by Vulture as a special “you should definitely watch,” stating that “Esposito approaches Four Pills with uncommon grace” as she “invites the audience into her story and lets the hour’s brilliance slowly reveal itself.” The special was also featured in Variety, LA Times, People Magazine, and Glamour.

As an actor, Cameron recurred as ‘Greta’ in 21 episodes of ABC’s A Million Little Things as well as ‘Jocelyn’ in NBC’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Some other TV credits include The Rookie: Feds, Station 19, Amazon’s With Love, and multiple standup appearances on Conan. In 2023, Cameron completed a social media endorsement campaign with WILDFANG and was the face of the SKITTLES Pride Campaign to promote LGBTQ+ artists and stories in partnership with GLAAD rights organization (for which she also hosted their awards show in 2017), Audible, and her podcast QUEERY. QUEERY features a series of hour-long conversations with some of the brightest luminaries in the LGBTQ+ covering themes of identity and the shifting cultural matrix around gender/sexuality. Additionally, Cameron can be heard giving semi-sarcastic survival advice as the host of Sony Music’s podcast SURVIVE OR DIE TRYING.

In 2022, Cameron hosted the 2^nd Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards, AMC’s Obsessed With the Vampire, and live conferences for LGBTQ+ rights organizations Lesbians Who Tech and National Center for Lesbian Rights. One year prior, she served as the inaugural host for the Podcast Academy’s annual award show: The Ambies.

Cameron’s 2018 comedy special RAPE JOKES raised over $100,000 for RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, by releasing the special for free and encouraging viewers to donate in lieu of subscribing and watching on a streaming service. The self-financed hour has been praised as “unapologetically hard-hitting, bracingly timely hour” (Vanity Fair), “blistering, masterful, tragic, hilarious” (New York Magazine). A writer from the The Daily Beast who happened to be in the audience hailed the set as “powerful,” “daring and hilarious,” and as “the first great stand-up set of the #metoo era.” This work earned Cameron a 2023 Courage Award from the New York City Anti-Violence Project.

In March 2020, Cameron released her first-ever book, “Save Yourself,” a memoir that tackles sexuality, gender and equality – and how her Catholic upbringing prepared her for a career as an outspoken lesbian comedian in ways the Pope never could have imagined. The book, published by Grand Central Publishing became an instant best seller.

Adele Givens is a powerhouse comedian known for her razor-sharp wit, fearless delivery, and unapologetic authenticity. With a voice that blends elegance, edge, and real-life truth, she commands every stage she steps on—leaving audiences crying with laughter and quoting her long after the show ends.

Best known for her iconic appearances on Def Comedy Jam, as well as All Stars of Def Comedy Jam and Bad Girls of Def Comedy Jam, Adele has solidified her place as one of the most respected and recognizable voices in stand-up. Showcasing not only her comedic brilliance but also her versatility as a spoken word artist, she has also appeared on Def Poetry Jam.

Her television presence extends far beyond stand-up, with appearances on major shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Tracy Ullman Show, The Steve Harvey Show, Martin, Moesha, and The Parkers. She also held a recurring role on The Hughleys, further showcasing her range as a performer, and starred in her own sitcom pilot, The Adele Givens Show.

Adele’s impact extends to critically acclaimed projects, including her performance in The Queens of Comedy, which earned a Grammy nomination, solidifying her as a standout voice among comedy’s elite. She has also headlined her own HBO half-hour comedy special, further cementing her status as a premier stand-up talent.

On the big screen, Adele has brought her unforgettable presence to films such as The Players Club, Too Many Christmases, and Beauty Shop. Beyond television and film, she has also connected with audiences over the airwaves, hosting a morning radio show on Chicago’s WGCI 107.5 FM.

Her unforgettable catchphrase, “I’m such a fu@kin’ lady!”, perfectly captures her comedic persona: bold, confident, and always in control. Whether she’s headlining comedy clubs across the country or lighting up screens big and small, Adele brings a level of honesty and charisma that few can match.

With decades in the game and a legacy still growing, Adele Givens continues to prove that real comedy doesn’t hold back—it tells the truth, and it does it with style.

2026 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Digital Content Creator in Art/Comedy winner Tee Sanders is blowing up currently on her social media channels both solo and as a part of the hit comedy group, The Round Table. She was a standout on the Netflix series, Funny AF with Kevin Hart that aired this year and recent starred in the movie The Perfect Proposal on Tubi.  Raised on the Southside of Chicago, she learned early on that no matter how bad or tough a situation she was in, making people laugh was the remedy to her life’s problems. She’s recently become a viral success over the internet with over 75 million views across the social media outlets. In the film space, Tee can be seen in FOX Soul’s THE PERFECT PROPOSAL, with MBTL Studios releases #WHOKILLEDJABORI and KOKO’S EPIC BABY SHOWER WEEKEND on the way.

Dan LaMorte is a distinct voice in stand-up comedy—and not just because he’s on the spectrum. He began his comedy career at 19, after a college baseball injury ended his athletic ambitions. Dan made appearances on Fox’s Red Eye, AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, Getting Doug with High, and, as he jokes, nearly every drive-thru in the Tri-state area. His two albums, Not Enough Pieces and Infect Me Once, remain popular on SiriusXM and have collectively earned over a million streams on Pandora.

By 23, Dan had built a promising comedy résumé—and a 354-pound body. But a diagnosis of fatty liver disease sparked a dramatic lifestyle change. Over the next three years, he lost more than 185 pounds, became an ultra runner (competing in races longer than marathons), and inspired countless fans to pursue their own wellness journeys. The transformation may have reshaped his life, but his sharp, self-aware humor remains unchanged.

In 2023, Dan was selected as a New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He followed it up with a standout Don’t Tell Comedyset, released in 2024. Based in New York City, Dan is a regular at the Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and other top clubs—continuing to bring his unique perspective, resilience, and punchlines to audiences nationwide.