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Justin Martindale is an LA-based comedian, writer, producer, and actor. He was the last hand-picked paid regular at The World Famous Comedy Store by the madame of comedy herself, Mitzi Shore. Justin hosted the highly popular E! Entertainment bi-weekly digital series, What the Fashion. He is also a regular guest host on Jeff Lewis Live on Sirius XM as well as the host of his own weekly charting podcast Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale.
Bubba Dub, the curator of the catchphrase Trashh!! Aka Mr. Faaawwty years is a phenom in his own right. Bubba Dub has over 2 million followers on his social media platforms. Bubba Dub is known for his ‘Snitching on Rogers’ skits & other story lines on Youtube and Instagram (@BubbaDub94). He is truly a viral laughing sensation. His comedic videos and catchphrases have been used and reposted by some of pop culture’s most famous celebrities such as Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A Smith, 50cent, Snoop Dogg, Gillie the Kid and many others. Although social media has expanded Bubba Dub’s brand visibility, his stand up and improv comedy is what solidifies his most loyal fans.
Bubba Dub has headlined in major cities like Houston, Chicago, Orlando, New Orleans and many more. He was also a special guest on MTV’s hit show Ridiculousness, Revolts Big Facts Podcast, The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, and on Pop Smoke’s last album ‘Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon’ on Track 8 titled ‘Snitching’ featuring Quavo & Future, released July 2020. Over the past year he has continuously made the world laugh with over 100 million views on social media. Bubba Dub is the next up and coming legend. You don’t wanna miss what he has in store!
Moneybag Mafia is an Atlanta native who is well known for his skit writing, acting, and standup comedy. He originally created his buzz from his social media platforms and has since been on stage with many influential names in comedy all over the country. His innovative and unique persona is vastly growing in the entertainment industry and will soon be a household name.
Finesse Mitchell has been seen almost everywhere. One of the funniest standup comics working today, the Saturday Night Live alum, (known for characters like Starrkeisha, 50 Cent and Morgan Freeman) is currently on Hulu’s History Of The World Part II playing the Rev. Jesse Jackson opposite of Wanda Sykes. He’s guest-hosted for The Wendy Williams talk show on Fox. He’s a guest judge on Netflix’s, “Is It Cake?”, and a favorite celeb guest on Pictionary.
Mitchell’s other television and movie credits include Disney Channel’s A.N.T. Farm (China’s Dad), NBC’s Kenan, Fox’s Outmatched and I Can See Your Voice, the movies Who’s Your Caddy, Mad Money and OWN Network’s holiday movie, The Great Holiday Bake War, Showtime’s Roadies, and TBS Tyler Perry’s Meet The Browns. During late-night, you might have seen him on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Seth Meyers, The Arsenio Hall Show, and Comic’s Unleashed just to name a few.
Finesse has four one-hour comedy specials titled, “Snap Famous”, “One Man Monster”, Showtime’s “The Spirit Told Me To Tell You” and 2023’s self-produced “Slightly Offensive” under his belt.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Finesse graduated from the University of Miami and is a distinguished member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He is also a former student-athlete who was a walk-on for the National Champion Hurricanes football team where he played Hurricane greats like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Warren Sapp, and Ray Lewis. Finesse entered the comedy scene in 1999 with appearances on BET’s Comic View and Comedy Central. For everything Finesse, go to finessemitchell.com
Kojo Anim has fast become one of the funniest talents to come out of the UK comedy circuit in the last 10 years. As the oldest of 5 siblings Kojo grew up in foster care in the borough of Hackney in east London from the age of 5. While his first love was always football, he started using his humor to make people laugh in his local team. Kojo has since opened up for Chris Rock, Kevin Hart at Wembley Arena and Dave Chappelle at the Royal Albert Hall.
In 2018 Kojo became a father for the first time to his son Roman-Kingsley. After being an open act for major comedy talent, it’s now time for Kojo to stand alone and cement his own comedy legacy.
Kojo was on series 13 of tv talent show Britain’s Got Talent in 2019 and received Simon Cowell’s prestigious Golden Buzzer which has sent him to the live semi finals, then he want on to the grand finals and was a the top 4 finalist. His first audition has currently received over 50 million views worldwide.
In 2021 Kojo recorded a one hour special called “Don’t Cancel Me!” on Youtube in which he dedicated the show to support mens mental health after hearing about the alarming rates of male suicide in the UK.
Kojo is currently working on his brand new hour “Motherland” in which Kojo talking about growing up in London, Ghana, the recent passing of his mother and dating in LA. Watch this space, as he’s about to have a very exciting future.
EJ Speaks has been featured on The Rickey Smiley morning show, The DL Hughley show, and many others. She’s written for The BET Awards, The Soul Train Awards, and The American Music Awards. She is known for turning everyday life into the funniest sketches and has amassed over a million followers collectively on social media. She started on YouTube and gradually made her way offline, and onto the stage. She loves coffee, Law & Order, and ignoring important phone calls.
Cortez Macklin, 24 year old Stand up comedian and actor from Chicago, Illinois. He’s been performing for more than seven years, hitting the stage for the first time at the age of 14. He found his love of comedy when he joined a youth program run by Tyler Perry’s very own, Quincy Bonds called “Phat Kids Comedy.” From there he learned how to develop his natural writing and improv skills. Once he graduated, he went on to touch huge platforms such as “America’s Got Talent,” 11alive News and Nick Cannon Presents MTV’s “Wild N’ Out.” His ultimate goal is to become a comedic actor and be able to make the world laugh one stage at a time!
Abe Farrelly is an actor, writer, and stand up comedian originally hailing from the south shore of Massachusetts. Known for his observational storytelling, from his distinct perspective as a Trans man, Abe is a unique voice in comedy.
His ability to riff with the audience always makes him a crowd favorite, as he’s been making his way across the country headlining a variety of clubs and cruises. He’s also performed at legendary spots like The World Famous Comedy Store, the Improv, and the Laugh Factory.
You can also catch Abe MC’ing all sorts of different events around Los Angeles from outdoor movie screenings to drag brunches in WeHo. He can also be seen in his recurring role on the NBC award-winning series, This Is Us. And his recurring guest star role in the latest season of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm.
There is a new beast killing the comedy game that makes people cry laughing, and she is absolutely beautiful!Tacarra Williams is the consummate hyphenate–school teacher, plus sized model, motivational speaker, and fearless writer. Known throughout the comedy industry as at “The Beautiful Beast,” from the moment she picks up the microphone, until the time she walks off stage, audiences can feel the laughter erupt–using her hard-won wisdom learned from the streets of NYC, her experience as a young mother, and her most recent endeavor as a Life Skills coach to inmates in the largest jail system in American, Tacarra dares to be the voice for every woman…never afraid to say what is on everyone’s mind, refusing to bow down to the prejudiced opinions of men Tacarra’s attitude towards female empowerment has earned her respect and love from women throughout the country.
Opening for the likes of Tony Rock, Deray Davis, and Bill Bellamy, her talent and wit cannot be denied. Having recently been featured on NBC’s Bring the Funny, Tacarra Williams has been described as “fearless” and “unapologetically honest.” As she pursues her dream of being a full-time comic, she has hit every major stage in New York and Hollywood, CA., including Carolines, Broadway Comedy Club, Apollo Theatre, Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store, Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital, and The Laugh Factory. Her 30 min Comedy special, produced by Kevin Hart, has been featured on Comedy Central. If you think that’s notoriety, Tacarra is the only female in the history of the Shaq Comedy All Star Competition to make it to the finals, and she is the very first Female host for Chocolate Sundaes at the Laugh Factory. Catch her meteoric rise on NBC.
Aside from his contributions in entertainment including, 11 hit albums, multiple Grammy’s, Billboard BET and American Music Awards, countless blockbuster movies and top-rated television shows including, ATL, VH-1’s T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, American Gangster and Marvel’s Antman, to name a few, Tip “T.I.” Harris has made an indelible mark on the world of business. He is an artist, entrepreneur and activist who has amassed a business empire to include a record label (Grand Hustle), A film/TV production company (Grand Hustle Films), a 10+ year old clothing line (Akoo, Hustle Gang), a real estate holdings company, non-profit organization (Us or Else), owner/founder of Trap Music Museum, co-owner of Bankhead Seafood, owner of Super Sound Studios, investor and much more.
Harris served on the Mayor of Atlanta’s Transition Team, where he focused on policy and legislation; and currently serves on the Reimagining Atlanta Task Force, aimed at creating restorative practices and a community-driven approach to addressing incarceration. He has been recognized as a thought leader at the United States Capitol and during the Operation Hope and Forbes Magazine business conferences. His community focus is around driving economic mobility and equity in vulnerable, underserved communities. Harris was also awarded the first-ever “Voice of the Culture” award by ASCAP and is the host of a new #1 rated podcast, expediTIously with Tip “T.I.” Harris. Never one to rest on his laurels, he is in the process of launching new business partnerships and growing his brands.