Slo Comedy Festival
Postponed / San Luis Obispo, CA
COMEDIANS
Jimmy Shubert
Philadelphia, PA
Jimmy Shubert has built an impressive resume as an actor, in film and on television. As a comedian, he is one of the busiest comedians working today. A finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and, being seen on Comedy Central's Comedy Underground.
Chris Franjola
New York, NY
Chris Franjola is on Lights Out with David Spade and hosts his successful podcast, Cover To Cover. He was a cast member of Chelsea Lately. Chris headlines all over the world, but this week he's excited to be playing diners in SLO at noon.
Mark Brazill
Dunkirk, NY
Writer/Producer for The Dennis Miller Show, In Living Color, 3rd Rock From The Sun, and the Creator of That 70's Show.
Kyle Erby
Los Angeles, CA
Kyle Erby started as an intern at "The Tonight Show" and was told by Jay Leno to try stand-up. Since then, he has done 19 commercials, Criminal Minds, Modern Family, Life in Pieces, & TruTV's Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks where he won Joke of the Day.
Heather Turman
Milford, MI
Heather Turman has performed in 20 states and 75 cities, has appeared on “Laughs” on FOX, and in Seed&Spark’s “Everything Is Fine!” comedy special. She also wrote and starred in the feature film STUCK alongside Joel McHale, available now on Amazon.
Eric Shantz
McKees Rocks, PA
International comedian and producer Eric Shantz has been storming audiences all over North America and Europe. His style is delivered in a light spirited stand-up routine presented as interactive casual conversation. Check out Shantz as sex, drugs, and money graphically serenade the audience.
Greg Romero Wilson www.gregromerowilson.com
Dallas, TX
Greg launches 2020 on the new ABC series "United We Fall". He's appeared on 3 seasons of "World's Dumbest" on TruTV, 2 seasons on VH1's "The Greatest". He's done stand-up on Showtime, "Comics Unleashed" and "Comedy.TV". He also teaches stand-up.
Nick Hoff
Hastings, NE
Nick Hoff is a comedian best known as the host of his own show on SiriusXM radio. He was on the MTV comedy "Acting Out" and in 2015, was hand-picked by Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy to open for them on their "We've Been Thinking" Tour.
Jill Maragos
Memphis, TN
Jill works regularly at clubs across the country, featuring often for John Heffron & James Johann and is a regular at Funny Bone Comedy Clubs and Improv Comedy Clubs all over. 10best.com said she's "likely to be one of the next big names in comedy"
Key Lewis www.keylewis.com
Sacramento, CA
Key Lewis is a high energy, improvisational, storytelling, multiple-personality nutcase! His comedic stories about his interracial childhood, family, and unusual views on relationships, make Key simply a joy to watch.
Mark Fry
Phoenix, AZ
You may have seen Mark on such shows as Conan and "Marvin Marvin" on Nickelodeon. He also can be regularly heard on Raw Dog comedy on SiriusXM radio.
Doc Willis
Detroit, MI
Doc Willis is a comedian from Detroit, MI. You've seen him on "Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie", Youtube's "Daddy Knows Best", & Adult Swim's "The Jellies." You've heard him on "Skeptic Tank" and "The Church Of What's Happening Now" podcasts.
Aliya Kanani
Toronto, ON Canada
Aliya's solo show, "Where You From, From?", sold out at 2019 Just for Laughs Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She's showcased with Standup NBC, JFL42, SiriusXM Top Comic and can be heard on the CBC and SiriusXM.
Patrick Keane
Los Angeles, CA
Like Tom Hagen, Patrick is of German - Irish descent. He says the key to comedy is that he doesn't try to be funny and that usually works. He's from the Midwest, grew up in Orange County, CA, went to college in Montana and lived in Asia.
Dante
San Diego, CA
Dante's been a comic for 30yrs, has performed for more US troops than anyone except Bob Hope and was a cast member on Last Comic Standing. CEO of Golden Artists Entertainment in Los Angeles with his wife.
Flip Schultz
Plantation, FL
As a 27 year comedy veteran, Flip has had many TV appearances including Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central & HBO. Some notable quotes: “He’s like an ostrich on PCP” George Carlin. “You’re like Jerry Seinfeld mixed with Robin Williams” Dana Carvey
Rebakah Kochan
Las Vegas, NV
Rebekah has been a comic over a decade and has starred in over 40 films. She was a writer for Joan Rivers Fashion Police. Hosted the AVN awards on Showtime, over 40 million viewers. CEO of Golden Artists Entertainment in Los Angeles with her husband.
York Underwood www.yorkunderwood.com
Saskatoon, SK Canada
York Underwood toured for the NATO troops in Kosovo, Germany and the UK with SLO performer Dez Reed. He lives in Iceland with his partner in crime, Guðrún Línberg, and his step-sons, performing nightly at Iceland’s only comedy club, The Secret Cellar.
Cheryl Anderson
Minneapolis, MN
Cheryl Anderson is a former soccer mom turned comedian. She has performed at some of the top comedy clubs in the country. Her children are very disappointed in her life choices and hope this is a stage that she will soon outgrow.
Lou Santini
Cleveland, OH
Won Detroit, San Diego Comedy Fests. Best of the Fest 3 years in a row at Burbank Comedy Fest. Opener for Bob Saget. Heard on video games, “Evolve”, “Mafia 3” and commercials. Wrote movie: 30 Swipes Right. Podcast and book, AMATEUR NATION on Amazon!
Adam Yenser
Macungie, PA
Adam is an Emmy-winning writer for The Ellen Show where he stars as "Kevin the Cashier." He has been on Conan and FOX, has written for The Oscars, and has contributed to SNL's Weekend Update. Oh yeah, and he's super conservative. Keep America Great.
Jill Kimmel
Gilbert, AZ
Jill has done 5 military tours, stars in the "What A Mouth" FB series, been on the LOL Pro Show at the 2018 JFL, Comedy's Central's "Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City", “Stand-Up Nashville”, and has a residency at the Jimmy Kimmel Comedy Club.
Armando Anto
Paris, France
Armando Anto was born and raised in France. He began studying classical violin at the age of 5. Embarking on a world tour of violin concerts for over a decade, Armando began implementing comedy in his performances. He is now a touring headliner.
Carlos Rodriguez
Sacramento, CA
Carlos Rodriguez was thrown into comedy, being born into a large family he quickly became a fast talking entertainer which eventually led him to comedy. Carlos brings a clever, silly and approachable voice to comedy.
Claude Stuart
Greenville, MS
Claude Stuart's unique brand of Don Rickles-esque crowd interaction, coupled with clever and well-written jokes, makes him not only the world's first physical insult comedian, but a "comedy triple threat"! Enjoy this rockstar meets human cartoon!
Bill Santiago
New York, NY
Bill Santiago is a master at delivering laughs that tickle your brain as well as your funny bone. "Like George Carlin in his prime, Santiago is expert at honing in on the way language reveals society's bizarre fixations."- San Francisco Examiner.
Ro DelleGrazie
Long Island, NY
Ro's NY on the inside & California on the outside. Ro doesn't hold back on her opinion of the public, while sharing how life is different with her 6'7 giant husband all while trying to stay awake so she can take care of her 2 kids. Check her out!
Chris Bennett
Show Low, AZ
Chris Bennett's parents thinks his stand-up comedy is too silly. They think he should be more like Jay Leno and less like his hero Chris Farley. Chris has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and is a co-host on QCountry 92.5's The Morning Brew.
Zach Waldman
North Miami Beach, FL
Zach was fired from The Howard Stern Show in 97. Now, he’s a touring comedian/magician specializing in private events entertaining celebrities such as Seth MacFarlane, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Gene Wilder. Recently heard on the Tinfoil Hat podcast.
Dave Carter
Chicago, IL
After nine years active duty, Dave Carter moved to Chicago performing with the Second City, Improv Olympic and Oui Be Negroes before moving to LA. Find him on SHERMAN'S SHOWCASE and in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Fallout 4 and God of War.
Kris Rubio
Los Angeles, CA
LA-based comic Kris Rubio uses his musical comedy style to cast an ever-expanding net amongst the stand up community, constantly touring and creating viral content for the world to enjoy.
Dez Reed
Saskatoon, SK Canada
Comedian Dez Reed began his career after being honourably discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces. He has worked on stage, the big and little screen. He performs primarily as Dez Reed, Tamy Withaneye and Scottish Duncan MacEwan.
Kym Kral
Denver, CO
Kym Kral is a comedian and writer based in LA. Kym's comedy has been described as quirky, shameless and unapologetic. She is the co-host of "The Kym and Ken Show" on Dash Radio, a digital radio platform with more than 10 million subscribers.
Bronston Jones
Yardley, PA
If Bronston Jones didn't travel all over the US and UK to make people laugh, he'd never leave Venice Beach. So let's make you laugh.
Amir the Amiracle
Valley Village, CA
From Los Angeles, Amir the Amiracle is the only Black and Arabic guitar comedian ever. He roasts his audiences with serenades, tells musical stories & laughs about his bi-racial family differences.
Joel Bryant www.joelbryant.net
Albuquerque, NM
Joel’s standup has taken him around the world since he started in Albuquerque at 17 years old. Festivals, clubs, colleges, corporate, casinos, USO, Super Bowl, CES, Paris, Singapore, Afghanistan, all venues are good, every audience wants a laugh.
Richard Sarvate
San Francisco, CA
Richard quit tech to do stand up, oops! He started performing in San Francisco in 2011 and is now based in Los Angeles. He talks about his experience as a first generation Indian immigrant, mental illness, and why he left Silicon Valley.
Ken Garr
Los Angeles, CA
Ken has performed at the Asheville Comedy Festival and Big Sky Comedy Festivals and was a finalist in the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, The San Diego Comedy Festival and the Ventura Comedy Festival
Collin Chamberlin
Pittsburgh PA
Collin Chamberlin is a New York based comedian who's been entertaining audiences for years. His quick wit and stories about family will make anyone laugh. He tours regularly and has worked with national acts including Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Kallan Reece
Colorado Springs, CO
Kallan regularly preforms at Comedyworks in Denver, and has advanced the past two years in their annual New Faces contest. He has also won their weekly Thickskin Showcase five times.
Anthony Davis
Sanford, NC
A Southern gentleman off-stage and a comedy powerhouse on, he connects with audiences with his big personality and smiles. Anthony always has the audience feeling like it's more than just a comedy show; it's an experience.
Keith Reza
Huntington Beach, CA
Keith Reza is a stand up comedian with autism. He has a unique sense of humor. His ambition in comedy is to make people laugh and see the bright side to having Aspergers Syndrome. He has a one hour special that will be released this year.
Michael Malone
Los Angeles, CA
Michael Malone is an award-winning stand-up comedian, film director and writer that is currently based in Los Angeles. His blistering humor focuses on breaking down the idiotic ways we deal with life, death, love and sex.