Comedian Ariel Elias resides in New York City. This Kentucky Jew made her bat mitzvah an occasion for laughter for everybody and the rest is history. Her comedic style now consists of a delightful blend of original, personal tales and sharp, smart insights. The New York Times called Ariel "a sly young comic from Kentucky." She has also appeared in Rolling... read full bio
Aries Spears is best known for his comedy performances on the show Mad TV. He portrayed Red Foxx in the movie Why Do Fools Fall in Love and he was in Mother Love, The Klump Family and Talkin American. Aries maintains a strong connection to his African roots and is involved in many charitable events including a number... read full bio
Aristotle Athari is a comedic actor, director, and actor from the United States. During the forty-seventh season of "Saturday Night Live," Athari served as a cast member. After getting his start in stand-up comedy, Athari began working on sketches under the group name Goatface alongside other Muslim-American comedians Hasan Minhaj, Asif Ali, and Fahim Anwar. In 2018, their sketch work... read full bio
Arj Barker is known for his stand up comedic routines, known to have his signature jokes “go build a pyramid and get to the point,” or “go get yourself a deck of cards, and deal with it.” Arj is an American stand-up comedian who is developing a huge following in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and all over the world. He... read full bio
Arnez J is rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comics around. His charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. His rapid fire humor dealing with relationships and family life are delivered with sizzling energy complete with cart wheels, hand stands, and flips. In an age when comedy is becoming routine, Arnez J is a breath of fresh air. Arnez... read full bio
Stand-up comedian, actor, and talk show host Arsenio Hall changed the face of late-night talk TV with his syndicated Arsenio Hall Show. Hall was discovered by jazz singer Nancy Wilson in one of his stand-up shows. In the following few years, Arsenio toured, opening for major headliners including Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Stevie Wonder. Arsenio was asked... read full bio
Art Metrano is an American actor and comedian of Greek-Turkish-Jewish-Sephardic ancestry. Metrano may be best known for his role as Capt. Mauser in Police Academy 2 and Police Academy 3. He left the series due to a serious fall at home that seriously injured his spinal cord and left him disabled. Also known for his frequent appearances on The Tonight... read full bio
Artie Lange is an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and radio and podcast host. He is best known for often appearing on MadTV, and The Howard Stern Show. He studied at the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and went on to Seton Hall University. Lange wasnt able to stay at school long because his father suffered a terrible accident and... read full bio
We're Having Gay Sex, the comedian, actor and writer Ashley Gavin's top-rated podcast, is her most well-known work. She has gained 500k followers, over 30 million views and the odd free smoothie thanks to her popular comedy and sketch videos on TikTok. Ashley and her podcast have received press mentions in People, Forbes, Us Weekly, Out and Paste Magazine named it one of... read full bio
Asif Ali is an up-and-coming actor and stand-up comedian who is best known for playing Pack on the television series “Wrecked.” As a stand-up comedian, Ali has been chosen as a favorite from numerous comedian bookers in the industry. His rise to fame in the comedy industry led him to also begin earning role after role on television and film.... read full bio
American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer Atsuko Okatsuka resides in Los Angeles, California. In 2022, she was ranked among Variety's "Top 10 Comics to Watch." Together with her grandmother, she created the trending #Dropchallenge. Atsuko was raised in Japan after being born in Taiwan. She immigrated to the country at the age of ten along with her mother and grandmother,... read full bio
Aubrey Plaza is best known for her role as April Ludgate in the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation”. However, her acting career has put her on a diverse track, appearing in a wide variety of films and television shows such as, “Mystery Team”, “10 Years”, “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”, and “The Next Food Network Star”. She graduated from... read full bio
Axel Blake is a rising star in the comedy industry. He is renowned for his distinct brand of observational humor, which takes on a variety of subjects with a quick wit and contagious enthusiasm. Axel, who was born and raised in London, England, began his entertainment career as a DJ and host at neighborhood clubs and events before switching to... read full bio
Ayo Edebiri is an American comedian, writer, producer, and actress, who rose to fame through Comedy Central’s “Up Next.” Edebiri was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was raised in a religious household. She found her love for comedy while in middle school in her drama class and went on to join her school’s improv club. Edebiri went on to earn... read full bio
Azhar Usman is a comedian, actor, writer, playwright, and producer. He has earned the title of Americas Funniest Muslim by CNN and been named one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World by Georgetown University. Azhar has been praised by Dave Chappelle, The New York Times, BBC, NPR, Fox News, and more. Azhar has collaborated with comedians like... read full bio
Aziz Ansari is a standup comedian who gained mainstream fame as Tom Haverford on Parks & Recreation. He received considerable praise for the role and was named as one of the show’s breakout stars. He now stars in his own original Netflix series Master of None, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy or... read full bio
B. Simone is an American comedian who has gained popularity through the MTV television series “Wild ‘N Out.” Simone grew up in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue a career in comedy. She first began gaining attention releasing videos through social media which led her to gain millions of fans throughout all of her outlets. She then... read full bio
Comedian and technology lover Baratunde Thurston is the CEO of Cultivated Wit. He is also the author of the bestseller, How To Be Black, and served for five years as director of digital for the satirical news outlet, The Onion. Fast Company has named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. When hes not delivering keynote talks... read full bio
Her creator, Janice Connolly, is a strong proponent of living life to the fullest and was recently recognized with the British Empire medal in the Queen's New Year's Honours list. Following her triumphant BBC Radio 2 Comedy Showcase pilot, she received a full series commission. Barbara, the bargain seeker, takes National Express coaches across the nation instead of driving a car.... read full bio
Baron Vaughn is a comedian and an actor best known for his role as a legal assistant named Leonardo Prince on the TV series Fairly Legal. He can also be seen in films such as Cloverfield and Black Dynamite. He has performed stand-up in The Awkward Comedy Show with Hannibal Buress, Eric Andre, Marina Franklin, and Victor Varnado. His stand... read full bio
