Coming to the best stage in NYC—Cemented is a hosted showcase produced and presented by the Improv, spotlighting five hilarious comedians with serious online followings—performers we're proud to put our name behind. Each comedian gets a full ten minutes to bring the house down, captured on film and cemented for good. Lineup announcement coming soon—you won't want to miss who takes the stage!

Shane Torres is a standup comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor who resides in Brooklyn. Produced by Bert and LeeAnn Kreischer, Shane’s very first special THE BLUE EYED MEXICAN was released in December 2023. Vulture named it as one of the stand-up specials not-to-be-missed in 2023, raving “The Blue Eyed Mexican, stands out for its beautiful directness and keen sense of good storytelling. It’s a refreshing combination of delicate and obscene.” It is available to stream on YouTube. Shane can be seen on CONAN (twice), THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, NBC’S LAST COMIC STANDING, HALF HOUR SPECIAL WITH COMEDY CENTRAL, and THIS WEEK FROM THE CELLAR on Comedy Central. You might have heard Shane’s “laconic drawling delivery with deliberate pacing” as the NY Times calls it, on popular podcasts such as BERTCAST WITH BERT KREISCHER, BARSTOOL’S KFC RADIO, DR DREW AFTER DARK, THE HONEYDEW WITH RYAN SICKLER, and ARE YOU GARBAGE and a slew of others. His podcast, NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE with Kyle Kinane is available wherever you get your podcasts. Shane actively tours around the world at comedy clubs, concert venues, and some of the most prestigious festivals. Check here to see if Shane is coming to a town near you.

Maddy Smith is the fastest comedian you will ever see live. With machine gun-style jokes, Maddy delivers an hour of nonstop laughs, fit for anyone who can keep up with her pace. She's quick on her feet and not afraid of a roast: beware of the front row! One of NYC's top comedians, she's a regular at The Comedy Cellar, New York Comedy Club and more. Maddy is known for her 7-season run on MTV's Wild N Out where Nick Cannon praised her for her cutting roasts, quick wit, and no-holds-bar attitude. Her Wild N Out compilations on YouTube have gathered millions of views and the classic nickname: Maddy with the Fatty. Most would say she's out of pocket, but Maddy knows she's here for a good time. Maddy has opened for Theo Von & Bert Kreischer, she's appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival, and she's toured internationally since 2022. Her 2026 "Bad Genes Tour" is traveling all throughout the country with a brand-new hour of material. When she's not on stage, you can catch Maddy on her weekly podcast Mad House, where she's joined by fellow comedians to unpack and evaluate their inner madness. Maddy also hosts a short advice segment series called Happy To Help, released weekly on YouTube.  

Once it was clear that Reg wasn’t going to be tall, it was time to get funny. Reg was recently seen performing live on Netflix as a finalist in Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF comedy competition, receiving a third of the votes. Reg’s comedic talents have also been commissioned by media companies such as BuzzFeed, Complex Media and Atlantic Records over the years. Reg is also a passed host at the legendary Comedy Cellar. Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from his heritage and the challenges faced by his family as they navigated life in America.

Yvette Segan is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer (wow she does it all!). She is based in NYC but performs standup literally all over the world. She headlined as part of New York Comedy Festival, 2024. Her sarcastic, dark comedy and incessant posting have amassed her a following of over 400k across platforms. Her goofy little internet videos have been featured by Buzzfeed, Betches, New Yorkers, and Barstool. She is also the co-creator and star of Run Club: The Web Series. She has a BA in Drama from Vassar College and Certificate in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Instagram @yvettesegan; TikTok @yevit.

Jay Jurden is the star of the new Hulu comedy special Yes Ma’am, a breakout hour that solidifies him as one of the sharpest and most original comedic voices working today. Based in New York and originally from Mississippi, Jay has become a national standout thanks to his precise writing, magnetic presence, and a point of view that is both deeply personal and universally funny. The special is now available on all streaming platforms. Jay is a four-time guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has also appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Featuring, and HBO’s High Maintenance. He was a Staff Writer for Apple TV+’s Emmy-nominated The Problem with Jon Stewart, bringing his distinctive comedic insight to one of television’s most influential political-comedy series. In 2022, Jay was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, and his debut comedy album Jay Jurden Y’all premiered at #1 on iTunes. His writing has appeared in The New Yorker, Vulture, Teen Vogue, McSweeney’s, and Marvel’s Voices: X-Men #1, showcasing a range that extends well beyond stand-up. Jay was also featured on Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know list and selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs: New Faces. Jay tours nationwide, selling out clubs and theaters with an electric, high-precision act that continues to resonate across audiences.  

Fan favorite on Kevin Hart’s FUNNY AF for Netflix, Eva hails from Brooklyn and Jamaica, and has been described as “the true definition of a hustler.” She showcased in the coveted Netflix Introducing showcase, recorded in Los Angeles May 2025.  She’s been featured on SWAY IN THE MORNINGS AT CAROLINE’S and THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW, BET, and at the request of Senator Jessie Williams performed at the 2018 Women’s Empowerment Awards. Eva has performed in the Netflix is a Joke Festival,  Laughing Skull Festival, Harlem Comedy Festival, and Manhattan Comedy Festival; and was the only female comedian to regularly perform in front of detainees at Riker's Island.