Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, comedian-turned-actor DeRay Davis can most recently be "scene" starring opposite Taraji P. Henson’s “Cookie Lyons” as her go-to hitman/cousin “Jermel” in seasons 1 and 2 of the Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, creative collaboration, Empire on the FOX network.   After his wildly successful 1 hour Showtime Comedy Special, DeRay Davis: Power Play that aired to rave reviews, Davis continues to ascend on what can only be described as the Samuel E. Jackson Formula; a path and pattern of consistent, feature film and network television roles!  After his first, single card credit, as “Spooner” in John Carpenter’s remake of The Fog (2005), it has been eleven years (and counting) of back to back, prominently featured/starring roles in both film (32+) and television (50+) staring opposite Hollywood heavy hitters.  License to Wed opposite John Krasinski, Semi-Pro opposite Will Ferrell, Imagine That opposite Eddie Murphy, Life As We Know It opposite Katherine Heigl, Old Dogs opposite Robin Williams & John Travolta, 21 Jump Street (2012) opposite Channing Tatum & Johnny Depp, G.I. Joe: Retaliation opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson - just to name a few.   Between takes, on the afore mentioned nationally released feature films, Davis continued to star and sometimes contribute as producer/writer in a steady stream of network television movies, mini-series, variety shows and sitcoms. One of DeRay’s first credited writer/ Voice Over roles was on Kanye West earlier Albums (and you thought that was Bernie Mac, didn’t you?) Davis contributed 5+ Voice Over Character roles on Multi Seasons of The Boondocks , Adult Swim’s Black Dynamite and continued sharpening his comedic craft by starring on almost every season of Nick Cannon’s Wild n Out from its conception to current airing on MTV as well as Hip-Hop Squares, Short Circuitz and Hosting the game show Mind of a Man on GSN. This led to his currently starring as Host on MTV2’s Joking Off currently in its second season (release date TBA)!   Davis transformed his torridly rough upbringing, status as a working actor and fatherhood into a live show that stays fresh and ever changing according to whatever is happening in his daily life while he continues to develop and hone his streetwise mentality smoothly and efficiently onto the comedy-club circuit. He achieved his career breakthrough at the Laffapalooza Festival in Atlanta, GA, and then scored a 3-peat by winning the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition and landing covetable spots in the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival as well as the Budweiser Def Comedy Jam Competition.   From the Hood to Hollywood – nothing is off limits and no one is safe from DeRay’s hilarious, sidesplitting anecdotes. He continues to sell out venues both domestically and internationally.  His highly anticipated 1st ever Netflix special “DeRay Davis: How to Act Black” smashed the cultural landscape on November 14, 2017 and was so popular it shut down the Netflix server TWICE! Davis is continuing to ascend. He can currently be seen on the FX hit, Snowfall. 

"Oakland CA comedian, actor, and producer Lewis Belt is one of the hottest comedians on the West Coast, taking the comedy world by storm. He first gained massive popularity with his viral character Sonniebo, racking up millions of views online. From his breakout on MTV’s Are You The One? (Season 7) to headlining comedy clubs nationwide, Lewis continues to dominate the stage. After filming his first special, Rookie of the Year, at Boogie’s Comedy Slam in Oakland’s historic Paramount Theatre—ranked #1 on Amazon’s stand-up specials in 2020—he followed up with his latest hit, Raised By OG’s Not IG, now streaming on YouTube over Half of million view independently .  Beyond the stage, Lewis has showcased his talent as a guest host on Peacock’s So Dumb It’s Criminal with Snoop Dogg and appeared in the 2023 House Party movie, produced by LeBron James’ SpringHill Company and New Line Cinema, now streaming on Hulu." 

Isiah J. Kelly is a comedian and actor whose been performing since the age of 10, coming up in the comedy world with colleagues such as comedian J.J. and Brandon T. Jackson; under the tutelage of his father and other iconic comics such as Katt Williams and Mike Epps.    Now, 30, Isiah has a multi-dimensional career and has performed all over the country, he’s currently on the road with comedian Lavell Crawford   His credits include: BET, Comedy Central, Showtime at the Apollo, Who’s Got Jokes (hosted by Bill Bellamy), and The Tom Joyner Show, Shaq Comedy All Star Jam, Chocolate Sundaes (hosted by Tommy Davidson) on Showtime.    https://youtu.be/NRtE3d8Us1Y

PK Mackey is a seasoned comedian known for her electrifying stage presence and high-energy performances. With a career that’s taken her to iconic venues such as The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, and Punchline San Francisco, PK’s comedy is a vibrant mix of sharp wit, dynamic storytelling, and unforgettable impressions. Drawing from a rich musical and church background, PK weaves her unique experiences into her routines, delivering punchlines with a rhythm that’s both engaging and hilarious. Her ability to blend humor with her diverse influences ensures that every show is a one-of-a-kind experience. When she’s not commanding the stage, you can catch her sharing her latest comedic gems and behind-the-scenes antics on Instagram @pkmackey. Follow her for a front-row seat to the fun!

Hi There! My Name is Cristina Payne, Comedian   Born in Manila, Philippines   Raised in San Francisco & LA California in the 80s & 90s   Graduated San Francisco City College w/ Honors & Received Academic Scholarship to Howard University in Washington DC, MSW.    Current City: Los Angeles, started comedy in Washington DC & trained in NYC /Atl/Chicago/TX   Social Medians: Instagram: @Cristina__Payne #TheCristinaPayneShow #CristinasComments  Twitter: @CRISTINAEDPAYNE SnapChat: @CPayneShow FaceBook: CristinaPayne/ theninjadogshow@gmail.com TikTok: CristinaPayne LinkedIn: Cristina Payne     This DEC 9, 2023 will be my #9 year in Comedy   Radio Personality on Sirius XM’s channel 96 #Quakehouse on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network    *TV/FILM/DigitalStreaming: Season 7 of @RayDejon @Laffaholics #Laffaholics @BricTV Live Taping Comedy Special on @youtube    Actress in EMMY Nominated Film called “Traveling While Black” Directed by Oscar & Emmy Winner Roger S. Williams   Sway In The Morning @SiriusXM @Shade45 @SwaysUniverse 1st Annual Comedy Search   202Creates.com “Featured Wash DC Comedian”   TV One’s NewsOneNow w/ Roland Martin cohost  GirlsTrip The Movie  Matrix Reloaded II & III  No Limit Spokesperson for Master P           COMEDIC INFLUENCES:   - Favorite Comedy Album  “Wash Yo Ass” by Red Foxx   -Favorite Comedy Special  Chris Rock’s Live Taping at Constitution Hall in Wash DC (I was there) & Dave Chappelle’s 1st Netflix Special because I helped w/ that one   -Favorite Comedy Movie   Is “COMING TO AMERICA”   -Favorite Comedy TV Shows   #MARTIN  #LivingSingle  #InLivingColor  #The Jeffersons   -Favorite Comedic Character  #George Jefferson & his Maid Florence # Dr Huxtable #Martin Payne   -Favorite City to perform in is NYC    -Favorite Comedy Club is Carolines on Broadway & The Comedy Cellar & The Comedy Store on Sunset, Hollywood Improv & SF Punchline   -Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show are the people there for a special occasion/ came to Laugh/Have a good time & dont take jokes personally & get upset/wanna fight comedian   -Favorite Topics to Joke About are   Interracial Dating & Couples   Losing my virginity too soon   Being Celibate (as a daily goal)   Crazy relationships (Ex Bf’s)   Being born in Asian/raised in the USA     How did you discover your passion for comedy:   - I Discovered My Passion for Comedy at a young age,. I tape recorded George Wallace off the Radio when I was 9/10yrs old & would always play it back. I would watch @BET’s Comicview w/ my parents Nightly since their 1st Ever Season & host DL hughley.  Also Comedy became a way of survival in the projects/ghetto,.. Talking just enough Trash “Cap’n/Dozens/YoMama Jokes” about some one & making everyone else laugh could mean you make it home that without being jumped/beat up/robbed. You had to show up daily at school with New Material or some type of funny jokes to say about your school yard bully etc to Fight w/ Word... 1st one to Cry or want to Fight Lost! How I gained a rep young w/o even realizing it lol. (ie where Comedy Writing Began for a lot of us)     What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:   -What I remember Most about My 1ST time performing StandUp..... is that it wasn't planned. I came as an audience member to support my old Howard University Classmate now Actor/@NBC etc @SeatonSmith, it was an old basement Jazzy hole in the wall bar spot called JOJO’s. Later I find out this was Dave Chappelle’s Old Stomping ground in Wash DC. Everyone who went up said something in reference to me to the point where everyone had questions/wanted to hear my version of the teenage stories Seaton was telling. Comedian Tyler Craig (RIP) tricked me to come up on stage saying “We need a volunteer” so I went up,. He tossed me the Mic & said,. “Now Stay Up there! We gonna ask you some questions!!” Lol I remember the out of body experience feeling & said to myself,. “WOW they’re really Laughing at what Im Saying!” It was weird & such a rush like falling in Love. The next 2 times i tried it Accidentally Killed & did well,.. Never took it seriously til Charlie Murphy tweeted me Dec 2014 to come open up for him at Baltimore Comedy Factory & havnt stopped since,. My 6yr comedy Anniversary is this Dec 9th 2020       How would you describe your comedic style:   I Would Describe My Comedic Style  As Very Physical, in your face & feelings with a #LaffNLearn Kind of approach. I tend to see the audience as my student for the day,. Im the Cool Substitute teacher Who will get you to do all your work,.while we have fun learning New Things you’ll Never Forget& You’ll def cant wait to have me back for more!     Describe your process for comedic writing:   My process for Comedic Writing consists of attending the DC comedy writers meeting weekly on Mondays professionally... Personally I write Daily in the morning & throughout the day as “Funny” comes to me randomly in various kinds of ways. Sometimes you get a two worded phrase,.. other times u get a slogan or funny saying,.. people watching, nature, animals, old people & funny friends & family also help me create/write. My mind needs constant /daily stimulation.     Describe the comedy scene in your area:   The Comedy Scene in the Washington DC area has suffered tremendously since Covid. Outdoor shows & APT Bldg Courtyards have been the new Stages... & with working in NYC, All Comedy & Karaoke has been banned indoors so Central Park & other outdoor venues & parking lots have become packed. There’s no place like NYC,. You can hit 5-10 stages daily if you really want to comedy grind. Washington DC’s comedy scene is more political,. Too many Indians, not enough chiefs. Sometimes being too funny wont get you booked. You will learn to Produce your own shows while grinding in DC if comedian is about their business & collecting their stage hours. Dave Chappelle said it takes 10,000 hours of stage time to be a real comedian.     How do you judge success in the world of comedy:   I judge Success in the world of Comedy in Many ways now. From Youtube,. To Church Shows,. You can be successful in so many avenues & make money where back in the day you had to get on TV,. Do shows, sitcoms etc in order to be successful. To Me If You Keep Going & Dont Give Up.. You’re successful. Followers on Social Medians mean success to a lot of younger talent. Where having an agent & being booked at the improv is another’s success. You can do commercial voiceovers, cartoons, video games, kid shows, senior citizen shows, produce, write,. Do radio etc   Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:   I worked with & met Tiffany Haddish writing on a stage play for David e Talbert in my 20s. David said, “Hey I got this Cali chick same age as you on cast/ yall need to meet! Yall remind me of each other!” 15yrs later I was an extra doing Background work on The Girls Trip Movie starring Tiffany, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith & Regina Hall.    I love her energy,. I love that Ive gotten to watch her rise,. Grind,. & conquer,. I knew Lil Rel since his youtube days & been a fan since 2006 so its an honor & privilege to see folks ive known for years make it! Let me know im on the right path. Im proud of my comedy brothers Rallo Boykins & Seaton Smith who I also went to Howard University with.     What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:   Wow My MOST Memorable Moment in Comedy,.. other than the worst time i bombed on the Tom Joyner Cruise 5 months into comedy? Lol Prolly When I spent 8hrs in the Comedy Cellar in NYC goin thru all of Dave Chappelle’s material for his 1st Netflix Special. I told him “Pat The Pussy” when he mention “grabn by the pussy” My Pat The Pussy Made the Special.. hadnt seen him in 9yrs & Dave told me my whole name, mentioned he knew/ met my Dad & mom & brother in CA/ San Francisco! I almost cried.         What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:   My failures in Comedy have helped me be a better person in life. In Comedy your Timing has to be on point....Starting with BEING ON TIME! Being Early Always puts you on the winning side. That way you get to either greet incoming audience,.take notes & sometimes you might get bumped up or even paid/more because some one else didn’t show up/make it in time to do their assigned /set/stage time.    I have also learned to stick to material,. Every show is different,. Every joke wont work everywhere. I have learned when & how to ask the audience questions,.. Never say Die,. Dont Quit,. & If U are Not Feeling your best,. Dont force it. I have also gotten to the point where I give 3ppl in the audience the same show i will give 300.          How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:   At one point,. Few women comedians,. Now finally good looking women are taking the stage by force. Once people realize I can make them laugh, some People dont see me as a sexual threat, well at least I hope so, once I get the 1st laugh out of them. Im taken in as a sister, cousin/auntie or seen as sexier to some sometimes smh lol.  I usually dress down on stage or dont wear heels/makeup etc because some insecure women automatically take offense to me due to my looks? Smh         Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy: This is definitely a daily grind. You will grow tough skin. You can not cheat this stage. Experience is the best teacher when it comes to comedy. Traveling is a must to be a great comedian. No crowd, now audience, no show is the same.    You have to prove your “Funny” each & every show! You have to become your own Writer, producer, manager, publicist, cheerleader & make nice with club owners/managers & bookers.. not to mention find ppl who are not jealous of you or trying to use you to better their comedy career.    Getting on TV is the Goal,. Helps you get booked nation wide & better pay. Selling Merch has helped A Lot! Build your Brand!         If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be: If i could change one thing in the world of Comedy, I would change How male driven it has been. Boys club is over! Women are proving themselves & finally getting a chance. Cute Lesbians are killing it in Comedy right now.. U can be a woman & not act like a lady anymore,. Plus men are doing gay friendly jokes to despise homophobia so its definitely a different time in Comedy right now. Plus ANY one on Instagram can call themselves a comedian by doing funny skits/podcasts & going viral/overnight sensation. Being 30 seconds of funny online,.. does not mean you you are 50mins headliner at Caroline’s funny. Number of followers will get you booked at major clubs now too so the game has totally changed. Before,. Whoever got the joke on TV first won,.. NOW whoever makes a meme,. Skit about the joke wins. Joke stealing is more prevalent now than ever.     Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:    Sinbad told me, “Get on stage, stop writing for others making them funnier & richer,.. tell your own jokes & get paid 100% money instead of 10% money!”   Charlie Murphy told me, “Whatever you do,. Make it to that stage, Cant stop wont stop! U’ll be doing arenas like me one day!”   Rodney Perry told me,. “Even if u go blank just stand up there & do your time! U’ll be surprised at what ppl think is funny.. Never Quit!”   Kelly Kellz told me,.” You are Fearless! Please Keep Doing What you do!”    Tony Woods told me,.”Tell ppl you’re my Daughter as I do,.. that way u wont get fukd!” (Thankful for protection on the road)   Black Thought/Tarik Trotter (The Roots Crew on the Jimmy Fallon Show) told me,. “Please dont ever use that word,.. It would break my heart if you Ever killed yourself,. U gotta keep going Sis!” (While fighting depression when Deaths in my family were back to back for 3yrs in a row!   Tiffany Haddish told me when i told her about my butterflies/bad stomach before i perform,. “I be scared at first too! Thats why i dance & shake it off a lil & try to get them to have fun w/ me 1st, then i start!” & also to Smile whenever Mad/upset.    Chris Spencer told me to “Perform the Material on stage that will get you a TV Sitcom! You’re too smart for dick jokes!”         Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:   The funniest encounter I ever had with a celebrity was when I went to the comedy cellar one night to support my college classmate Seaton Smith who was hosting that night. Went to the last show 11pm & it was already 1am when they announced a special guest... Dave Chappelle comes out,.. hadnt seen him in person in 9yrs prolly. His act turns into him trying to beat the audience,.. where he will perform until the last person in audience leaves venue. Now its 3am & we are yelling questions to him on stage... Everytime i asked a question he looked up to see who but couldnt see me since i was in the back in the dark. He kept saying either good question or would laugh,.. by time it was 6:30am, my ride had to leave... had to pick kids up for school lol so i walk up towards him & he says,. You cant Leave! Wait I know you! You are Cristina Payne! Ive met your Dad, brother etc etc!” I was like Wow. Dont make me cry, i havnt see you in years!” We hugged & had a moment. It was at that moment,. i felt like I really mattered. Dave Chappelle remembered ME!? OMG Mind Blown! Its literally been 9 whole years since the last time i saw him in person & he took a joke punch-up i did for him in the cellar that night & used it on his 1st Netflix special Ever! “Pat the Pussy”      2. Kevin Hart met his now wife Eniko at the          last after party i booked for him in Wash DC 3.. Chris Webber (NBA) player tried to get at me when i was 12yrs old in the 8th grade (im still the same size/height now) when he was a rookie & was on 20yrs old,. I lied & said i was 16yrs old! Lol he said oh wow you too young! Smh fuk! Lol at least he had morals.        Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any forms of comedy:   The weirdest place Ive done comedy is prolly in a crack house,.. well it was a place above a liquor store in SE DC & it felt like Marion Barry’s spirit was haunting it,.. U could still see remnants of dusty crack particles about. The room we were in was i guess the living room? But was supposed to be the communal dinning area so it def felt like an AA meeting or bible study & this was an open mic lol.   Another weird place Ive performed Survival Comedy was in Jail. I kept everyone in central booking laughing including the inmates & officers, they knew I wasn’t supposed to be there,.. ended up getting out early & charges dropped.         A Personal Fun Fact: (Something that people may not know about you or something funny that you would like to share.)   Im real gassy is the mornings... I sound like my dad when I pass gas,. An old angry /half vegan still playing ball after 70yr old black man. I look like my mom but i got my daddies feet,. Super long toes,. Kinda like 2 big toes... i can hang upside down from a tree branch.   Also I was in sports illustrated for kids in 1991 for running track #TheBillyHuttonTrackClub & winning junior olympics in both relays 4x100 & 4x400 at Nationals held at UNC that year         Where would you like your laughs to take you (Ultimate goals for your comedy career):   My Ultimate Goals for My comedy career are to Become an Author/NY Bestsellers List & Star in the Movies made from these books & work with other awesome comedic & dramatic directors & actors.    I want to start after school programs like the boys and girls club but more updated/interactive/fun practical learning centers that are open 24hrs daily,. Learning Never Stops & neither does raising up the youth.  I have a Master’s in Social Work from Howard University, Oprah was my commencement speaker & she gave me the best advice that day. I did some events with Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Foundation & her Foster Kids in Los Angeles, CA. I also work weekly for the past 8yrs with the nonprofit Love My Neighbor Foundation in downtown LA in Skidrow& cant wait to start my own nonprofit & do more for even homeless artists & comedians especially.           What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own their laughs:   I would tell them,. Please Be Your True Authentic Self. Dont steal or copy other peoples jokes. Make funny friends,. Hang around other funny people. Write daily & especially when anything Funny comes to you.  If theyre brand new,. I’d tell them to work on 2& 4 min sets because eventually u can put all that together for a strong 8-10mins. Write Clean,. Talk& Think Dirty Write about the Funny in your life As If it would be a hit sitcom.           If you could choose 1 comedy club and choose 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:   Comedy Store on Sunset Main Room   Smokey Squarez from NYC would Host   Tiffany Haddish would open up with a funny story I would be the Feature & Kill it   Dave Chappelle would guest Headline & “beat the audience” & do a 4-5hr set           What next for you: Currently a Cohost on SiriusXM for Quakeshouse on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network Channel 96 #TheCristinaPayneShow Podcast 10yr Anniversary Restart 2024 -Filipino Cartoon Pocketz full of Pillz by Frederick Corde  -New Book coming out late 2023 #JustSayNoToDick “Letters To My Younger Vagina”         Why should a person always laugh at life:   You should Always Laugh at life because Life,. is unpredictable! Find the Funny in Any & Every Situation & YOU’ll Never Kill Yourself! Someone is always in a worst position than you! Smile! Laugh! You burn calories & look younger using your laughing muscles. Laughing & going to comedy shows nightly after my mom passed away helped me from depression & suicide.

Joe Torry is one of the most memorable comedians of HBO's Def Comedy Jam and is still making people laugh on stage and at the box office after 30+ years in Hollywood. Torry has carved a solid niche for himself with his unique style of comedy and doesn't pre-re-hearse his scripts. He uses the energy of the audience to unleash his raw and unfiltered comedic style. In 2006, Torry was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside legends such as Richard Pryor, Geroge Carlin and Jerry Lewis. In 2017, Torry received the Robin Harris Legend Honor award at the LOL Comedy Honors. Torry's rich history includes television shows such as: "E.R.," "NYPD Blue," "Dangerous Minds" and "Navy NCIS," "The Jump Off a spin-off of the "Zane Chronicles." Torry has starred in many box office hits including: House Party 1 & 3 with Martin Lawrence, Strictly Business alongside Halle Berry, Tales from the Hood, Motive 1 & 2, Mansfield 12, Sprung starring Tisha Campbell and his most notable role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice starring Regina King, Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur. Torry, a “military brat” hails from Saint Louis, Missouri with his five siblings. Growing up, Torry knew he was funny when he would present his projects for show and tell and all the kids would laugh hysterically. It was then he knew comedy would be in his future. Torry currently holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism from Lincoln University as well as an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters for his work in the Entertainment Industry. Torry was also honored for his community service from his Alma Mater and was inducted in the Hall of Fame and National HBCU Alumni Hall of Fame. In 1996, Torry established the Giving Back the Love Foundation to sponsor youth and community programs, mentoring over 30,000 children and families on the importance of health care awareness and education. Currently on his “WTF COMEDY TOUR”, with upcoming projects to look for will be his stand up comedy special “WTF”, the dramatic film “Other Side of 8 Mile” and the Comedy film “Different with Me” where he plays a hilariously crazy preacher. Joe Torry is set to launch his multi purpose channel joetorry.tv which will be a new way to enjoy content on so many levels from all over the world