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. 

Chase Anthony was born in Atlanta, GA, raised in Minneapolis, MN and moved to Los Angeles after college. Chase’s style of comedy interjects a unique perspective on life, women and relationships. His insight into women comes from growing up with four sisters. But he also deals with some tough topics like, an absentee father and alcoholism. Sharing his experiences through humor affords him the opportunity to spread a positive message and make a difference.  For the last two years Chase has traveled the country opening for the legendary comedian Sinbad. As well as having a day job as an actor you have seen him in your favorite commercials or hit television shows like “Lethal Weapon” as well as “Gray’s Anatomy”. Look for him in the Award winning series “A Whole New Irving”. Chase lives by the saying: “Let’s Talk About It.” The ability to communicate what is in your heart is where freedom really lies.

Joe Wong is a stand-up comedian who tours around the world in both English and Chinese. He made appearances on Letterman, Colbert, and Ellen shows, as well as headlined the 66th Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. where he roasted the then vice president Joe Biden. Joe hosted his own Television talk show in China Is This True? for 10 years. In 2018, he was featured in the book First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great. This year, he is slated to perform at the NetFlix Is A Joke Fest. Joe Wong also published a number of books and e-books of his own.  Movies To be released: Twin Blades, an action comedy. February 2018: Detective Chinatown 2, a movie grossed $500 million in China. February 2016: The Ghouls, a movie grossed $300 million in China September 2009: The Invention of Lying directed by Ricky Gervais Television  2013 - 2023: host of a top rated weekly TV talk show “Is it True?” in China. Taped in front of a live audience, the show reached as many as 25 million viewers per episode.  December 2019: performed on Late Night with Stephen Colbert August 2018: performed sketches on BTV. 2012: presenter on China’s Got Talent. 2009-2012: performed on The Late Show with David Letterman 4 times. March 2010: headlined the 66th Radio and TV Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. where he roasted then vice president Joe Biden. 2009 - 2010: appeared on Ellen twice. Live Performances 2024: Slated to perform at the NetFlix Is A Joke Fest. 2023: Performed sold out English shows during his This Asian Hates Asian Hate tour in NYC, DC, San Jose, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, etc. 2023: Toured China, the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand with his Chinese stand up show You Geng.  2021- 2022: Performed over 100 Chinese stand up shows in China. Other media: 2023: Host of podcast Stand-up Without Borders 2023: Host of ChatAAPI with Joe Wong on YouTube 2023: Host of Longevity Living Room on Chinese internet.  August 2020: self published an e-book Not This Shit Again! A Comedian’s Guide To Tackling Anti-Asian Racism 2017: Judged a standup comedy competition on IQIYI (The Chinese Netflix) 2016: recorded the podcast WTF with Marc Maron 2015: interviewed by The New York Times 2011: published an autobiography The Tao of Humor in China, which became a best seller that year. 

Actor/Comedian Alex Thomas was born in Los Angeles California. He grew up with a musical background. His mother a classical pianist and his father Alexander Sr. was a member of one of the greatest band in R&B history Earth Wind and Fire. Because of Alex’s height and size sports did not work out in his favor. So growing up in the ‘hood the only other alternative was telling jokes. He was the Class Clown from Kindergarten until he graduated the 12th grade. Right after high school he landed his first job in the entertainment business on the hit comedy show In Living Color. I guess you can say Alex went from high school straight to the pros. Believe it or not he wasn’t hired as a comedian or an actor; but as a dance choreographer for the infamous Fly Girls. It was on the set of In Living Color where he met Keenan Ivory Wayans and Damon Wayans that he was persuaded by the family to pursue a career as a stand up comedian and the rest is history. Two years later Will Smith found Alex Thomas performing at the world famous Laugh Factory Comedy Club in Hollywood California. Smith hired Alex immediately as a writer on his hit sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where he wrote for the show for three seasons. As a stand-up comedian Alex has starred in two 1- hour comedy specials “Straight Clownin’” (SHOWTIME) and “Alex Thomas Live” (BET). Alex has opened up for such stars as: Sinbad Jamie Foxx Mark Curry Damon Wayans and Bill Cosby. Stand-up comedy has lead Alex to many television and film roles. Alex played a sidekick role to Jamie Foxx on the hit sitcom The Jamie Foxx Show for three seasons. He has also guest starred on other hit sitcoms such as: Martin (Fox) Girlfriends (UPN) The Wayans Brothers (WB) Moesha (UPN) The Parkers (UPN) and All of US (UPN). Alex has also done several re-occurring character roles on hit animated series such as: Batman Beyond King of the Hill and Family Guy. Alex has also appeared on several talk shows including: The Best Damn Sports Show Period (FOX) Jay Leno (NBC) and Premium Blend (Comedy Central). In addition he has appeared in hit films such as: The Players Club Two Can Play That Game Just Married BAPS and The Wash to name a few. Alex is also well known in the hip-hop world from performing in several hit music videos and also several skits on Platinum-selling albums by artists such as: Kanye West P.Diddy Snoop Dogg 50 cent and Bow Wow. Complementing his entertainment background Alex is also an avid 13-handicap golfer. He has played on some of the greatest courses in the world from Pebble Beach to St. Andrews. Golf has opened many doors for Alex as he has hosted and played in several celebrity golf tournaments including: Hall of Famers like: Magic Johnson Eric Dickerson and Tony Dorsett. Also he has played in other celebrity tournaments with George Lopez Samuel L. Jackson Will Smith Nick Van Exel Antoine Walker and Alonzo Mourning.

Kelly, Heralded as the 2024 Comedian of The Year by the Association of the Promotion of Campus Activities, is an indomitable force in the world of comedy. Her vibrant personality and relatable content have catapulted her into the hearts of many, earning her the status of a crowd favorite. Her impressive career has led her to perform at over 200 colleges nationwide, showcasing her ability to connect with the younger generation and leaving a lasting impression. The launch of her tour, Funny By Nature, marked a significant milestone in Kelly’s career. The tour, which has already visited over 20 cities, is a testament to her growing popularity and her knack for captivating audiences with her infectious humor. Kelly’s influence extends beyond the stage, with a robust presence on social media. With over 2 million followers across various platforms, she utilizes her reach to engage with fans, share humorous snippets of her life, and promote her projects. Her digital footprint is a crucial component of her brand, allowing her to connect with a broader audience and cement her place as a leading figure in contemporary comedy.