Jason McLaren is a viral sensation from the Hudson Valley, with features on WPDH, K104, and a hit Instagram reel “Hudson Valley State of Mind,” which racked up nearly a million views. Born and raised in Newburgh, Jason began stand-up at 18 and has since performed across the Tri-State, including Governor’s Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and right here at his home stage, Laugh It Up Comedy Club. With 6 years in comedy, Jason’s sharp, relatable humor has landed him alongside comics seen on HBO, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Showtime. When he’s not on stage, he’s raising funds for causes like Special Olympics, veterans, and first responders—or eating cold cut sandwiches and yelling at the Knicks.

Gina Ginsberg is a comedian, actor and filmmaker based in NYC and in The Hudson Valley.  She started Stand-up in the Pacific Northwest.  Her comedy is smart but goofy and makes you feel not so all alone.  She performs regularly at Rhino Comedy in Suffern, NY and has been featured at festivals across the county including The Ladies Room Comedy Festival in Greenwich Village, The Northwest Women’s Comedy Festival, and Oregon’s Last Comic Standing.  Her work has been published in VICE, the Oregon Register Guard, Eugene Weekly and The Big Issue. Her films have been screened in festivals and aired on PBS.  She has featured for comics Moshe Kasher and Brent Weinbach.  She has enjoyed performing with many gifted comics including Tim Dillion, Michelle Wolf, and Jena Friedman.  She does stand-up in New York City, Brooklyn, Upstate NY and festivals nationwide. She could most likely outlast you in a cold plunge.

David Stickle hails from Rhinebeck, NY, and is a proud alum of Springfield College. Known for his love of Beer, Barbells, and Comedy (BBC), David’s comedy is as unfiltered as his favorite brew and as heavy-hitting as his workouts. He’s got a knack for turning the gym into a joke factory, where every rep inspires a new punchline. If you’re looking for someone who can deadlift and dropkick you with laughter, David Stickle is your guy.

Joe Crovella is a comedian from New York. He performs all over the east coast and has worked with some of comedies biggest names.

Joey Frowns is an up and coming comedian and a Hudson valley native. You can find him performing standup at restaurants, comedy clubs and venues all over the tri state area. Check out his upcoming shows and see for yourself why his sober outlook on life and outlandish sense of humor make him a cut above the rest.