As a staple of NYC’s comedy scene and a DJ with roots in the city’s rich hip-hop history, Cipha Sounds is a man of many talents. With a knack for observational comedy, a background in improv, and an arsenal of music industry anecdotes, Cipha’s sets are always unique – drawing on the energy of the room and the audience. When he’s not traveling the world with comedians like Dave Chappelle, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer, and Michael Che, you can find him performing at Manhattan’s legendary Comedy Cellar, and headlining major clubs around the country. Cipha is no stranger to the small screen. He just wrapped a series with L.L. Cool J for A&E titled Hip Hop Treasures, which is slated to debut top of 2023. Cipha starred on TV shows like Tru TV’s "Laff Mobb's Laff Tracks", Fuse’s "What’s Ur Thing?" and was featured on HBO Max’s "That Damn Michael Che". He also spent many years as a host on Hot 97’s morning show, the original DJ for Chappelle’s Show, and a touring DJ for artists such as Lil Kim, Mos Def, and Rihanna. Cipha is currently the co-host of the podcasts Juan Ep Is Life (with Hot 97 and ESPN’s Peter Rosenberg), and Talk Clearlyer (with fellow comedian Wil Sylvince), and he is working on his debut half-hour special.

Ayanna Dookie is a stand-up comedian, writer, storyteller, and Lupus Advocate. The daughter of immigrants, Ayanna’s humor is reflective of growing up Brown, Black, woman, and first generation American. She has been featured on HBO's Pause with Sam Jay, truTV’s Laff Tracks, 2 Dope Queens on WNYC, NPR’s Snap Judgement, Fox’s Laughs, and AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. Her writing can be seen on BET’s 50 Central and MTV's Wild n' Out. As a Lupus Advocate and warrior, she produces an annual comedy show with the Lupus Foundation of America to raise awareness and funding for the advancement of Lupus research. Ayanna is also the founder, producer, and co-host of Hydroxychloro QUEENZ: a podcast on living with Lupus.

JARED GOLDSTEIN is most recently a 2022 Just for Laughs New Face + chosen as one of Vulture’s Comedians to Know. He can currently be seen on Roku’s NIKKI FRE$H, starring as Nicole Richie’s trusty right hand and assistant, as well as starring in season 2 of DOLLFACE on Hulu and the final season of THE UNICORN on CBS. Additionally, Jared’s standup premiered in this past group of Comedy Central's FEATURING, and in 2019 he was chosen as one of New York Comedy Festival Comics to Watch as well as Time Out’s Comedians to Watch. Jared participated in the 2020 CBS Diversity Showcase. Previously, he has appeared on ABC's Modern Family, COUNTERPART with JK Simmons for Starz, RIZZOLI & ISLES, and the feature film IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY starring Zach Galifianakis. Originally from Long Island, he’s additionally appeared in an SNL sketch written by Tina Fey featuring Jimmy Fallon as well as the Off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening and the Broadway production of A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden.

Monroe Martin is a colorful and imaginative comedian with a lifetime of hard knock experiences that have been spun into side-splitting jokes and stories. Monroe was born and raised in Philadelphia one usually wouldn’t find Monroe’s life story laughable. After all how inappropriate is it to laugh at a foster child who jumped around from one dysfunctional family to another? Sit in the audience of one of Monroe’s performances and you’ll find yourself laughing at his adversity. Monroe’s honest and open approach to joke and storytelling universalizes his experiences. Monroe’s creative and charismatic comedic voice has created a buzz within the New York comedy circuit. His intelligent and hysterical perspective resonates and has earned him respect among his peers. Monroe is on his way to becoming the type of comedian he admires—one who says exactly what he wants the way he wants to say it. He idolizes these types of comedians because he realizes that it takes guts to say how you truly feel whether it be right or wrong. It is especially hard to discuss the topics that are considered taboo and/or controversial. By saying what he wants how he wants Monroe is creating his legacy of being one of the funniest comedians in America. Monroe says “All good comedians speak of life experience through their own unique perspectives.” Based on his experience He has the makings of a great comedian and is well on his way. You've seen Monroe in the current season of Last Comic Standing. He can also be seen on the upcoming season of Adam Devine's House Party on Comedy Central. Monroe has also been featured on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live. For on Monroe log onto www.monroemartincomedy.com or follow him on twitter @monroemartinIII 

Lissa Lenis is a New York City-based stand-up comedian, writer, host, and content creator known for her high-energy storytelling, quick wit, and refreshingly honest perspective on culture, family, and modern dating. A proud Puerto Rican and Colombian comedian from Queens, she turns life's everyday chaos into smart, relatable comedy that resonates with audiences from all backgrounds. A regular at New York Comedy Club, Lissa has also performed at premier clubs throughout New York City, including The Stand, Stand Up NY, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, and Union Hall. She has appeared in festivals nationwide, including the New York Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Cleveland Comedy Festival, Oakland Comedy Festival, and Alaska B4UDie Festival, and has shared the stage with acclaimed comedians including Gina Brillon, Marcello Hernandez, Ian Lara, Ralph Barbosa, and Vladimir Caamaño. Outside of stand-up, Lissa has established herself as a versatile host, writer, and digital creator. She collaborates with Project Pulso and Fallen Media, creating original comedy content that celebrates Latino culture while connecting with audiences through humor and authenticity. Her work has earned recognition from The New York Times, The New Yorker, Time Out New York, NY1, Vice TV, CUNY TV, Subway Takes, and Whoreible Decisions, with additional writing published by Time Out New York and Mass Appeal.