Forrest Shaw made his television debut on Conan in 2014 and appeared on Gotham Comedy LIVE on AXS TV in early 2015. He has performed in numerous festivals such as, Comedy Central’s South Beach Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, Big Sky Comedy Festival, and the New York Underground Comedy Festival, and was awarded 2013’s Ultimate Miami Comedian. Forrest is and Associate Producer on The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, and was featured in season 2 of the FX show Legit and has also appeared on Animal Planet. Forrest is a co-writer (and lead actor) of the award winning web series Labor Days (labordays.tv). He is co-creator of the weekly What’s What Podcast (whatswhatpod.com). He can also be heard on Sirius/XM Satellite radio, Pandora, and Spotify. His debut album ‘Mister Grizzly’ was released on November 18, 2014 on Comedy Records.

Billy Gardell currently stars in the CBS series Bob Hearts Abishola, from award-winning creator, executive producer and writer Chuck Lorre. Bob Hearts Abishola is a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America. Prior to BHA, Billy Gardell starred in the CBS hit television series, Mike & Molly as Officer Mike Biggs from 2010-2016. Mike & Molly continues to air in syndication to this day. In addition, he starred as Col. Tom Parker in the CMT series, Sun Records and has had a recurring role on another CBS hit series, Young Sheldon. In 2016 he received a daytime Emmy nomination as best gameshow host for Monopoly Millionaires Club. Before Mike & Molly, Gardell co-starred in the critically acclaimed television series Lucky. His other television credits include Yes Dear and Judging Amy, on the Network, My Name is Earl, The Practice, Monk and Gary the Rat. He made his major motion picture debut alongside Anthony Quinn and Sylvester Stallone in Avenging Angelo, and had a memorable scene with Billy Bob Thornton in the Cohen Brother’s film Bad Santa. He also appeared in You, Me & Dupree. As a standup, Gardell took the long road to Hollywood, stopping at every small town lounge, military base and comedy club along the way. His comedy act took him to Los Angeles where his dedication to acting, along with touring as a stand-up comedian, allowed him to grow consistently in both arenas. His stand-up show is a powerhouse. His grounded, down-to-earth point of view strikes a strong chord with American audiences. Stories about his rough childhood, wild adolescence and new family life are executed with the skill of a master craftsman. As a standup comic, his comedy specials, Billy Gardell: Halftime, premiered on Comedy Central and Billy Gardell Presents Road Dogs premiered on Showtime. A native of Pittsburgh who currently lives in Los Angeles, Gardell loves Steeler football, stand-up comedy and his wife Patty, and son Will.

From “The Late Show with David Letterman” to Sirius Satellite Radio and Comedy Central, Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced clean optimistic humor is perfect for any club, corporate or fund raising event.  With a stand up career that spans over 20 years she has performed in 45 of the United States and over 13 countries including New Jersey. Karen has opened for such show biz legends as Bob Hope, Ray Charles, David Brenner and the Monkees which was a big thrill for her since she feels there is no time like the present to be living in the past.  She is now featured in the new line of greeting cards called “Frank and Funny” that you can find in Target stores everywhere and is the comedy writer for “Haunted Magazine”. A television favorite, you may have seen this hilarious woman on The Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central, Live at Gotham, Comics Unleashed and Comedy.com.  A regular on the Bob and Tom Radio Show and a featured performer on their CD, Karen keeps listeners laughing not only with her stand up, but also when she talks about her other careers as a Tarot reader, Reiki Master and Paranormal Investigator.

Jay is a professional wrestler turned high energy stand-up comedian and actor.  Jay's quick wit and natural charm can't help but to pull people in to him.  Jay has been seen on Showtime's American Gigolo, the Spike Lee Joint “Chi-Raq” alongside Wesley Snipes, VH1, NBC, host of nerdy podcasts and videos and so much more.

Nina Dicker is a comedian and a published author. Nina published her book “Tangerine Vagina: True Stories of Childhood Misfortune and Meaningless Sex” based on her outrageous life experiences. It is edgy, unconventional, exciting, and is being created into a podcast series! The book has been optioned by Robert Galinsky, a critically acclaimed New York playwright and producer. Galinsky’s most recent project has been signed for an exclusive developmental deal with Levity Livewhere Nina operated as a creative consultant and actress. Besides writing, producing, and co-directing an eight-episode miniseries based on her book, Nina is developing a one-hour standup special. 

After working on his Southern accent in Oklahoma for most of his youth, Comedian Brandon Vestal discovered stand up comedy as his calling and on the road he quickly established himself as one of the best comic talents in the country. Vestal has made his mark in the world of Comedy Competitions and Festivals. He was the winner of the Hollywood Comedy Festival, crowned “Best of the West” at the Detroit Comedy Festival, a finalist at the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, and a semi finalist at the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival two years running. After his years in the trenches, this insightful storyteller’s work has really begun to pay off. Brandon has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Man Up Stand Up, Comedy Time TV, and FOX’s Laughs. He can also be heard on XM/ Sirius’s “Blue Collar” and “Raw Dog” channels as well as The Bob & Tom Show. And he has released a new CD, A Useless Grown Man on the prestigious Uproar Entertainment label. Brandon Vestal’s low key, deeply personal and honest style has made him a fast favorite in the comedy world, a “Don’t Miss” for college audiences, and a club favorite. He puts on an amazing show and is a definite must see.