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Craig Conant is a fast-rising comedian known for his unique blend of storytelling, self- deprecating humor, and reflections on sobriety. Born and raised in Los Angeles to a Mexican mother and an angry white father, Craig uses his chaotic life experiences—like being fired from Trader Joe's for farting on a manager—as material that resonates with audiences. His humor often centers around the absurdities of life and his recovery journey, delivered with a laid-back, quirky style that has captivated fans across the country. His stand-up clips have gone viral, particularly his stories about being fired from Trader Joe’s and his hilariously chaotic experiences with sobriety. Craig has performed at prestigious events such as the Just For Laughs Festival, where he was named a New Face of Comedy, and Netflix's Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival. His viral stand-up bit, “Loosey Goosey”, is a fan favorite and has contributed to his rise in popularity, drawing millions of views across social media. Beyond his stand-up success, Craig has a rapidly growing following, consistently selling out shows across the U.S., including at the iconic Comedy Store in Los Angeles, where his name is now painted on the wall alongside comedy greats. He continues to expand his reach through his popular podcast Community Service, where he shares more of his wild stories and personal reflections. Whether performing alongside legends like Bill Burr, Theo Von, and Bobby Lee or going viral with relatable bits like his Trader Joe’s story, Craig Conant is solidifying his place as a comedic force to watch.

Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian, he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, ENJOYING ORANGE SLICES WITH JEFF AND IAN. Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh. Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences.  He placed in the finals of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING He made appearances on LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN and THE TONIGHT SHOW, A popular guest on WTF, YMH, a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime, GETTING TO KNOW YOU, and Amazon Prime, CONVERSATIONS! His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian's parents if there was something he should know about Ian.

Originally hailing from Kentucky, Katherine Blanford is known for her human Golden Retriever presence on stage. After racking up millions of views on her Don’t Tell Comedy set, Katherine hit the road sharing confessions of her southern family secrets and awkward adolescent years across the country and internationally. Katherine has appeared twice on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, and After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson. Most recently, Katherine was featured on Deadline’s “Comedians Ready to Break Out in 2025” and selected to be a New Face at the prestigious 2025 Just For Laughs Festival. Katherine released her debut special, Catholic Cowgirl, with 800LB Gorilla Records in December 2024. Not bad for a girl whose parents are cousins.

Kansas City Missouri native Esau McGraw is one of the original members of the improv group PCP (The Phat Comedy Players) where he often played up to eight characters in one night. Audiences adore his quirky down-to-earth characters making him one of the most sought-after comics in the country. Esau currently hosts Chocolate Sundaes one of the most popular comedy shows in Los Angeles at the world famous Laugh Factory. His television credits include Showtime's Big Black Comedy Show BET'sComic View and One Mic Stand Jamie Foxx Presents Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up to name a few. He made his film debut in Idlewild as the character Stuttering Sonny has appeared in Dance Fu directed by Cedric the Entertainer and was featured in the hit stage play What My Husband Doesn't Know.

Joe Bartnick is a comic, actor and writer. Joe Bartnick’s recent special “ A Killing in Chicago” is on Amazon Prime. Joe is featured in the Netflix’s special Bill Burr: Friends Who Kill”. Joe played Randy the Bouncer in the #1 Netflix movie “Old Dads”. Joe Bartnick started doing standup in San Francisco coffee shops, bars and laundromats. Joe used talent and hustle to make his way to prestigious venues like Madison Square Garden, Chicago Theater and Red Rocks. Joe has done standup on AXS-TV’s Gotham Live. Joe roasted Tommy Lee on A&E. Joe played Vinny on Playboy TV’s “ King of Clubs”. Joe Bartnick wrote the bestselling E-Book “You Might Be a Douchebag”. Joe Bartnick parlayed his love of hockey into successful podcasts 2 for Talking and Puck Off. He writes a column for the Pro Hockey News. Joe Bartnick is a regular on Pittsburgh’s legendary WDVE Morning Show

Julia Hladkowicz is a comedian and actor who has appeared on Comedy central, HBO, MTV, YTV, PBS, Conan, Laff Tracks, Kevin Hart’s LOL network and on SiriusXM. You may know her from season 20 of America's Got Talent where she got a standing ovation and four yes's from the judges. She has also garnered millions of views from her Don't Tell Comedy and LMAOF tapings. Hladkowicz has toured all over North America performing at clubs and at multiple festivals including San Francisco Sketch Fest, Laughing Skull Comedy Competition in Atlanta, NXNE and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She is a two time finalist in SiriusXM’s Top Comic, has performed numerous times at JFL42 in Toronto and is a regular at Just For Laughs in Montreal. She made her Just For Laughs debut at New Faces in 2015 and has returned to multiple tapings over the years. Julia has a Canadian Comedy Award nomination and an I Heart Jokes nomination for Best Female Stand-up. Her album “This Time I’m Serious” is available on all major streaming platforms.

Meet Kelly Ryan, the comedic force who’s lighting up stages worldwide with a blend of brash wit and irresistible silliness. With a home base at the legendary Hollywood Improv and a coveted spot as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Kelly has cemented her status as one of the best acts in the industry. You might recognize Kelly as the current opening act for the incredible Anthony Jeselnik, sharing laughs with audiences across the globe. Her razor-sharp humor has earned her accolades such as Winner of Portland's Funniest Person 2021 and selected performer of Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces 2023. Off-stage, Kelly doubles the fun with an identical twin sister, co-hosting the hilarious podcast, Nightcoop, where no topic is off-limits. With a style that’s as fearless as it is funny, she is guaranteed to leave audiences roaring with laughter, one joke at a time.