Category Archives: 2011 Comics
Sal Calanni
Sal is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, hit the road and began doing stand up in San Francisco. He has crawled through the ranks and has appeared at clubs all over the country working with some great performers such as Dave … Continue reading
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Joe Nguyen
Subtle but sharp, laid-back yet engaging, Joe Nguyen is the smart slacker beloved by audiences for his easygoing delivery and well-written jokes. Raised in the state of Georgia by immigrants of Vietnamese and Jewish descent, Joe was destined to become … Continue reading
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Alex Koll
San Francisco, CA San Francisco based comedian Alex Koll is a self-described “Funnyman and Entertainmenter of variable power and speed.” Developing a taste for the absurd at an early age, Alex’s comedy has grown organically to reflect a far-reaching creativity … Continue reading
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Sean Kent
Critically acclaimed standup comedian and winner of the renowned Seattle International Comedy Competition, Sean Kent performs live to packed houses in the US, Canada and abroad. Recently featured on Showtime’s Green Collar Comedy Slam, the Texas native’s incisive socio-political comedy … Continue reading
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Owen Straw
Seattle, WA Emerging from the burgeoning Seattle stand-up comedy scene, Owen Straw’s comedic style of absurdist literalism has been capturing the hearts of audiences for years. Bringing a unique energy and deceptive intelligence to his absurdist jokes, Straw’s act weaves … Continue reading
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Nat Baimel
Nat Baimel has been described as “witty,” “wacky,” and “weird.” He has also been described in non-alliterative terms such as “refreshing,” “unique,” and “hilarious in an awkward, unorthodox sort of way.” Armed with a positive outlook and a boyish charm … Continue reading
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Bob Khosravi
Austin, TX Bob Khosravi was born a baby, which his mother appreciated. After years of experimentation he perfected blending his foreign last name with a really American first name. An absurd storyteller hailing from Austin, Texas, Bob has been a … Continue reading
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Mike Stanley
Hot-shot comedian Mike Stanley is all of these things, but none, when put on paper, quite manage to serve the justice dealt by Stanley onstage. Yeah, he’s pretty fucking hilarious, but more than just coarse anecdotes about life and sex, … Continue reading
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Rob F
Rob F. is a suave comedian & actor who has appeared on Law & Order: LA, MTV3, and the Discovery Channel. A natural born performer, Rob was bitten by the show business bug after ad-libbing lines in his 2nd grade … Continue reading
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Shawn Felipe
Shawn Felipe born in Victorville Ca, from (Air force)Father who is filipino/spanish and Mom who is Thai/french. His parent’s met during the Vietnam war in Thailand. He believes comedy comes from the pain of life. Coming out with a new … Continue reading
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AJ Finney
Kansas City, MO Earning himself a spot as a finalist in HBO’s Lucky 21 competition, A.J. Finney is quickly becoming recognized for his explosive personality and uncanny logic. He performed at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, was the third place … Continue reading
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Matt O’Brien
Matt O’Brien is one to watch in the Canadian comedy circuit. In 2010 he was named Canada’s Next Top Comic by XM Radio where he was featured at the Global Comedy Festval in Vancouver. In 2011 he filmed his first … Continue reading
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Shanti Charan
Union City, CA Shanti Charan is fresh face in the Bay Area comedy scene. She began her comedic career a little over a year ago while completing here double major at San Jose State University. Since then, she has taken … Continue reading
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