Category Archives: Week 2
Jimmy Ouyang
Jimmy Ouyang is a Chinese American comedian best known for his sharp observations and his confident swagger on stage. Jimmy was recently selected by FunnyorDie as one of the top 30 comedians under 30. Jimmy was born in Hong Kong … Continue reading
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John Hastings
My name is John Hastings and I am writing this bio, but will maintain the fact it is written by someone else, starting now: John became a Stand-Up Comedian soon after his birth and has performe Stand Up Comedy in … Continue reading
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Keith Michael Ashton
Los Angeles, CA Keith Michael Ashton’s experience as an HR Manager at an L. A. law firm, along with stints as a clerk for several Hollywood studios, gives him the insights on how to survive corporate America. And his Brooklyn, … Continue reading
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Claire Brosseau
Claire Brosseau has traveled all over the world doing stand-up comedy, theatre, musicals, films & television. She has been a featured comedian on Entertainment Tonight, Video On Trial, XM radio, CBC’s Q with Jian Ghomeshi, Canada AM, Breakfast Television, The … Continue reading
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Kevin Shea
Kevin was originally born in Seoul, Korea and in January of 1981 he was apdopted and sent to America to live with a middle class Irish family in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is the son of James and Madalyn Shea, parents … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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