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title: "Comedians From California: A List With Tour Dates | D.O.C."
description: "88 stand-up comedians from California, A to Z: born or raised there, as each SUCDb record gives it, with its source and their next tour date."
url: https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-california.html
updated: 2026-11-13
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SUCDb · lists of stand-up comedians

# Comedians from California

88 stand-up comedians from California, A to Z, as their SUCDb records give it: born or raised there, who each one is, the source, and their next date where they have one.

- **88** comedians on the list
- **47** with a date on the Comedy Calendar
- **22** with a special on record
- **27** hosting a podcast

## On stage soon

The next date for the 8 on this list with a show coming up, the soonest first (47 in all).

- [**13** Nov **Adam Friedland** New York Comedy Festival, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-friedland.html)
- [**13** Nov **Brian Monarch** Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brian-monarch.html)
- [**13** Nov **Carmen Lynch** New York Comedy Club – East Village, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carmen-lynch.html)
- [**13** Nov **Chris Riggins** The Stand, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-riggins.html)
- [**13** Nov **Chris Spencer** The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-spencer.html)
- [**13** Nov **Christopher Titus** Punch Line Houston, Houston, TX](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christopher-titus.html)
- [**13** Nov **Craig Conant** Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-conant.html)
- [**13** Nov **Frankie Quiñones** Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frankie-quinones.html)

## Comedians from California, A to Z

From California as each record gives it: where they grew up or were born, not always where they live now. 47 of them have a date on the Comedy Calendar.

- [Adam Carolla](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-carolla.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Dry Bar Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
Adam Carolla is an American comedian, radio and television host, podcaster and New York Times best-selling author. [Helium Comedy Club Atlanta — Special Event ↗](https://atlanta.heliumcomedy.com/shows/388975) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Palm Beach Improv, Wellington, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-carolla.html)
- [Adam Friedland](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-friedland.html) *Born in Providence Saint John's Health Center* *Absurd and surreal* *Hosts a podcast*
Adam Friedland is a stand-up comedian and podcaster whose quick, improvised humor and satire take aim at the media and popular culture. [Official site ↗](https://www.adamfriedland.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · New York Comedy Festival, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-friedland.html)
- [Agostino Zoida](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-agostino-zoida.html) *From Los Angeles, California*
Agostino Zoida is an Italian-American stand-up comedian, writer and performer born and raised in Los Angeles, where he performs regularly at The Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv and The Ice House. [Official site ↗](https://www.agostinocomedian.com/)
- [Aisha Tyler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aisha-tyler.html) *From San Francisco* *Hosts a podcast*
Actor, director, comedian, author, host and podcaster known for hosting Whose Line Is It Anyway?, voicing Lana Kane on Archer, acting on Criminal Minds, and previously co-hosting The Talk. [Official site ↗](https://aishatyler.com/)
- [Al Madrigal](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-al-madrigal.html) *From San Francisco, California* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer who emerged from San Francisco's comedy scene, spent five seasons on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, released Why Is the Rabbit Crying? [Official bio ↗](https://www.almadrigal.com/bio/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-al-madrigal.html)
- [Albert Brooks](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-albert-brooks.html) *Born in Beverly Hills*
Filmmaker, actor, author and comedian whose career runs from late-1960s stand-up and early short films for PBS and Saturday Night Live to a run of writer-director-star features including Real Life, Modern Romance, Lost in… [Official biography ↗](https://www.albertbrooks.com/about/)
- [Alfred Konuwa](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alfred-konuwa.html) *From Chico, CA* *High-energy and physical* *Dry Bar Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
Alfred Konuwa is a stand-up comedian and writer, born in Milwaukee and raised in Chico, California, who bills himself as a comedian, writer and Black friend. [Official site ↗](https://www.alfredkonuwa.com/)
- [Ali Wong](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-wong.html) *Born in San Francisco* *Storytelling*
Emmy-winning comedian, actress, writer and producer known for the Netflix stand-up specials Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, Don Wong and Single Lady, and for starring in and executive producing Beef. [Official bio ↗](https://www.aliwong.com/about) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-wong.html)
- [Amanda Seales](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amanda-seales.html) *From Inglewood, California*
Comedian, actress, writer, producer and media creator known for HBO's Insecure, the HBO stand-up special I Be Knowin', Smart Funny & Black, and podcast/radio work including Small Doses and The Amanda Seales Show. [Official site ↗](https://www.amandaseales.com/)
- [Andrea Forcum](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrea-forcum.html) *From Southern California* *Hosts a podcast*
Andrea Forcum, known online as Educator Andrea, is a stand-up comedian and teacher who taught high school English for nine years before becoming a college professor who prepares future teachers. [Raleigh Improv ↗](https://improv.com/raleigh/comic/andrea+forcum/) [Next: 20 December 2026 · Summit City Comedy Club, Fort Wayne, IN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrea-forcum.html)
- [Andrea Savage](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrea-savage.html) *Born in Santa Monica* *Personal and confessional*
Actor, writer and comedian who created and starred in truTV's I'm Sorry and later starred as Stacy Beale in Paramount+'s Tulsa King. [TruTV — I'm Sorry ↗](https://www.trutv.com/shows/im-sorry)
- [Anjelah Johnson-Reyes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-anjelah-johnson-reyes.html) *Born in San Jose* *Characters and impressions* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian and actress from San Jose, California, and a former Oakland Raiders cheerleader, who became known on MADtv (2007–2008) for characters including the rude fast-food worker Bon Qui Qui and the nail-salon… [Wikipedia — Anjelah Johnson ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjelah_Johnson) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Bricktown Comedy Club, Oklahoma City, OK →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-anjelah-johnson-reyes.html)
- [Arj Barker](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arj-barker.html) *Born in San Francisco*
Arj Barker is a stand-up comedian known as Australia's adopted son of comedy, who won the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe and has since played regular sell-out seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy… [A-List Entertainment ↗](https://alist.com.au/artists/arj-barker/)
- [Bobby Lee](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bobby-lee.html) *Born in San Diego*
Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster best known for his years on MADtv and the podcasts TigerBelly and Bad Friends. [WTF with Marc Maron, episode 1508 ↗](http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1508-bobby-lee)
- [Brad Garrett](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brad-garrett.html) *Born in Woodland Hills*
Three-time Emmy-winning actor and stand-up comedian best known as Robert Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. [Brad Garrett's Comedy Club official site ↗](https://www.bradgarrettcomedy.com/)
- [Brad Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brad-williams.html) *Born in Orange* *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian and global theater headliner known for energetic personal storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://bradwilliamscomedy.com/) [Next: 5 January 2027 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brad-williams.html)
- [Brent Weinbach](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brent-weinbach.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian known for visual, post-modern and character-driven comedy. [Official bio ↗](https://www.brentweinbach.com/about/)
- [Brian Monarch](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brian-monarch.html) *From Los Angeles, California*
Brian Monarch is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Los Angeles who performs regularly on the city's main club stages, including the Hollywood Improv's Tonight at the Improv showcase. [Official site, About ↗](https://brianmonarch.com/about/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brian-monarch.html)
- [Brian Posehn](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brian-posehn.html) *Born in Sacramento* *Hosts a podcast*
Comedian, writer and actor with more than three decades in entertainment. [Official site ↗](https://brianposehn.com/) [Next: 11 December 2026 · Lafayette Comedy at Club 337, Lafayette, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brian-posehn.html)
- [Brody Stevens](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brody-stevens.html) *Born in Los Angeles*
Brody Stevens was an American stand-up comedian and actor, a fixture of the Los Angeles comedy club circuit and the Comedy Store, known for a style that mixed confrontation and self-deprecation and for never doing the same show twice. [USA Today - Comedian Brody Stevens dies at 48, generates comedy world mourning ↗](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/22/comedian-brody-stevens-dies-48-prompting-comic-world-mourning/2956415002/)
- [Carmen Lynch](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carmen-lynch.html) *Born in California* *YouTube special*
Spanish-American stand-up comedian, actress and writer based in New York City who performs in English and Spanish and twice reached the final rounds of NBC's Last Comic Standing. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Lynch) [Next: 13 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – East Village, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carmen-lynch.html)
- [Chelsea Peretti](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chelsea-peretti.html) *Born in Oakland*
Actor, stand-up comedian, writer, producer and filmmaker best known for playing Gina Linetti on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. [Official bio ↗](https://www.chelseaperetti.com/bio)
- [Chris Estrada](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-estrada.html) *From Los Angeles*
Chris Estrada is a stand-up comedian, writer and producer born and raised in Los Angeles, in South Central and Inglewood. [About ↗](https://www.chrisestradacomedy.com/about) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-estrada.html)
- [Chris Gardner](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=chris-gardner) *From Los Angeles, California*
Chris Gardner is a comedian and actor born and raised in Los Angeles, California. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/chris+gardner/)
- [Chris Kattan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-kattan.html) *Born in Culver City*
Chris Kattan is an actor and comedian born in Culver City, California, who trained with the Groundlings and was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 1996 to 2003, known for characters including Mango, Mr. Peepers and one of… [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Kattan) [Next: 27 November 2026 · The Attic Comedy Club, Columbus, OH →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-kattan.html)
- [Chris Riggins](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-riggins.html) *From Berkeley*
Chris Riggins is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Berkeley, California, whose act draws on growing up in the Bay Area. [KTVU FOX 2 — No joke: Berkeley comedian's stand-up career skyrockets (29 November 2023) ↗](https://www.ktvu.com/news/no-joke-berkeley-comedians-stand-up-career-skyrockets) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-riggins.html)
- [Chris Spencer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-spencer.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Storytelling*
Los Angeles comedian, writer, director, producer, actor and host with more than three decades in entertainment. [Official about page ↗](https://www.therealchrisspencer.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-spencer.html)
- [Christopher Titus](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christopher-titus.html) *From Castro Valley, California* *Storytelling* *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
Christopher Titus is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor from Castro Valley, California, whose act is built on dark, personal stories about his dysfunctional family. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Titus) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Punch Line Houston, Houston, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christopher-titus.html)
- [Cole Garrett](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cole-garrett.html) *From Orange County, CA* *Storytelling* *Don't Tell Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
Cole Garrett is a stand-up comedian from Orange County, California, working out of Los Angeles, known for his energetic act-outs and performative storytelling. [Brea Improv ↗](https://improv.com/brea/comic/cole+garrett/) [Next: 1 December 2026 · Brea Improv, Brea, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cole-garrett.html)
- [Craig Conant](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-conant.html) *From Los Angeles, California* *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Craig Conant is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Los Angeles, the son of a Mexican mother and a white father, whose storytelling act draws on a chaotic life and his recovery and sobriety, including being fired from Trader Joe's. [Official site, Shows ↗](https://www.craigconant.com/shows/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-conant.html)
- [D.L. Hughley](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-d-l-hughley.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Political and satire*
Stand-up comedian, actor, author and radio host best known as one of The Original Kings of Comedy and as star/producer of The Hughleys. [Official site ↗](https://dlhughleygigs.com/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Tommy T's Comedy Club, Pleasanton, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-d-l-hughley.html)
- [Dan Crohn](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dan-crohn.html) *From California*
Dan Crohn is a Boston stand-up comedian who has performed in and around the city for years. [Boston Comedy Festival ↗](https://www.bostoncomedyfest.com/shows/i2026-semi-final-2)
- [Daniel Alvarez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=daniel-alvarez) *From Los Angeles*
Daniel Alvarez is a comedian, podcaster and writer born and raised in Los Angeles, California. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/daniel+alvarez/)
- [Dave Anthony](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dave-anthony.html) *From Marin County, California* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster who lives near Los Angeles. [Official bio ↗](https://daveanthonycomedy.com/about)
- [Desiree Burch](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-desiree-burch.html) *Born in Los Angeles*
Desiree Burch is a comedian, writer, actor and theatre-maker who moved from New York to London and won the Funny Women Award in 2015. [Official site ↗](https://www.desireeburch.com/)
- [Don Friesen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-don-friesen.html) *Born in Fresno* *High-energy and physical* *Showtime, Dry Bar Comedy specials*
Don Friesen is a high-energy stand-up comedian whose act mines parenting, marriage and everyday absurdity. [Official site (About) ↗](http://donfriesen.com/about.php) [Next: 31 December 2026 · J.R.'s Comedy Club, Santa Clarita, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-don-friesen.html)
- [Donald Glover](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-donald-glover.html) *Born in Edwards Air Force Base* *Comedy Central special*
Donald Glover is an American comedian, writer, actor, director and musician who started out in the sketch troupe Derrick Comedy with Dominic Dierkes and DC Pierson and was hired as a writer on 30 Rock at 23. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/donald-glover)
- [Doug Benson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-doug-benson.html) *From San Diego, California* *Hosts a podcast*
Doug Benson is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and television host from San Diego who began performing stand-up regularly in Los Angeles at 22. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Benson) [Next: 25 November 2026 · American Comedy Co., San Diego, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-doug-benson.html)
- [Emily Heller](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emily-heller.html) *Born in Alameda* *Hosts a podcast*
Emily Heller is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster who grew up in San Francisco, known for goofy, self-aware comedy that Exclaim! [Portland Mercury - Rejoice! Emily Heller just signed with Kill Rock Stars ↗](https://www.portlandmercury.com/comedy/2015/05/20/15673904/rejoice-emily-heller-just-signed-with-kill-rock-stars)
- [Erik Griffin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erik-griffin.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comedian, actor, director and podcaster known for Workaholics and two Showtime specials, The Ugly Truth and AmERIKan Warrior. [Official site ↗](https://www.erikgriffin.com/) [Next: 21 January 2027 · The Comedy Loft of DC, Washington, DC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erik-griffin.html)
- [Felicia Folkes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-felicia-folkes.html) *From Inglewood, California* *Personal and confessional*
Felicia Folkes is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Inglewood, California, whose comedy centers on her life as a young Black woman and a breast cancer survivor. [Official site, About ↗](https://trout-oriole-rpd2.squarespace.com/about)
- [Frank Fay](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frank-fay.html) *From San Francisco, California*
Frank Fay was an American vaudeville comedian and master of ceremonies from San Francisco. [Hollywood Walk of Fame ↗](https://walkoffame.com/frank-fay/)
- [Frankie Quiñones](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frankie-quinones.html) *From Los Angeles, California* *Characters and impressions* *Hulu special* *Hosts a podcast*
Frankie Quiñones is a stand-up comedian and actor from Los Angeles known for his character work, notably Creeper, the character in his viral CholoFit exercise sketches. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Qui%C3%B1ones) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frankie-quinones.html)
- [George Lopez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-george-lopez.html) *Born in Mission Hills* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, actor, producer and author whose career spans television, film, live comedy, late night and publishing. [Official bio ↗](https://www.georgelopez.com/bio) [Next: 21 November 2026 · The Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-george-lopez.html)
- [Greg Behrendt](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-greg-behrendt.html) *Born in San Francisco*
Greg Behrendt is an American stand-up comedian who has been performing since 1989 and is the co-author, with Liz Tuccillo, of He's Just Not That Into You (2004), a three-million-copy bestseller that became a film in 2009; he is… [Avalon ↗](https://avalonuk.com/clients/greg-behrendt/)
- [Guy Branum](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-guy-branum.html) *Born in Marysville* *Hosts a podcast*
Guy Branum is a stand-up comedian, actor and Emmy, WGA and Golden Globe-winning writer and producer whose credits include Hacks, The Mindy Project, The Other Two, A League of Their Own, Billy on the Street and Fashion Police. [Dead Crow Comedy ↗](https://deadcrowcomedy-com.seatengine.com/shows/387501)
- [Hannah Einbinder](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannah-einbinder.html) *Born in Los Angeles*
Stand-up comedian and actor best known for playing Ava Daniels on Hacks. [Official site ↗](https://www.hannaheinbinder.com/)
- [Hasan Minhaj](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hasan-minhaj.html) *Born in Davis* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian, writer and host known for The Daily Show, the Netflix series Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj and narrative stand-up specials including Homecoming King, The King's Jester and Off With His Head. [Official site ↗](https://www.hasanminhaj.com/)
- [Hazel Brugger](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hazel-brugger.html) *Born in San Diego* *Netflix special*
Hazel Brugger is a stand-up comedian and presenter, born in the United States and raised near Zurich, who now lives and works in the Frankfurt area. [Netflix ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81335421)
- [Heather McDonald](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-heather-mcdonald.html) *Born in San Fernando Valley* *Netflix, Prime Video specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Heather McDonald is a stand-up comedian from Los Angeles, known as a writer and roundtable regular on Chelsea Lately and as host of the podcast Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_McDonald)
- [Hunter Hill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hunter-hill.html) *From Los Angeles* *Storytelling*
Hunter Hill is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for storytelling stand-up. [Official site ↗](https://www.hunterhillcomedy.com/) [Next: 9 December 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hunter-hill.html)
- [Ify Nwadiwe](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ify-nwadiwe.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Comedy Dynamics special*
Ify Nwadiwe is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer born and raised in Los Angeles, where he is based, who has done stand-up from barbershops in Inglewood to theatres in Australia. [Official site ↗](https://www.ifycomedy.com/) [Next: 21 November 2026 · Tacoma Comedy Club – Downtown, Tacoma, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ify-nwadiwe.html)
- [Jamar Neighbors](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jamar-neighbors) *From Compton CA*
Jamar Malachi Neighbors is an actor and stand-up comedian from Compton, California, and a regular performer at comedy clubs around the country. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/jamar+neighbors/)
- [Jamario McClain](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jamario-mcclain.html) *From Los Angeles* *Storytelling*
Jamario McClain is a stand-up comedian from Los Angeles, known for sharp wit and engaging storytelling. [Ontario Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/jamario+mcclain/) [Next: 10 February 2027 · Ontario Improv, Ontario, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jamario-mcclain.html)
- [Jerry Garcia](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-garcia.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *HBO, Dry Bar Comedy specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Jerry Garcia is a stand-up comedian from Huntington Park in Los Angeles who was named the funniest student in his eighth-grade yearbook and hit the national circuit in 2009, with Eddie Murphy, George Lopez and Paul Rodriguez… [Official site ↗](https://comedianjerrygarcia.com/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Rialto Theatre Tucson, Tucson, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-garcia.html)
- [Jesus Trejo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jesus-trejo.html) *From Long Beach, CA*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, host, executive producer and award-winning children's author. [Jesús Trejo official site ↗](https://jesustrejo.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jesus-trejo.html)
- [John Gallagher](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=john-gallagher) *From Oakland, CA*
John Gallagher is a comic from Oakland, California. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [John Sartori](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-sartori.html) *From Oakland, CA*
John Sartori is a New York writer, actor, stand-up and voiceover artist. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Jon Lovitz](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jon-lovitz.html) *Born in Tarzana*
Jon Lovitz is a comedian and actor from Los Angeles who was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 1985 to 1990. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Lovitz) [Next: 8 January 2027 · Desert Ridge Improv, Phoenix, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jon-lovitz.html)
- [Jonah Ray Rodrigues](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jonah-ray-rodrigues.html) *From Los Angeles*
Actor, stand-up comedian, writer, director and musician who performs professionally as Jonah Ray. [Apple Snapshot — Jonah Ray ↗](https://snapshot.apple.com/us/person/6621224020)
- [Joshua Higuera](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=joshua-higuera) *From Los Angeles, CA*
Joshua Higuera is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Los Angeles, California. [Stir Crazy Comedy Club ↗](https://www.stircrazycomedyclub.com/Comedians/joshua-higuera)
- [Kate Berlant](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kate-berlant.html) *From Los Angeles* *Characters and impressions*
Comedian, actor and writer whose work crosses stand-up, character comedy, one-person theater and sketch. [Live Nation ↗](https://www.livenation.com/event/1AdZZ_6Gkyelt8B/sold-out-kate-berlant-live)
- [Keenan Baker](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-keenan-baker.html) *From San Diego CA* *Observational* *Hosts a podcast*
Keenan Baker is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, born in San Diego and based in Los Angeles, who started in comedy in 2009. [Official site ↗](https://www.keenanbaker.com/)
- [Kevin Pollak](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-pollak.html) *Born in San Francisco* *Characters and impressions* *HBO, Showtime specials*
Stand-up comedian, impressionist, actor and filmmaker who began performing in San Francisco at age 20 before building a major film and television career. [TCM Classic Film Festival 2026 ↗](https://filmfestival.tcm.com/programs/special-guests/kevin-pollak/)
- [Kirk Fox](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kirk-fox.html) *Born in San Diego* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Comedy Central, Showtime specials*
Kirk Fox is a stand-up comedian and actor known for his deadpan delivery, a former tennis pro who first took the stage at a coffee-shop open mic in November 2002 and is now a paid regular at the Comedy Store. [The Comedy Store ↗](https://thecomedystore.com/comedians/kirk-fox/)
- [Larry Wilmore](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-larry-wilmore.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Political and satire*
Comedian, writer, producer, actor and host who began in stand-up before moving deeply into television writing and production. [Television Academy — The Interviews ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/emmy-magazine/articles/interviews-larry-wilmore)
- [Laurie Kilmartin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-laurie-kilmartin.html) *Born in California* *Dark*
Stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated, WGA Award-winning comedy writer. [Official site ↗](https://lauriekilmartin.com/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Flappers Comedy Club (Yoo Hoo), Burbank, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-laurie-kilmartin.html)
- [Leslie Liao](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-leslie-liao.html) *From Orange County, California* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *YouTube, 800 Pound Gorilla specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Los Angeles–based stand-up comedian from Orange County, California, who worked in Netflix's human resources department while starting out and left in January 2024 to do comedy full time. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Liao) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Fitz's Upstairs, St. Louis, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-leslie-liao.html)
- [Malorie Bryant](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-malorie-bryant.html) *From Southern California*
Malorie Bryant is a stand-up comedian from Southern California who performs at clubs and bars across New York City. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/comedians/malorie-bryant) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-malorie-bryant.html)
- [Margaret Cho](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-margaret-cho.html) *From San Francisco* *Personal and confessional* *HBO, Showtime specials* *Hosts a podcast*
San Francisco–born stand-up comedian, actress and musician whose act takes on race, sexuality and her Korean American family. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Cho) [Next: 8 January 2027 · Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-margaret-cho.html)
- [Maria Bamford](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-maria-bamford.html) *Born in Port Hueneme* *Absurd and surreal*
Stand-up comedian, actor and bestselling author known for highly personal, experimental comedy. [Official site ↗](https://mariabamford.com/) [Next: 2 December 2026 · Lafayette Comedy at Club 337, Lafayette, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-maria-bamford.html)
- [Mario Hodge](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mario-hodge.html) *From Oakland, CA*
Mario Hodge is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Oakland, California, known for his animated style and viral characters. [Oakland Voices — Comedian Mario Hodge found his voice, then he found the stage (3 August 2026) ↗](https://oaklandvoices.us/2026/08/03/comedian-mario-hodge-wins-bay-area-black-comedy-competition/) [Next: 15 January 2027 · Laughs Unlimited, Sacramento, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mario-hodge.html)
- [Mark Christopher Lawrence](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mark-christopher-lawrence.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Characters and impressions* *Comedy Dynamics special*
Mark Christopher Lawrence is an American stand-up comedian, character actor and voice-over artist who grew up in Compton, California, and studied acting at USC. [Official site ↗](https://www.markchristopherlawrence.com/)
- [Martha Kelly](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-martha-kelly.html) *Born in Torrance* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Stand-up comedian and actor who spent decades in comedy clubs before moving into screen acting. [Fandango ↗](https://www.fandango.com/people/martha-kelly-949155/biography)
- [Melissa Villaseñor](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-melissa-villasenor.html) *From Whittier, California* *Characters and impressions*
Stand-up comedian, actress, voice impressionist, visual artist and musician who became the first Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. [Official site ↗](https://www.melissavillasenor.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-melissa-villasenor.html)
- [Michael McDonald](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-mcdonald.html) *Born in Fullerton* *Characters and impressions* *Comedy Dynamics special*
Michael McDonald is an American comedian, actor, writer and director who spent ten seasons in the cast of MADtv, known for characters such as Bible Dude and for impressions of Bill O'Reilly and Dr. Phil. [Comedy Dynamics ↗](https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/michael-mcdonald-model-citizen/)
- [Orion Levine](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orion-levine.html) *From Berkeley, California*
Orion Levine is a New York-based stand-up comedian from Berkeley, California. [Official site ↗](https://orionlevine.com/) [Next: 17 November 2026 · Brooklyn Improv, Brooklyn, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orion-levine.html)
- [Paul Conyers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-paul-conyers.html) *From Sacramento, California*
Paul Conyers is a stand-up comedian from the San Francisco Bay Area who began performing in 2016. [Official site ↗](https://www.paulconyers.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Lounge, Boise, ID →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-paul-conyers.html)
- [Pauly Shore](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pauly-shore.html) *From Beverly Hills, California* *Characters and impressions*
Stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker and longtime Comedy Store figure whose career expanded through MTV and films including Encino Man and Son in Law. [Official site ↗](https://www.paulyshore.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club Buffalo, Buffalo, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pauly-shore.html)
- [Rob Schneider](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-schneider.html) *Born in San Francisco* *Storytelling* *Netflix special* *Hosts a podcast*
Rob Schneider is a stand-up comedian and actor from San Francisco who was a Saturday Night Live cast member from 1990 to 1994. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Schneider) [Next: 9 December 2026 · SoulJoel's, Pottstown, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-schneider.html)
- [Ron Funches](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ron-funches.html) *Born in Los Angeles County* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and voice performer whose live act is paired with extensive television, film and animation work. [Official site ↗](https://ronfunches.com/2025/) [Next: 22 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ron-funches.html)
- [Sammy Obeid](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sammy-obeid.html) *Born in Oakland*
Sammy Obeid is a Lebanese-Palestinian-Syrian-Italian-American stand-up comedian and writer, born in Oakland, California, and raised in Fremont, who earned degrees in applied mathematics and business administration at UC Berkeley… [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Obeid) [Next: 15 December 2026 · The Comedy Zone - Charlotte, Charlotte, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sammy-obeid.html)
- [Sara Bergmark](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sara-bergmark) *From San Diego* *High-energy and physical*
Sara Bergmark is a comedian, producer and writer from San Diego, known for her sunny personality, high-energy performances and witty takes on the absurdities of everyday life. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/sara-bergmark)
- [Taylor Tomlinson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-taylor-tomlinson.html) *Born in Orange County* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian, author and former network late-night host. [Official shows ↗](https://taylortomlinsoncomedy.com/shows) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Desert Ridge Improv, Phoenix, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-taylor-tomlinson.html)
- [Tiffany Haddish](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tiffany-haddish.html) *Born in South Los Angeles* *Musical comedy*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer whose breakthrough screen role in Girls Trip expanded a career already rooted in stand-up. [Live Nation ↗](https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917CzjV/tiffany-haddish-events) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tiffany-haddish.html)
- [W. Kamau Bell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-w-kamau-bell.html) *Born in Palo Alto* *Showtime special* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian, filmmaker, author and television host whose work combines comedy, documentary and cultural reporting. [Official site ↗](https://www.wkamaubell.com/) [Next: 20 February 2027 · Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-w-kamau-bell.html)
- [Wayne Federman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wayne-federman.html) *Born in Los Angeles* *Hosts a podcast*
Wayne Federman is a stand-up comedian, actor, comedy writer and historian of stand-up from Los Angeles, a forty-year veteran of the stage with his own Comedy Central special and several appearances on The Tonight Show. [Official site ↗](https://www.waynefederman.com/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wayne-federman.html)
- [Wyatt Feegrado](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wyatt-feegrado.html) *From Walnut Creek, California* *One-liners and wordplay* *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Wyatt Feegrado is a stand-up comedian and actor from Walnut Creek, California, who started doing stand-up at 16, went on to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is based in New York City. [Official site, Bio ↗](https://www.wyattfeegrado.com/bio) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Cap City Comedy Club, Austin, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wyatt-feegrado.html)

## More lists of stand-up comedians

- [British stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/british-stand-up-comedians.html) 302
- [Canadian stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/canadian-stand-up-comedians.html) 108
- [Irish stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/irish-stand-up-comedians.html) 58
- [Australian stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/australian-stand-up-comedians.html) 100
- [New Zealand stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/new-zealand-stand-up-comedians.html) 103
- [Clean stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/clean-stand-up-comedians.html) 100
- [New York City stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/new-york-stand-up-comedians.html) 521
- [Los Angeles stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/los-angeles-stand-up-comedians.html) 390
- [Austin stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/austin-stand-up-comedians.html) 39
- [Nashville stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/nashville-stand-up-comedians.html) 22
- [Stand-up comedians with Netflix specials](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-with-netflix-specials.html) 178
- [Stand-up comedians with HBO specials](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-with-hbo-specials.html) 91
- [Stand-up comedians with Comedy Central specials](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-with-comedy-central-specials.html) 210
- [Female stand-up comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/female-stand-up-comedians.html) 939
- [Comedians from Florida](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-florida.html) 21
- [Comedians from Georgia](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-georgia.html) 25
- [Comedians from Illinois](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-illinois.html) 61
- [Comedians from Maryland](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-maryland.html) 15
- [Comedians from Massachusetts](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-massachusetts.html) 43
- [Comedians from Michigan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-michigan.html) 26
- [Comedians from Minnesota](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-minnesota.html) 17
- [Comedians from Missouri](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-missouri.html) 22
- [Comedians from New Jersey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-new-jersey.html) 51
- [Comedians from New York](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-new-york.html) 170
- [Comedians from Ohio](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-ohio.html) 29
- [Comedians from Pennsylvania](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-pennsylvania.html) 43
- [Comedians from Texas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-texas.html) 32
- [Comedians from Washington](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-washington.html) 17
- [Storytelling comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/storytelling-comedians.html) 381
- [Observational comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/observational-comedians.html) 199
- [Crowd work comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/crowd-work-comedians.html) 109
- [One-liner comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/one-liner-comedians.html) 82
- [Political comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/political-comedians.html) 70
- [Character comedians and impressionists](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/character-comedians.html) 145
- [Musical comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/musical-comedians.html) 80
- [Dark comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/dark-comedians.html) 33
- [Absurdist comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/absurdist-comedians.html) 50
- [Deadpan comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/deadpan-comedians.html) 106
- [High-energy comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/high-energy-comedians.html) 154
- [Confessional comedians](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/confessional-comedians.html) 98

[The list of stand-up comedians, A to Z →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/stand-up-comedians.html) · [Every night on the Comedy Calendar →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedy-calendar.html)

Updated 13 November 2026