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title: "Stand-Up Comedians From Massachusetts | D.O.C."
description: "43 stand-up comedians from Massachusetts, 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-massachusetts.html
updated: 2026-11-13
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SUCDb · lists of stand-up comedians

# Comedians from Massachusetts

43 stand-up comedians from Massachusetts, 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.

- **43** comedians on the list
- **21** with a date on the Comedy Calendar
- **10** with a special on record
- **4** hosting a podcast

## On stage soon

The next date for the 8 on this list with a show coming up, the soonest first (21 in all).

- [**13** Nov **Erica Rhodes** The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erica-rhodes.html)
- [**13** Nov **Josh Gondelman** Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-gondelman.html)
- [**13** Nov **Orny Adams** Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orny-adams.html)
- [**13** Nov **Pete Holmes** American Comedy Co., San Diego, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-holmes.html)
- [**13** Nov **Robert Kelly** Skankfest New Orleans, New Orleans, LA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-robert-kelly.html)
- [**13** Nov **Wali Collins** Comic Strip Live, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wali-collins.html)
- [**14** Nov **Antoine Nessralla** The Grisly Pear – Greenwich Village, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-antoine-nessralla.html)
- [**14** Nov **Dana Gould** Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dana-gould.html)

## Comedians from Massachusetts, A to Z

From Massachusetts as each record gives it: where they grew up or were born, not always where they live now. 21 of them have a date on the Comedy Calendar.

- [Aida Rodriguez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aida-rodriguez.html) *From Boston, Massachusetts* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer whose work includes the HBO hour Fighting Words, a half-hour in Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, and a finalist run on Last Comic Standing. [Official site ↗](https://www.funnyaida.com/) [Next: 11 December 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aida-rodriguez.html)
- [Alex Edelman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-edelman.html) *From Boston* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian and writer whose solo shows include Millennial, Everything Handed to You and Just for Us. [Official site ↗](https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/) [Next: 21 November 2026 · The Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-edelman.html)
- [Antoine Nessralla](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-antoine-nessralla.html) *From Boston*
Antoine Nessralla is a stand-up comedian from Boston, now based in New York City. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/comedians/antoine-nessralla) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Greenwich Village, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-antoine-nessralla.html)
- [Bill Burr](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bill-burr.html) *Born in Canton* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster with a catalog of major specials including Drop Dead Years, Live at Red Rocks, Paper Tiger, Walk Your Way Out, I'm Sorry You Feel That Way and You People Are All The Same. [Official site ↗](https://billburr.com/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bill-burr.html)
- [Chris Fleming](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-fleming.html) *From Stow, Massachusetts*
Comedian and performer with a highly theatrical, character-driven live style and a large digital following. [Official site ↗](https://chrisflemingfleming.com/) [Next: 18 November 2026 · Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-fleming.html)
- [Dana Gould](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dana-gould.html) *Born in Hopedale*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer whose work includes creating the IFC horror-comedy series Stan Against Evil and hosting The Dana Gould Hour. [Official site ↗](https://www.danagould.com/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dana-gould.html)
- [Dane Cook](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dane-cook.html) *From Cambridge, Massachusetts* *Storytelling* *HBO, Comedy Central specials*
Dane Cook is a stand-up comedian and actor from Cambridge, Massachusetts, based in Los Angeles, known for long-form observational storytelling. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Cook)
- [Denis Leary](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-denis-leary.html) *Born in Worcester* *HBO, Comedy Central specials*
Denis Leary is a stand-up comedian and actor from Worcester, Massachusetts, who came up in the Boston comedy scene and on MTV. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Leary)
- [Doug Stanhope](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-doug-stanhope.html) *Born in Worcester*
Stand-up comedian and podcaster known for confrontational, autobiographical and social-commentary-heavy comedy. [Official tour ↗](https://www.dougstanhope.com/tour)
- [Emily Wade](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emily-wade.html) *From Boston*
Emily Wade is a stand-up comedian based in Miami, Florida, originally from Boston. [2 Girls 1 Blunt podcast feed ↗](https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1744999.rss)
- [Erica Rhodes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erica-rhodes.html) *From Newton, Massachusetts* *Observational* *Prime Video, Dry Bar Comedy specials*
American stand-up comedian and actress from Newton, Massachusetts, who has performed on A Prairie Home Companion since she was 13. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_Rhodes) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erica-rhodes.html)
- [Eugene Mirman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eugene-mirman.html) *From Lexington, MA* *Netflix, YouTube specials*
Eugene Mirman is a stand-up comedian and actor who moved from Moscow to Massachusetts at the age of four, grew up in Lexington, and is best known as the voice of Gene Belcher on FOX's Emmy-winning Bob's Burgers. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://www.eugenemirman.com/bio)
- [Gary Gulman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gary-gulman.html) *Born in Peabody* *Absurd and surreal*
Stand-up comedian and author known for literate observational comedy and long-form personal work. [Official site ↗](https://garygulman.com/) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres, Toronto, ON →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gary-gulman.html)
- [Jaime Lee Simmons](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jaime-lee-simmons.html) *From Boston*
Jaime Lee Simmons is a stand-up comedian based in Miami, Florida, originally from Boston. [2 Girls 1 Blunt podcast feed ↗](https://rss.buzzsprout.com/1744999.rss)
- [Janelle Draper](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-janelle-draper.html) *From Boston*
Janelle Draper is a stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer from Boston who started doing stand-up in Los Angeles while working as an NBC page on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. [About ↗](https://www.janelledraper.com/about) [Next: 20 November 2026 · West Side Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-janelle-draper.html)
- [Jared Freid](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jared-freid.html) *From Needham, Massachusetts* *Storytelling* *Netflix, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Jared Freid is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer from Needham, Massachusetts, based in New York City. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Freid) [Next: 14 January 2027 · New York Comedy Club Stamford, Stamford, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jared-freid.html)
- [Jason Nash](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jason-nash.html) *Born in Boston*
Comedian, actor, creator and podcaster who appeared on Last Comic Standing and later built a large digital audience through YouTube and VIEWS with David Dobrik. [Apple Podcasts — All Good Things with Jason Nash & Jeff Bumgarner ↗](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-good-things-with-jason-nash-jeff-bumgarner/id1637503076)
- [Jay Leno](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-leno.html) *From Andover, Massachusetts* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, television host, author and automotive personality best known for two decades hosting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. [Ticketmaster ↗](https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=jay+leno) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Comedy & Magic Club, Hermosa Beach, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-leno.html)
- [Jen Kirkman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jen-kirkman.html) *From Needham, Massachusetts*
Writer, performer, author and podcaster who built a substantial stand-up career before stopping regular touring in 2019. [Official site ↗](https://jenkirkman.com/)
- [Jenny Slate](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-slate.html) *Born in Milton* *Storytelling*
Comedian, actor, writer and author whose work spans stand-up, film, television, books and voice performance. [Official site ↗](https://www.thejennyslate.com/)
- [Jimmy Tingle](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jimmy-tingle.html) *Born in Cambridge* *HBO special*
Comedian, commentator, producer, actor and creator of Humor for Humanity. [Official site ↗](https://jimmytingle.com/)
- [Joe List](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-joe-list.html) *From Stoughton, Massachusetts* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian, writer and actor who began in Boston in 2000 and became a regular at New York's Comedy Cellar. [Official site ↗](https://www.comedianjoelist.com/) [Next: 19 November 2026 · The Port Comedy Club, Baltimore, MD →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-joe-list.html)
- [Josh Gondelman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-gondelman.html) *Born in Stoneham* *YouTube, Comedy Dynamics specials* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian and comedy writer who started in Boston before moving to New York City in 2011. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Gondelman) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-gondelman.html)
- [Josh Wolf](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-wolf.html) *From Massachusetts* *Hosts a podcast*
Josh Wolf is a Boston-born stand-up comedian, writer and actor who became a round-table regular and writer on E!'s Chelsea Lately and a regular on After Lately, and later hosted CMT's late-night show The Josh Wolf Show (2015–2016). [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Wolf_(comedian%29) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Comedy Zone Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-wolf.html)
- [Kendra Cunningham](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kendra-cunningham.html) *From Boston* *Observational* *Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Dynamics specials*
Kendra Cunningham is a stand-up comedian and writer born and raised in Boston, whose observational humour draws on the colourful characters and everyday absurdities of the city. [Official site (Stand Up) ↗](https://www.kendrawritesfunny.com/stand-up)
- [Lenny Clarke](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lenny-clarke.html) *Born in Cambridge*
Lenny Clarke is a legendary Boston stand-up comedian and actor known for his bold, sarcastic wit and unmistakable Boston accent, who rose to fame in the 1980s and for years hosted the open-mic nights at Cambridge's Ding Ho Comedy Club. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/lenny-clarke) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Giggles Comedy Club (Prince Pizzeria), Saugus, MA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lenny-clarke.html)
- [Liam Cullagh](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-liam-cullagh.html) *From Massachusetts*
Liam Cullagh is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Massachusetts who started doing stand-up in Boston at 18 and now performs in Los Angeles. [Helium Comedy Club Portland — Helium Presents ↗](https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/383004) [Next: 15 January 2027 · Helium Comedy Club - Portland, Portland, OR →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-liam-cullagh.html)
- [Mario Cantone](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mario-cantone.html) *Born in Boston* *Showtime special*
Mario Cantone is an actor, comedian, singer and writer from New York whose career has run through stand-up, the stage and the talk-show table, with live shows at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Café Carlyle, 54 Below and Gotham Comedy Club. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://www.mariocantone.com/bio)
- [Mike Birbiglia](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mike-birbiglia.html) *Born in Shrewsbury* *Storytelling*
Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, director and actor whose six major solo shows blend stand-up and storytelling and have run on and off Broadway, internationally and as Netflix comedy specials. [Official about page ↗](https://www.birbigs.com/about)
- [Mike Faverman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mike-faverman.html) *From Boston*
Mike Faverman is a stand-up comedian and a regular at the Comedy Store in Hollywood. [Patch - Comedian Mike Faverman Saturday show (Boise) ↗](https://new.patch.com/idaho/boise/calendar/event/20251122/d0511796-bb0c-4b4a-a666-a872e45c67ac/comedian-mike-faverman-saturday-show)
- [Monica Carroll](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=monica-carroll) *From Boston*
Monica Carroll is a stand-up comedian from Boston whose slow-burn delivery and lightning-quick wit led Vanyaland to call her one of New England's best comedy exports. [Official site ↗](https://www.monicajcarroll.com/)
- [Nick DiPaolo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-dipaolo.html) *Born in Danvers*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and radio/podcast host known for Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Comedy Central roasts and numerous late-night appearances. [Official bio ↗](https://www.nickdip.com/bio)
- [Orny Adams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orny-adams.html) *From Lexington, Massachusetts* *Crowd work*
Stand-up comedian known for high-energy observational comedy, improvisational crowd work and long-term club and theater touring. [Official tour page ↗](https://www.ornyadams.com/tour/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orny-adams.html)
- [Pete Holmes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-holmes.html) *From Boston*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster known for the HBO series Crashing and the long-running podcast You Made It Weird. [Official site ↗](https://www.peteholmes.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · American Comedy Co., San Diego, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-holmes.html)
- [Rob Delaney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-delaney.html) *Born in Marblehead*
American comedian, actor and writer based in London. [Official about page ↗](https://www.robdelaney.com/about-rob)
- [Robert Kelly](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-robert-kelly.html) *From Medford, Massachusetts* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian, actor, radio host and podcaster with a long New York club career. [Official biography ↗](https://robertkellylive.com/biography/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Skankfest New Orleans, New Orleans, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-robert-kelly.html)
- [Sam Seder](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sam-seder.html) *From Worcester, Massachusetts*
Former stand-up comedian, actor, writer and media host who came out of the Boston/New York comedy world before moving into film, voice work and political talk media. [The Majority Report — About ↗](https://majorityreportradio.com/about)
- [Shivani Dave](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shivani-dave.html) *From Boston*
Shivani Davé is a New York City stand-up comedian and writer, Indian-American and from Boston, who plays clubs in the city and tours the country. [Shivani Davé — official site ↗](https://www.shivanidave.com/)
- [Steve Sweeney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-sweeney.html) *Born in Charlestown*
Veteran Boston stand-up comedian and actor known for dialects, characters and five decades in the New England comedy scene. [Official site ↗](https://stevesweeneycomedy.com/)
- [Steven Wright](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steven-wright.html) *From Burlington, Massachusetts* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *HBO, Comedy Central specials*
Steven Wright is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from the Boston area known for his lethargic voice and deadpan, surreal one-liners. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Wright)
- [Sue Costello](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sue-costello.html) *Born in Dorchester* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer and one-woman-show performer whose career includes the self-titled Fox sitcom Costello, Premium Blend, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Last Comic Standing and film roles in Southie and The Fighter. [Official about page ↗](https://www.suecostello.com/about)
- [Tom Shillue](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-shillue.html) *Born in Norwood*
Tom Shillue is a stand-up comedian, television host and author, seen regularly on Fox News Channel's Gutfeld!, where his Joe Biden impression is a favorite, and on Fox Nation, and he was the host of Red Eye w/Tom Shillue. [Official site ↗](https://www.tomshillue.com/) [Next: 11 December 2026 · The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-shillue.html)
- [Wali Collins](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wali-collins.html) *From Springfield, Massachusetts*
Wali Collins is a New York City stand-up comedian born in Springfield, Massachusetts, a drummer in R&B, funk and jazz bands who set aside architecture for comedy and was asked back weekly as a featured act after his first time on stage. [Official site (About Me) ↗](https://www.walicollins.com/about-wali) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Comic Strip Live, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wali-collins.html)

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Updated 13 November 2026