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title: "Storytelling comedians: A List With Tour Dates | D.O.C."
description: "381 storytelling comedians, A to Z: each with the line from their SUCDb record or a published source that says so, and their next tour date."
url: https://disciplesofcomedy.com/storytelling-comedians.html
updated: 2026-11-13
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SUCDb · lists of stand-up comedians

# Storytelling comedians

381 storytelling comedians, A to Z: each with the line from their SUCDb record or the published source that says so, and their next date where they have one.

- **381** comedians on the list
- **190** with a date on the Comedy Calendar
- **108** with a special on record
- **77** hosting a podcast

## On stage soon

The next date for the 8 on this list with a show coming up, the soonest first (190 in all).

- [**13** Nov **Adam Hmada** Broadway Comedy Club, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-hmada.html)
- [**13** Nov **Alfred Robles** Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alfred-robles.html)
- [**13** Nov **Amir K** Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amir-k.html)
- [**13** Nov **Andrew Schulz** Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-schulz.html)
- [**13** Nov **Asif Ali** Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-asif-ali.html)
- [**13** Nov **Ayanna Dookie** New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ayanna-dookie.html)
- [**13** Nov **Bert Kreischer** Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS), Providence, RI](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bert-kreischer.html)
- [**13** Nov **Beth Stelling** Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-beth-stelling.html)

## Storytelling comedians, A to Z

Each is here because their record or a published source says so, beside their name. 190 of them have a date on the Comedy Calendar.

- [Adam Hmada](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-hmada.html) *From Brooklyn, New York* *Observational*
Adam Hmada is a stand-up comedian, writer and filmmaker born and raised in New York, where he performs nightly, blending observational humor with personal storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://www.adamhmada.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Broadway Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-hmada.html)
- [Adam Sandler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-sandler.html) *Storytelling* *Musical comedy* *Netflix special*
American comedian, actor, writer and producer who wrote for and performed on Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995, known there for original songs such as 'The Thanksgiving Song' and 'The Chanukah Song'. [slate.com ↗](https://slate.com/culture/2024/08/adam-sandler-love-you-netflix-special-comedy-movies.html)
- [Adam Tiller](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-tiller.html) *Hosts a podcast*
He hosts the storytelling podcast Fadam and Friends, and his acting work includes regional commercials and a turn as the Moose Tracks Ice Cream mascot in Portland, Oregon, in 2024. [Fadam and Friends — podcast page (Buzzsprout) ↗](https://fandfpod.buzzsprout.com/406558) [Next: 19 February 2027 · Mic Drop Comedy, San Diego, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-tiller.html)
- [Aisling Bea](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aisling-bea.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Netflix special* *Hosts a podcast*
Irish comedian, actor and screenwriter based in London who won the So You Think You're Funny award at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [aislingbea.com ↗](https://www.aislingbea.com/)
- [Ajay G](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ajay-g.html)
Ajay G is a Boston-based stand-up comedian known for a clean, abstract style and storytelling, who began as a comedy storyteller and has performed in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Indonesia, the West Indies and India. [Boston Comedy Festival ↗](https://www.bostoncomedyfest.com/shows/prelim-3-3026)
- [Al Madrigal](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-al-madrigal.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
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? [dvdtalk.com ↗](https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review/61139) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-al-madrigal.html)
- [Alex Calleja](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-calleja.html) *Observational* *Netflix special*
Alex Calleja is a Filipino stand-up comedian, comedy writer, actor, director and television host, known for observational comedy and storytelling and one of the comedians who helped shape the stand-up scene in the Philippines. [Official site ↗](https://www.alexcalleja.com/)
- [Alex Edelman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-edelman.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian and writer whose solo shows include Millennial, Everything Handed to You and Just for Us. [alexedelmancomedy.com ↗](https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/) [Next: 21 November 2026 · The Carolina Theatre, Durham, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-edelman.html)
- [Alfred Robles](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alfred-robles.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work*
Alfred Robles is a stand-up comedian from East Los Angeles known for observational humor and crowd work. [audacy.com ↗](https://www.audacy.com/star94atlanta/latest/alfred-robles) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alfred-robles.html)
- [Ali Kareem](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=ali-kareem) *Observational*
His comedy draws on his Iraqi-American upbringing, military service and the immigrant experience, blending storytelling with observational humor. [Denver Comedy Lounge ↗](https://denvercomedylounge.com/comedians/ali-kareem)
- [Ali Siddiq](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-siddiq.html) *Storytelling*
Houston storyteller and stand-up comedian known for his four-part Domino Effect series and a large catalog of independently released specials, including My Two Sons, Rugged and My Father. [alisiddiq.com ↗](https://alisiddiq.com/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-siddiq.html)
- [Ali Wong](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-wong.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional*
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. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81140682) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Isleta Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ali-wong.html)
- [Alina Siddiqui](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=alina-siddiqui)
Alina Siddiqui is a Florida-based stand-up comedian, raised in Pakistan, whose material blends personal storytelling with cultural commentary drawn from her life as a Muslim millennial woman. [Vice City Comedy Festival — 2026 comics ↗](https://vicecitycomedyfestival.com/2026-comics/)
- [Allan Cunningham](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=allan-cunningham)
Allan Cunningham, also known as AC, is a comedian known for storytelling. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/allan+cunningham/)
- [Alyce Chan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alyce-chan.html) *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Alyce Chan is a stand-up comedian, writer and creator known for observational humor and relatable storytelling, who has performed at comedy clubs and festivals across North America, including the New York Comedy Festival, and… [Irvine Improv ↗](https://improv.com/irvine/comic/alyce+chan/) [Next: 8 December 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alyce-chan.html)
- [Amber Wallin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amber-wallin.html)
Amber Wallin is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, host and storyteller whose lifestyle, comedy and parenting videos have built a following of millions across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. [Official site ↗](https://www.amberwallin.com/) [Next: 18 November 2026 · Laughs Unlimited, Sacramento, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amber-wallin.html)
- [Amir K](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amir-k.html) *Storytelling* *Improvised* *Hosts a podcast*
Amir K is an Iranian-born stand-up comedian, actor and writer raised in Southern California and based in Los Angeles, whose act blends storytelling, improvisation and character work. [amircomedy.com ↗](https://amircomedy.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Cobb's Comedy Club, San Francisco, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amir-k.html)
- [Amy Gledhill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-amy-gledhill.html) *From Hull* *Personal and confessional* *Hosts a podcast*
Amy Gledhill is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Hull, England, whose confessional, saucy storytelling also carries plenty of heart. [Edinburgh Comedy Awards — 2024 winners and nominees ↗](https://www.comedyawards.co.uk/awards/2024)
- [Andrew Rivers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-rivers.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Andrew Rivers is a stand-up comedian known for personal, playful storytelling and a work ethic that has won praise from well-known comedians, with regular road work for Christopher Titus and Steve Hofstetter in theaters across… [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://andrewjrivers.com/bio/) [Next: 8 January 2027 · Loonees Comedy Corner, Colorado Springs, CO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-rivers.html)
- [Andrew Schulz](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-schulz.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Netflix, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Andrew Schulz is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster from New York City, known for the Flagrant and The Brilliant Idiots podcasts and MTV2's Guy Code. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81741999) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-schulz.html)
- [Angela Sawyer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=angela-sawyer)
Angela Sawyer is a stand-up comedian from the Boston area who performs across New England, runs a weekly open mic and hosts a storytelling show among other comedy nights she organises. [Tectonics Festival 2019 ↗](https://2019.tectonicsfestival.com/performers/angela-sawyer)
- [Anthony Oakes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-anthony-oakes.html)
Anthony Oakes is a stand-up comedian, writer and storyteller from North Carolina who lives in Washington, DC. [Official site ↗](https://www.anthonyoakescomedian.com/)
- [Ari Shaffir](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ari-shaffir.html) *From New York City* *Netflix, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
He created and hosted the storytelling show This Is Not Happening, which became a Comedy Central series, and hosted the Skeptic Tank podcast until 2023. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ari_Shaffir)
- [Ariel Elias](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ariel-elias.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *YouTube special*
Ariel Elias is a stand-up comedian who grew up Jewish in Lexington, Kentucky, began performing while at Tulane University in New Orleans and lives in Queens, New York. [arieleliascomedy.com ↗](https://www.arieleliascomedy.com/) [Next: 18 November 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ariel-elias.html)
- [Arnez J](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arnez-j.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials*
American stand-up comedian known for high-energy physical storytelling, who hosted BET's Comic View for two seasons and appeared on Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam and in his own Comedy Central Presents. [arnezj.net ↗](https://arnezj.net/) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Ft. Lauderdale Improv, Dania Beach, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-arnez-j.html)
- [Asif Ali](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-asif-ali.html) *Storytelling*
American stand-up comedian and actor from Phoenix, Arizona, who began in improv and stand-up in Chicago and was a founding member of the Los Angeles sketch group Goatface with Hasan Minhaj, Fahim Anwar and Aristotle Athari. [thecomedystore.com ↗](https://thecomedystore.com/comedians/asif-ali) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-asif-ali.html)
- [Ayanna Dookie](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ayanna-dookie.html)
Ayanna Dookie is a New York-based stand-up comedian, writer and storyteller whose comedy reflects, in her words, growing up Brown, Black, a woman and first-generation American. [Official site (About Me) ↗](https://www.ayannadookie.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ayanna-dookie.html)
- [Aziz Ansari](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aziz-ansari.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker known for Parks and Recreation and Master of None. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81098589)
- [Bec Sandys](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=bec-sandys)
Bec Sandys is a New Zealand comedian whose act is built on honest storytelling about life's ups, downs and absurdities. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/bec-sandys/)
- [Becky Umbers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=becky-umbers) *Observational*
Becky Umbers is a New Zealand comedian known for quirky storytelling and observational comedy. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/becky-umbers/)
- [Ben Lowes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=ben-lowes)
Ben Lowes is a New Zealand comedian whose style blends sharp observation, storytelling and self-aware absurdity. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/ben-lowes/)
- [Bernard Casey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bernard-casey.html) *From Portmagee*
Bernard Casey is a comedian and actor from Portmagee, County Kerry, whose shows blend stand-up and storytelling. [Limerick Post ↗](https://www.limerickpost.ie/2025/01/10/bernard-casey-on-the-influence-of-jon-kenny-on-his-comedy)
- [Bert Kreischer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bert-kreischer.html) *From Tampa, FL* *Netflix, Showtime specials*
Known for performing shirtless and for long-form storytelling, he made his first special, Comfortably Dumb, in 2009; Netflix filmed Secret Time in Philadelphia (2018), Hey Big Boy in Cleveland (2020), Razzle Dazzle in Omaha… [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Kreischer) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Veterans Memorial Auditorium (The VETS), Providence, RI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bert-kreischer.html)
- [Beth Stelling](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-beth-stelling.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Stand-up comedian and television/film writer who developed in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81713592) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-beth-stelling.html)
- [Bethany Van Delft](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bethany-van-delft.html)
She produces comedy and storytelling shows in Boston, including the series 38/7% at the Women in Comedy Festival and the monthly Artisanal Comedy, and co-produces the storytelling show and podcast Starstruck: Close Encounters of… [Bethany Van Delft's own site ↗](https://www.bethanyvandelft.com/about)
- [Big Jay Oakerson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-big-jay-oakerson.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian, podcaster and radio host from Philadelphia, known for crowd work, who opened for Dave Attell and toured with Korn before headlining. [bigjaycomedy.com ↗](https://bigjaycomedy.com/bio) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Skankfest New Orleans, New Orleans, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-big-jay-oakerson.html)
- [Bill Bellamy](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bill-bellamy.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian and actor from Newark, New Jersey, who gained national notice on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, where he is credited with coining the phrase 'booty call'. [billbellamy.com ↗](https://billbellamy.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Tempe Improv, Tempe, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bill-bellamy.html)
- [Billie Lee](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-billie-lee.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Lee came to stand-up while developing her half-hour comedy pilot, when her team urged her to take comedy and acting classes, and Willamette Week has praised her well-tuned sense of timing and her knack for storytelling. [Willamette Week ↗](https://www.wweek.com/performance/2026/05/19/billie-lee-uses-comedy-to-find-common-ground/)
- [Billy Gardell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-billy-gardell.html) *Storytelling* *Comedy Central, Showtime specials*
Billy Gardell is a stand-up comedian and actor from the Pittsburgh area who began at open-mic nights at Bonkerz comedy club in Florida in 1987 and went on to open for Dennis Miller and George Carlin. [billygardell.com ↗](https://billygardell.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-billy-gardell.html)
- [Blake Freeman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-blake-freeman.html) *Crowd work*
Blake Freeman is an Australian stand-up comedian known for sharp observations, fearless crowd work and charismatic storytelling, whose debut hour, There's Something There, won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy… [Official site ↗](https://www.blakefreemancomedy.com/)
- [Brad Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brad-williams.html) *Born in Orange* *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)
- [Brandon Barrera](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brandon-barrera.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Brandon Barrera is a New York stand-up comedian originally from South Florida whose stories draw on jobs and adventures that include working on a marijuana farm, running with the bulls in Pamplona and caddying. [brandonbarrera.com ↗](https://www.brandonbarrera.com/about-me) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Outer Dunes Brewing Co., Wilmington, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brandon-barrera.html)
- [Brandon Burke](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=brandon-burke)
He won the British Comedy Guide's Pro Performance award for 2020, and in 2019 brought Cowboys, Country Music And Queers, a stand-up and storytelling hour about his journey from the Ozarks to London, to the Edinburgh Fringe. [British Comedy Guide — Cowboys, Country Music And Queers (Edinburgh Fringe 2019) ↗](https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2019/brandon_burke/)
- [Brandon Green](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brandon-green.html)
Brandon Green, known as BigBaby, is a Houston stand-up comedian known for sharp roasting and Texas storytelling. [The Riot Houston ↗](https://www.theriothtx.com/comedians/brandon-green) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Riot Comedy Club, Houston, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brandon-green.html)
- [Braydon Lynch](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-braydon-lynch.html) *Personal and confessional*
Braydon Lynch is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian, actor, improviser and host who brings prairie charm, absurd perspectives and self-deprecating storytelling to the stage. [Official site ↗](https://braydonlynch.com/)
- [Brendon Green](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=brendon-green)
Brendon Green is a New Zealand comedian known for storytelling and warm hosting, a favourite MC and feature act who has worked stages around the world. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/brendon-green/)
- [Brent Morin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brent-morin.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix special*
Brent Morin is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and actor who grew up in Connecticut and turned to stand-up after film school in Los Angeles. [exclaim.ca ↗](https://exclaim.ca/comedy/article/brent_morin-im_brent_morin) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Big Laugh Comedy Club Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brent-morin.html)
- [Brett Hollis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brett-hollis.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Brett Hollis is a clean stand-up comedian, speaker and storyteller from Milton, Washington, whose act is built on stories and observations about everyday life. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://thebretthollis.com/bio-1) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Black Lake Bible Camp & Conference Center, Olympia, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brett-hollis.html)
- [Bridget McGuire](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=bridget-mcguire) *Personal and confessional*
Bridget McGuire is a New York-based stand-up comedian, storyteller and writer whose self-deprecating, conversational stand-up comes with a Chicago accent and covers family and dating. [Bridget McGuire Comedy — official site ↗](https://www.bridgetmcguirecomedy.com/)
- [Brittany Brave](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brittany-brave.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Brittany Brave is a New York-based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host who came up in Miami. [thestandnyc.com ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/brittany-brave) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brittany-brave.html)
- [Bruce Bruce](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bruce-bruce.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix special*
Bruce Bruce is a stand-up comedian and actor from Atlanta, known for storytelling and for performing with very little profanity. [bruce-bruce.com ↗](https://bruce-bruce.com/) [Next: 29 January 2027 · The Stress Factory Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bruce-bruce.html)
- [Bryan Callen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bryan-callen.html) *Storytelling*
Actor, stand-up comedian and podcaster who began as an original cast member of MADtv. [shorefire.com ↗](https://shorefire.com/releases/print/comedy-dynamics-to-release-bryan-callens-new-stand-upcomedy-specialbryan-callen-complicated-apesthrough-the-comedy-dynamics-networkmarch-12-2019) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bryan-callen.html)
- [Cactus Tate](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cactus-tate.html) *Storytelling*
Cactus Tate is a Texas-based stand-up comedian known for taking on taboo subjects with frank, personal honesty. [cactustate.com ↗](https://www.cactustate.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comic Strip, El Paso, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cactus-tate.html)
- [Calvin S. Cato](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-calvin-s-cato.html)
and WIRED, along with a Vice Media pilot, Emergency Black Meeting, and he has played San Francisco Sketchfest, the Edinburgh Fringe, the Gotham Storytelling Festival, Brooklyn Pride and FlameCon. [Official site ↗](https://www.calvincato.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Clubhouse: Canvis Nous, Barcelona, Spain →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-calvin-s-cato.html)
- [Cameron James](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cameron-james.html)
Cameron James is an Australian stand-up comedian, musician, writer and storyteller whose live shows are billed as a rock star without a band. [Saxton ↗](https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/cameron-james)
- [Carolina Montesquieu](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carolina-montesquieu.html) *Storytelling* *Dark*
Carolina Montesquieu is a Dominican-American stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City whose act mixes personal storytelling with a darkly honest point of view. [carolinamontesquieucomedy.com ↗](https://www.carolinamontesquieucomedy.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carolina-montesquieu.html)
- [Cassie Workman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cassie-workman.html)
Cassie Workman is an Australian stand-up comedian, storyteller and writer from Western Australia who won the national RAW Comedy competition in 2009 and Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2011 with… [Century Artists ↗](https://centuryartists.com.au/cassie-workman/)
- [Charles McBee](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-charles-mcbee.html) *Storytelling*
Charles McBee is a New York City stand-up comedian and writer from Toledo, Ohio, whose act and social-media videos draw on growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. [thestandnyc.com ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/charles-mcbee) [Next: 15 November 2026 · Ontario Improv, Ontario, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-charles-mcbee.html)
- [Chelsea Handler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chelsea-handler.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, author, host and producer with a long television and publishing career. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81649416) [Next: 24 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chelsea-handler.html)
- [Chris Griffin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=chris-griffin)
Chris Griffin is a stand-up comedian and storyteller based in Vancouver, British Columbia. [Funny Business ↗](https://www.funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=chris-griffin)
- [Chris Groves](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=chris-groves)
Chris Groves is a stand-up comedian whose solo show Dead Parent Society mixes sharp stand-up with honest storytelling. [Barcelona Fringe Festival ↗](https://secretcomedyclubbarcelona.com/en/event/barcelona-fringe-dead-parent-society/)
- [Chris Miceli](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-miceli.html) *Personal and confessional*
His material blends observation with self-deprecating storytelling, much of it about being afraid of most things, overthinking and trying to make sense of everyday life. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/chris-miceli) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-miceli.html)
- [Chris Ramsey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-ramsey.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Chris Ramsey is a British stand-up comedian and presenter, praised by the Evening Standard as a brilliantly engaging natural storyteller, who has appeared on Live at the Apollo and the Royal Variety Performance, played the… [Official site ↗](https://www.chrisramseycomedy.com/)
- [Chris Redd](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-redd.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comic, actor, writer and performer whose work spans comedy, television, film and music. [pastemagazine.com ↗](https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/chris-redd/chris-redd-why-am-i-like-this-review) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Stress Factory Valley Forge, King of Prussia, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-redd.html)
- [Chris Spencer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-spencer.html) *Storytelling*
Los Angeles comedian, writer, director, producer, actor and host with more than three decades in entertainment. [therealchrisspencer.com ↗](https://www.therealchrisspencer.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-spencer.html)
- [Chris Trani](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-trani.html)
Chris Trani is a Chicago stand-up comedian, storyteller and producer of the weekly comedy show at the House of Blues Chicago. [Official site ↗](https://www.christranicomedy.com/) [Next: 28 January 2027 · Comedy Cabin, Janesville, WI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-chris-trani.html)
- [Christian Alexander](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christian-alexander.html) *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Christian Alexander is a Houston-based stand-up comedian known for sharp observations, a laid-back delivery and relatable storytelling. [The Riot Houston ↗](https://www.theriothtx.com/comedians/christian-alexander) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Riot Comedy Club, Houston, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christian-alexander.html)
- [Christopher Titus](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christopher-titus.html) *Storytelling* *Dark* *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. [christophertitus.com ↗](https://christophertitus.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Punch Line Houston, Houston, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-christopher-titus.html)
- [Cindy-Ann Boisson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cindy-ann-boisson.html)
Cindy-Ann Boisson is a Trinidad and Tobago-born stand-up comedian, storyteller and actor based in the United States, whose comedy career began in 2014. [Vice City Comedy Festival — 2026 comics ↗](https://vicecitycomedyfestival.com/2026-comics/) [Next: 13 December 2026 · Ft. Lauderdale Improv, Dania Beach, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cindy-ann-boisson.html)
- [Clara van Wel](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=clara-van-wel)
Clara van Wel is a comedian, musician and writer based in Wellington, New Zealand, known for niche subject matter and thoughtful storytelling. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/clara-van-wel/)
- [Clayburn Cox](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-clayburn-cox.html) *Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Dynamics specials*
Clayburn Cox, known to his students as Mr. Cox, is a high school teacher by day and a stand-up comedian and storyteller by night, born and raised in Alabama. [Official site ↗](https://www.clayburncox.com/)
- [Cole Garrett](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cole-garrett.html) *From Orange County, CA* *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)
- [Colin Cab Washington](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-colin-cab-washington.html) *Observational*
Colin "Cab" Washington is a Philadelphia-born comedian, actor, writer and producer known for observational humor and personal storytelling. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/colin-cab-washington) [Next: 27 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-colin-cab-washington.html)
- [Corey Manning](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-corey-manning.html) *High-energy and physical* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Corey Manning is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer and performer, a tenured headliner in clubs and colleges across the United States known for slick, upbeat, high-energy comedy and smart, personal storytelling. [Boston Comedy Festival — Semifinal Round 3, 2026 ↗](https://www.bostoncomedyfest.com/shows/2026-semi-final-3)
- [Craig Conant](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-conant.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *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. [theatermania.com ↗](https://www.theatermania.com/shows/massachusetts-theater/boston-theater/craig-conant_1853152/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-conant.html)
- [Cristela Alonzo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cristela-alonzo.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer raised in San Juan, Texas, who started doing stand-up in 2003 while working as office manager of the Addison Improv, part of a small Dallas scene. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80117453) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cristela-alonzo.html)
- [Cy Amundson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cy-amundson.html) *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
Cy Amundson is a stand-up comedian from rural Minnesota, known for energetic storytelling, observations and crowd interaction, who moved to Minneapolis in his early twenties to learn his craft at Acme Comedy Company. [G.L. Berg & Associates ↗](https://www.glberg.com/roster/cy-amundson)
- [D.C. Benny](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-d-c-benny.html) *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
D.C. Benny is a New York stand-up comedian and storyteller whose nickname was given to him by Harlem's legendary host 'Uncle' Jimmy Mack, and whose autobiographical stories, peopled with original characters, have been sharpened… [Official site (Bio) ↗](http://www.dcbenny.com/bio)
- [D'Lai](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-d-lai.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
D'Lai is a stand-up comedian and entrepreneur whose television credits include HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET's ComicView and Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network, and who appeared in 2026 on BET's ComicView: Rooftop Series. [tickets.citywinery.com ↗](https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/dlai-kqrxb0) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club Buffalo, Buffalo, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-d-lai.html)
- [Daan Put](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=daan-put)
With it, coached by Thomas Spijkerman, he won the audience prize, the Publieksprijs, at the Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival in 2026, whose jury called him an original storyteller. [Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival — Finalists 2026 ↗](https://akf.nl/akfsonneveldprijs2026-2/)
- [Damon Darling](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-damon-darling.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work*
Damon Darling is a stand-up comedian who performed on shows around the country with established headliners before launching his own national headlining run, the Gotta Dollar Tour. [improvtx.com ↗](https://improvtx.com/comic/damon+darling/) [Next: 18 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club St. Louis, St. Louis, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-damon-darling.html)
- [Dan Bublitz](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dan-bublitz.html) *One-liners and wordplay* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Dan Bublitz Jr. is a stand-up comedian whose upbeat storytelling is sprinkled with silly one-liners. [Dan Bublitz Jr - official website ↗](https://danbublitz.com/)
- [Dan Yourg](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=dan-yourg) *Observational*
Dan Yourg is a San Diego-based clean stand-up comedian known for dry, relatable storytelling and smart observational humor. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Dana Carvey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dana-carvey.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions*
Emmy-winning actor and stand-up comedian best known for his Saturday Night Live characters including the Church Lady, Grumpy Old Man, Hans and Garth Algar, later carried into Wayne's World. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80117461)
- [Dane Cook](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dane-cook.html) *From Cambridge, Massachusetts* *Observational* *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)
- [Daniel Connell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=daniel-connell) *Observational*
Daniel Connell is an Australian stand-up comedian known for understated, observational humour, dry wit and storytelling. [Funny Guys ↗](https://www.funnyguys.com.au/comedians/daniel-connell/)
- [Daniel Sloss](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-daniel-sloss.html) *Storytelling* *Dark* *Netflix, HBO specials*
Scottish stand-up comedian, born in England in 1990 and raised in Fife, who at 19 became the youngest comedian to perform a solo season in London's West End. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80223685) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Festival - Beacon Theatre, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-daniel-sloss.html)
- [Daniela Mora](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-daniela-mora.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work*
Daniela Mora is a New York-based stand-up comedian, creator and actress who was named a 2023 New York Comedy Festival Creator to Watch. [thestandnyc.com ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/daniela-mora) [Next: 15 November 2026 · St. Marks Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-daniela-mora.html)
- [Danny Buckler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-buckler.html)
Danny Buckler is a comedian who began as a magician and moved onto the stand-up circuit, more recently adopting a storytelling approach. [Chortle ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/d/33220/danny_buckler)
- [Danny Hallinan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-hallinan.html)
Danny Hallinan is a stand-up comedian from the Bronx who blends authentic New York attitude with honest storytelling and real-talk humor. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/danny-hallinan) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-hallinan.html)
- [Danny Lobell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-lobell.html)
Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, podcaster, storyteller and comic-book writer. [Stand Up! Records ↗](https://standuprecords.com/collections/danny-lobell)
- [Danny O'Brien](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-danny-o-brien.html)
Danny O'Brien is a Dublin-based Irish stand-up comedian with more than fifteen years on stage, known for sharp wit, an anecdotal style and storytelling, who headlines clubs and festivals across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. [Galway Comedy Festival ↗](https://galwaycomedyfestival.ie/comedians/danny-obrien)
- [Daphna Baram](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=daphna-baram)
Daphna Baram is a comedian who has taken solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, Unmuted in 2021 and the stand-up and storytelling show Out and About in 2022. [British Comedy Guide ↗](https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2022/daphna-baram)
- [Darren Gaffney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-darren-gaffney.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Darren Gaffney is an Irish stand-up comedian from rural County Cavan whose sharp, chaotic storytelling draws on growing up on Irish farms. [Galway Comedy Festival ↗](https://galwaycomedyfestival.ie/comedians/darren-gaffney)
- [Dave Allen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dave-allen.html)
Dave Allen was an Irish comedian from Dublin, born David Tynan O'Mahony on 6 July 1936, whose laid-back, personal, storytelling style won the admiration of a later generation of stand-ups. [The Guardian ↗](https://www.theguardian.com/news/2005/mar/12/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries)
- [Dave Chappelle](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dave-chappelle.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, HBO specials*
American stand-up comedian and actor from Washington, D.C., who co-created and starred in Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show (2003–2006) before quitting midway through its third season. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80230402)
- [David Callan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=david-callan) *Observational*
Callan brought the show Crisps to Fringe World in Perth at the Brass Monkey Hotel, Northbridge, from 27 January to 17 February 2024, with crowd work, storytelling about Australian wildlife, observational material and impressions. [Australian Stage - Crisps | David Callan ↗](https://www.australianstage.com.au/2024/01/28/reviews/perth/crisps-|-david-callan.html)
- [David Drake](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-drake.html)
He is also a five-time guest on the storytelling podcast Risk! [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.daviddrakecomedy.com/about)
- [David Jolly](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-jolly.html)
David Jolly is a stand-up comedian from Florida whose raw, unfiltered storytelling won him a following through his appearances on the Kill Tony podcast. [The Improv ↗](https://improv.com/milwaukee/comic/david+jolly/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Comedy Loft of DC, Washington, DC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-jolly.html)
- [David Nihill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-nihill.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
David Nihill is an Irish stand-up comedian, born and raised in Dublin, whose shows draw on having lived and worked in twelve countries, his attempts at learning languages and life as a mildly confused immigrant. [davidnihill.com ↗](https://davidnihill.com/) [Next: 17 December 2026 · The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-nihill.html)
- [David Spade](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-spade.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster whose career includes Saturday Night Live, Just Shoot Me!, Tommy Boy and Joe Dirt. [avclub.com ↗](https://www.avclub.com/david-spades-return-to-stand-up-in-my-fake-problems-is-1798180354) [Next: 16 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-david-spade.html)
- [Dedrick Flynn](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dedrick-flynn.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Dedrick Flynn, known as "The Dark Storm," is a stand-up comedian from East Atlanta who now lives in Austin, Texas, where he is one of the newest full-time regulars on the live podcast Kill Tony. [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tHPymO6Qc) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Classic Center Theatre, Athens, GA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dedrick-flynn.html)
- [Del Harrison](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-del-harrison.html) *From New Orleans*
Del Harrison is a stand-up comedian from New Orleans who is also an actress, soul singer, writer and host, known for punchline-packed storytelling about her everyday life and dating. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/del+harrison/)
- [Demetrius “Big D” Hullum](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=demetrius-big-d-hullum) *Observational*
Demetrius “Big D” Hullum is a Boston stand-up comedian with nearly a decade on stage, known for high-energy storytelling and observational wit. [Boston Comedy Festival ↗](https://www.bostoncomedyfest.com/shows/prelim-3-3026)
- [Derek Humphrey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-derek-humphrey.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *YouTube special*
Derek Humphrey is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and actor, born in Detroit, who was a high school dropout, a laborer, a hotelier and a U.S. Navy veteran before he went into comedy. [thestandnyc.com ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/derek-humphrey) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Eastville Comedy Club, Brooklyn, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-derek-humphrey.html)
- [Derrick Tennant](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-derrick-tennant.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Derrick Tennant is a comedian, motivational speaker and storyteller who has spent more than twenty-five years bringing a laughter-filled message to audiences around the world, at comedy clubs, on cruise lines, at corporate… [Official site (Derrick's Story) ↗](https://derricktennant.com/inspirational-speaker-derrick-tennant/)
- [Desi Banks](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-desi-banks.html) *High-energy and physical*
Desi Banks is a stand-up comedian, actor, podcaster and entrepreneur known for viral storytelling and a high-energy stage presence. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/desi+banks/) [Next: 9 December 2026 · Olsen Run Comedy Club and Lounge, Eugene, OR →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-desi-banks.html)
- [Dino Archie](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dino-archie.html) *YouTube special*
He has since appeared on Comedy Central's Adam Devine's House Party, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, Roast Battle and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, and his storytelling has aired on NPR's Snap Judgment. [Official site ↗](https://www.dinoarchie.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Moon, Edmonton, AB →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dino-archie.html)
- [DJ Rybski](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dj-rybski.html)
DJ Rybski is a stand-up comedian born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, known for sharp storytelling and joke writing. [Official site ↗](https://www.djrybski.com/) [Next: 22 November 2026 · The Comedy Vault, Batavia, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dj-rybski.html)
- [Dobie Maxwell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dobie-maxwell.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Dobie Maxwell is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a veteran storyteller who calls himself the Dented Can and Mr. Lucky. [Laughing Hyena Records ↗](https://laughinghyenarecords.com/collection/comedians/dobie-maxwell)
- [Dorie McLemore](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dorie-mclemore.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Dorie McLemore is a clean stand-up comedian, storyteller and speaker who has performed since 2006 for audiences coast to coast and abroad, from women's retreats and church fundraisers to corporate events. [Official website ↗](https://doriemclemore.com/)
- [Drew Dunn](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-drew-dunn.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
American stand-up comedian who began in 2014 in New England, won the Boston Comedy Festival in 2017 and the Seattle International Comedy Competition in 2018, and was a Just for Laughs New Face in 2019. [drewdunncomedy.com ↗](https://www.drewdunncomedy.com/blank) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-drew-dunn.html)
- [Duncan Crawford](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=duncan-crawford)
Duncan Crawford is a comedian whose act combines anecdotal storytelling with impassioned rant. [Chortle ↗](https://chortle.co.uk/comics/d/680/duncan_crawford/review)
- [Dustin Chafin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dustin-chafin.html) *Crowd work* *Hosts a podcast*
Nationally headlining stand-up comedian known for sharp storytelling and crowd work. [Official site ↗](https://www.dustinchafin.com/)
- [Dylan Brody](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dylan-brody.html)
Comedian, storyteller, author, filmmaker and producer whose work spans stand-up, long-form storytelling, books, recordings and independent film. [Official bio ↗](https://www.dylanbrody.com/bio)
- [Ed Mcgowan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ed-mcgowan.html)
His style mixes storytelling with intimate observation. [Official site ↗](https://www.edmcgowan.com/) [Next: 23 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ed-mcgowan.html)
- [Eddie Ifft](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eddie-ifft.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Comedy Central, Prime Video specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Eddie Ifft is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor from Pittsburgh who began on the New York club circuit after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh. [eddieifft.com ↗](https://eddieifft.com/epk/) [Next: 3 December 2026 · The Stress Factory Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eddie-ifft.html)
- [Eddie Izzard](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eddie-izzard.html) *Storytelling* *Absurd and surreal*
British stand-up comedian, actress and activist known for rambling, surreal, stream-of-consciousness monologues. [chortle.co.uk ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2019/09/19/44354/eddie_izzard:_wunderbar) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Bill Murray, London, United Kingdom →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eddie-izzard.html)
- [Eddie Mullarkey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eddie-mullarkey.html) *Observational*
Eddie Mullarkey is a stand-up comedian from Galway known for skilled crowd work, storytelling and observational comedy delivered with a cheeky wit. [Galway Comedy Festival ↗](https://galwaycomedyfestival.ie/comedians/eddie-mullarkey)
- [Ellen Skrmetti](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ellen-skrmetti.html) *Storytelling*
Ellen Skrmetti is a stand-up comedian, writer and viral storyteller, born and raised in Mississippi and living in Birmingham, Alabama, whose clean comedy covers family, faith, marriage and college football. [ellenskrmetti.com ↗](https://ellenskrmetti.com/)
- [Emmanuel Sonubi](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emmanuel-sonubi.html)
After three sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and two award nominations, Sonubi returned to the Fringe in 2026 on PBH's Free Fringe with the work-in-progress hour What's Next?, a mix of personal storytelling and… [Official site (Edinburgh Fringe 2026) ↗](https://www.emmanuelstandup.com/international-shows)
- [Eric Neumann](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eric-neumann.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Eric Neumann is a New York City-based stand-up comedian and storyteller and a regular at the Comedy Cellar. [iamericneumann.com ↗](https://www.iamericneumann.com/about) [Next: 21 November 2026 · West Side Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-eric-neumann.html)
- [Erica Rhodes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erica-rhodes.html) *Storytelling* *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. [bostonglobe.com ↗](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/08/arts/erica-rhodes-gets-her-laughs-drive-in/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erica-rhodes.html)
- [Erik Knowles](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-erik-knowles.html)
Erik Knowles is a touring stand-up comedian and Marine Corps veteran whose shows blend high-impact jokes with relatable storytelling about military service, modern family life and the unpredictable path of adulthood. [Official site ↗](https://erikknowles.com/)
- [Erin McKinnie](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=erin-mckinnie) *Characters and impressions*
Erin McKinnie is a Scottish stand-up comedian known for storytelling and impressions. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/erin-mckinnie/)
- [Fern Brady](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-fern-brady.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *Hosts a podcast*
Scottish stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer from Bathgate, West Lothian, who began performing in 2010 and reached the final of So You Think You're Funny in 2011. [beat.com.au ↗](https://beat.com.au/fern-brady-skewers-societal-absurdities-with-hilarious-honesty/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-fern-brady.html)
- [Gabe Mollica](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gabe-mollica.html)
American comedian, storyteller and writer based in Astoria, Queens, best known for his solo show Solo: A Show About Friendship, which he developed from 2019, workshopped at the Edinburgh Fringe and opened Off-Broadway at the… [BroadwayWorld — Solo: A Show About Friendship extends for a third time Off-Broadway ↗](https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Gabe-Mollicas-SOLO-A-SHOW-ABOUT-FRIENDSHIP-Extends-for-a-Third-Time-Off-Broadway-20230302)
- [Gabriel Iglesias](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gabriel-iglesias.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials*
Arena-headlining stand-up comedian known as Fluffy, with a storytelling style built around characters, sound effects and personal experience. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80237903) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gabriel-iglesias.html)
- [Gage Johnson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gage-johnson.html) *Storytelling*
Gage Johnson is a stand-up comedian from Redding, California, who performs around Orange County and Los Angeles under the billing 'The Hopeless Bromantic', with a storytelling style built on nostalgic movie references and growing up. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/comic/gage+johnson/) [Next: 7 January 2027 · Corona Improv, Corona, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gage-johnson.html)
- [Garrett Nygren](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-garrett-nygren.html) *Crowd work*
Garrett Nygren is a Denver-based stand-up comedian known for quick crowd work and offbeat storytelling. [Denver Comedy Lounge ↗](https://denvercomedylounge.com/comedians/garrett-nygren)
- [Gastor Almonte](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gastor-almonte.html) *From Brooklyn, NY* *Hosts a podcast*
Gastor Almonte is an award-winning stand-up comedian, storyteller, writer and host from Brooklyn, New York. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/gastor-almonte) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-gastor-almonte.html)
- [George Perez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-george-perez.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
George Perez is a stand-up comedian and a paid regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, known for raw, observational storytelling. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/comic/george+perez/) [Next: 30 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-george-perez.html)
- [Geraldine Hickey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-geraldine-hickey.html) *Born in Albury*
Geraldine Hickey is an Australian stand-up comedian and storyteller who won the Most Outstanding Show award at the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with What A Surprise, two years after taking the festival's Piece of… [Token Artists ↗](https://token.com.au/artist/geraldine-hickey/)
- [Godfrey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-godfrey.html) *From Lincoln, Nebraska* *Characters and impressions* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host known for high-energy storytelling and impressions. [Official site ↗](https://www.godfreylive.com/)
- [Gordon Keane](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=gordon-keane)
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe lists his show Run Fat Boy Run, a storytelling hour about moving from a sedentary life to ultra-running, marathon setbacks included. [Edinburgh Festival Fringe - Run Fat Boy Run ↗](https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/run-fat-boy-run)
- [Graeson McGaha](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-graeson-mcgaha.html)
Graeson McGaha is a stand-up comedian raised in the Southeast whose act blends Southern storytelling, blue-collar humour and internet-style absurdity. [Helium Comedy Club Indianapolis — Upstairs at Helium ↗](https://indianapolis.heliumcomedy.com/shows/378938) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Snappers Comedy Club, Fort Myers, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-graeson-mcgaha.html)
- [Greg Morton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-greg-morton.html) *Characters and impressions*
A high-energy comedian and impressionist, he blends rapid-fire voices, pop-culture satire and storytelling, playing cartoon icons, music legends, movie heroes and politicians. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://gregmorton.com/bio/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · The Comedy Club of Lawrence, Lawrence, KS →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-greg-morton.html)
- [Greg Warren](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-greg-warren.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Prime Video, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Greg Warren is a stand-up comedian from St. Louis, a former West Point cadet and All-American wrestler at the University of Missouri, whose family-friendly observational comedy draws on his Midwestern upbringing and his years… [gregwarrencomedy.com ↗](https://gregwarrencomedy.com/bio/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Comedy Works South, Greenwood Village, CO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-greg-warren.html)
- [Hannah Byczkowski](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannah-byczkowski.html) *Observational*
Hannah Byczkowski is a full-time stand-up comedian whose sets mix observational material with storytelling, and who works regularly as an MC in and around London. [The Glee ↗](https://www.glee.co.uk/performer/hannah-byczkowski/)
- [Hannah Gadsby](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannah-gadsby.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *Netflix, YouTube specials*
Australian comedian, writer and actor from Tasmania who won the national Raw Comedy competition in 2006. [stylist.co.uk ↗](https://stylist.co.uk/life/review-of-hannah-gadsby-netflix-comedy-show-nanette-feminsm-lgbtq/215206) [Next: 15 November 2026 · Comedy Republic, Melbourne, Australia →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannah-gadsby.html)
- [Hari Kondabolu](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hari-kondabolu.html) *Born in Queens* *Absurd and surreal*
Brooklyn-based comedian, writer and podcaster whose stand-up combines personal storytelling and social commentary. [Official bio ↗](https://harikondabolu.com/bio/)
- [Hisham Kelati](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hisham-kelati.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Hisham Kelati is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian and writer known for vivid, engaging storytelling. [Sled Island 2022 ↗](https://www.sledisland.com/2022/hisham-kelati)
- [Hoss Ridgeway](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hoss-ridgeway.html) *From Franklin, Indiana* *Musical comedy* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Hoss Ridgeway is a stand-up comedian and preacher from Franklin, Indiana, whose act mixes storytelling, sound effects and musical comedy into an interactive show. [The Reporter — Butter not miss this popcorn & comedy event! (25 May 2026) ↗](https://readthereporter.com/butter-not-miss-this-popcorn-comedy-event-2/)
- [Hunter Hill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hunter-hill.html) *Storytelling*
Hunter Hill is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for storytelling stand-up. [hunterhillcomedy.com ↗](https://www.hunterhillcomedy.com/about) [Next: 9 December 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hunter-hill.html)
- [Iain Anderson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=iain-anderson)
Iain Anderson is a Scottish comedian and storyteller. [Official site ↗](https://iainandersoncomedy.com/)
- [Ian Coppinger](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=ian-coppinger) *Absurd and surreal*
In 1992 he co-founded The Dublin Comedy Improv, where he still performs each week, and Chortle has praised him as a skilled storyteller with a quick, witty delivery. [Chortle ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2005/06/06/32903/ian_coppinger_%E2%80%93_original_review)
- [Jack Assadourian Jr.](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-assadourian-jr.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jack Assadourian Jr. is a stand-up comedian of Armenian and Mexican descent whose act draws on his multicultural background. [jackjrcomic.com ↗](https://www.jackjrcomic.com/about) [Next: 20 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-assadourian-jr.html)
- [Jack Whitehall](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-whitehall.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *Netflix special*
Jack Whitehall is an English stand-up comedian, actor and presenter from London whose first solo show, Nearly Rebellious, earned a Best Newcomer nomination at the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards. [chortle.co.uk ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2017/10/24/38234/jack_whitehall_at_large) [Next: 13 December 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-whitehall.html)
- [Jackie Kashian](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jackie-kashian.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, podcaster and writer whose credits include After Midnight, Conan, The Late Late Show, HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, NPR and Audible. [jackiekashian.com ↗](https://jackiekashian.com/about) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Planet of the Tapes, Louisville, KY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jackie-kashian.html)
- [Jackie Tinsley](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jackie-tinsley.html)
Her storytelling has taken her to stages across Arizona and beyond. [Official site ↗](https://jackietinsley.com/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Chandler, Chandler, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jackie-tinsley.html)
- [Jake Donaldson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jake-donaldson.html) *From Newcastle-Upon-Tyne* *Prime Video special*
Jake Donaldson is a stand-up comedian from Newcastle upon Tyne known for sharp, intelligent humour and warm storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://www.jakedonaldsoncomedy.com/)
- [Jake Lambert](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jake-lambert.html)
Jake Lambert is a stand-up comedian and writer known for non-stop, gag-filled storytelling, whose online videos have passed 500 million views. [Off the Kerb ↗](https://www.offthekerb.com/artist/jake-lambert/) [Next: 6 March 2027 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jake-lambert.html)
- [Jamario McClain](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jamario-mcclain.html) *From Los Angeles*
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)
- [James Patrick](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-james-patrick.html) *Observational*
James Patrick is a Brooklyn-born and bred New York stand-up comedian known for sharp observational humor, self-deprecating storytelling and relatable takes on city life and family. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/james-patrick) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-james-patrick.html)
- [Janeane Garofalo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-janeane-garofalo.html) *Storytelling* *Absurd and surreal* *HBO special* *Hosts a podcast*
American comedian and actress who began in stand-up in the mid-1980s and was a pioneer of the Los Angeles alternative comedy scene in the early 1990s, later co-creating the long-running Eating It show at New York's Luna Lounge (1995–2005). [straight.com ↗](https://www.straight.com/garofalo-despises-alternative-label) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-janeane-garofalo.html)
- [Jared Freid](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jared-freid.html) *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. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81712329) [Next: 14 January 2027 · New York Comedy Club Stamford, Stamford, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jared-freid.html)
- [Jaren George](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jaren-george.html) *From New York City*
Jaren George is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New York City and based in Portland, Oregon, known for energetic storytelling. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Jason Cordova](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jason-cordova)
Jason Cordova is a Boston-based stand-up comedian with nearly two decades on stage, known for sharp observations and brutally honest storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://jasoncordovacomedy.com/)
- [Javier Negrete](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-javier-negrete.html) *Observational*
His style combines animated storytelling, observational humor and some political satire, and he names George Lopez and Dave Chappelle among his influences. [The Riot Conroe ↗](https://www.riotconroe.com/comedians/javier-negrete) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Riot Conroe, Conroe, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-javier-negrete.html)
- [Jay Larson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-larson.html) *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jay Larson is a stand-up comedian, storyteller, writer and director with more than twenty years on stage, best known for his 'Wrong Number' story, which went viral, reached number one on Reddit and was featured on This American Life. [The Comedy Store ↗](https://thecomedystore.com/comedians/jay-larson/) [Next: 16 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-larson.html)
- [Jay Mohr](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-mohr.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions* *Showtime special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jay Mohr is a stand-up comedian and actor from Verona, New Jersey, who was a featured player on Saturday Night Live from 1993 to 1995. [jaymohr.com ↗](https://www.jaymohr.com/about) [Next: 24 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jay-mohr.html)
- [Jeff Arcuri](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-arcuri.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Netflix special*
American stand-up comedian from Monroe, Michigan, known for crowd work and a regular at New York's Comedy Cellar. [npr.org ↗](https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5912143/comedian-jeff-arcuri-talks-about-the-art-of-crowd-work) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Stress Factory New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-arcuri.html)
- [Jeff Dean](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-dean.html) *From Reno, Nevada* *Personal and confessional*
Jeff Dean is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Reno, Nevada, who came up in the San Francisco Bay Area with a confessional storytelling style. [The Improv (San Jose) ↗](https://improv.com/sanjose/comic/jeff+dean/) [Next: 25 November 2026 · San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-dean.html)
- [Jeffrey Keller](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeffrey-keller.html) *High-energy and physical*
Jeffrey Keller is a stand-up comedian and actor based in New York City whose comedy draws on his background in musical theatre and everyday life, blending storytelling with a hammy, high-energy style. [Jeffrey Keller Comedy — official site ↗](https://jeffreykellercomedy.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta, Alpharetta, GA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeffrey-keller.html)
- [Jenn Lederer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenn-lederer.html)
Jenn Lederer is an award-winning comedian based in New York City, who is also a keynote speaker and storytelling consultant. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/comedians/jenn-lederer) [Next: 24 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Greenwich Village, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenn-lederer.html)
- [Jennifer Jane](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jennifer-jane) *Observational*
Jennifer Jane is a British-American stand-up comedian and writer whose storytelling and observational comedy has been called candid and unhinged. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Jenny Slate](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-slate.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Comedian, actor, writer and author whose work spans stand-up, film, television, books and voice performance. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81027753)
- [Jenny Tian](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-tian.html) *Storytelling* *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jenny Tian is an Australian stand-up comedian, born in Finland to Chinese parents and raised in Sydney, who built a large TikTok and YouTube following during the pandemic and sold out her debut hour, Picture This, along… [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL5UZqf6DuY) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Triple Door, Seattle, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-tian.html)
- [Jenny Zigrino](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-zigrino.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Comedy Central special*
Jenny Zigrino is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer based in Los Angeles who made her late-night debut on Conan, where she appeared three times, and was a Just for Laughs New Face in 2016. [jennyzigrino.com ↗](http://www.jennyzigrino.com/bio) [Next: 15 November 2026 · The Gimmick - Art Studio, Land O' Lakes, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jenny-zigrino.html)
- [Jeremy Nunes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeremy-nunes.html) *Prime Video, Dry Bar Comedy specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Jeremy Nunes, billed as the Mayor of Comedy, is a stand-up comedian and author from Southern Illinois who developed his front-porch storytelling style at The Second City in Chicago, then went home to his rural hometown and was… [Official site ↗](https://www.jeremynunes.com/)
- [Jeremy O'Donnell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jeremy-o-donnell) *One-liners and wordplay*
Jeremy O'Donnell is a stand-up comedian and compere whose act mixes sharp one-liners with relaxed storytelling. [Backyard Comedy Club ↗](https://backyardcomedyclub.co.uk/comedians/jeremy-odonnell/)
- [Jerry Seinfeld](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-seinfeld.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer best known for Seinfeld and later Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. [about.netflix.com ↗](https://about.netflix.com/en/news/jerry-seinfeld-23-hours-to-kill-premieres-globally-on-netflix-may-5-2020) [Next: 13 November 2026 · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-seinfeld.html)
- [Jerry Wayne Longmire](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-wayne-longmire.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Jerry Wayne Longmire is a stand-up comic and online creator based in Houston, known for the Truck Astrology roast series and the garage series Shoptalk, and for a twang from an East Texas junkyard upbringing. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/irvine/comic/Jerry+Wayne+Longmire/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · Huntsville Levity Live, Huntsville, AL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jerry-wayne-longmire.html)
- [Jess McLaren](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=jess-mclaren)
Her act blends dry menace, sharp observation and personal storytelling, riffing on autism, queerness and the absurdity of modern life in a precise, understated style that sneaks up on an audience. [Official site ↗](https://www.jessmclaren.com/about)
- [Jessica Michelle Singleton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jessica-michelle-singleton.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian known for high-energy, overly honest and often dark material, a paid regular at the Comedy Store and the breakout star of Iliza Shlesinger's Hulu series Iliza's Locals. [jmscomedy.com ↗](https://jmscomedy.com/) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club - Atlanta, Alpharetta, GA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jessica-michelle-singleton.html)
- [Jesus Sepulveda](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jesus-sepulveda.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *HBO, YouTube specials*
Jesus Sepulveda is a stand-up comedian from Tucson who started doing stand-up at 15 and opened for Gabriel Iglesias before filming his first half-hour special, Jesus Sepulveda: Mr. Tough Life, for HBO Max in 2022. [press.wbd.com ↗](https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/entre-nos-presents-jesus-sepulveda-mr-tough-life-debuts-friday-august-5-hbo-max)
- [Jiaoying Summers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jiaoying-summers.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Hosts a podcast*
Jiaoying Summers is a Chinese-born stand-up comedian, actress and producer based in Los Angeles who began doing stand-up in 2019, after John Singleton, an executive producer she auditioned for, suggested she try it. [jiaoyingsummers.com ↗](https://www.jiaoyingsummers.com/copy-of-home) [Next: 13 November 2026 · House of Comedy (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jiaoying-summers.html)
- [Jilberto Soto](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jilberto-soto.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Jilberto Soto is a New York City-based stand-up comedian, writer and storyteller, a first-generation Mexican American who moved to the city during the pandemic and is now a paid regular at New York Comedy Club. [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.jilbertosoto.com/about)
- [Jim Breuer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jim-breuer.html) *Storytelling* *Comedy Central, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Jim Breuer is a stand-up comedian and actor from Valley Stream, New York, known for three seasons on Saturday Night Live and the film Half Baked. [jimbreuer.com ↗](https://www.jimbreuer.com/about)
- [Jim Jefferies](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jim-jefferies.html) *Storytelling* *Dark* *Netflix special*
Australian stand-up comedian, actor and writer whose catalog runs from Contraband through ten specials, including the 2025 Netflix release Two Limb Policy. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80106979) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Meridian Hall, Toronto, ON →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jim-jefferies.html)
- [Jo Koy](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jo-koy.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix special*
Arena- and theater-touring stand-up comedian whose material often draws from family and Filipino-American experience. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81697660) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, HI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jo-koy.html)
- [Joe Dombrowski](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-joe-dombrowski.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Hosts a podcast*
Joe Dombrowski is a stand-up comedian from Metro Detroit and a former elementary school teacher whose viral April Fools' Day spelling-test prank in 2017 led to multiple appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAMe4YEWxas) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Louisville Comedy Club, Louisville, KY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-joe-dombrowski.html)
- [Joe Sib](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-joe-sib.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Joe Sib is a stand-up comedian, writer and storyteller who spent twenty years as a touring musician and co-founded the independent label SideOneDummy Records before turning to comedy. [Official site ↗](https://www.joesib.com/)
- [Joël Gideon](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=joel-gideon)
A storyteller who draws audiences into the stories of his daily life, he has also trained since 2022 as an actor and theatre maker at the Amsterdamse Toneelschool & Kleinkunstacademie, and in 2026 he won the student jury prize… [Comedy Club Haug ↗](https://comedyclubhaug.com/comedians/joel-gideon)
- [John Bennett](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=john-bennett) *From Milford Connecticut* *Observational*
John Bennett is a stand-up comedian based in New York City, from Milford, Connecticut, known for high energy and observational humor that blends personal storytelling with goofiness. [Eastville Comedy Club ↗](https://www.eastvillecomedy.com/comedians/john-bennett)
- [John Mulaney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-mulaney.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and host whose career includes Saturday Night Live writing, multiple stand-up specials and live television. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80238110) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-mulaney.html)
- [Johnny Pogo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=johnny-pogo) *High-energy and physical*
Johnny Pogo is a stand-up comedian who mixes cultural identity, storytelling and playful audacity, with high-energy stage presence, crowd interaction and spontaneous riffing. [Funny Business ↗](https://www.funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=johnny-pogo-1)
- [Jon Gagnon](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jon-gagnon.html) *Crowd work*
Jon Gagnon is a stand-up comedian based in Vancouver, known for storytelling and crowd work. [Official site ↗](https://www.jongagnoncomedy.com/)
- [Jon Rudnitsky](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jon-rudnitsky.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions*
Jon Rudnitsky is a stand-up comedian and actor from Harrington Park, New Jersey, who was a featured player on Saturday Night Live in its 41st season, 2015–2016. [carolines.com ↗](https://www.carolines.com/2016/06/20/snl-star-jon-rudnitsky-on-his-carolines-on-broadway-headlining-debut/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jon-rudnitsky.html)
- [Jonnie W.](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jonnie-w.html) *Storytelling* *Musical comedy*
Jonnie W. is a nationally touring comedian based near Nashville whose act blends storytelling, offbeat stand-up and music, played at comedy clubs, churches, corporate events and leadership conferences in 48 states. [jonniew.com ↗](https://www.jonniew.com/) [Next: 2 December 2026 · Helium Comedy Club, Indianapolis, IN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jonnie-w.html)
- [Jordan Klepper](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jordan-klepper.html) *Born in Kalamazoo* *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jordan Klepper is a comedian and an Emmy-winning correspondent and co-host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, who tours theatres with Suffering Fools, a show of stand-up, storytelling and PowerPoint. [Official site ↗](https://www.officialjordanklepper.com/)
- [Josh Johnson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-johnson.html) *Storytelling* *HBO, Comedy Central specials*
American stand-up comedian and writer from Alexandria, Louisiana, who joined The Daily Show as a writer in 2017, became a correspondent in 2024 and joined its rotation of hosts in July 2025. [joshjohnsoncomedy.com ↗](https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/about) [Next: 15 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club Stamford, Stamford, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-josh-johnson.html)
- [Judy Gold](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-judy-gold.html) *Storytelling* *HBO, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Judy Gold is a stand-up comedian from New Jersey who has been a regular at New York's Comedy Cellar since the 1980s. [timeout.com ↗](https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/the-judy-show) [Next: 14 November 2026 →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-judy-gold.html)
- [Julie Baez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=julie-baez)
Julie Baez is a Miami-based stand-up comedian, originally from the Dominican Republic, who performs in both English and Spanish and brings sharp storytelling, cultural insight and fearless honesty to everyday life. [Vice City Comedy Festival — 2026 comics ↗](https://vicecitycomedyfestival.com/2026-comics/)
- [Justin Foster](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-foster.html) *Crowd work*
Justin Foster is a Texas-born comedian based in Los Angeles, known for crowd work and storytelling. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/justin+foster/)
- [Justin Shaw](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-shaw.html)
Justin Shaw is a comedian and storyteller from Prince Edward Island. [Funny Business ↗](https://www.funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=justin-shaw)
- [Justin Silva](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-silva.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Justin Silva is a stand-up comedian born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, who started comedy at 21 while working as an electrician and a restaurant server, then quit both jobs a year and a half later to take open mics… [newjerseystage.com ↗](https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles3/2026/08/27/njpac-presents-comedian-justin-silva-on-november-7th) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stress Factory Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-silva.html)
- [Justin Whitehead](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-whitehead.html) *Storytelling* *Improvised*
Justin Whitehead is a stand-up comedian and digital content creator known for his improvisational skills, raw storytelling and viral social-media voice-overs, with observational Southern humor drawn from everyday life. [innovativeartists.com ↗](https://innovativeartists.com/justin-whitehead/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Joker's Comedy House, Clarksville, TN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-justin-whitehead.html)
- [Kai Samra](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kai-samra.html) *Born in Handsworth* *Prime Video special*
His debut hour, Underclass, produced by Soho Theatre, played the Pleasance Courtyard at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, where Chortle called him a skilled storyteller and an astute, intelligent commentator; after sell-out runs at… [Chortle ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2019/08/17/44034/kai_samra%3A_underclass)
- [Karen Morgan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-karen-morgan.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Karen Morgan is a clean stand-up comedian and former trial attorney, born and raised in Athens, Georgia, and living in Cumberland, Maine, who began in comedy as a finalist on Nickelodeon's Search for the Funniest Mom in America. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/comic/karen+morgan/) [Next: 22 November 2026 · Tempe Improv, Tempe, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-karen-morgan.html)
- [Kathryn Mather](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=kathryn-mather) *Dark*
Kathryn Mather is a UK comedian whose own site carries praise from Rolling Stone UK, Nish Kumar, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Russell Kane for her dark humour and storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://kathrynmather.com/)
- [Keegan Thomas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=keegan-thomas) *One-liners and wordplay*
His act combines high-energy, elaborate storytelling with one-liners, and he is part of the Wellington and wider New Zealand comedy scene. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/keegan-thomas/)
- [Kelly Zemnickis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kelly-zemnickis.html)
Kelly Zemnickis is a stand-up comedian, storyteller and filmmaker, born in Westmount, Montreal, Quebec. [Official site ↗](https://kellyzemnickis.com/)
- [Kelsey Cook](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kelsey-cook.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, Hulu specials* *Hosts a podcast*
American stand-up comedian from Spokane, Washington, who started stand-up in college and moved to Seattle and then Los Angeles; a world-champion foosball player, she hustles fellow comedians at the game in her web series Wrists of Fury. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/82772041) [Next: 11 December 2026 · Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kelsey-cook.html)
- [Ken Krantz](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ken-krantz.html) *Personal and confessional*
Krantz has performed at Gotham, The Stand, Stress Factory and The Comedy Cellar, and the act mixes self-deprecating humor, storytelling and takes on pop culture and current events. [The Stand NYC ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/ken-krantz) [Next: 29 December 2026 · Stress Factory New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ken-krantz.html)
- [Kevin Daniel](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-daniel.html)
Kevin Daniel is a Glasgow-born stand-up comedian known for storytelling and a commanding stage presence. [Kevin Daniel Comedy - Jockanory at Leicester Comedy Festival ↗](https://kevindanielcomedy.co.uk/event/jockanory-at-leicester-comedy-festival/) [Next: 5 December 2026 · Just The Tonic Comedy Club Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-daniel.html)
- [Kevin James Doyle](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-james-doyle.html)
Kevin James Doyle is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City, known for a blend of stand-up and storytelling. [New York Comedy Festival ↗](https://nycomedyfestival.com/lineup/kevin-james-doyle-v-the-city-of-new-york/)
- [Kevin Sullivan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-sullivan.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Kevin Sullivan is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian known for storytelling and for comedy built on astrology, turning zodiac signs into punchlines for a large online following. [thecomedystore.com ↗](https://thecomedystore.com/comedians/kevin-sullivan) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-sullivan.html)
- [Key Lewis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-key-lewis.html) *High-energy and physical* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Key Lewis is a Sacramento-born stand-up comedian known for high-energy, improvised storytelling and a cast of characters. [Official site ↗](https://keylewis.com/) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Laughs Unlimited, Sacramento, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-key-lewis.html)
- [Kim Coles](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=kim-coles)
She is also a five-time bestselling author, publisher and coach, and her site offers a storytelling course. [Official site ↗](https://kimcoles.com/)
- [Kim McVicar](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kim-mcvicar.html) *Crowd work* *Comedy Dynamics special*
Kim McVicar is a Canadian stand-up comedian and former professional backup dancer whose act blends physical comedy, storytelling and crowd work, with dance breaks. [Official site ↗](https://www.kimmcvicar.com/)
- [King Bo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-king-bo.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
King Bo is a stand-up comedian who built an audience in the millions with viral comedy sketches, characters and catchphrases on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube before bringing that audience to live stand-up. [comedybar.ca ↗](https://comedybar.ca/shows/king-bo) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Loft of DC, Washington, DC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-king-bo.html)
- [Kyle Kinane](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kyle-kinane.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian and recording artist whose specials include Dirt Nap. [avclub.com ↗](https://avclub.com/kyle-kinane-gets-impressively-loose-in-chicago-1798189182) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kyle-kinane.html)
- [Kylie Kaiser](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kylie-kaiser.html)
Kylie Kaiser is a stand-up comic based in Austin, Texas, whose self-aware storytelling takes on therapy culture and dating. [The Riot Riverwalk ↗](https://www.riotriverwalk.com/comedians/kylie-kaiser) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Riot Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kylie-kaiser.html)
- [La Mole](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-la-mole.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
La Mole (Iván Fematt) is a Mexican comedian who performs stand-up in Spanish, with a live show built on personal stories, improvisation and raw, exaggerated takes on everyday life. [zetatijuana.com ↗](https://zetatijuana.com/2024/11/quiero-hacer-cine-la-mole/)
- [Langston Kerman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-langston-kerman.html) *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcast host based in Los Angeles. [heyalma.com ↗](https://www.heyalma.com/?p=42718) [Next: 19 March 2027 · The Orange Violet, New Orleans, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-langston-kerman.html)
- [Lara Ricote](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lara-ricote.html) *YouTube special*
Lara Ricote is a Mexican-American-Venezuelan stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for sharp, surreal storytelling. [Comedy Kiss ↗](https://www.comedykiss.ch/zurich-shows/comedy-kiss-lara-ricote-zurich)
- [Larry the Cable Guy](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-larry-the-cable-guy.html) *Storytelling* *One-liners and wordplay* *Comedy Central, Prime Video specials*
Larry the Cable Guy is a stand-up comedian from Pawnee City, Nebraska, known for his Cable Guy character and the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. [larrythecableguy.com ↗](https://www.larrythecableguy.com/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Howler Comedy Club, Lincoln, NE →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-larry-the-cable-guy.html)
- [Laura House](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-laura-house.html)
and Mom, has worked alongside Maria Bamford, Patton Oswalt and Brian Regan, and is a favorite at stand-up and storytelling shows in Los Angeles. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/laura+house/)
- [Laurina Sacchetti](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=laurina-sacchetti)
At the 2026 New York Comedy Festival she headlines Sorry, I'm Running Late at Brooklyn Art Haus, an hour of chaotic storytelling, audience connection and surprises. [Official site ↗](https://www.laurinasacchetti.com/)
- [Leanne Morgan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-leanne-morgan.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, author and sitcom star whose breakout came after more than 25 years on the road. [leannemorgan.com ↗](https://www.leannemorgan.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Cedar Park, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-leanne-morgan.html)
- [Lenny Schmidt](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lenny-schmidt.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Lenny Schmidt is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster who first stepped on stage in the late 1980s and built his act on real-life storytelling. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://mrlennyschmidt.com/bio/)
- [Leslie Gold](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-leslie-gold.html)
Leslie Gold is a comedian, storyteller and host from New Jersey who is based in London. [Official site ↗](https://sites.google.com/lesliegoldcomedy.com/mysite)
- [Lisa Lampanelli](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lisa-lampanelli.html) *From Trumbull, Connecticut* *Roasts and insult comedy* *HBO, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
with Lisa Lampanelli and teaches stand-up and storytelling as a creativity coach. [Official site ↗](https://insultcomic.com/)
- [Liz Miele](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-liz-miele.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *YouTube special*
Liz Miele is a New York City stand-up comedian from Pennington, New Jersey, known for silly, intricate storytelling. [lizmiele.com ↗](https://lizmiele.com/) [Next: 20 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-liz-miele.html)
- [Lou Ridgeway](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lou-ridgeway.html)
Lou Ridgeway is a stand-up comedian whose own site presents an act of wit and oversharing storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://louridgewaycomedy.com/)
- [Lucas Abram Cavazos](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=lucas-abram-cavazos)
His one-man show An Evening with Lucas Abram: Your Own Personal Stranger blends storytelling, stand-up and live music. [Barcelona Metropolitan - An Evening with Lucas Abram: Your Own Personal Stranger ↗](https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/events/an-evening-with-lucas-abram-your-own-personal-stranger/)
- [Lucas Waterfill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lucas-waterfill.html) *Personal and confessional* *Comedy Dynamics special*
Before stand-up, Lucas Waterfill was the vocalist of a punk band in high school; he tried his first open mic after college and learned from storytelling comics, most notably Norm Macdonald. [Indianapolis Monthly ↗](https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/lucas-waterfill-stands-up/)
- [Luis J. Gomez](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-luis-j-gomez.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Luis J. Gomez is a New York City stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster and producer, best known as a host of the podcasts Legion of Skanks, The Regz and Story Warz. [luisofskanks.com ↗](https://luisofskanks.com/) [Next: 16 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-luis-j-gomez.html)
- [Mac O'Hara](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mac-o-hara.html) *Dark*
Mac O'Hara is a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, New York, who specializes in dark humor and storytelling. [The Stand NYC ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/mac-ohara) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Broadway Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mac-o-hara.html)
- [Maggie Hughes DePalo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-maggie-hughes-depalo.html) *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Maggie Hughes DePalo is a clean stand-up comedian from Chicago, born and raised on the city's South Side, known for a deadpan, sarcastic storytelling style. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://www.maggiehughesdepalo.com/bio) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Laugh Boston, Boston, MA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-maggie-hughes-depalo.html)
- [Marcello Hernández](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcello-hernandez.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix special*
Marcello Hernández is a stand-up comedian and actor from Miami, Florida, and a cast member of Saturday Night Live since 2022. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81775183) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcello-hernandez.html)
- [Marcus D. Wiley](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcus-d-wiley.html) *Storytelling* *YouTube special*
Marcus D. Wiley is a clean, faith-based stand-up comedian and author, the son of a preacher, whose act pairs laughs with a message under his motto "Laughter is good, but the Message is better!" Before comedy he was a professor… [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4qDOF3RbCw) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Raleigh Improv, Cary, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcus-d-wiley.html)
- [Marcus Monroe](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcus-monroe.html) *Storytelling* *One-liners and wordplay* *Hosts a podcast*
Marcus Monroe is a New York City stand-up comedian and juggler whose high-energy act mixes in-your-face banter with awkwardness; he won the Andy Kaufman Award in 2012 and was passed at the Comedy Cellar in 2019. [marcusmonroe.com ↗](https://marcusmonroe.com/about) [Next: 18 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marcus-monroe.html)
- [Marjolein Robertson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=marjolein-robertson)
Marjolein Robertson is a stand-up comedian, improviser and storyteller from Shetland, now based in London. [Official site ↗](https://marjoleinrobertson.com/)
- [Mark Curry](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mark-curry.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Comedy Central special*
Mark Curry is a stand-up comedian, actor and host from Oakland, California, best known for playing Mark Cooper on the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper from 1992 to 1997. [encyclopedia.com ↗](https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/film-and-television-biographies/mark-curry)
- [Mark Mehigan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mark-mehigan.html)
Mark Mehigan is an Irish comedian with stand-up talent, known for storytelling and viral social roasts. [Mark Mehigan's Weekly Roast podcast feed ↗](https://rss.podplaystudio.com/2926.xml)
- [Mark Poolos](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mark-poolos.html) *From Edina, Minnesota* *Dry Bar Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
Mark Poolos is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Edina, Minnesota, who calls the act that of a bumbling jolly giant with fast, engaging storytelling. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://www.markpoolos.com/bio)
- [Marlon Wayans](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marlon-wayans.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer from the Wayans family. [marlonwayans.com ↗](https://www.marlonwayans.com/) [Next: 20 November 2026 · West Nyack Levity Live, West Nyack, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marlon-wayans.html)
- [Martin Short](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-martin-short.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions* *Netflix, HBO specials*
Canadian comedian, actor and writer known for his sketch work on SCTV and Saturday Night Live and for characters he created such as Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick, the host of Comedy Central's Primetime Glick. [thecanadianencyclopedia.ca ↗](https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/martin-short) [Next: 10 April 2027 · The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach, VA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-martin-short.html)
- [Mary Santora](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mary-santora.html) *Observational*
Mary Santora is a stand-up comedian with a quick, slightly dark observational style built on storytelling and crowd work. [Official site ↗](https://marysantora.com/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, Cleveland, OH →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mary-santora.html)
- [Mat Dann](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=mat-dann) *High-energy and physical*
Before moving there he went to open mics and improv shows in Boston, and he describes himself as a high-energy storyteller. [Shoutout LA - Meet Mat Dann: Comedian & Writer ↗](https://shoutoutla.com/meet-mat-dann-comedian-writer/)
- [Matt Rife](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-rife.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work* *Netflix, YouTube specials*
Ohio-born stand-up comedian and actor who began performing as a teenager, was a Wild 'n Out cast member from 2015, and became widely popular through TikTok in 2022–23. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81764466) [Next: 21 November 2026 · KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-rife.html)
- [Matthew Broussard](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matthew-broussard.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional* *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
Matthew Broussard is a stand-up comedian and former financial analyst with a degree in computational mathematics, the son of a Cajun chemist and a Jewish microbiologist, whose act is heady and self-effacing. [sharkpartymedia.com ↗](https://www.sharkpartymedia.com/matthewbroussard) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matthew-broussard.html)
- [Maureen Nolan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=maureen-nolan) *From New Jersey*
Maureen Nolan is a topical and anecdotal stand-up comedian, producer and event host based in Chicago, originally from New Jersey. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Meeti Purani](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-meeti-purani.html)
Her comedy draws on her experience as an Indian-Canadian immigrant and combines storytelling and quick wit on dating, work, personal experience and social issues. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/comedians/meeti-purani) [Next: 19 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Greenwich Village, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-meeti-purani.html)
- [Meg MacKay](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-meg-mackay.html)
That July she presented her first full-length storytelling show, Meg MacKay: Freelance Witch, directed by Chanty Marostica, at the Tarragon Solo Room. [NOW Magazine Toronto - Fringe review ↗](https://nowtoronto.com/culture/fringe-review-meg-mackay-freelance-witch/)
- [Melinda Hill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-melinda-hill.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions* *Hosts a podcast*
Comedian, writer, actress, voice performer and creator whose work includes stand-up, digital series and television. [melindahill.com ↗](https://www.melindahill.com/about)
- [Micha Wertheim](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-micha-wertheim.html) *Born in Groningen* *Hosts a podcast*
In 2008 he played an English-language show at the Edinburgh Fringe, alternating with Hans Teeuwen, and in 2009 he co-founded the storytelling show and podcast Echt Gebeurd with Paulien Cornelisse; he also writes columns and… [Official site (English) ↗](https://www.michawertheim.nl/english/)
- [Michael Fleming](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-fleming.html) *From Roanoke, Virginia* *Observational*
His observational style and playful storytelling have earned him more than a million likes on TikTok, and he has performed at clubs across the country. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/michael-fleming) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-fleming.html)
- [Michael Yo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-yo.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Prime Video, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Houston-raised stand-up comedian, actor and host of Black and Korean heritage who first became known as an entertainment-news correspondent (E! [michaelyo.com ↗](https://www.michaelyo.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Comedy Bar - Danforth, Toronto, ON →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-yo.html)
- [Mickey Cucchiella](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mickey-cucchiella.html) *Political and satire*
In 2025 Cucchiella opened the HammerJokes comedy club on the lower level of the Bowman Restaurant in Parkville, and describes the act as Irish long-form storytelling and political satire with a Baltimore edge. [Baltimore Fishbowl - Dan Rodricks: The Mickey Cucchiella Comeback reaches a new stage at HammerJokes in Parkville ↗](https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/dan-rodricks-the-mickey-cucchiella-comeback-reaches-a-new-stage-at-hammerjokes-in-parkville/)
- [Mike Birbiglia](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mike-birbiglia.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional*
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. [birbigs.com ↗](https://www.birbigs.com/about)
- [Mike Feeney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mike-feeney.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Hosts a podcast*
Mike Feeney is a New York City-based stand-up comedian who performs most nights at the Comedy Cellar and has been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Comics Unleashed and Last Call with Carson Daly. [mikefeeneycomedy.com ↗](https://www.mikefeeneycomedy.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Mardi Gras World, New Orleans, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mike-feeney.html)
- [Mo Amer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mo-amer.html) *Storytelling*
Palestinian-American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and creator whose work combines immigrant-family storytelling with international touring. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81745791) [Next: 13 November 2026 · San Jose Improv, San Jose, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mo-amer.html)
- [Mo'Nique](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mo-nique.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, Showtime specials*
Stand-up comedian and actress from Baltimore County, Maryland, who rose with The Queens of Comedy and starred as Nikki Parker on UPN's The Parkers (1999–2004). [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/monique-stand-up-special-release-date-news) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Pittsburgh Improv, Homestead, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-mo-nique.html)
- [Monroe Martin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-monroe-martin.html) *From Philadelphia*
Monroe Martin is a stand-up comedian from Philadelphia, now based in New York City, known for an honest, open and charismatic style of storytelling. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/monroe+martin/) [Next: 24 November 2026 · Comic Strip Live, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-monroe-martin.html)
- [Moody Molavi](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-moody-molavi.html) *High-energy and physical* *Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Dynamics specials*
Moody Molavi is an award-winning stand-up comedian, born in Iran and living in Tennessee, known for high-energy, animated storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://www.moodymolavi.com/)
- [Moses Storm](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-moses-storm.html) *Storytelling* *HBO special*
Stand-up comedian, actor and performance artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan, who spent much of his childhood traveling with his family on a converted bus. [melmagazine.com ↗](https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/moses-storm-trash-white)
- [Myron Cohen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-myron-cohen.html) *From Manhattan*
Myron Cohen was an American nightclub comedian and storyteller whose act grew out of New York City's garment district. [Internet Archive — America's Funniest Storyteller, LP (Audio Fidelity AFLP 701, 1960), Boston Public Library LP Records ↗](https://archive.org/details/lp_americas-funniest-storyteller_myron-cohen)
- [Nancy Norton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nancy-norton.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
In 2018 she became the first woman to win the Boston Comedy Festival, and in 2019 she was crowned champion of the 40th Seattle International Comedy Competition; she is also a Grand Slam storytelling champion of Truth Be Told and… [Official site ↗](https://www.nancynorton.tv/)
- [Nasser Al-Rayess](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nasser-al-rayess.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Nasser Al-Rayess is a Syrian-American stand-up comedian, known online as @naw_sir and the "Shawarma King", whose comedy draws on Arab-American life, pop culture, current events and Arabic music. [capcitycomedy.com ↗](https://www.capcitycomedy.com/shows/331055) [Next: 6 December 2026 · The DC Improv, Washington, DC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nasser-al-rayess.html)
- [Nate Bargatze](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nate-bargatze.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix, Prime Video specials*
Stand-up comedian, author, podcaster, director and producer known for clean observational comedy and arena-scale touring. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81722080) [Next: 9 December 2026 · Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nate-bargatze.html)
- [Neo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=neo)
Neo is a comedian, creator and storyteller in Germany and the first non-binary comedian to reach the NightWash comedy final. [Official site ↗](https://www.neocomedy.de/)
- [Nic Sampson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nic-sampson.html)
Nic Sampson is a New Zealand stand-up comedian who combines storytelling, characters and absurdity. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/nic-sampson/)
- [Nick Alex](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-alex.html) *From Long Island* *Characters and impressions*
His material mixes a personal, slightly neurotic point of view with outlandish observations and storytelling, and he has built a large online following with stand-up clips. [Comedy Works ↗](https://comedyworks.com/comedians/nick-alex) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-alex.html)
- [Nick Smith](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-smith.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Nick Smith is a comedian and podcaster who trained in opera before turning to video, podcasting and stand-up, and his act mixes that musical background with storytelling. [Washington.org — Hear Me Out with Nick Smith, DC Improv ↗](https://washington.org/event/hear-me-out-nick-smith) [Next: 4 March 2027 · Laugh Boston, Boston, MA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-smith.html)
- [Nick Swardson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nick-swardson.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Comedy Central, YouTube specials*
Nick Swardson is an American stand-up comedian, actor and screenwriter from Minneapolis who began at 18 at open mics at Acme Comedy Co. [chortle.co.uk ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2019/01/03/42017/play.acast.com/s/chattin-shit)
- [Nicole Burch](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nicole-burch.html) *Prime Video special*
Her storytelling has been played on SiriusXM's Raw Comedy channel, where she was among the 100 most-played acts in March 2026. [The Pitch — KC's own Momedian Nicole Burch releases new special Mama Drama ↗](https://www.thepitchkc.com/born-and-raised-in-the-metro-area-comedian-nicole-burch-recently-released-her-latest-special-mama-drama/) [Next: 10 December 2026 · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, Kansas City, MO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nicole-burch.html)
- [Nicole Byer](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nicole-byer.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix special*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, television host and podcaster known for Nailed It!, Loosely Exactly Nicole and a large podcast catalog. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81489095) [Next: 18 February 2027 · The DC Improv, Washington, DC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nicole-byer.html)
- [Norm Macdonald](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-norm-macdonald.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix special*
Canadian stand-up comedian, writer and actor known for an unusually dry, joke-forward style and for anchoring Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80134780)
- [Nurse Stankk](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nurse-stankk.html)
Nurse Stankk is the stage name of Carsen White, a comedian whose storytelling comes out of healthcare work and emergency-room night shifts. [The Improv (Irvine) ↗](https://improv.com/irvine/comic/nurse+stankk/) [Next: 25 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club, Indianapolis, IN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-nurse-stankk.html)
- [Orin Ruaine-Prattley](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=orin-ruaine-prattley) *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Orin Ruaine-Prattley is a comedian from Palmerston North, New Zealand, who blends casual deadpan storytelling with social commentary. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/orin-ruaine-prattley/)
- [Orlando Jones](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orlando-jones.html) *From Mobile, Alabama* *Improvised*
His Comedy Central stand-up special was filmed in South Africa, and his live show mixes storytelling with political and cultural commentary. [The Improv (Denver) ↗](https://improv.com/denver/comic/orlando+jones/) [Next: 5 February 2027 · Tommy T's Comedy Club, Pleasanton, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orlando-jones.html)
- [Orlando Leyba](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orlando-leyba.html) *Storytelling*
Orlando Leyba is an American stand-up comedian known for animated storytelling drawn from his own life. [heylando.com ↗](https://heylando.com/) [Next: 8 December 2026 · Irvine Improv, Irvine, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-orlando-leyba.html)
- [Pablo Francisco](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pablo-francisco.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Pablo Francisco is an American stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Tucson, Arizona, known for rapid-fire impressions, sound effects and his take on movie-trailer voiceover king Don LaFontaine. [dallasobserver.com ↗](https://www.dallasobserver.com/?p=40505921) [Next: 21 November 2026 · The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pablo-francisco.html)
- [Pat Candaras](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=pat-candaras)
Chortle reviewed the show as stand-up with the style of a storyteller, built on lengthy personal anecdotes. [Chortle ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/p/2895/pat_candaras/review)
- [Patch Lambert](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-patch-lambert.html)
Patch Lambert is a stand-up comedian based in Wellington, New Zealand, who mixes honest, reflective storytelling with sharp gags. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/patch-lambert/)
- [Patrick Haye](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=patrick-haye) *Observational*
Patrick Haye is a Canadian stand-up comedian with an observational and storytelling style. [Funny Business ↗](https://www.funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=patrick-haye-1)
- [Patton Oswalt](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-patton-oswalt.html) *Storytelling* *Absurd and surreal*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and voice performer with a long catalog of comedy albums, specials and screen work. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81591406) [Next: 19 November 2026 · The Paramount, Huntington, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-patton-oswalt.html)
- [Paul Hilleard](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-paul-hilleard.html) *Absurd and surreal* *Hosts a podcast*
Paul Hilleard is a Welsh stand-up comedian from Pontypridd, an offbeat storyteller whose dry, surreal comedy draws on the post-industrial Valleys town he grew up in. [Nation.Cymru — Special educational needs assistant from Pontypridd wins BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 ↗](https://nation.cymru/news/special-educational-needs-assistant-from-pontypridd-wins-bbc-new-comedy-awards-2024/)
- [Pete Correale](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-correale.html) *Born in Long Island* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster known for relaxed storytelling and observational comedy. [Official site ↗](https://petecorreale.com/)
- [Pete Davidson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-davidson.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian, writer and actor best known for eight seasons on Saturday Night Live. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81073637) [Next: 19 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pete-davidson.html)
- [Pete Wolynec](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=pete-wolynec)
Pete Wolynec is a stand-up comedian from Detroit and a former radio DJ, with a quick-witted, cynical storytelling style that works for clean or adult crowds. [Pete Wolynec's own site ↗](https://www.petewhatshisface.com/)
- [Polo Ceniseros](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=polo-ceniseros)
His act blends social observations, storytelling and wit. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/polo+ceniseros/)
- [Pravanya Pillay](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-pravanya-pillay.html)
Pravanya Pillay is a stand-up comedian and writer whose anecdotal comedy runs on surreal observations. [PBJ Management ↗](https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/pravanya-pillay)
- [Preacher Lawson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-preacher-lawson.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *YouTube special*
Stand-up comedian and YouTuber born in Portland, Oregon, who started in Orlando and became known as a finalist on season 12 of America's Got Talent (2017), later placing fifth on America's Got Talent: The Champions (2019). [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPQVVssbl0M) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Bricktown Comedy Club, Oklahoma City, OK →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-preacher-lawson.html)
- [PX Floro](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=px-floro) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
PX Floro is a stand-up comedian based in San Jose, California, who performs throughout the Bay Area. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/comic/px+floro/)
- [Rachael Hodge](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=rachael-hodge)
Rachael Hodge is a New Zealand stand-up comedian whose act is quirky and a little sassy, built on storytelling and quick wit. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/rachael-hodge/)
- [Rasha Elfeky](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rasha-elfeky.html)
Rasha Elfeky is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian known for mixing storytelling, cultural humour and quick wit, with comedy that takes a fresh look at identity, travel and life between worlds. [Nia Centre for the Arts — Laughs in Colour: Comedy Night (20 November 2025) ↗](https://niacentre.org/events/laughs-in-colour)
- [Raymond Orta](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-raymond-orta.html) *Characters and impressions*
His act mixes English and Spanish punchlines with impressions, sound effects and storytelling, and his Dallas Cowboys commentary videos drew a wide audience online in 2016. [The Comic Strip El Paso ↗](https://www.laff2nite.com/shows/392618) [Next: 26 February 2027 · The Comic Strip, El Paso, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-raymond-orta.html)
- [Rea Kapur](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rea-kapur.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions*
Rea Kapur is a Bay Area stand-up comedian, writer, filmmaker and director whose comedy takes on mental health and her life as a gay, neurodivergent woman. [reakapur.com ↗](https://www.reakapur.com/)
- [Reg Thomas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-reg-thomas.html) *Storytelling*
Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Haitian immigrants, whose storytelling draws on his heritage and his family's life in America. [thestandnyc.com ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/reg-thomas) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Rodney's Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-reg-thomas.html)
- [Rene Vaca](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rene-vaca.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Rene Vaca is a stand-up comedian born and raised in California's San Fernando Valley who started his own landscaping business at 15 before going to the University of California, Merced. [njpac.org ↗](https://www.njpac.org/event/rene-vaca-26/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Greenville Comedy Zone, Greenville, SC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rene-vaca.html)
- [Richard Pryor](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-richard-pryor.html) *Born in Peoria* *Personal and confessional*
Richard Pryor was a stand-up comedian and actor from Peoria, Illinois, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians for his storytelling and trenchant observations on race and American life. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor)
- [Ricky Hollywood](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ricky-hollywood.html)
Ricky Hollywood is a stand-up comedian from Hollis, New Hampshire, based in Los Angeles, with a storytelling act and a background of several years in comedy writing and producing. [We Own The Laughs - Comedian of the Day (1/12/26) ↗](https://weownthelaughs.com/2026/01/comedian-of-the-day-1-12-26-ricky-hollywood/)
- [Rob Nother](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=rob-nother) *Observational*
Rob Nother is a Dublin-based stand-up comedian and MC whose act blends sharp observational comedy with storytelling. [Galway Comedy Festival 2026 ↗](https://galwaycomedyfestival.ie/comedians/rob-nother)
- [Rob Ryan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-ryan.html)
He has written sketches for comedy groups in New York and Los Angeles, and in 2023 brought his storytelling to the stage in Mascot, an Off-Broadway one-man show at the SoHo Playhouse. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/rob-ryan)
- [Rob Schneider](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-schneider.html) *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. [about.netflix.com ↗](https://about.netflix.com/en/news/rob-schneider-announces-his-new-netflix-comedy-special-asian-momma-mexican-kids) [Next: 9 December 2026 · SoulJoel's, Pottstown, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rob-schneider.html)
- [Robby Collins](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-robby-collins.html)
Robby Collins is a South African stand-up comedian known for his storytelling and stage presence. [Gulf News - Netflix star Robby Collins headlines The Laughter Factory this April ↗](https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/netflix-star-robby-collins-headlines-the-laughter-factory-this-april-1.500506190)
- [Rocky Dale Davis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rocky-dale-davis.html) *Storytelling* *Crowd work*
Rocky Dale Davis is a stand-up comedian and storyteller who built a large following on TikTok and Instagram with his stand-up and storytelling videos. [rockydaledaviscomedy.com ↗](https://rockydaledaviscomedy.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Detroit, Detroit, MI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rocky-dale-davis.html)
- [Ron Funches](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ron-funches.html) *Storytelling* *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. [chortle.co.uk ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/review/2016/06/12/25067/ron_funches) [Next: 22 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ron-funches.html)
- [Rory Gardiner](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rory-gardiner.html)
Rory Gardiner is a comedian, storyteller and country musician whose shows combine stand-up with music, a 2018 Canadian Country Music Association nominee who has shared the stage with Keith Urban. [Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre ↗](https://www.esplanade.ca/esplanade-exhibitions-programs-and-shows/rory-gardiner)
- [Rosemary Cipriano](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rosemary-cipriano.html)
podcast, The PIT's SOLOCOM, the Women's Storytelling Festival, the Knockouts Comedy Festival, Laugh Riot Grrrl and Ha Ha Harvest. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/comedians/rosemary-cipriano) [Next: 16 November 2026 · The Grisly Pear – Midtown, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rosemary-cipriano.html)
- [Rosie O'Donnell](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rosie-o-donnell.html) *Born in Commack* *Hosts a podcast*
In 2026 she returned to live solo performance with Common Knowledge, a comedy-and-storytelling one-woman show, guest-hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live! [Daryl Roth Theatre — Common Knowledge ↗](https://www.darylroththeatre.com/production/rosie-odonnell-common-knowledge/)
- [Rowan Thambar](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-rowan-thambar.html)
Rowan Thambar is an Australian-based stand-up comedian, writer and storyteller. [Official site ↗](https://www.rowanthambar.com/)
- [Ruby Esther](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=ruby-esther)
The act mixes storytelling, observation, music and poetry. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/ruby-esther/)
- [Ryan Davis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ryan-davis.html) *Storytelling*
Ryan Davis is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer from Charlotte, North Carolina, who built a large online audience with viral comedy videos about pop culture and relationships before moving on to touring comedy clubs. [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5q5KMc4Yho) [Next: 11 December 2026 · Brooklyn Improv, Brooklyn, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ryan-davis.html)
- [Ryan Sickler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ryan-sickler.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Ryan Sickler is a stand-up comedian and podcaster best known as the host of The HoneyDew, in which stand-ups and storytellers explore the low points of life with humour, alongside The HoneyDew with Y'all and The CrabFeast. [Official site ↗](https://www.ryansickler.com/) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Desert Ridge Improv, Phoenix, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ryan-sickler.html)
- [Sabeen Sadiq](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sabeen-sadiq.html)
They have hosted Gut Feeling, a stand-up and storytelling show at Union Hall in Brooklyn, and the No Fly List podcast with Atheer Yacoub. [Brown Girl Magazine ↗](https://browngirlmagazine.com/sabeen-pakistani-comedian-entertainment-culture/) [Next: 25 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sabeen-sadiq.html)
- [Sam Hickman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sam-hickman) *Musical comedy*
She describes her work as sartorial storytelling and comedic song, and BBC Cymru Wales has called her the showgirl on the harp. [Official site ↗](https://sam-hickman.com/)
- [Sam Morril](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sam-morril.html) *Storytelling* *Dark* *Netflix special*
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for tightly written club comedy and independently released specials. [bostonglobe.com ↗](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/31/arts/sam-morril-the-wilbur/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Stand Up Live, Phoenix, AZ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sam-morril.html)
- [Sameena Zehra](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sameena-zehra)
Sameena Zehra is a comedian, storyteller, actor, writer and director who moved to New Zealand in 2019 after working in the UK, where she performed at the National Theatre and toured internationally with the Royal Shakespeare Company. [New Zealand Fringe ↗](https://www.festival.nz/article/sameena-zehra-homicidal-pacifist/)
- [Sandra Pace](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sandra-pace) *Observational*
Her act is built on observational humour and cultural storytelling, and it has earned her a following across New Zealand and Australia. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/sandra-pace/)
- [Sanjay Parbhu](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sanjay-parbhu) *High-energy and physical*
Parbhu has performed on line-up shows, at comedy festivals, charity events and college shows, with storytelling, unique observations and a high-energy stage presence. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/sanjay-parbhu/)
- [Santi Espinosa](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-santi-espinosa.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Santi Espinosa is a multilingual stand-up comedian based in New York City whose comedy is honest, anecdotal and personal, and who performs in English and Spanish. [The Stand NYC ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/santi-espinosa) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Broadway Comedy Club, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-santi-espinosa.html)
- [Sarah Boston](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sarah-boston.html)
Her solo show Stoppable earned a Jury Nod for Outstanding Storytelling at the Guelph Fringe in 2024, and she hosts the podcast Comedicine, which features healthcare professionals who are also comedians. [Funny Business ↗](https://www.funnybusiness.ca/comedians.php?standup=sarah-boston)
- [Scout Boxall](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-scout-boxall.html) *Observational*
Scout Boxall is an Australian comedian whose work swings between pithy observational stand-up and manic, chaotic PowerPoint comedy with a sharp political edge, mixing song, solo sketch and storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://www.scoutboxall.com/)
- [Sean Choolburra](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sean-choolburra)
Sean Choolburra is a veteran Aboriginal stand-up comedian and storyteller who has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Fringe and Just For Laughs, and is a member of the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars. [SBS NITV ↗](https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/sean-choolburra-stand-up-comedian-and-storyteller/e67gn6w23)
- [Sean Patton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sean-patton.html) *Storytelling* *Peacock, 800 Pound Gorilla specials*
Sean Patton is a stand-up comedian and actor from New Orleans, where he began doing stand-up before moving to New York. [comedyworks.com ↗](https://comedyworks.com/comedians/sean-patton) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Dead Crow Comedy Room, Wilmington, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sean-patton.html)
- [Sebastian Maniscalco](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sebastian-maniscalco.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comedian, actor and host known for physical observational comedy and large-scale theater and arena touring. [sebastianlive.com ↗](https://www.sebastianlive.com/bio/) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sebastian-maniscalco.html)
- [Serena Terry](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-serena-terry.html) *Observational*
Serena Terry is a Derry-born comedian who first found her audience online with the comedy series Mammy Banter and has since taken her observational storytelling about family life, relationships and everyday experience to the stage. [Galway Comedy Festival ↗](https://galwaycomedyfestival.ie/comedians/serena-terry)
- [Sergi Polo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sergi-polo.html) *One-liners and wordplay*
In New York he has performed at the Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club, sharing stages with Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan, and his shows of storytelling and observational comedy have sold out on tours across the UK and Europe. [Brighton Dome Comedy Festival ↗](https://brightondome.org/whats-on/LEj-sergi-polo-live-in-brighton/)
- [Seth Meyers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-seth-meyers.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix, HBO specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Seth Meyers is a stand-up comedian and television host based in New York who has hosted NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014. [press.wbd.com ↗](https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/hbo-0/hbo-original-comedy-special-seth-meyers-dad-man-walking-debuts-october-26) [Next: 20 November 2026 · San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-seth-meyers.html)
- [Seth Tippetts](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-seth-tippetts.html) *Prime Video, YouTube specials*
Seth Tippetts is a clean stand-up comedian and storyteller raised in Utah. [Official site ↗](https://www.sethtippetts.com/)
- [Shane Gillis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shane-gillis.html) *Storytelling* *Absurd and surreal* *Netflix, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Shane Gillis is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, now based in Austin, Texas, who has co-hosted Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with Matt McCusker since 2016. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81635847)
- [Shane Torres](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shane-torres.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Hosts a podcast*
Shane Torres is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcaster from Fort Worth, Texas, who began his comedy career in Portland, Oregon. [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhNGXFmwA9U) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Loonees Comedy Corner, Colorado Springs, CO →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shane-torres.html)
- [Shannon Ford Middleton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shannon-ford-middleton.html) *YouTube special* *Hosts a podcast*
Her debut stand-up special, Pray For Me, is on her YouTube channel, and she brings her storytelling act to comedy clubs and live podcast shows. [Probably A Podcast — official links page ↗](https://linktr.ee/probablyapodcast)
- [Shelly Belly](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shelly-belly.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *Prime Video special*
Shelly Belly is the stage name of Michelle Rider, a stand-up comedian from South Carolina known for her Southern storytelling and her comedy videos online. [shellybellycomedy.com ↗](https://shellybellycomedy.com/about) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Stress Factory New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shelly-belly.html)
- [Shilpa Das](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shilpa-das.html) *Musical comedy*
In 2018 she founded South Asian AF, a South Asian comedy variety show of stand-ups, improvisers, actors, musicians and storytellers, which she produces and co-hosts. [Official site ↗](https://www.theshilpadas.com/)
- [Smug Roberts](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=smug-roberts)
His own site describes work that spans comedy, storytelling and poetry, and he is available for corporate events. [Official site ↗](https://www.smugroberts.com/)
- [Soli Philander](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-soli-philander.html)
Soli Philander was a South African comedian, storyteller, actor and television presenter whose humour carried the rhythms, languages and spirit of the Western Cape and drew on the communities of the Cape Flats. [News24 — Comedian and actor Soli Philander dies at 65 ↗](https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/comedian-and-actor-soli-philander-dies-at-65-20260305-0278)
- [Sondra Slade](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=sondra-slade)
Sondra Slade is a stand-up comedian, storyteller and community organizer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose comedy blends humor with cultural insight. [Tri City Collective ↗](https://www.tricitycollective.com/our-team/sondraslade)
- [Steph Tolev](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steph-tolev.html) *Storytelling* *Personal and confessional*
Canadian stand-up comedian and actor whose debut hour Filth Queen premiered on Netflix in 2025. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81764903) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Spokane Comedy Club, Spokane, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steph-tolev.html)
- [Steve Furey](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-furey.html) *Storytelling* *Hosts a podcast*
Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and writer who is a paid regular at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv and Comedy Mothership. [stevefurey.com ↗](https://stevefurey.com/about) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Comedy Cabin, Janesville, WI →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-furey.html)
- [Steve Martin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-martin.html) *Storytelling* *Musical comedy* *Netflix special*
Steve Martin is a comedian, actor, writer and musician from Waco, Texas, who became one of the most popular stand-up comedians of the 1970s with an absurdist act that filled stadiums, then stopped stand-up in 1981 to concentrate on films. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80186850) [Next: 10 April 2027 · The Dome by Rutter Mills, Virginia Beach, VA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-martin.html)
- [Steve McGrew](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-mcgrew.html) *One-liners and wordplay* *Comedy Central special*
Steve "Mudflap" McGrew is a stand-up comedian billed as "the hellbent southern gent," with a style that mixes character work, storytelling and one-liners. [Steve "Mudflap" McGrew — official site ↗](https://stevemcgrew.com/)
- [Steve Treviño](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-trevino.html) *Storytelling* *Netflix, Prime Video specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Steve Treviño is a stand-up comedian, writer and producer from Portland, Texas, who started at the Addison Improv at 19 and is known for relationship and marriage humor. [stevetrevino.com ↗](https://stevetrevino.com/bio/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-trevino.html)
- [Steve Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-williams.html)
Williams has brought shows to the Edinburgh Fringe since 2003, among them Excitable (2006), Binge Thinking (2007) and The Ultimate Worrier (2008), toured Stand-Up Storyteller Man in 2010, and returned to the Fringe in 2016 with… [Chortle ↗](https://www.chortle.co.uk/comics/s/483/steve_williams)
- [Steve-O](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-o.html) *Born in Wimbledon*
His comedy shows combine storytelling, stand-up, video and stunt material. [Official site ↗](https://www.steveo.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, San Antonio, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-o.html)
- [Steven Rogers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steven-rogers.html) *Storytelling* *Observational* *YouTube special*
Steven Rogers is a New York-based stand-up comedian known for observational, self-deprecating storytelling about anxiety and adult life. [stevenrogerscomedy.com ↗](https://www.stevenrogerscomedy.com/about) [Next: 15 November 2026 · West Nyack Levity Live, West Nyack, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steven-rogers.html)
- [Success Jr](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-success-jr.html) *High-energy and physical*
Success Jr is a Haitian-American stand-up comedian, actor and producer based in Atlanta, known for high-energy storytelling about growing up in a Haitian-Caribbean household. [New York Comedy Festival ↗](https://nycomedyfestival.com/lineup/success-jr/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Punch Line Irving, Irving, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-success-jr.html)
- [Susie McCabe](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-susie-mccabe.html) *Hosts a podcast*
Susie McCabe is a stand-up comedian and storyteller who won the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2024, and her show The Merchant of Menace was named Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2024. [Edinburgh Festival Fringe ↗](https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/susie-mccabe-coming-of-rage)
- [Tama Alexander](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=tama-alexander)
Tama Alexander is a New Zealand stand-up comedian who blends storytelling and music. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/tama-alexander/)
- [TanyaLee Davis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=tanyalee-davis)
TanyaLee Davis is a stand-up comedian and storyteller from Winnipeg who performs across the United States and beyond. [Official site ↗](https://tanyaleedavis.com/)
- [Taquita Love](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-taquita-love.html)
Taquita Love is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian who blends sharp storytelling with her medical background as a registered nurse. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/taquita+love/)
- [Taran O’Sullivan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-taran-o-sullivan.html)
Known for sharp storytelling and observations on modern life, she plays comedy clubs and festivals around Ireland and has opened for Emma Doran. [RTÉ Radio 1 — The perils of stand-up comedy on Drivetime (27 July 2024) ↗](https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/highlights/1462071-the-perils-of-stand-up-comedy-on-drivetime/)
- [TaTa Sherise](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tata-sherise.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
TaTa Sherise is a stand-up comedian and actor from South Jersey, of Jamaican descent, who graduated from Rider University in 2013 and first took the stage in Philadelphia in 2017, which remains her comedy home. [acjokes.com ↗](https://www.acjokes.com/comedians/tata-sherise) [Next: 18 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tata-sherise.html)
- [Tatyana Guchi](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=tatyana-guchi)
She combines storytelling with set-up and punch jokes. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/tatyana+guchi/)
- [Terry Thomas Jr.](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-terry-thomas-jr.html) *From Bessemer, Alabama*
He stood out at the 2016 LA Comedy Festival, has appeared in several episodes of Impractical Jokers, and is known for sharp storytelling and relatable takes on everyday life. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/terry-thomas-jr) [Next: 14 November 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-terry-thomas-jr.html)
- [Theo Von](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-theo-von.html) *Storytelling* *Absurd and surreal* *Netflix special* *Hosts a podcast*
Theo Von is a stand-up comedian and podcaster from Covington, Louisiana, living in Nashville since 2020, who first appeared on MTV's Road Rules and The Challenge before moving to Los Angeles to pursue comedy. [225batonrouge.com ↗](https://www.225batonrouge.com/things-to-do/comedian-theo-von-captivates-crowds-louisiana-style-stories-growing-south)
- [Tig Notaro](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tig-notaro.html) *Storytelling* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Hosts a podcast*
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and director. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/80151384) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Washington Center Main Stage, Olympia, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tig-notaro.html)
- [Tim Meadows](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tim-meadows.html) *Storytelling*
Tim Meadows is an actor and comedian who spent ten seasons as one of the longest-running cast members of NBC's Saturday Night Live, joining in 1991 and creating characters such as Leon Phelps, the Ladies' Man, whom he took to… [wyomingnews.com ↗](https://www.wyomingnews.com/features/todo/tim-meadows-trusts-his-gut-shares-how-snl-is-great-comedy-training/article_7ac2c005-70b6-433c-be23-8a45dfe3b64e.html) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Helium Comedy Club - Portland, Portland, OR →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tim-meadows.html)
- [Tim Provise](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tim-provise.html) *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
His laid-back style finds the funny in everyday life, from paying bills to cultural identity and living in South Auckland, and pairs sharp punchlines with a storytelling approach. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/tim-provise/)
- [Tim Steele](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tim-steele.html) *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Tim Steele is a clean stand-up comedian and storyteller who lives outside Las Vegas and plays corporate events, churches and comedy clubs with stories about marriage and parenting. [Official site ↗](https://www.biglaughssmallchurch.com/tim-steele)
- [Tom Allen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-allen.html) *Born in Bromley* *Hosts a podcast*
Tom Allen is a stand-up comedian, presenter, writer and podcaster known for his acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, who won the So You Think You're Funny? [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://tomindeed.com/home/)
- [Tom Segura](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-segura.html) *Storytelling* *Dark*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81605926) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-segura.html)
- [Tom Wrigglesworth](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-wrigglesworth.html)
Tom Wrigglesworth is an English stand-up comedian from Sheffield who left a career in telecommunications after winning So You Think You're Funny in 2003 and turned storytelling into his trade. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wrigglesworth)
- [Tommy Johnagin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tommy-johnagin.html)
Tommy Johnagin is an autobiographical storytelling stand-up and a regular at comedy clubs across the United States. [Comedy Works ↗](https://www.comedyworks.com/comedians/tommy-johnagin)
- [Tony Dabas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-dabas.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Tony Dabas is a New York City-based stand-up comedian, actor and sketch creator from Staten Island who has been doing stand-up since 2013. [tonydabas.com ↗](https://www.tonydabas.com/) [Next: 16 November 2026 · Off The Hook Comedy Club, Naples, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-dabas.html)
- [Tony Lyall](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tony-lyall.html) *Crowd work*
Tony Lyall is a New Zealand comedian known for high-energy storytelling and off-the-cuff crowd work. [Classic Comedy NZ ↗](https://www.comedy.co.nz/comedians/profiles/tony-lyall/)
- [Tori Pool](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tori-pool.html)
She is the creative force behind Texas Public Radio's Worth Repeating storytelling series. [The Riot Riverwalk ↗](https://www.riotriverwalk.com/comedians/tori-pool) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Riot Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tori-pool.html)
- [Tracy Hamilton](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tracy-hamilton.html)
She has also taken a solo storytelling show to Fringe festivals, where the Edmonton Journal and Hamilton City Magazine praised it. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://www.tracyhamilton.net/bio)
- [Trevor Austin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=trevor-austin) *Storytelling* *Dark*
Trevor Austin is a Pittsburgh-based stand-up comedian who tours nationally, known for an outspoken, hard-hitting mix of storytelling and dark humor. [improv.com ↗](https://improv.com/comic/trevor+austin/)
- [Trevor Noah](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-trevor-noah.html) *Storytelling* *Political and satire* *Netflix, Showtime specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer and TV host from Johannesburg, now living in New York City, who hosted Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 2015 to 2022 after succeeding Jon Stewart. [netflix.com ↗](https://www.netflix.com/title/81717103) [Next: 25 November 2026 · Dubai Opera House, Dubai, United Arab Emirates →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-trevor-noah.html)
- [Tyler Fowler](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tyler-fowler.html) *Dry Bar Comedy, Comedy Dynamics specials*
His debut album, Friends With 401(k) Benefits, was a three-comic special with Vik Pandya and Meg Indurti, his partners in the Chicago stand-up and production trio Team Us Comedy; his part of it is storytelling about growing up… [Team Us Comedy ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjpy2TPuZw8) [Next: 8 January 2027 · The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago, IL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tyler-fowler.html)
- [Vafa Naraghi](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-vafa-naraghi.html)
Vafa Naraghi is a South African stand-up comedian and intercultural storyteller. [Official site ↗](https://www.vafanaraghi.com/)
- [Vickie Wang](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=vickie-wang)
Her stand-up blends cross-cultural observation with storytelling about identity and language, and cats. [The Grisly Pear ↗](https://www.grislypearstandup.com/events/wang-s-world)
- [Vishnu Akella](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-vishnu-akella.html) *YouTube special*
As a writer he created the comedy pilot Singh and Son, winner of SeriesFest's Storytellers Initiative in 2025, and the mini-series where are you going?, a SeriesFest selection in 2022, and he directs comedy specials and live… [Official site (About) ↗](https://vishnuakella.com/about)
- [Wanda Sykes](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wanda-sykes.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical*
Emmy-winning stand-up comedian, writer, actor and producer. [pastemagazine.com ↗](https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/wanda-sykes/wanda-sykes-im-an-entertainer-review) [Next: 1 April 2027 · The Stress Factory Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-wanda-sykes.html)
- [Whitmer Thomas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-whitmer-thomas.html) *From Gulf Shores, Alabama*
Stand-up comedian, actor and musician whose work deliberately blends comedy, music, home video and personal storytelling. [Official site ↗](https://www.whitmerthomas.com/)
- [Will Hill](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=will-hill) *Observational*
Hill's act is observational humor and relatable storytelling. [Helena Comedy Festival ↗](https://helenacomedyfestival.com/)
- [Will Mars](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-will-mars.html) *One-liners and wordplay*
Mars has also worked in the United States, on Showtime at the Apollo and NBC's Trial by Laughter, and his Edinburgh shows run from Americana (2013) and Life in One-Liners (2021) to A Year in Augusts (2026), a storytelling hour… [Edinburgh Festival Fringe ↗](https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/will-mars-a-year-in-augusts)
- [William Lee Martin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-william-lee-martin.html)
William Lee Martin is a Texas stand-up comedian, writer and creator with nearly three decades on stage, whose clean, honest storytelling covers marriage, parenting and work and steers clear of politics and shock humor. [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.williamleemartin.com/about)
- [Willie Macc](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-willie-macc.html) *Storytelling* *YouTube, 800 Pound Gorilla specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Willie Macc is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer whose comedy draws on fatherhood, growing up as a preacher's kid and learning later in life that he is neurodivergent. [williemacc.com ↗](https://www.williemacc.com/) [Next: 22 January 2027 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-willie-macc.html)
- [Yamaneika Saunders](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yamaneika-saunders.html) *Storytelling* *High-energy and physical* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Yamaneika Saunders is a stand-up comedian, actress and television writer from Aberdeen, Maryland, who moved to Los Angeles at 15 to attend the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts and began doing stand-up there. [oxygen.com ↗](https://www.oxygen.com/people/yamaneika-saunders) [Next: 28 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yamaneika-saunders.html)
- [Yannis Pappas](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yannis-pappas.html) *Storytelling* *Characters and impressions* *Comedy Central, YouTube specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and television host from Park Slope, Brooklyn, the son of Greek parents, who began doing stand-up in 2000 and went full-time in 2008. [youtube.com ↗](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArlCFemEDvQ) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yannis-pappas.html)
- [Yemi Afolabi](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yemi-afolabi.html)
A first-generation Nigerian and Harlem native, he draws his jokes from his experiences abroad and as a New New Yorker, with storytelling, characters and big act-outs. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/yemi-afolabi) [Next: 6 December 2026 · New York Comedy Club – Upper West Side, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-yemi-afolabi.html)
- [Zach Rushing](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-zach-rushing.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Zach Rushing is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Woolmarket, Mississippi, who tells stories from his down-home life and has toured the country with his Not So Rich & Famous Comedy Tour, playing clubs and theaters. [thestate.org ↗](https://thestate.org/events/zach-rushing-redneck-logic-comedy-tour-022026/) [Next: 2 April 2027 · Huntsville Levity Live, Huntsville, AL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-zach-rushing.html)
- [Zack Chapaloni](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=zack-chapaloni)
As a storyteller he has shared one of his Moroccan family adventures. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/zack+chapaloni/)
- [Zainab Johnson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-zainab-johnson.html) *Storytelling* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian and actor whose first hour special Hijabs Off is available on Prime Video. [primevideo.com ↗](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Zainab-Johnson-Hijabs-Off/0LRTX1SNL63A0A043OJK4D6F4T) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Comedy Store La Jolla, La Jolla, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-zainab-johnson.html)

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- [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

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