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Myq Kaplan
 Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Myq Kaplan. He is proud to have snagged all the relevant and appropriately named Myq Kaplan-associated techno-social accoutrements (website, Facebook, Twitter, even Myspace still, and probably Friendster because he still gets updates from them about the birthdays of spambots) and invites you to become friends/fans/followers/fun-havers or any other f-words on those sites. If you are not enticed enough yet by the above words alone, what about after this informative bragging: Myq has appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," won the inaugural 2009 New York Comedy Contest and the 2009 Caroline's March Comedy Madness competition, and was judged Best Local Comedian in the Boston Phoenix last year. Thanks for reading so much, you win the prize of being almost done reading. If that makes you sad, check out www.myqkaplan.com or any other aforementioned internet locations for more. Or if you're not sad. (Sadness is not a prerequisite for visiting Myq Kaplan online.)
www.myqkaplan.com
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| Tyler Boeh
 Tyler Boeh began his stand-up career in Portland, Oregon shortly after graduating from the University of Oregon in 2003. In college his interest in theatre turned him into an award winning improv comedian, performing for four years in over 100 improv shows for thousands of people from Alaska to California. He proved himself as a young but formidable comedian by taking 2nd place in the Portland Comedy Competition and winning the Oregon International Comedy Competition just a few short months after stepping onto the comedy scene in 2004. In 2006 Tyler competed in the month long Seattle International Comedy Competition, where he was a finalist. Shortly following the competition, Tyler was featured in an article in Horizon Air Magazine about how comedians don’t have to move away from the NW to have a successful career in comedy. Tyler recently moved away from the NW in hopes to have a successful career in comedy. He now lives in Boston, MA, but continues to work at venues across the country. In September of 2008 Tyler participated in both the Boston comedy festival and the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy competition where he was a semi-finalist and took 3rd place respectively. With a background in improv and a love for writing, Tyler’s act is fast paced with a shotgun delivery. His comedy can be described as high energy, intelligent, physical, and silly. He uses his quick wit and celebrated talent at “beatboxing” to bring audiences into a hysterical frenzy.
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| Owen Bowness
 Owen Bowness began his career in stand up comedy in the summer of 2002 at the age of 20 at a biker bar in his native New Jersey. He has been entertaining audiences ever since. His ability to relate to audiences regarding his strange life experiences has made him a favorite at any venue he performs on. His comedy is edgy with a unique likeability, with subjects ranging from relationships (conventional or not), his own inability to function socially, racism, sex, substance abuse, and his own recovery from addiction. Owen delivers from a laid back stage presence and uses his sharp wit during crowd interaction. Owen has experienced a lot in less than 30 years on the planet and keeps audiences laughing in spite of it all. When not traveling Owen is a staple of the New York comedy scence.
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| Dan Crohn
 Dan Crohn has been performing stand up comedy in and around Boston for the last four years. His stories of family and friends have entertained audiences from all over New England, as he has opened for a number of well-known headliners. He has wanted to be a comedian since the age of eight when he stumbled upon his Father’s Henny Youngman records. He has become one of the most popular comics in Boston, and with good reason: he's hilarious.
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| Chris Fleming
 Already featured at the prestigious HBO US Comedy and Arts Festival in Aspen, 22-year-old Chris Fleming is an electric performer whose comedy is as cerebral as it is physical. Fresh out of college, he performs at clubs and colleges all over the Western world. He can also be seen with his sketch troupe, “You, Me and B.”
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| Doogie Horner
 Doogie Horner is a stand-up comedian, writer, and host of the Ministry of Secret Jokes. His books include The First Timer’s Kit (Quirk, 2008) Dirty Jokes Every Man Should Know (Quirk, 2009), and the forthcoming Everything Explained Through Flowcharts (Harper Collins, 2010). His writing is also featured in McSweeney’s Joke Book of Book Jokes (Vintage, 2008). The Ministry of Secret Jokes is a shadowy cabal that knows all your darkest secrets and writes knock-knock jokes about them.
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| Giulia Rozzi
 Giulia Rozzi was raised in Boston by two adorable and obnoxious
Italian immigrants and grew up (sorta) to become an adorable and
obnoxious young lady. Immediately after graduating college Giulia was hired to work as a regular stand-up comic at the The Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA and
later that year was one of ten finalist in the 2001 Boston Comedy
Festival. While in LA she trained at both the Groundlings and Improv
Olympic where her first solo show Stupid Foreigners debuted. After
three very tan years, Giulia moved to NYC where she and long time
friend Margot Leitman host and produce the popular monthly sex-themed
storytelling show Stripped Stories.She's been seen on Mtv, Vh1 Italian
Mtv, CNN, in sketches on Jimmy Kimmel and has been featured in Glamour
and BUST magazine. She's the creator and star of the video series "The
Message Board" which makes fun of crazy brides and can be seen at
themessage-board.com. As a writer Giulia has contributed to Playgirl Magazine, Shoestring Magazine, LifetimeTV.com, Gawker, Huffingtonpost.com
Takepart.com,The Dear Douchebag Blog, and was a contributor and associate editor of the Mortified book: Real Words,Real People, Real Pathetic
www.giuliarozzi.com
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| Matt Ruby
 Matt Ruby is a standup comedian from New York City. He was a regular commentator for the MTV show FNMTV. He was awarded Best Web Short of 2008 by ComedySmack for his video "White Collar Comedy with Mortimer the Steel Baron." He was also nominated for Time Out NY magazine's Joke of the Year 2008. He can be seen perfoming around NYC and touring the country, including appearances at the SXSW Festival in Austin, TX, the NY Comedy Contest, and the NOCAF Festival in New Orleans, LA. He has performed on shows with numerous headliners, including Chris Rock, Louis CK, Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, and Judah Friedlander. He is the cohost of WE'RE ALL FRIENDS HERE, a popular comedy talk show and podcast that is recorded live. He is also the costar of THINK TANK, a web comedy series
http://sandpapersuit.com
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| Ahmed Bharoocha
 Ahmed Bharoocha is a stand up comedian who is half Irish Catholic half Pakistani Muslim. Isn’t that wacky? He doesn’t think so. If you do your probably a racist. Ahmed is known mostly from his impressions of his crazy father with his foreign accent and his stories of his mother who just can’t stop eating potatoes, that and his biting commentary on the differences between cats and dogs. “Dogs always be barking” Bharoocha has been known to say. Ahmed Bharoocha was in the Great American Comedy Festival in 2009. He has a BFA in acting and has acted both on stage and in film. In 2005 He assisted directed “Abajee” a short film that has won awards in film festivals all over the world, including best actor in the Jordan Film Festival. Ahmed also performs with the RI based Improv group “Unexpected Company.
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| ZACH SHERWIN
aka MC Mr. Napkins
 ZACH SHERWIN is a comic and rapper from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sherwin (known on the microphone as MC MR. NAPKINS) has loved comedy for as long as he can remember, and he wrote his first rap when he was ten years old, but only years later, after graduating from Brandeis University, did he decide to combine his two favorite art forms into one hip-hop comedy act. Over super-catchy beats, Sherwin drops flavorful rhymes about everything from his humiliating childhood defeat at the Ohio State Spelling Bee to blood pressure measuring cuffs. He was named Boston’s Best Comic of 2009 by the Boston Phoenix, and in July 2009 he will perform in the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He has appeared on VH1, CNN Headline News, and the front pages of CollegeHumor and YouTube, and is currently starring in a Web promotion for Sierra Mist. He proudly hosts a weekly show at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, called “the greatest comedy club on Earth” by the producers of “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” Zach Sherwin “has exploded onto the comedy scene and is now considered by fans and comedy peers to be one of Boston’s hottest must-see acts.” – Boston Phoenix. “It’s like Weird Al and Eazy-E had a kid.” – A blog Zach found while Googling himself.
http://mrnapkins.com
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| Tom E. Morello
 Tom E. Morello can be seen all over the New England comedy scene in the role of host and featured act for the Comedy Connection in Faneuil Hall, Nick’s Comedy Stop and Dick Doherty’s Beantown Madness Comedy Clubs. He can also be seen regularly at his home club, The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square where he is a frequent host, headliner and general contributor. Tom E. Morello has opened shows for such national headliners as: Robert Klein, D.L. Hughley, Dom Irerra, Gary Gulman, Mike Birbiglia, and Jeff Dunham. He has also worked alongside such acts as: Steven Wright, Todd Barry, Tony V, Christian Finnegan, Frank Santorelli, Don Gavin, Eugene Mirman, Brendon Small, Tim McIntire, Kevin Knox, Jim Lauletta, Kenny Rogerson, Julius Sharp, Paul Nardizzi, and Kelly MacFarland.
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| Rebecca Lee Michael
 Rebecca Lee Michael is the Creator and Host of COMMERCIAL BREAK a top rated weekly comedy show at THESTREAM.TV the largest live interactive TV network in the world. She performs stand up and she also performed improv and sketch with two comedy groups and has co-starred in TV and Film. She started out as an actress in both drama and comedy, then evolved into a comedian, writer and host. She has performed at the Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store Los Angeles, The Icehouse, The Comedy Union, The Comedy Studio in Boston, Red Rock Headliners, Improv Olympic and many more top venues. She was featured as VERIZON VCASTS COMEDY PICK OF THE WEEK! Her Mom was really proud of her. Her film Doggie Bag made the selection for the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. Doggie Bag is in distribution through web, mobile and tv networks. Doggie Bag was featured by MySpace as a top video for over a week and watched over 93,000 times worldwide.
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Ira Proctor
 Ira Proctor is a Boston based comedian that has traveled everyplace from Las Vegas to Afghanistan performing comedy. He recently showcased to rave revues at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival as well as taping his second season of NESN's Comedy All-Stars. He's the Boston winner of Sierra Mist's "Next Great Comic Search," has appeared on ABC’s Inside Edition, Fox News, New England Cable News, NESN, and XM radio along with commercials for Diet Pepsi, Harvey Windows and Bob’s Stores.
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| Daniella Capolino
 Described as edgy and outspoken, Daniella's comedy "training" actually began in 1987 when she was forced to take the bus to high school every day. Her quick wit and ability to diffuse daily harassment with humor made her a favorite with nerds and underdogs alike. Continuing on her path toward a future rich with insecurity, she completed her high school education, and made the decision to forget about going to college, instead, landing a sweet gig as full time cashier at a local sporting goods store. Fast forwarding through 4 jobs and 10 years, it was after being laid off from her job as a graphic designer at a sinking ship company, that she decided it was time to try her hand at stand-up comedy.
Performing for audiences all over New England, Daniella has quickly made a name for herself on the comedy scene. Engaging the audience with her brains, beauty, and charm, Daniella rocks the stage with a confident, tell-it-like-it-is attitude keeping the audience engaged, laughing, and left wanting more.
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| Rio Koike
 Stand-up comic Rio (Ryosuke Koike) divides his time between New York and Los Angeles. In June 2003, he appeared on Comedy Central as well as NBC's First season of Last Comic Standing. Recently, he placed second in the New York pre-rounds of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival.
www.riokoike.com
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| Andrew Mayer
 A Boston resident for less than a year, Andrew Mayer has quickly become a mainstay in the city’s alternative-comedy scene. He is a regular at places like The Comedy Studio, and will be their “Comic-in-Residence” in November of this year. Andrew took the top spot at the Rhode Island Comedy Festival in 2006, and Springfield’s Valley of Laughter Comedy Festival in 2008, before making the move to a larger comedy pond. Now, Andrew spends most of his spare time striking either fear or a lack of fear (or something in between) into the hearts of his comedic opponents. Also, everyone else
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| Sean Sullivan
 Sean Sullivan is a comedian, actor, and writer from Brockton, MA. A semi-finalist in the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival, Sean is back after recently showcasing for the Montreal Comedy Festival in New York City. Along with being one of the top young comedians in the Boston Comedy scene, Sean is also an accomplished actor having recently appeared in critically acclaimed local productions of Mel Brooks' The Producers, Noises Off, and Jesus Christ Superstar. A favorite with audiences because of his quick wit and loose, unpredictable style, Sean will make his national television debut this fall on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham.
www.myspace.com/sean_sullivan
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| Sarah Tollemache
 Sarah could be best described in three words it would be crazy, sexy, cool and dependable. She doesn't really tell it like it is and I pull punches. I am a Mergers and Acquisitions daughter. I am what you call a double threat. I can act, do standup and birdcalls.
As a child Sarah would listen to Eddie Murphy, George Carlin and Bill Cosby on cassette with her older brother. This is where Sarah got her inspiration to pursue comedy, not a normal little girl's dream. Sarah started honing in on her craft and eventually got voted Most Humorous in her eighth grade class. After high school, Sarah took a minor detour and thought that she wanted to pursue a career in music, but eventually she fell short on rent and had to sell her guitar and other child hood dreams. Then one day while hanging out in Austin saw an ad in the paper looking for comedians to try out for the Aspen Comedy Festival, so she decided to take a chance and that is the first time that she went up. She didn't do well, but she didn't do bad either and that is when she realized that there will always be someone worse than she was. So a few months later she discovered that the Houston Laff Stop had an open mic and was hooked then on out. After several years, she eventually rose in the ranks of the Houston comedy scene and later won Houston's Funniest Person Contest in 2004. In 2008 she was named Best Local Comic by the Houston Press and in that same year performed on Last Comic Standing. Now, Sarah Tollemache is fully determined to have a career in comedy.
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| Clayton Fletcher
 "Best known for his appearances on SEX AND THE CITY
and THE JAMIE FOXX RADIO SHOW , Clayton Fletcher is
a New York City-based comedian. He headlines The
Clayton Fletcher Show every Friday and Saturday night
at New York Comedy Club and also performs in colleges
and comedy clubs all over the United States and Caribbean.
www.claytonfletcher.com
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| Leo Flowers
 A Chicago native , Leo quickly worked his way into major comedy clubs and colleges across the country. His delivery has been described as "smooth and deliberate," making observations bordering on "genius and insanity." No two shows are ever alike, as he's always attacking the issues of the day and revealing personal anecdotes. Infusing stand-up w/storytelling, Leo captivates audiences of all demographics. Recently, Leo has appeared on "Comics Unleashed w/Byron Allen"; was named the runner-up in the "San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition;" nationally toured on "Shaved and Depraved Comedy Tour" sponsored by Headblade; co-hosted MTV's "Sports Blender;" and cut his acting chops in the webisode "Sorority Forever." So be sure to catch this rising star at a comedy club, television or movie theatre near you
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| Jordan Clifford
Jordan Clifford is a comedian and writer residing in the great state of Boston. You may have seen him featured on the internet’s websites. He started doing comedy in New York City, and after conquering the open mic circuit, he packed up his dreams and moved to Boston to attend Emerson College where he probably got a degree in something. In 2008, while still in college, he was a semi-finalist in the Rooftop College Comedy contest, and in 2009 was not. So, there you go. Jordan has been described as offensive by his elderly relatives, and he cannot say here how he describes them. Jordan writes his own biography, making it both an autobiography and obnoxious to continue writing in third person
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| Lamont Price
 Lamont Price is a hilarious oxymoron. His comedy is edgy and laidback, off the beaten path and anchored in social consciousness. He doesn’t care in that cool sort of way, and he doesn’t hold back. His commanding stage presence electrifies the crowd.
Price’s love for comedy started nearly a decade ago with a stand-up comedy course, and has become an obsession with winning over a room. He’s shared the stage with comedy powerhouses Dane Cook, Pablo Francisco, Patrice O’Neal, Tommy Davidson and John Witherspoon, to name a few. He’s gotten ink in Boston’s best: The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald. A regular at Boston’s Comedy Connection and Nick’s Comedy Stop, and on campus at Boston University and Boston College, Price’s star is rising…and heading west.
In New York, he’s performed at Stand-Up New York, Gotham Comedy Club, and NY Comedy Club. Next stop, Hollywood. While entertaining the likes of Johnny Knoxville at the Sam Adams Grill & Groove Summer Jam ’02, he met a local director with a script. Price stars in Liquid Lunch Productions’ feature Overserved, an unapologetic comedy about working in a Boston bar, slated to hit the silver screen nationwide Summer 2006.
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| Mike Whitman
 Mike Whitman whose innovative material and style made him the hit and semi-finalist of the 2008 Boston Comedy Festival has led him to become Boston's Best New Comedian. He is becoming one of the country's most versatile and entertaining comics working today. Mike has performed at colleges and top venues around the Nation. Come see why people are talking about Boston's Hot New Comic of 2008!!!
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| Joe Wong
 Self-titled as an “all American immigrant,” Joe Wong came a long way from a rosy-eyed new immigrant to a blossoming comedian. His jokes range from ethnic, personal, political, observational to bizarre. It’s not always easy to categorize his humor, but it is always inspired.
In China, Joe enjoyed watching traditional Chinese
standup comedy and sketches. He wrote and starred in two comedy sketches that won accolades from audiences. Continually fascinated by the vibrant American culture, he tried to learn about it through rock music from static-laden radio stations and a limited amount of books and movies.
Joe finally made the leap to the United States in 1994 and ended up at Rice University in Texas. In 1996, Joe honed his writing skills by becoming a columnist for the campus newspaper The Thresher. He was thrilled to find out how much people enjoyed his humor.
Moving to Boston in late 2001 to take advantage of the well-established comedy scene, Joe enrolled in standup, acting and improvisational comedy classes. He quickly became a Boston favorite among comedians and audience members alike. Joe has won the Lizard Lounge weekly comedy contest six times, thus standing out in the comedy club in Cambridge, Massachusetts noted for its smart comedians.
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James Duffy
 Drawing from his experiences, observations, and self-hatred, Boston native James Duffy has performed in colleges and clubs around New England, entertaining audiences and disappointing his parents.
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| J-L Cauvin
 In February 2003, J-L went to a bar near his apartment in Washington, D.C. where he was attending law school at Georgetown University and watched a showcase of amateur comedians. J-L began inquiring how he could get some stage time and after following some leads he began performing at open mics. Quickly developing a knack for it, J-L was named Washington D.C.’s funniest student in March 2004 at a sold out show at the D.C. Improv.
After moving back to New York upon graduation from GULC in May 2004, J-L continued to work harder and harder as a comic, all while working as an Assistant District Attorney during the day in the Bronx. He received invitations to the Boston Comedy Festival, The DC Comedy Festival and the Detroit Comedy Festival, has traveled the country as a feature act and has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and NESN Comedy All Stars.
J-L’s act is incredibly diverse. His topics include his Haitian-Irish upbringing, problems with being 6’7” (J-L’s height), numerous failed relationships, as well as more observational humor concerning topics like the proliferation of prison weight rooms and the real meaning behind the Rocky film series. He has released two CDs, 2006’s Racial Chameleon and 2008’s Diamond Maker and has been featured in the book The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jokes.
http://www.jlcauvin.com/
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| M Dickson
 M. Dickson is a jaded optimist. The glass is half empty - but god, this juice is delicious. A regular contributor to MTV’s FNMTV Premieres M has also been seen on CBS Sunday Morning, Comcast On-Demand and WE tv. Recent performance credits include The North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, The Austin Out of Bounds Comedy Festival and The NY Underground Comedy Festival. She spends her nights desperately seeking her cult following
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| Dan Hirshon
 Though incapable of doing his own laundry, Dan Hirshon is able to leave audiences in hysterics.
"I laughed out loud at many points during Hirshon's act, which is not something I do often."
~ The Brandeis Justice
"You were so funny. You made me pee a little bit,"
~Wellesley student after a recent performance.
"It's true. You made her fart too."
~Her friend.
Since taking the spotlight in Boston's Theater District several years ago Dan has performed at the Boston and Las Vegas Comedy Festivals, co-written and produced the comedy album, Lampshades and Ottomans, and shared secrets about his traumatic childhood with strangers from Maine to South Africa. If you are looking to laugh or just looking for a 90-pound basket case with a Jewfro, then you will love Dan.
http://www.danhirshon.com/
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| Brian Longwell
 Started doing stand-up in Boston many years ago.
Stopped doing stand-up because it involved lots of telling jokes in bars next to bowling alleys.
Merged stand-up with corporate background – now use an overhead projector with badly drawn slides (anti-powerpoint) to make points.
Bill myself as a non-motivational/non- inspirational speaker and neo-economist.
Live in NYC most of the time. It's nice, I really like it here.
Online dating works way better in NY than in Boston.
Show titles I've done: “Why Work?”; “I didn't vote for George W”; “Is Dick Cheney Evil?”; and “My 401k is now a 4.1k”
Marginal Credits:
Andy Kaufman Award “finalist”
Numerous fab reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
“Loved him to bits” - BBC Radio; “This man deserves a bigger stage” - Three Weeks Review; “...won points with critics...” - A mention in the NY Times; “We don't know what to do with him...” - Montreal Comedy Festival scout.
Really meaningful Credits:
None.
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| Toby Muresianu
 Toby Muresianu ("Mora-Shaw-New") is a rising star in the comedy scene,
with a style that is sharp and intelligent but relaxed and
self-deprecating. He got his start while attending college in the
northeast, performing at local clubs and colleges and becoming an
alternative rock radio DJ. After graduating, he spent two years
working in the tech industry during the day and performing at night
before leaving to do stand-up full time. He has worked for National
Lampoon Radio and Comedy Express Television and currently lives in San
Francisco
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| Jon Rineman
 Jon Rineman is a 26-year-old comic based out of Boston. He was featured in the April 2009 edition of New Hampshire Magazine, and publishes the popular weekly joke blog Rinemania.com. He currently writes jokes for Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, and previously Jay Leno. He is a regular at Mottley’s Comedy Club, as well as The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square, where he’s been called one of five comics to watch when they’re working the door.
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| Bethany Van Delft
 Bethany Van Delft is a comedian who does stand-up comedy. She did it before, and does it now too. You can go see her do it. Comedy, that is.
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| Justin Williams
 Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, Justin Williams is black and comfortably middle class. Justin developed his sense of humor as a defense mechanism-moving between two divorced parents caused him to always be the "new kid" in school. So it was either be the nerd or the funny nerd. Justin chose the second option, mainly because Steve Urkel was huge back then. Since moving to New York City, Justin parlayed that awkward energy into a unique Stand Up act, complete with deadpan delivery and a knack for sarcastically pointing out the absurd. As one of New York City's funniest up-and-coming comedians, he was a finalist at Gilda’s Club of Northern New Jersey’s 10th annual Laugh Off. He is also a regular at The Comic Strip Live’s New Talent Showcase, the “Bang for Your Buck” comedy show at the Times Square Arts Center and The Bob Dibouno show at Caroline’s on Broadway and Stand Up New York.
www.myspace.com/justinwilliamscomedy
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| Al Ducharme
 Al Ducharme has been entertaining audiences of all ages for over a decade.
Al offers a combination of observational humor, comical characters and celebrity impressions. His unique standup act, often enhanced with organic sound effects, packs a powerful punch.
This versatile artist hosted the first season of a show called “Mission: Organization” on HGTV (Home and Garden) and now takes on the hosting duties of a new show called “Comedy Cooks”. He has also starred in several television commercials including Heineken Beer, Papa Gino’s, Ford Motor Co. and GTE. His film work includes the Miramax film “Next Stop Wonderland” and “Original Sin” (CBS). Mr. Ducharme has also been featured on voiceovers for radio, television and animated CD-Rom software.
Whether performing at a comedy club, college or suburban country club, he is able to contour his standup act to fit each occasion. Al has also delighted the folks at “Morgan Stanley”, “Pfizer” and “Apple Computer” by appearing at private corporate events. He has hosted everything from popular game shows like “The Dating Game” and “Liars Club” to a coast-to-coast Swing Dance tour with “Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy.”
His comedic talent has been tested internationally in Europe (Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona) and Africa receiving rave reviews- his ability to make people laugh needs no translation in any part of the world
http://www.alducharme.com
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| Joe List
 Born in the greater Boston area, comedian Joe List began his career in 2000 weeks after graduating from High School. His rapid ascent in the Boston club scene and quirky humor prompted the Boston Globe to profile him in 2005, describing him as the "most talented" and "the city’s freshest new comedian(s), showing real promise, real early". List moved to New York City in 2006, becoming a favorite at clubs across the city. He tours as the preferred feature act for Comedy Central’s Nick DiPaolo in addition to his own shows in clubs and colleges. 2007 saw List perform at the prestigious HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festival where his solid performance garnered industry attention and positive reviews. List made his national television debut on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham which premiered in July 2008. List currently resides in New York City where he can be seen in the clubs regularly.
www.myspace.com/joelist
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| Bob Gautreau
 Bob Gautreau is a comic impressionist who has performed and taught Stand Up, Sketch and Improv Comedy to enthusiastic audiences throughout North America and around the world.
His dynamic repertoire of over 200 celebrity voices salutes and spoofs everyone from Robert DeNiro to Martha Stewart (even Archie and Edith Bunker!) and has made him a leading pick of Comedy Clubs, Cruise Ships, Colleges and customized Corporate Events everywhere.
This comedy veteran appeared on HBO, An Evening at the Improv and Last Comic Standing.
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Linda Belt
 Linda Belt is a New Jersey native (a comedy routine in itself). She moved to CT in 1987 where she became a suburban pillar of the community attending PTO meetings and baseball games. Linda became very tired holding up that pillar and instead holds her own as a professional stand up comic. Her humor touches on the absurdities of modern life and explores marriage, sex, parenting and social mores, in other words: any subject she feels like discussing!
www.lindabelt.com
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| Kendra Cunningham
 Originally from Milton Mass, Kendra began performing stand up comedy when she moved to New York, since then she was the first runner up in the Ladies of Laughter Competition, she has participated in the Boston Comedy Festival, she has headlined for Dick Doherty in his various clubs, toured with 5 Funny Females, and performed all over the east coast. She has appeared in sketches on Saturday Night Live and the Jimmy Fallon Show and participated in a round table on Fox News Online- Cops and Crimes Hour.
www.kendracunningham.com
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| Erin Judge
 Erin Judge grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Plano, Texas, which
explains a lot. Nowadays, she's a bold, sharp, out-there stand-up
comedian who pokes fun at gender, sexuality, politics, pop culture and
anything else this world throws at her. Erin recently appeared on the
third season of Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham" TV show, and she’s
featured on their website at jokes.com. Recently, Erin teamed up with
Ailin Conant to create the hilarious two-woman show "The Meaning of Wife," which will be featured at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival. Erin's ample range of comedic talents have earned her a barrage of recognition from the press over
the years.
www.erinjudge.com
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| Tim Pulnik
 It didn’t take long for Tim to gain recognition with his animated and physical style of comedy. He became part of one of New York City’s funniest sketch comedy groups where he wrote and performed a new show weekly for three years. Finding his niche in animated physical comedy, Tim headlines clubs, colleges and corporate events from coast to coast.
Described as the "everyman" of comedy, Tim easily connects with audiences of all kind through his on-stage antics mixed with high-energy and quick wit making him a favorite and repeat act at comedy clubs all over the country.
Tim's unique performing/writing style has given him an edge that's been recognized by ABC, HBO, and Showtime as well as magazines and New York's Metro Channel. He has been showcased, and a finalist, at the LAS VEGAS COMEDY FESTIVAL. You can also hear Tim on Sirius/XM Radio.
On screen he has worked in independent films such as LOST & FOUND, CAMPAIGNER, and ACTION 5 NEWS.
www.timpulnik.com
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| Ken Schultz
 Ken Schultz combines a quick-witted writing style with a booming basso-profundo delivery, resulting in a stand-up act that proves intelligent people can be intentionally funny too. Credited by his peers for his well-crafted material, Ken is unafraid to tackle "bigger topics" such as religion or politics and make them work for a comedy club audience. He was born and raised in Chicago and the city is definitely a part of his act to the point where he has proudly admitted his Cub fandom while working a club in St. Louis. Against all odds, he survived the week with his skeletal structure still intact.
After graduating from Kenyon College with a double major in English and Drama, Schultz quickly realized that no Fortune 500 companies were lining up to hire someone to analyze Act IV, Scene ii of King Lear. So he decided to make a living telling jokes for drunks in bars. People seem to be OK with this.
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| Alvin David
 Stand-up comics are put into categories. It's often word like "observational" or "autobiographical" are used to sum up a performer. And phrases like "high-energy" or "laid-back" try to describe a comic's act. Unfortunately, there isn't yet a term that captures the comedy Alvin David. His fans and peers all agree that Big Al defies classification; and the truest thing anyone can say about Alvin David show is: it's and experience.
myspace.com/alvindavid
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| Tony Baker
 Born Anthony C. Baker in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tony and his family quickly moved back to Chicago where he was raised on the south side. His passion for film started at a very early age and stayed with him throughout his life. While attending New Mexico State University his creative ideas were brought to the forefront while writing and directing films with his colleagues just for the love of it. His comedic skills developed while hosting pageants, talent shows, and fund-raising events on the NMSU campus. His love for theater developed when he made his stage debut in the University production of "Of Mice & Men" in which he received his first acting award. After bringing his acting talents to the stage he knew that it was time to make the dream a reality and uprooted his family to California to pursue a career in acting and stand up comedy.
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| David Powell
 David Powell began his stand-up career in a quest to become the funniest MIT Ph.D. economist of all-time. Yes, even funnier than Ben Bernanke, whose talks about the sub-prime mortgage crisis are hilarious. He is a regular at The Comedy Studio in Cambridge and was one of the 24 comedians in the country invited to the 2008 Great American Comedy Festival. He recently wrote a short comedy biography of himself, but now he's done
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| Sean Wilkinson
 Sean Wilkinson has been entertaining crowds with his clever one-liners and deadpan style since 2005, with his material spanning from relatable observations and absurdist stories to social commentary and self-deprecation. The first 3 years of his career were spent honing his act at his alma mater, Emmanuel College, in Boston. There he was lauded as the "Crowd Favorite" at the 2006 talent show. He also made his mark on campus at Emmanuel’s most anticipated and hilarious annual event: the male pageant, where he earned the coveted title of "Mr. Emmanuel 2007." He also won the "Mr. Congeniality" award in 2005 and 2006. After graduating with a useless degree in Sociology in 2008, Sean took his act to the storied comedy scene of Greater Boston. He has performed in many comedy clubs around New England such as The Comedy Studio in Cambridge, MA, Dick Doherty’s Beantown Comedy Vault in Boston, MA, and Catch a Rising Star in Lincoln, RI. Sean has also organized and performed in several benefit shows for charities in Boston and recently participated in the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival in July 2009.
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| Josh Homer
 Winner of Best Emerging Comic at the 2007 New York Underground Comedy Festival, Josh Homer is a promising new comic whose roster of experience includes stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv performance, filming, and production.
The past year has been monumental for Josh, and his talent has been recognized by the likes of the legendary Paul Mooney, who personally selected Josh to open for him at Caroline's Comedy Club in New York. Josh is also featured in this season of Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham. In 2006, Josh received second place in the competitive Sal's Comedy Hole Laugh-Off in New York. Check him out in this season of Comedy Centrals’ Live at Gotham.
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| Kevin Kneuer
 Born and raised on Long Island, Kevin moved to Queens and burst onto the NY comedy scene late in 2007. His self-deprecating dry wit and brutal honesty has endeared him to audiences across the city and beyond. Always a writer, Kevin’s joke-writing ability really shines through in each performance. His talent, presence and confidence on stage make him a star on the rise with true staying power.
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Matthew Baetz
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| Jane Condon
 Comedian and mom JANE CONDON lives in Greenwich, Connecticut, but she's still a nice person. She has two boys, otherwise everything's fine. Since she's from a blue-collar town in Massachusetts, she likes to make fun of Greenwich. She loves to tell stories about her adventures (mostly survival tales) with her boys.Condon was named one of 10 Comedy Best Bets in Back Stage's annual comedy issue (2001). She has appeared on ABC-TV's "The View" and Lifetime TV's "Girls' Night Out." She won the Ladies of Laughter Contest in 2004! She won Audience Favorite (NY) on NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2007!
http://www.janecondon.com/
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| Conrad Roth
 Conrad Roth is the son of scientists and graduated from high school in southern New Jersey. He then attended Drexel University in Philadelphia and during his junior year began performing stand-up comedy all over the city. In a short period of time, Conrad has been winning comedy competitions throughout the Philadelphia area with a cutting-edge observational style. He is also the producer and host of Philadelphia’s most successful independent comedy show, Center City Comedy, at the Raven Lounge. Conrad was featured three times on local television on Comcast Comedy On Demand and is now making his network television debut on Bill Bellamy’s Who’s Got Jokes. The show will air in October on TV One.
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| Tarun Shetty
 Tarun Shetty was born and raised in Laconia, New Hampshire. He began his comedy career in college in Boston and later developed in New York’s top comedy clubs.
After moving to LA, Tarun spent five years as a host on the global entertainment program “Showbiz India Extreme.” He’s currently starring in the feature movie “Bobby Khan’s Ticket to Hollywood” in theaters 2010, which he also co-wrote.
During his free time, Tarun continues to perform at clubs and colleges around the country and spends way too much time updating his website, tarun.tv
www.tarun.tv
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| Auggie Smith
 So now you ask yourself, who am I? And what qualifies me to be your new daily sherpa? Well, I could tell you the basics: that Auggie Smith is a veteran of stand-up comedy for over 18 years, and who has won praise for his originality and energy. During Auggie's set, pop culture targets ranging from the Barbie Doll to celebrity game shows are dissected, piece by piece, into intelligently written, manic rants delivered in a seamless rapid-fire style. He has crafted an honest opinionated, innovative mix of politically incorrect mass appeal, sure to be remembered and guaranteed to entertain.
Or, I could show you what others have said:
"His energetic, hysterical rants leave audiences breathless with laughter." The Oregonian
"When Auggie Smith takes the stage, get ready for a nonstop barrage of fantastic rapid fire comedy. Auggie's show is always filled with raw edged, intelligent laughs…The man whose cult following and comedy is quickly giving birth to a new religion." Comedyspeak.com
auggiesmith.com
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| Tim Kaelin
 Tim Kaelin began his stand-up career in 200blah blah blah and is now a staple and fan favorite in (insert city name here). He has worked with blah blah blah and has appeared numerous times on blah blah blah and every other bio cliché that people use. Quite frankly I started comedy to get laid. I work with a really cute girl and one day she said to me “you should be a comedian” and I thought “you should really sleep with me. Alot”
She hasn’t slept with me yet and that’s why I continue to do this. Honestly, I wish she would just cave in and get it over with so I can move on with my life. Go Sox!
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| Karen Rontowski
 David Brenner says, “Even if you can't spell Karen Rontowski, you'd better remember it, because she is GREAT!” Ms. Rontowski describes herself as having an optimistic outlook; everything is coming up roses when you talk to Karen. So what if her therapist says she’s in complete denial. The truth is, when it comes to her standup comedy career, everything is coming up roses, or at least laughter.
Comedian Karen Rontowski’s upbeat, optimistic and clean sense of humor has earned her headlining spots all over the world. She has also opened for such show biz legends as Bob Hope, Ray Charles and the Monkees. Often described as a “New Age Hippie” Rontowski says “there is no time like the present to be living in the past.”
Karen’s real touring trips (not the ones in her head) include 45 of the 50 states, Canada, Japan, Greenland and all over Europe. She has also entertained the troops with tales of her Polish father who once put a drawbridge on their house… actually he just mistakenly installed the garage door upside down. But that’s Karen…. always accentuating the positive..
A television favorite, you may have seen this hilarious woman on Comedy Central, Live at Gotham and Comics Unleashed. A regular on the Bob and Tom Radio Show, Karen keeps listeners laughing not only with her standup, but also when she talks about her other career as a paranormal investigator.
Recently seen performing in the encore production of David Brenner’s “What’s so funny?” and the TBS Comedy Festival, Karen just completed the television demo pilot, Karen’s Supernatural Junkyard, in which she spear-heads hilarious adventures into supernatural investigations. Just ask her about her ghost orbs! “I am not afraid of ghosts, they’re just people who don’t know their dead yet.”
Rontowski can also be seen in the movie shorts Return to Sender and Some Kind of Joke. And coming up, Supernatural Junkyard podcasts…stay tuned.
www.karenrontowski.com
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| Kelly MacFarland
 As an experienced stand up comedian, Kelly has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances. She has been the opening act for the international craze, Puppetry of the Penis. She has opened for Melissa Etheridge and LeAnn Rimes at both the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. You may recognize her from season one of NBC's hit reality series, The Biggest Loser. Kelly worked along side Fred Willard as part of the rambunctious news team of “TV Network” on Turner Entertainment’s broadband site, SuperDeluxe.com. Kelly is currently traveling the country with the Loretta LaRoche Women in Comedy Tour. Aside from being an accomplished stand up comedian; Kelly is working her way to being a successful humor-wellness speaker. Speaking to diverse groups of individuals about fitness and health, she shares her life long journey to becoming an athlete through weight loss and acceptance of herself. Sharing her life experiences in the unique way that only she can, Kelly leaves audiences pleasantly surprised by her candor. She captivates the crowd with her charm, and her refreshing yet playful point of view makes her irresistible. Her alluring smile and intense energy keeps the audience wanting more
www.kellymacfarland.com
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| Rich Gustus
 Rich Gustus has been a main stay of the Boston Comedy scene since the late 80's. Denis Leary, Bill Maher, and Kevin Knealon are a few of the names he's opened for. He made his national tv debut on the Comedy Central show "Dr Katz: Professional Therapist". Rich was one of the stars of the indi film "Boston Psychiactric" , which will be hitting the festival circuit this year.
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| Vargus Mason
The media dubbed Vargus “THE HUMAN CARTOON” at the 2002 San Francisco Comedy Competition. Using highly physical movement and an arsenal of animated voices, Vargus took 2nd place defeating 340 competitors world wide. Other national comedy titles include 2006 Top 10 Comics of Myspace, 2007 Finalist Purina Pet Comedy Competition, Semifinalist 2006 Boston International Comedy Festival and HBO’s Young Young Comedian Spotlight; where performing for the first time at only 15, Vargus became the Rocky Mountain Regional Champion.
Vargus' has also appeared on a diverse range of television comedy shows. Foremost is NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where he was selected among in the world’s elite 40 comedians to compete in the semifinals of year 4. Other television credits include Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, BET’s Comic-View and VH1’s Super Secret Movie Rules. Most recently Vargus was Comedy Central’s online red carpet host for the Celebrity Roast of Flavor Flav.
More importantly, Vargus takes a great deal of pride performing abroad for the military. His talents have taken him literally around the globe to 16 different countries as an entertainer for the U.S. Troops. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife Tanya and 6 month old daughter Noel.
www.vargusmason.com/
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| Danny Kelly
 While struuting the stage in a black Kangol and Nike sneakers, Danny’s dressed like Duran Duran just had a yard sale. Described as a high energy, passionate comic, Danny enjoys taking his audiances on a walk from the 80’s through today. People tell Danny " If you dont have anything nice to say, say it, It’s usualy hilariuos". During his twelve years of comedy, Danny has worked with Jim Norton, Greg Fitzsimmons, Howie Mandel, and many others. Danny can be seen performing in clubs all over the country from Los Angeles to New York. His strong material and audience banter has made Danny a crowd pleaser nationwide.
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| Jono Zalay
 In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings...A land in turmoil cried out for a hero. He was Jono Zalay, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. HE began performing stand-up comedy in San Diego in 2004. Plagued by constant sunshine, he desperately applied to graduate programs on the east coast. Rejected from all but one school, he packed all his belongings and boarded a plane to Boston. His belongings boarded a plane to Philadelphia and were never seen again. Jono is currently earning his PhD @ Boston University, where he spends his days giving cocaine to rats, and his nights with similar company in comedy clubs all over New England. Influenced by the legendary performers before him, Jono is proud to continue the great stand-up comedy tradition of studying Neuroscience. The power... the passion... the danger... His courage will change the world.
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Daniel St Germain
 Dan St. Germain is a stand up comedian, writer, and actor who is currently working in New York. He has been seen on shows such as Drink at Work at Comix Comedy Club, The Derek Comedy Show, Don’t Touch Me There, Tell Your Friends, Fifty First Jokes, We’re all Friends Here, Comedy for a Free Williamsburg, College Night at the Laugh Factory, The Morrison Motel at Cornelia Street Cafe', Comedy as a Second Language, La Boca at Gotham Comedy Club, and at the Boston Comedy Studio as well as Princeton University, Columbia University, and Webster Hall. He has perfomed at charity events for Toys for Tots and the Middletown New Jersey Firehouse. Dan can be seen acting in The Pest, Atonement, and the Object of my Desire directed and written by Barry Rothbart. Dan and Barry have also created, written, and produced the animated short Jake the Snake is Lost in Space and two short films entitled Un-Treated and Field of Broken Dreams as well as written the feature film Where’s it’s At. Dan St. Germain is working with Mike Drucker, who has written for The Onion, Saturday Night Live and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on both a television pilot and new reality show. Dan St. Germain and Jared Logan, from Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, are creating a live show based upon historic rivalries. Dan St. Germain is also collaborating with VH1 and Just For Laugh Festival's Sean Patton on a project entitled Industry Showcase. He was also a finalist in the New York Comedy Contest and listed as a comedian to watch on both the sandpaper suit and chuckledumper.
Danstgermain.net
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| John Garrison
 With his wife?s encouragement (her motto being "No Regrets"), John started performing stand-up in 2004. Later that year he was selected to perform in the "New Comics Contest" at the NY Underground Comedy Festival where his stand-up was heard on XM Satellite Radio.
John won the Judy Carter Palm Springs Comedy Conference Showcase in 2005. A year later, he moved to Boston, where he quickly established himself as one of the up and coming comedians in the area. He was selected to perform in both the 2007 and 2008 Boston Comedy Festivals. He was also a semifinalist in the 2009 New York Comedy Contest
www.myspace.com/garrisoncomedy
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| Matthew Lumpkin
 Matthew Lumpkin is an intelligent, southern, family man with a common-sense philosophy. Since his first time on stage, Matthew has been hooked on stand-up. The years since, have found Matthew honing his craft into a dynamite performance with energy levels varying from venue to venue.
Matthew's common-sense observational humor and his charismatic stage presence raises the bar far past stereotypical "Southern" standup comedy.
"Audiences relate to Matthew's comedy on a personal level. They feel as if they know him, as well as his friends and family whose stories become a part of his show."
Matthew's natural talent and well crafted material has brought him quickly to the attention of the entertainment world. He has toured to Kuwait and Iraq to entertain the troops, is featured frequently on Country Music Television, and has delighted audiences in hundreds of venues across the country.
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| Paul Ogata
 With an impish mischievousness, Paul Ogata will have you laughing
despite your politically-correct sensibilities. Paul regularly does
shows around the globe, including an unprecedented string of 20
sold-out shows in Hong Kong. (The country, not the Cambridge
restaurant.) Hawaii-born and L.A.-based, Paul has appeared on Comedy
Central's "Live at Gotham", CBS's "The Late Late Show" and stars in
the Showtime special, "Slanted Comedy", airing this December. Time Out
magazine calls Ogata, "astoundingly funny." The South China Morning
Post says, "Paul's cherubic grin belies a wicked funny streak."
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| Steve Macone
 Steve Macone is like a cross between the life of the party and the most nervous person in the room. He has entertained audiences across the US, Canada, Ireland and England with his brand of observational humor and absurdist one-liners, a high-energy style that blends extreme confidence with a social awkwardness that sometimes makes the inside of your chest hurt. Steve's performed at Comics Come Home and his humor essays appear regularly in publications such as the Boston Globe. One was even named a notable essay in The Best American Essays 2008.
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| Orlando Baxter
 Born and raised in Worcester, MA. Orlando Baxter exploded onto the Boston comedy scene in late 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the areas hottest young comics. His uniquely laid back comedic style on topics ranging from everyday experiences to his life as a substitute teacher, has not only made him a hit with audiences across New England but a regular at popular clubs. With a feature in Boston Globes 2005 Young, Fresh and Funny, and a first place finish in the 2005 South Shores Comedy Riots, Orlando has solidified himself as a new talent with some serious staying power.He personifies the clich? of a young star on the rise and you can expect bigger and better things from him in the very near future.
myspace.com/orlandobaxter
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| Tony Daniel
Growing up in rural North Carolina, (shirt and shoes optional) Tony Daniel learned that the line between tragedy and comedy is blurred at best. As a barefoot youth, he found that the best remedy for a stubbed toe was a quick wit and a hearty laugh; and that there is NO ONE or NO THING above mockery. Tony won the 2001 100.7 The Buzz Radio Comedy contest and attended that year's American Comedy Awards. As US Navy Veteran he takes pride in performing for our Armed forces. He has also performed to raise money for the US Army Walter Reed Medical Center. Tony has competed in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and performed in clubs, colleges, casino's and bars from Hawaii to Florida. His material can regularly be heard on the Sirius Radio's the Jamie Foxx show!
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| Harrison Greenbaum
 Harrison Greenbaum is one of stand-up comedy’s hottest rising stars. Combining an electric and energetic stage presence with razor-sharp wit and hilarious insight, Harrison’s act is, without a doubt, one of the most unique you’ll ever see. With a trademark pinch of magic, Harrison will not only make your sides hurt from laughter but your jaw drop in astonishment. Harrison’s performance is a gut-busting, mind-bending rollercoaster ride that you’ll be guaranteed to be talking about for a long time after you’ve experienced it.
harrisongreenbaum.com
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| Shawn Halpin
 With the appeal of a teddy bear and the soul of a frat boy, Shawn Halpin has made a successful debut into the world of comedy. His stand up style is full of honesty, making him the kind of comedian that anyone would love to have a beer with after the show.
Shawn grew up in a single parent household in the outskirts of Dallas, Texas ( which would later prove to be hilarious). He started behind the scenes at one of the hottest comedy clubs in the country, as a door guy, where he worked his way through the trenches and landed himself the coveted title of house emcee. As the house emcee Shawn worked with some of the biggest names in the business, Louie C.K., Pablo Francisco, Jim Gaffigan, and Mitch Hedberg among a long list of others.
With topics that range from being raised without a father, to his life as a Marine, where the “higher-ups” deemed his comedy inappropriate for the military, as well as his problems with commitment and abandonment. Shawn’s stand up comedy appeals to everyone that is not easily offended. Honesty of life can be hard to swallow. Shawn’sappeal is genuine and is sure to entertain audiences for years to come, as he is already doing so across the country.
For anyone that wants to see a comedian that talks about topics you’ve heard about before, then this is not your man. Shawn was a regional finalist for NBC’s Last Comic Standing II, winner of Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition, and a finalist in the Texas Comedy Festival. The goal of Shawn Halpin’s comedy is to entertain an audience with his real opinions on his life that are not censored or sugar coated.
After moving to Los Angeles, Shawn is regularly seen at the World Famous Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and the Hollywood Improv. Shawn is a writer for National Lampoon and is the featured comedian,
working on the road with Pauly Shore.
myspace.com/shawnhalpin
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| Nile Seguin
 It doesn’t take long to see that being biracial has allowed this comedian to see life in a much different perspective and to shed some pretty harsh light on taboo subjects many comics try to avoid talking about. Nile has twice been to the Just for Laughs Festival and he has written for award winning national television. Nile recently brought his cutting material to the Freespeech Comedy Series in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A festival that has featured such acts as Rick Shapiro, Emmy award winner Rick Overton and Doug Stanhope. Nile is the first Canadian stand up to be invited to the festival. He was also invited to Los Angeles recently to showcase for CBS Television
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| Steve "Short Bus" Krause
 Who am I? Does anybody truly know who they are? Well I guess if I must tell you about myself I am Steve and I am a 'sit-down' comedian. Why am I not a 'stand-up' comedian? Do I really need to answer that??? If you'd like to see a clip of my show please visit my website(seriously if you need to ask what it is you should be shot!)or its posted on here somewhere. Places I have performed: Bonkerz NBC/Universal Studios - Orlando, FL... New York New York Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV... Comedy Zone - Las Vegas, NV... Comedy Zone - Amarillo, TX... The Tempe IMPROV - Tempe, AZ... The Comedy Spot - Scottsdale, AZ... Chillybombers - Phoenix, AZ... Sportpeppers - Phoenix, AZ... Big Daddys - Glendale, AZ... The SETS - Tempe, AZ... Mardi Gras Comedy Club - Scottsdale, AZ... Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ... Chandler/Gilbert Community College - Chandler, AZ... So who am I? I'M THE SHORTBUS BABY!!!!
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Tony Boswell
 Tony Boswell is a veteran standup comedian of over 20 years. He has performed over 4000 shows in more than 40 states and hopes that one day someone will book something in Wyoming. He has been a finalist in the New York Comedy Contest, The Seattle International Comedy Competition, The Boston Comedy Competition and The Pittsburgh World Series of Comedy. He has also been featured in the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and The Chicago and New Orleans' Comedy Festivals. He also occasionally performs in comedy clubs where no one is keeping score.
www.tonyboswell.com
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| Peter Bowers
 Being English, Peter brings an international flavor to the US comedy scene,
sometimes making you think you are actually watching Masterpiece Theatre.
He began performing in sketch comedy as an undergraduate at Cambridge
University in the 1960s, and in 2002 returned to the stage after a thirty
five year absence, spent mostly professoring in chemistry. Peter’s rants
range from bits about growing up in England during WWII, to all the perils
of being a senior citizen. His recent performances include opening for the
Young-at-Heart Chorus at the Somerville Theatre, a month as
comic-in-residence at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, and participation
in the Detroit Comedy Festival. Peter claims to be the oldest stand up
comedian in New England, and plans to perform for many more years
www.peterbowers.net
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| Keith Alberstadt
 Keith Alberstadt
Keith Alberstadt grew up the son of a Vanderbilt professor and a craft artist. The result . . . a very clever comic with sharp perception, unmatched creativity, and a treasure trove of unique material. His likable personality and down-to-earth charm invite people into his brand of humor -- one that is smart but not brainy and relatable but not hacky.
While performing, Keith takes pride in laughing at himself and his "inner dork", which he attempts to prove is something in all of us. Current events, popular trends, personal details... Keith shares his witty insight on everything, all the while doing it with a mischievous smile that quickly becomes infectious.
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| LA Hardy
 A natural actor, LA has been seen on MTV, VH1, “Comics Unleashed”, "According to Jim", BET's "Comicview", and the films, "Guess Who", "China Dolls", "Footsteps" and "The Good Fight". Additional appearances include national commercials for the NFL, Sears, Sylvan Learning Center, Capitol One, Lowe's and Febreze as well as the reality show "The Glutton Bowl" as the referee. L.A. has a face you've seen before and want to see again. He can be heard regularly on XM radio.
He has also performed stand-up comedy for the US military. He was among the group of comedians who were the first to perform in Iraq in 2003 and Afghanistan in 2004.
He has headlined tours worldwide for the USO and Comics On Duty since 1994. He has also been seen in print nationally for Dockers@ pants.
L. A. 's comedy is reality based about events that have happened in his life or could happen in yours. A young dad with a strong family, he headlines regularly at clubs, colleges, corporate events and cruise ships.
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| Ed Kopesky
 'Ed Kopesky is renowned in the Boston Comedy scene for his dry wit and poor social skills. Ironically, his extreme shyness drove him to the comedy stage, the only place he felt comfortable expressing his deep inner thoughts. His laid-back Midwestern demeanor and quirky joke writing give his humor a universal appeal.'
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| Ted Pettingell
 Ted Pettingell Loves Comedy. He hates writing short Bios about himself. Ted is very good at comedy. He is not very good at writing his Bio. Ted is constantly working on his comedy. Ted rarely works on writing his Bio. Ted tell his jokes at all the Major Clubs in Boston. Ted writes his Bio on his home computer. Lets review Comedy Good, Bios Bad.
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| Chantel Rae
 Actress-comedian Chantel Rae is proof that a girl can be hot and funny! Even though the Blonde Bombshell was born in Lubbock, Texas, she's sooo L.A. Her party-girl attitude has everyone wanting to go out with her. No surprise she also owns her own bar in Redondo Beach, California.
Chantel wasn't a blonde. In fact while growing up in Texas, she was a brunette Class President, an exchange student to Australia, and a calculus tutor. Then she went blonde and everything unexpectedly changed. To this day Rae has nightmares of reverting back to her brunette days. "It was even scarier in the morning, cause after dreaming that I'm a brunette, I wake up and I think I suddenly have responsibilities." Miss Rae earned her SAG Card, by being murdered in a bathtub in a Pamela Anderson's film, "Naked Souls". She later co-starred in the film, "Far from Bismarck", which won Best Comedy in the 2000 New York Film Festival. You also may recognize her from her recurring role as Candy in Comedy Central's "Strip Mall", sketch comedy on Fox's "Best Damn Sports Show Period", and her stand-up comedy on TBS - Pauly Shore's "Minding the Store", and featured on NBC's "Last Comic Standing"!!! She also appeared on FX's "Dirt" and "Nip/Tuck"!!!
A favorite at comedy clubs, Chantel has performed at The Icehouse, The Comedy Store, The Improv and The Laugh Factory to name just a few. Her stand-up has also been nationally syndicated on Premiere Radio, GoTV, the Comedy Time Network and 1KTV. You can also read her jokes in: "She's so Funny", "Loves Funny That Way", and "the Comedy Thesaurus" all by Judy Brown.
"Chantel Rae has an energy that is contagious. You can't stop laughing or staring at her!
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| Anton L. Shuford
 I am a Penn State “graduate”, and a veteran of the United States Navy. I began my comedy career after gathering just enough work experience to realize that the 9 to 5 world and I would never happily marry. At this point my experiences, my failures and my outlook on life have become my comedy and your enjoyment. Comedy has always been my passion, and once I began to step on stage, I found an inner peace and drive that college nor the military was able to provide for me. I am most comfortable, enjoyable, hateable, loveable, caring, offensive, and sarcastic when on stage. Without the stage there can be no rest for the Jedi within. It is where I am most at home. May the force be with us, always.
I started comedy in October of 2002 in Philadelphia at the Laff House comedy club. In July of 2004 I began hosting major shows on weekends. I began opening for big names in the business such as comedy central’s Patrice O’neal, Greg Giraldo and many others. I than began to feature with the likes of HBO’s Louis CK and Saturday night live’s Finess Mitchell. I have since featured in many clubs across the United States. I have proven myself capable to club owners and myself that I am enjoyable to all audiences young and old, black and white, male and female, human and canine. I hosted my own web television show uwishunu.com/illanights it’s a website for Philadelphia tourism. My experiences in two colleges, Penn State University and Florida A&M University and my time in the military, pluas my extensive nightlife experience has helped me become a people person and a great entertainer for all
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| Taylor Connelly
 Taylor was born into an Irish Catholic family. He attended Saint Johns Prep, a devoutly Catholic School. He now openly mocks his creator, but is building a career out of it. He has also been banned from all Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants, but that was an unrelated and isolated incident. Taylor is laughing his way into eternal damnation, although since he lives in his own private hell, he doesn’t mind. He currently attends Suffolk University, where he is having a great time and meeting plenty of wonderful peopl
myspace.com/lordandtaylor
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| Ryan Hamilton
 In 2008, Ryan was named one of Rolling Stone magazine's 'Top Five Comics to Watch' and appeared at Montreal's prestigious Just For Laughs festival.
AND... in 2007 he made his national TV debut when he appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central's Live at Gotham. In 2005 he won Sierra Mist's 'America's Next Great Comic' Search. In 2006, Ryan was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival competition and appeared at HBO's Las Vegas Comedy Festival as an up-and-coming talent. In 2003, he was a finalist in three national stand-up competitions including the Comedy Central Laugh Riots.
For real.
http://ryanham.com/
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| Mehran
 Mehran's rise on the list of who’s who in the Boston comedy scene has progressed at a breakneck pace. In a fairly short time span, he has built an extraordinary reputation for consistently bringing audiences in clubs and colleges throughout the region to roars of laughter. His natural energy, irreverence, wit, and honesty are uncommon in a seasoned veteran and even more rare in a comedian so new to the craft. A regular at Mottley's Comedy Club and Robby Roadsteamer's Greater Boston's Alternative Comedy Shows, Mehran is a key player in the Boston cult comedy hit, Quiet Desperation. He has opened for Maz Jobrani to audiences of over 1,000 in Boston and Washington D.C. and is proud to be September's Comic in Residence at the famous Comedy Studio in Harvard Square where he will be opening every show throughout the mont
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| John Ramsey
 John Ramsey is an Austin attorney and standup comic. John started his foray into comedy two days after law school graduation when he won the nationally-recognized Funniest Person in Austin Contest in 2005. Since that time, John has performed at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (2007) and appeared on Season 2 of Comedy Central's Live at Gotham.
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Alycia Cooper
 Dubbed “The Queen of the Standing Ovations,” stand-up Comedienne, Alycia Cooper, is a force to be reckoned with. She is a headlining comic who performs on national television shows and is a huge hit on the college circuit. For the past 6 years, Alycia has also ghost-written for some of the biggest comics in the business.
She has been a featured comic on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” "BET's Comicview," Comedy Central's "Wanda Does It," “Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed,” “The Bob & Tom Radio and TV shows,” several VH-1 clips shows, and BET's "Oh Drama." She recently played a feisty bus driver in the movie, "Knocked Down," and is the star of a new internet series called, “The Party Psychic.” She is currently touring the country performing comedy, while trying to sell her version of Kathy Griffin’s D List, about her life as a struggling comic trying to “make it” in Hollywood, which can be seen on the Koldcast.TV network. She has also performed for the troops in Japan, Korea, Guam, and Iraq.
She is also a political commentator on shows such as, “America’s Black Forum,” and “Hot Button with Alycia Cooper.”
Alycia has written for The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Russell Simmons One World Music Beat, and UPN’s hit sitcom, “The Parker’s.” She holds the title of the "first female audience “warm-up” person for several sitcoms; including "The Parker's," “Girlfriends,” “Wanda at Large,” and “The Tyra Banks Show.” In May of 2004, she was featured in “Essence Magazine” as one to watch!
Alycia is multi-talented and an asset to any team with which she works. Her background has created relationships with people in the record industry, television, film, radio, comedy circuits, public relations and casting. Her tenacity and work ethic inspires and brings out the best in those around her.
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| Josh Gondelman
 Drawing from his experiences as a preschool teacher and a pretty good guy, Josh Gondelman charms audiences with his good-natured storytelling and cracks them up with his sharp, pointy wit. Josh's comedy touches on topics from rainbows to gangsta rap and makes them all equally hilarious to audiences thanks to his terrific writing and performing. While still in college Josh won Heeb Magazine's "The Chosen One" comedy competition, which sounds like maybe an insult, but was really pretty cool. Since then, he has performed standup, sketch, and improv comedy at clubs, colleges, and other swell venues all over the country. He has been a featured performer in the Boston Comedy Festival, and in the spring of 2009, he completed his first national tour.
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| Peter Kuempel
 Pete Kuempel is a Stand-up comic. Many have even found him to be quite humorous….. So that’s good.
Recognized for his cool, dry delivery, Pete enjoys engaging audiences with his sarcastic personal observations and uniquely laid back, deliberate style. Brought up within an ethnically mixed family (His Mother is Mexican and his father is Irish) on Chicago’s South side, much of Pete’s comedy is drawn from life and he attributes a great deal of his wry, street smart disposition to his experiences growing up in the city.
Pete has always had a knack for finding the absurdity in life’s frustrations and giving them an amusing twist. In doing so, he has developed a sense of ironic detachment that people find genuinely appealing. Plus, he’s pretty damn funny, and people usually seem to appreciate that. His peculiar perspective and leisurely, yet sharp delivery style have entertained audiences throughout Chicago as well as the Midwest, and now Pete can be found on a regular basis working the comedy clubs of the New York area and all over the east coast
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| Dave McDonough
 Dave McDonough has been doing Standup Comedy since 2003. He has performed in clubs and colleges all around New England, including the Comedy Connection in Boston and The Comedy Studio in Cambridge . Some of the colleges Dave has performed at include: Bryant University , Boston University , Brown University and many more. Dave has opened up for many great comics such as Jim Florentine, Don Gavin, Frank Santorelli , Kevin Knox and Gary Gulman, to name a few.
Dave was a finalist in the Catch a Rising Star Comedy Competition in 2008 and in 2007 @ the Narragansett, RI Aloha Comedy Contest.
Dave’s unique view of the world is as scary as it is refreshing. His dry monotone delivery, along with his intense stage presence is a style all of his own. A rising star in the Boston circuit, his routine has some audiences wondering if they should laugh or lock him up. Towing the line but seldom crossing it, Dave's eerie and inspiring one-liners are sure to keep you coming back for more
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| Paul Myrehaug
 Paul Myrehaug is a unique blend of small town party and urban style, a combination that has launched him into the national spotlight. In addition to being a fixture of the club and college circuit, Paul is the winner of the 2007 Great Canadian Laugh Off and runner up in the 2006 Seattle International Comedy Competition.
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| David Grabiner
 David Grabiner never quite fit in with the rest of the world. While other people would have found this depressing, he finds it funny. He attended Brown University and majored in computer science, believing that staring at a flickering screen for twelve hours a day would improve his piddling social skills. It was at Brown that David started doing comedy, honing his comedic talent at the classiest frat houses Providence, RI had to offer.
After graduating, he moved to Boston and quickly made an impression on the local comedy scene. He was a semi-finalist in the 2009 New York Comedy Contest, and spent a month as comic-in-residence at the Comedy Studio, opening every show during the month of April in 2007. Touching on subjects from everyday life, he endears himself to audiences with his slightly self-deprecating and sarcastic style. David takes pride in writing well-crafted jokes that delight all types of crowds. He believes that if everyone only sees one side of anything, it’s probably the wrong side.
He does not miss frat houses.
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| Brian Babylon
In the comedy world he's known as Brian Babylon and host a bi-monthly stand-up show in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood. Born and raised in Chicago, Bran spent 6 years in Atlanta, GA at Clark Atlanta University where he graduated with a degree in Mass/Communications/Media Development. Ever since Brian has been continually honing his skills in the art of media/television development, and working on his true gift of COMEDY. Listen to him M-F from 10am-1pm Central on Chicago Public Radio new station vocalo.org 89.5 FM
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| Paul Oddo
 Paul Oddo is a stand up comedian originally from Houston, TX.
He is a writer, director, actor & founding member of the NYC-based video sketch group DREAM HORSE.
Paul also performs regularly with his long-form improv comedy team, "Thunderhead".
He lives and works in New York City
http://www.funnyordie.com/dream_horse
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| Jim Tews
 Jim Tews a regular in clubs all over Ohio and the East Coast, he was a finalist in the 2007 Boston Comedy Festival and he can be seen in the web-series "The Opener" which he created for HBO Labs in 2008.
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| Doug Chagnon
 Doug Chagnon is an original, topical comedian based in Boston, MA. Doug has performed around New England, New York, Chicago and Montreal. A regular at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Doug has been selected to perform at the Boston Comedy Festival.
Doug is also the founder of HeavyMetalComedy.com, a weekly-updated satirical news site that focuses on the world of hard rock and heavy metal music. Doug and the site have been featured on several major heavy metal news outlets including Blabbermouth.net, a subsidiary of Roadrunner Records, and Bravewords.com, the online arm of famed metal magazine Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles, and heard on Sirius XM Radio.
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| EJ Murphy
 I am a stand-up comic based out of the Boston area. I am originally from Vermont, but have been living in the Boston area since I was 22, and will be moving to New York soon. I live with two other comics, which can be quite an interesting experience, maybe I'll try to blog about it. In the last year I've opened for Greg Giraldo, Gary Gulman, Bobby Collins, Pauley Shore, John Heffron, Juston McKinney, Louis Ramey,Robert Kelly, Jim Florentine, Roz, Chris Porter and Styx, that's right, the band Styx ....So keep supporting live comedy, and turn off your cell phone!
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| Danny Bevins
 Danny Bevins has been called many things: juvenile delinquent, soldier, flight attendant, patient, husband and lately "disturbingly hilarious". Though the term that best describes him is SMARTASS. His mouth has gotten him arrested, fined and fired from every job he’s ever had, but for the last ten years it’s propelled him to tour the world and preform on some of the most prestigious stages in comedy. The son of a Jesus freak and a Green Beret, Bevins straddles the line between temptation and authority. He’s loud, audacious, opinionated, cocky, animated, charming, irreverent, sarcastic, facetious, ridiculous and dangerous. He is an AMERICAN SMARTASS!
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