comic bios
Cory Deelstra
Group AA lifelong creative (graphic designer, musician, actor, comedian), Cory Deelstra has been honing his stand-up in the clubs and rooms of New York City, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Having trained Improv, Acting, and Stand-Up at The Second City in NYC (currently in their Conservatory Training), he takes comedy seriously; while realizing it’s not that serious! Cory is also a working actor as seen on Netflix, Fox, Apple TV, Peacock, and more. Besides comedy, Cory is a graphic and web design professional with over 20 years’ experience, plays guitar and bass, and was a cast member of "A Sketch of New York"; an off-off Broadway sketch comedy show, as well as a member of the Camden Comedy Collective, and a Member of Central Casting.
bryan stoops
Group AI've performed at some of the most well-known comedy clubs (The Comedy Store, Gotham Comedy Club) and comedy festivals (The Edinburgh Fringe, The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Glasgow International Comedy Festival) in the world. I've performed in twenty-two countries on five continents. I've performed in such exotic cities as Casablanca, Melbourne, and Newark.
kate lawlor
Group AKate Lawlor is the pride and joy of Bloomfield NJ. She runs various mics and shows around Jersey City. She is also the producer of Eyes Up Here Comedy Festival.
naked eddie
Group ABaked & marinated in NJ, Eddie has brought his comedy from Portland, ME to Palm Springs, CA. Winner: Eyes Up Here Comedy Festival 2024. Made it through the 2nd round of Philly’s Phunniest and Lehigh Valley’s Funniest, and recently performed at Ithaca Laughs 2025. Serving lewks on RONY with Bethany Frankel. Currently on Danny Will Die Alone (season 3) on Dekkoo.
dr Ruben Rajah
Group ARuben Rajah is a comedian and doctor who embodies the concept of a global citizenry. Born in Malaysia, educated in Australia, and an American citizen for over 15 years, he is culturally comfortable everywhere and nowhere. Married for 25 years and parent to a Labrador, his humor is informed by years of ignoring them and day-dreaming about telling jokes. Life according to Ruben is both funny and predictably unpredictable, like the taste of his Malaysian cooking.Born with no athletic ability Ruben decided a career in Medicine would garner female attention (it did). He lived in Seattle for 17 years and practiced Radiology in Australia, Canada and the United States before moving to New York.
myra delacruz
Group AJersey Girl via Philippines. Scientists turned comedian. Broadway Comedy Club- Industry Room Winner, Micdup NYC Comedy Showdown semi-finalist
max runner
Group AIn just one year, Max Runner managed to make huge waves in the Philadelphia comedy scene. Max is the producer of the YouTube channel Run to the Movies, the organizer of the Pawsitive Comedy Night (an animal rescue comedy benefit), a business owner, and an all-around nerd. He has lived on 3 continents, ran over 50 marathons, and eaten thousands of pizzas. He puts all of that together into a unique and hilarious comedy act.
yatin
Group AYatin is an Indian Pakistani comic who baits the audience with his innocent face and goofy style before hitting them with uncomfortable subjects they never see coming. You can catch him in various clubs in Manhattan each week or his own show The Night Shift Comedy twice a month in Brooklyn.
Ben Menahem
Group BBen is a comedian and actor from Queens, NY. Ben has been performing all over the world for the last 15 years, including 2 years in Tokyo Disney World, and 1 year in The Office Musical Off-Broadway. Ben had opened for comics Bob Nelson, Michael Turner, and Na'im Ali. Ben is currently playing the role of Tony Nunzio in Tony and Tina's Wedding. Follow Ben on Instagram and TikTok @bennyboombats and learn more about his upcoming shows on his website benjaminmenahem.com
Cory Showtime
Group BCory Robinson is a hilarious comedian with over 20 years in showbiz. Hailing from the small, Pacific coastal town of Seaside, CA, Cory has spent the last 10 years in Los Angeles honing is comedy craft. Cory has been seen on Laughs on Fox, has written for ScreenRant and TheRichest (YouTube), and has performed for our troops overseas. He now seeks to make the New York scene is new home.
kenny fernandez
Group BHangs out at Sabrett hot dog stands.
liam wolfe
Group BBorn in Staten Island before running like hell to Leonardo New Jersey, this hell raising lunatic has run rampant on stages across the eastern seaboard for several years. Performing across the tri-state area as well as Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine while on tour with other radicals, Liam Wolfe has also hosted the Keyport Indie Comedy Show, Bards off Broadway and several other key shows along the Jersey Shore. Has also performed at the Eyes Up Here Comedy Festival as well as the 5th Borough Comedy Festival for consecutive years. While not a practicing Satanist, Liam Wolfe has the terrible habit of shouting "Hail Satan" as a goodbye to ward off the evils of those who practice the most diabolical religion of our time, Christianity. He also like long walks on the beach and the band Creed.
Mario From The barrio
Group BMario From The Barrio is an NYC stand-up comic blending sharp crowd work, barrio storytelling, and laid-back ukulele energy. Known for his signature catchphrase “Oh Yeah!!!,” his comedy mixes confidence, culture, and unpredictable audience interaction into a style that’s both memorable and uniquely his own.
mike graziano
Group BMike Graziano lives in Jersey City, NJ. He’s been doing comedy for 3 years. His favorite style of comedy is self deprecation and his all time favorite comic is Mitch Hedberg. Mike has performed in NJ and NYC. His hobbies include sticker collecting and quoting movies while others are trying to watch them.
Shannon moffett
Group BShannon Moffett is a writer and comedian who quit practicing emergency medicine to do this—another job with late nights, big crowds and an oddly large amount of butt talk.
tim lowe
Group BTim is a comedian, improviser, writer, and licensed therapist and performs at The Dojo of Comedy in Morris Plains, NJ His self-produced special, Free Advice, is on YouTube and his book, All The Things I Know, is available on Amazon. He lives with his wife in NJ and their nine chickens.
Adderlyn Lora
Group CBorn in DR, raised in NY, living in NJ, Adderlyn brings a whimsical, silly, and personal style to the stage that some people have called funny.
A.J. Ellis
Group CA mainstay in both the NYC and NJ comedy scenes, AJ uses his keen observations and high-level writing to delight audiences. A stay-at-home dad with three young children, AJ might not always have his finger on the pulse but certainly has his finger on the button. He excels at being both delightfully dark and devilishly dorky.Paid regular, Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club (Point Pleasant Beach, NJ). Selected Performer, Ithaca Laughs (Ithaca, NY) 2025, 2026. Selected Performer, Allentown Comedy Festival (Allentown, PA) 2026. Selected Performer, DNS Fest Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY) 2025. Selected Performer, Meadowlands Comedy Festival (Carlstadt, NJ) 2025. Selected Performer, Ocean City Comedy Festival (Ocean City, MD) 2025, 2026
Cate Esposito
Group CHailing from Union County, NJ, Cate is always happy to avoid a commute on NJ Transit for a gig! She’s always had a love of comedy from her Speech and Debate days in high school, and is so grateful for all the stand up opportunities that have come her way! She last performed with 6BC at their LSC After Dark show in March, for which she won a slot at their comedy competition! So she’s looking to bring home the gold this summer!
france
Group CAllentown Comedy Festival
kim hosking
Group CRaised in Woodstock, NY, (the Mecca of hippies) Kimberley Hosking grew up surrounded by peace, love, and enough questionable life choices to fuel a comedy career. Performing stand-up for the past eight years, she has developed a style that blends unique perspectives with dark, twisted and often gross humor that keeps audiences laughing and gagging.Prior to settling in New Jersey, Kim lived in Chicago where she attended Second City and was selected to participate in their annual Women in Comedy Festival. She has performed everywhere from clubs and theaters to stranger’s backyards.
michael stamaria
Group CNYC/NJ Comedian. Hometown: Jersey City
mike bernardi
Group CMike is born and raised in NJ. When he's not on stage, he's a stay-at-home dad. He believes laughter is the best medicine, and that's why he withholds it from the needy for maximum profit. His 3-year-old doesn't get that joke, but she's laughing. His wife thinks it's funny, really, she's just worried he's already alienated you. She's just saying maybe don't joke like that in the bio, that's all.
mister brian
Group CBrooklyn born Mister Brian is a Jersey-based comedian and storyteller who frequently performs at regional comedy venues and showcases. He is well-known for his engaging, conversational style and electric physicality. He regularly appears at LOWBROW HIGHLIFE comedy events, at RAISE The BAR in South Amboy, and appeared at UGLY PANCAKE Productions WILDAIR BEER WORKS winter show. Most recently he appeared on the When Boredom Strikes LIVE Podcast (04/18/26 taping), and In a tip of the hat to his ancestors, he was the closer for the LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER After Dark -- St. Paddies Day Celebration.
Brendan Smith
Group DBrendan Smith is a 26 year old comedian from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He has been performing standup since he was 19, placed in Philly's Phunniest, won the Good Karma Comedy Competition and the Soul Joel's Best of the Burbs Competition.
bryan villone
Group DBryan Villone is a stand up comedian based out of NJ. He’s been on Amazon Video and was a semi-finalist in NBC’s StandUp competition. He’s produced his own shows, performed in multiple comedy festivals, clubs around NYC, in different parts of the country, and has even performed in London and Costa Rica.
cousin kenny
Group DCousin Kenny is participating in the World Cup of Comedy at the behest of the Church of Comedy (Churchofcomedy.org).
eric rodgers
Group DA funny guy from Jersey City
Janmichael conde
Group DRegular at Dojo of Comedy, winner of a Rhino Comedy Competition, from Elizabeth NJ
Jenuine Rosado
Group DJennifer Rosado is a comedian from Paterson, New Jersey whose comedy blends sharp storytelling and the kind of honesty that makes audiences laugh and then quietly reevaluate their life choices. A former performing arts high school student with a background in dance, vocals, and acting, Jennifer has performed at venues including Broadway Comedy Club and Comedy In Harlem, and has appeared in the Brick City Comedy Review during the Newark Arts Festival. She was also a semi finalist in the Mic’d up NYC comedy showdown. She has trained at the Comedy Cellar with Rick Crom and studied improv at the New Jersey School of Dramatic Arts.
rebecca cadiz
Group DRebecca Cadiz is an experienced comedian based in the Hudson Valley. Her comedy style is a very silly combination of observation and heavily embellished personal experience with lots of punchlines. She performs regularly in the Greater NYC and Hudson Valley area and in New Jersey.
rohan mahashabde
Group DFrom South Brunswick, New Jersey. Tells dark, dry, and witty one liners. Ready to bring that trophy home!