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Jessica Misitano is a Chicago-born, Austin-based stand-up comedian known for her absurd, observational comedy and sharp point of view. Her material blends dark humor with everyday chaos, delivered with an effortless confidence that’s earned her a loyal online following through unapologetic rage-bait clips that regularly go viral—some even landing her work featured in documentaries and larger media conversations.

She’s appeared on Kill Tony, My Drunk Uncle’s Podcast, The Whatever Podcast, and Tim Pool’s Modern Dating Wars, and has opened for comics like Uncle Lazer, Ben Bankas. Jessica regularly performs across the country and is quickly becoming a standout voice in the alternative comedy scene.

Nick Racioppi is a stand-up comedian and active duty Marine who’s been bringing raw, unfiltered laughs to stages across the U.S. since 2021. He got his start in the comedy scene of Wilmington, North Carolina, and now performs out of Quantico, Virginia, balancing military life with the chaos of stand-up.

Nick’s style blends gritty, everyday observations with sharp takes on pop culture and current events—no topic is too real or ridiculous. His comedy is a punch in the gut and a wink in the mirror, shaped by life in uniform and years of calling out the absurd in the world around him.

Whether he’s performing for military crowds, comedy clubs, or festival stages, Nick delivers sharp, honest humor with a uniquely disciplined edge.

Jon Diaz is a nationally touring comedian and a regular at The Laugh Factory and Zanies in Chicago. He’s performed at the Sunshine Comedy Fest, Beaverland Comedy Festival, Dunlap Comedy Festival and many others.

Dan Frigolette is a stand up comedian and actor who has been seen on  Game Theory with Bomani Jones, Bob and Tom Show, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Show Me A Hero, Younger, Sexy Beasts, ElimiDate, The Following, Wendy Williams Show, and the Artie Lange Show.

Tyler Wilson is a hilarious young comedian with a brash style and luscious hair. The young prodigy started comedy at 18, and at just 21 years of age, is a regular at the world famous Goodnight’s Comedy Club where you can catch him performing with big names like Zoltan Kaszas, Jared Goldstein, Hayden Childress, and Doug Key. Tyler was also a 2024 “NC’s Funniest” finalist, a prestigious competition held at the very same world famous Goodnight’s Comedy Club. You may even recognize him as a featured comedian at the Galaxycon conventions all over the country, and Galaxycon related special events, such as “Animate!” This up and comer’s style is a can’t miss mix of witty observations and dirty takes. Some Have even described him as “funny.” Don’t miss him!

Victoria Niemeyer is a comedian in Raleigh NC. She is a producer and promoter of the Raleigh Real Talk and the Optimist Comedy Showcase. 

John Tole is a story telling wizard who turns every showroom into your family room.

Tole’s stand up won him a coveted Gallagher Golden Mallet Award for Bravery at the Dale Earnhardt Invitational and has rocked prestigious world stages and festivals, including High Plains Comedy Festival, Oddball Comedy and Oddity Festival, SXSW Interactive, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Limestone Comedy Festival, and multiple Moontower Comedy Festival appearances.

John has been featured on Sirius XM, VICE, Hits 1, Howard 100 and Howard 101, and was a contributor to The Howard Stern Show as well as a Tour Regular with both The Killers of Comedy and The Ronnie Mund Block Party Tour. Also, John is a regular on Deathsquad Chronicles, Steve Simeone’s Good Times and Sam Tripoli’s Tin Foil Hat Podcast on All Things Comedy.

Tole can also be heard hosting his acclaimed music and comedy radio show- Whiskey and The Surfer, Durham’s Top Iconic Rock which is a futuristic morning radio parody and his Rokfin Exclusive Shows, Short Porch in Right and Iron Brigade.

Bursting his way onto the scene, he has taken the local region by storm. Quick witted and a shorter clone of Matt Barnes, his stories will have trying his hair brained schemes later!

Born in Long Beach, CA, and now calling Charlotte home, Shawn Collins delivers laughs through clever writing and audience interaction. With a passion for absurd, everyday storytelling, he crafts unique and hilarious experiences that leave audiences wanting more.

The duo consists of Zack and Matty (also referred to as Zach and Matt), who channel the high-energy personas of Jack Black and Kyle Gass.

They perform as a precise acoustic duo, focusing on faithful recreations of Tenacious D’s iconic “rocket sauce”. Their shows are described as a mix of “power-chord heroism,” face-melting guitar work, and divine-prophecy harmonies.

Their performances are designed to be wild, interactive sagas rather than just a parody. Fans are encouraged to participate in a “worship” of the D’s legacy, often resulting in high-energy sing-alongs of the “Gospel of Rock”.

Expect classics like “Tribute,” “Wonderboy,” “Kickapoo,” and “Beelzeboss”.

Ahren Belisle has skyrocketed onto some of the biggest stages in comedy—despite only performing stand-up for a few short years. He won over millions as a Top 10 Finalist on America’s Got Talent and made an unforgettable debut on the wildly popular podcast Kill Tony, where he’s become a regular fixture. A former software engineer and mental health advocate, Ahren was born in Northern Ontario with cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, delivering his punchlines through his phone. His innate charm and quick wit have earned him a unique place in comedy—where the comedian who doesn’t speak is allowed to say anything. Ahren has built a devoted following of over a million fans across social media, using his platform to blend bold comedy with messages of positivity, inclusion, and resilience.