The Grand Chinese New Year Concert has been around for sixteen years. The orchestra is comprised of several classical Chinese instruments, which include the Erhu or Pipa. Throughout the concert, the audience is led through each unfamiliar instrument. This performance is unlike any other- it is a true exploration of the colorful music tradition of the Chinese Spring Festival. The... read full bio
Tom Fox is an experienced operatic baritone singer. He has sung at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Washington Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, San Diego Opera, Pittsburg Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Minnesota Opera, and more. Foxs repertoire includes roles in Carmen, Fidelio, Falstaff, Salome, Lulu, Lady Macbeth of Mzentsk, and more. Fox is... read full bio
Bonnie McFarlane is a Canadian-American writer and comedian. Her comedy venture began at an open mic at a club in Vancouver, Canada. The club manager suggested McFarlane enter The Search for Canadas Funniest New Comic. She did, and she won. Upon moving to New York, she landed a manager and an agent. Since, she has appeared on The Tonight Show... read full bio
Cy Amudson has appeared on Conan, Adam Devines House Party, and Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening. His appearance on these shows allowed Amudson to make a name for himself in the stand up comedy business. Amudson has since been featured on FOXs Family guy and American Dad. Along with comedy, Amudson also is a producer. He has created a... read full bio
Gastor Almonte is an award-winning storyteller, standup comedian, producer, and host. As an east coast native, Almonte makes regular appearances at the New York City comedy scene. He has been featured on Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening, the New York Times The Liar Show, The Standing Room, and more. The comic is also the host of Stoops2Stages, a series... read full bio
Giulia Rozzi is a professional storyteller, writer, comedian, and actress. Her honest sense of humor has led her to perform on TEDx, at the Moth GrandSLAM festival, Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening, Chelsea Lately and more. She has created successful comedy shows as a solo act, Stupid Foreigners and Bad Bride. Her creation of Bad Bride gave her a... read full bio
Harland Harley Morenstein is best known for his co-creation and production of Epic Meal Time and its spin off FYI television series Epic Mean Empire. Morensteins Epic Meal Time channel has over 7 million subscribers, over 300 installments, and 2 spin offs. The comic has worked with stars like Seth Rogen, Smosh, Tony Hawk, Arnold Swarzenegger, and Kevin Smith. He... read full bio
Big Jay Oakerson is a well-known comedian in New York City. Oakerson has performed for audiences at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand, and Stand Up New York. The comic has also attended festivals like Bonnaroo, Jagers Korn tour, Funny or Dies Oddball Festival, and Rock Star Energy Drinks Mayhem Fest. His television appearances include This Is Not Happening with Ari... read full bio
Joe Pera is a stand up comedian from Buffalo, New York. Pera’s comedy style is unlike most comedians. He uses his signature look (knit sweaters, khakis, and glasses) to play on his awkward persona, which includes slow paced and gentle jokes. He has been featured on shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers, Adult Swim, and Conan. Pera co-hosts... read full bio
Joel Kim Booster was born in South Korea and raised in Chicago. His comedy debuted on Conan and since, Booster has been featured on Comedy Centrals @Midnight, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, Bravos Then and Now, and more. Booster is also developing a television comedy piece with JAX Media called Birthright. He has performed at several comedy festivals including... read full bio
John Huck is an actor and comedian. Hucks stand up comedy is honest, self-deprecating, and relatable. He has appeared in a multitude of television productions, including Comedy Centrals Live at Gotham and This Is Not Happening. His work in television also includes features in shows like Punkd, Frank TV, and CBSs Angel From Hell. The comic has released two albums,... read full bio
Joshua Lyons Gondelman is a stand-up comedian, writer of comedic material, and producer in addition to being an American novelist. He is presently working for Showtime as a supervising producer and writer for the shows Desus and Mero. Earlier in his career, he worked as a writer for John Oliver's show Last Week Tonight. In addition to that, he is... read full bio
Comedian, artist, and actor, Kevin Christy has extensive experience in the entertainment and art industries. Having appeared in several commercial projects, for example with Sprint and Burger King, Christy got his start in television. He has starred in Buffy, the Vampire Spray, Malcolm in the Middle, and more. Christy played in the movie Dude, Wheres my Car The comedian regularly... read full bio
Kurt Braunohler is best known as the host of ‘The K Ohle with Kurt Braunohler’ podcast on the Nerdist network. His success with street theatre project ‘Chengwin’ and the Neutrino Video Projects garnered widespread acclaim and awards. After his career blossomed, Braunohler began co-hosting ‘Hot Tub’ with Kristen Schall, which was voted ‘Best Variety Show’ by Time Out NY’s reader... read full bio
Kyle Kinane is a stand up comedian from Illinois. Kinane’s debut album was recorded at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. Upon release, it received critical acclaim. The comic has been named in Variety’s ‘Ten Comics to Watch’. He has perfomed on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’, ‘Live at Gotham’, Comedy Central’s ‘Drunk History’, and on ‘Conan’. Appearing... read full bio
In her comedic act, Liza Treyger delves into contemporary concerns such as feminism and problems with self-esteem. When Treyger first started performing stand-up comedy, she was a part of the team that created and produced the weekly comedy show known as "Riot Comedy" at Chicago Joe's in North Center. Since then, she has made appearances on shows including Chelsea Lately... read full bio
Matthew Broussards comedy is very straightforward. Broussard got his start on MTV2, serving as a stand up comedian and television personality. He has been featured on Balls Out, Funemployment, Adam Devines House Party, Last Call with Carson Daly, and more. Broussard won an award for Houstons Funniest Person. He also writes a web comic called mondaypunday.com.... read full bio
Pete Carboni is a comedian. He is best known for being seen on Comedy Centrals This Is Not Happening where he talks about taking mushrooms with Ari Shaffir. Hes also done some acting, showing up in television shows like LA I.C.E., Body of Proof, Jennifer Falls, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Gortimer Gibbons Life on Normal Street. Hes... read full bio
Sean Patton is a comedian from New Orleans. He got his start in stand-up in the Crescent City, and has seen success across the United States, in Canada, and Australia. Pattons performances are gut-wrenchingly hilarious; his material puts a twist on average comedy, performing sets with ease. The New York Times reported, Hes the rare comic who goes over as... read full bio
Critics have reported Will Weldon will win you over with his twinkly gaze and razor sharp wit (Serial Optimist). This comedian, writer, and all-around wise guy has seen success through many venues. Weldon was a semi-finalist at the Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has performed at Bridgetown Comedy Festival, at the Hollywood Improv venue, The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, and... read full bio
