Let's do some funny business at the Burbank Comedy Festival! Every year, top celebrity headlining comedians, and over 200 of the hottest new talent from around the world, converge in Burbank, California for a full week of shows, industry panels, afterparties, classes, and more! Past performers have included Adam Carolla, Jeff Garlin, Jimmy Dore, Tom Segura, Christopher Titus, Carol Leifer, Kevin Pollak, and many more. The Burbank Comedy Festival offers the next generation of talent the opportunity to perform and connect with top entertainment professionals, to encourage the expansion live comedy into the community, and to do some funny business in Downtown Burbank!
Straight out of Compton, and other luxurious neighborhoods, Cheri mixes world weary cynicism with offbeat whimsy to give you a Stand-Up performance you won’t soon forget. Growing up with a drug dealing dad and struggling with depression, she uses humor to try and make sense of it all. Recently Cheri was featured in the choir scene of the â€"Childish Gambino - This Is America†video on YouTube, She played Rachel in the Pilot Genius, and is currently a writer for The Collins Key Company, videos which have garnered over 11 million views. On Instagram and Twitter @Cheriezus. WEBSITE |
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Comedian Drew Drevyanko CAROLINES ON BROADWAY, NEW YORK SKETCHFEST, PARK SLOPE COMEDY FEST
Drew Drevyanko is a stand-up comedian originally from Philadelphia, living in New York City. He has performed at the Park Slope Comedy Festival, Carolines on Broadway, and the New York Sketchfest, and can be seen all over the city. He once skyped with Topher Grace. TWITTER |
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Isabella is a British Anglo Indian comedian. She grew up in Hong Kong and speaks Mandarin Chinese. She has performed at Big Sky Comedy Festival and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. INSTAGRAM |
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Comedian Carl DeGregorio CHELSEA LATELY, FX, HBO, LEGIT , ROOM 104
Carl De Gregorio is an actor, comedian, and writer (The Drama King available on Amazon) who might be the author of this mini-biography. Getting an early start, Carl performed at New York City's Lincoln Center, while still in grade school, and later graduated from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama. He soon after, got his start in commercials for products such as Tylenol, Pizza Hut, and Budweiser. You might have seen Carl, regularly on The Countdown on Reelz, as well as appearances on Chelsea Lately, on E! Network, Hollywood's Top Ten, on Reelz Channel, the FX series Legit, and soon on HBO's Room 104. Writing in the third person is not as fun as speaking in the third person, which Carl D. does often. Pretending to be me is harder than I thought. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Jeff D JOE DIRT 2, GRUDGE MATCH, IN THE BAG
Jeff D is a New Orleans-based comic and actor who has brought down houses all over the country with his unique Southern-style humor, riotous stories, and satiric point of view. Whether it�s at major venues on the west coast, honkytonks and clubs in the south, or at an all-you-can-eat buffet in Des Moines, Jeff D connects to audiences and keeps them wanting more. In addition to his many live performances, Jeff has appeared in the films Grudge Match and, more recently, Joe Dirt 2. Bradley Troll of the New Orleans Times Picayune said, �Jeff D�s comedy is high-octane, high-brow parody that doesn�t discriminate. Smart, twisted, razor-sharp, insanely energetic, wickedly funny� I did not stop laughing once.� WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kaja Martin STARTER PACK, GUILTY PARTY SEASON 2, THE EQUALS THREE SHOW, BOOZE LIGHTYEAR, TOP 6
Kaja Martin is a touring stand-up comedian and online personality whose talents in comedy, writing, and directing entertain millions of viewers. Kaja just wrapped writing on the new comedic series Starter Pack (premiering Aug 20th) and Co-Directing the drama Guilty Party Season 2. Both of which are part of the AT&T Hello Lab Project in partnership with Fullscreen. Previously Kaja has helmed several successful online shows (The Equals Three Show, Top 6, Booze Lightyear, Comedians On, and Date Debate). She has also launched them into network platforms such as NETFLIX and Verizon Go90 with the original series, Riley Rewind and Miss Earth. In Film, Kaja has been fortunate enough to Executive Produce with brothers Jay & Mark Duplass for their 2015 comedy thriller, Manson Family Vacation. Currently she is teaching her dog Neptune a French bulldog, to read and write. It has been an incredibly slow process but rewarding says-Neptune WEBSITE | |
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Monte Montepare is a comedian, storyteller and improviser originally from Breckenridge, CO. Monte spent the last decade living in a small town in remote Alaska taking people on the adventures of a lifetime. He recently moved to LA from Denver's thriving comedy scene. Monte's a high-octaine storyteller with infectious energy and an unfiltered blend of tales from a wild life! INSTAGRAM |
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Greg Ware is an author, musician, and comic living in Pasadena. He is a two-time Finalist in the U.S. Comedy Contest, and has headlined at the Ice House. As a songwriter Greg has over 20 songs featured on television, and he's written and produced a Top 40 R&B hit! His science-fiction thriller, "Just Love Everybody" won Creative Writer's "Gold Medal" in 2017. When not writing comedy he dabbles in poetry, as "Poetic Therapy" is his latest tome on Amazon. Greg has a smooth jazz CD on Amazon also entitled, "Just Love Everybody" that showcases his guitar and vocal skills. An identical twin and retired educator, Greg's heart-tugging comedy is sure to touch your soul. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Tyler Boeh DRY BAR COMEDY, SIRIUS XM RADIO, BUZZFEED
In just a matter of years, Tyler Boeh went from being a nationally recognized vocal percussionist in a college acapella group to a nationally touring headlining comedian. A move to Hollywood allowed Tyler to established himself at the top comedy clubs, complete work on two television pilots, and appear in numerous commercials and BuzzFeed videos. 2016 culminated with a college tour that took him to nearly 40 campuses across the country and a return visit to showcase for the third season of â€"Laughs†on Fox. 2018 is off to an incredible start for Tyler as his second album, â€"Full Circle†was selected in January as the SiruisXM 98 artist of the month. February brought the release of his Dry Bar comedy special â€"Wait for itâ€. You can hear his comedy on Sirius XM Radio, Pandora, iTunes, but don’t miss the chance to see Tyler perform live! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Brett Vervoort CAP CITY COMEDY CLUB, FPIA 2018 (SEMIFINALIST), VELVEETA ROOM, SECRET GROUP,
Growing up in Houston, Brett VerVoort has always been a weird theatre kid with a quick wit. She has been entertaining audiences in one fashion or another for over ten years becoming a powerhouse comedian, writer, and improviser, in the process. She has performed at venues such as CapCity Comedy Club, Velveeta Room, and Houston's the Secret Group and was a semi-finalist in the 2018 Funniest Person in Austin Contest. Smart, bubbly, with a dark edge she found her voice in Austin, Texas and has been fortunate to produce sold-out experimental sketch shows with her improv/ sketch group "EGGS." TWITTER |
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Rosco Nash entertains audiences everywhere with his self-deprecation, sarcasm and quick wit. A former New York Sanitation worker-turned-yoga-instructor, Rosco shares his confusion with social norms as well what it's like to navigate relationships with his kids and his Puerto Rican wife. His approachable style ensures that, whether you're a Millennial or an Octogenarian, white collar or blue collar, you will laugh 'til it hurts and feel like you just spent time with your new best friend. TWITTER |
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Comedian Felix McNulty FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, HA HA COMEDY CLUB, VENTURA HARBOR COMEDY, COMEDY CALIENTE ,
Comedian Justin Hires MACGYVER, RUSH HOUR-CBS, MOVIES- STOMP THE YARD, TV- MTV'S DISASTER DATE, TV- MTVU- VIDEO JOCKEY
Justin can be seen on the new number 1 hit tv series MacGyver. He plays The character Boozer which airs on Fridays 8/9c. His past credits include Rush Hour on CBS, the box office success "21 JUMP STREET," alongside Jonah Hill & Channing Tatum. He also recurred on Comedy Central's popular sketch comedy show "KEY & PEELE," and can often be seen touring the nation performing stand-up comedy. TWITTER |
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