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!
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Host/MC Dave Reinitz THIS AMERICAN LIFE, THE JIMMY DORE SHOW , COMEDY SPECIAL "SHARING"
Born in Detroit and raised in upstate New York, Dave Reinitz grew up working in the restaurant business and spent years traveling the country in an old motorhome before finally settling in Los Angeles. And after a couple of dear friends signed him up for a comedy class, he was forever changed. Since then, Dave has performed in 6 countries and throughout the US alongside many of the biggest names in comedy. He has released 4 comedy specials: “Side Effects May Include” (2001), “Bowling for Common Sense” (2006), “Live in Bangladesh” (2014), and most recently, “Sharing” (2018). He has an eclectic set of credits including: “This American Life,” “Celebrity Near Death Experiences,” Hustler Magazine, and several appearances on “The Jimmy Dore Show.” Dave was also a founding member of the “Anti-War Comedy Tour,” and the “99% Funnies,” and produced and created the documentary, “The Women of Nostrand and Greene.” WEBSITE |
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Comedian Neeraj Srinivasan IFC'S "PORTLANDIA", OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY FEST, GILDA'S LAUGHFEST, TREEFORT MUSIC FESTIVAL, UNDERTOW COMEDY FESTIVAL
Neeraj Srinivasan is a first generation Indian-American comedian from Boise, ID now residing in Portland, OR. He regales audiences with his remarkable takes on dealing with race relations, millennial life and the immigrant experience through stories from his unconventional childhood or misadventures and platitudes of adult life; all while maintaining his enthusiasm and whimsical attitude. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Natisha Anderson MONTREAL JFL FESTIVAL, ANGIE TRIBECA (TBS), LADY DYNAMITE (NETFLIX), CSI: CYBER (CBS), GAME SHAKERS (NICKELODEON
Natisha Anderson is a basketcase of cute --- like Little Orphan Annie after a panic attack. Originally from the cornfields of Indiana, Natisha now resides in Los Angeles. She recently performed in the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Set List Show. As an actor, she has played roles on Angie Tribeca (TBS), Lady Dynamite (Netflix), CSI: Cyber (CBS), Game Shakers (Nickelodeon), Bizardvaarks (Disney), and Primal Screen (AMC/ Shudder). She also performed standup on NuVo TV's Stand up and Deliver. She also placed in the top four finalists in CA's Funniest Female Contest - out of 90 women. Natisha loves dinosaurs. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Chris Gehrt A.P. BIO (NBC), TACOMA FD (TRUTV), LEGIT (FX), MIXOLOGY (ABC), MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (TNT
Chris Gehrt is what would happen if Kermit the Frog had a kid with Kenny Powers. He's likeable, sarcastic and immature as hell. Which I guess is why audiences love him. He's obsessed with Bigfoot, Guns N Roses and the "Friday the 13th" films and the same fans are his audience, selling out his shows in clubs and bars throughout the Southwest. Chris is an original member of the "Convicts of Comedy and his blog "Use your Dillusion" brings in about 2000 + viewers a week and has been featured in "The Huffington Post" and the "Los Angeles Times." WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Darcy Rose Byrnes SOFIA THE FIRST, SPIRIT: RIDING FREE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, THE LEGEND OF KORRA, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS
Darcy Rose's first professional job at 9 months old (Singing Babies) led to her being featured on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2001. She is known for her roles as Abby Carlton on Y&R and Penny Scavo on Desperate Housewives. She first broke in to voice-over as "Ikki" in Avatar: Legend Of Korra, and is now the speaking and singing voices of 'Princess Amber' on Sofia the First and 'Maricela' in Spirit Riding Free. A talented multi instrumentalist, D'Rose writes her own music in her spare time. Writing for piano, voice, guitar and ukulele, she has copyrighted over 150 songs. After spending nearly a decade singing songs scripted for her or by her, D'Rose has made the jump to the unscripted. She is a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade's musical Mess Hall team, Power Play. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Melanie Vesey OPENED FOR MARC MARON , LAUGH AFTER DARK (AMAZON), WILD ANIMAL (AMAZON)
Melanie Vesey is a comedian, actress and writer/director whose comedy special/album Wild Animal is available to watch on Revry TV and to listen to all major streaming platforms. In addition to her TV comedy spot on Laugh After Dark for Amazon, she’s opened for Marc Maron, Tweeted for Tig Notaro, WON round 4 of the U.S. Comedy Contest, and been comedian of the week on the Jackie Kashian & Laurie Kilmartin podcast. Notably, she co-starred with Jim Carrey in the Andy Kaufman bio-pic "Man on the Moon" and has been seen at the Burbank, Motor City, Palm Springs and the Ladies Laugh Comedy Festivals. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Christina Marie Leonard NETFLIX, THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV, THE COMEDY STORE, FLAPPERS, THE FUNNY BONE
Christina Marie Leonard is an actress best known for the web series Riley Rewind. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, she began performing in plays at age nine at The Rose Theatre and The Omaha Community Playhouse. She moved to Los Angeles after graduating with a BA Degree in Theatre Performance from The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. She has studied improv at UCB, Second City, and Groundlings, and has performed stand up comedy at The World Famous Comedy Store, The Hollywood Improv, and many other venues in Los Angeles and around the country. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Nancy Bellany LAST COMIC STANDING , BET'S COMICVIEW, 40 NATIONAL COMMERCIALS, THE CHURCH OFFICE,
Nancy Bellany from NBC.s Last Comic Standing and Bet's Comicview, throws shade and works out your belly with laugh-crunching curls!! Born and raised in New York City, Nancy was always making people laugh and decided at an early age that she would be an entertainer. After a few years in Atlanta, honing her skills as a comedian, Nancy moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue her lifelong dream. Nancy admires the careers and comedic talents of Steve Harvey, Ellen Degeneres, and Jerry Seinfeld. Nancy has appeared in over 40 national commercials and currently hosts live comedy shows at various comedy clubs throughout Los Angeles. TWITTER |
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Comedian Savannah DesOrmeaux REFINERY29, BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB, AMERICAN HORROR STORY(FX), THE PIT,
Savannah is a Brooklyn-based actor, writer, and comedian, originally from Louisiana. She’s performed at various clubs, bars, and crawlspaces around NYC. This spring, Savannah was selected to perform for Refinery29’s first ever Gender Equality Comedy Night and hosted the two-night comedy benefit, Y’ALL READY, featuring stunning headliners like Aparna Nancherla and Corinne Fisher. One time, Savannah graduated from NYU. When she isn’t performing or crying poetically on the subway, she can be found screaming into the abyss on social media. Savannah proudly leaves her read receipts on. TV/Film credits: American Horror Story, Mamoudou N’Diaye’s â€"Hashtagâ€, and NCIS: NOLA. WEBSITE | |
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Her name is Shy but she's NOT shy! Known for MTV's Jerk's With Cameras and Boomerang Kids, she made her comedic debut at the Comedy Union. Her quirky personality meshed with her high energy is sure to make you laugh hysterically. BOOK
Charlie was born and raised in Detroit. He was hit by a car at 15, diagnosed with Cancer at 16. He was also shot and nearly killed at the age of 23. Because of his Faith he's managed to find the funny in it all and remain grateful. Charlie is a published author and his book, "I Love Myself" is a autobiographical roller coaster that is touching hearts around the world. He's been in several national commercials and also had a role on NBC's Chicago Fire. Charlie lives near Los Angeles with his wife and six children. BOOK
Comedian Joseph Meissner BLACK-ISH, HIDDENAMERICA W JONAH RAY, DROP DEAD DIVA, HELL YES FEST,
Joseph wants to heal the world through comedy. But until then, fame and riches will have to do. Co-creator of the webseries "Least Favorite Love Songs," a 2017 Webby Honoree, Joseph has appeared in over 20 films and TV shows and shared the screen with many of his heroes such as William Hurt, Mark Wahlberg, Andie MacDowell, Jeffrey Wright, and Harry Shearer. He directed the 2011 dramatic comedy feature "Flood Streets" which garnered awards at festivals around the world. There's more stuff to know about him but he has hit his boasting threshold for now. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Bugs Taylor STARGIRL (WRITER), NCIS: NOLA (WRITER), BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, LAUGH RIOT GRRRL FESTIVAL, COMIC CURE
Bugs is a writer, comedienne, and the proud owner of the No Fuss Comedy Bus. She's also a co-emcee for the reputable "Oh Yes! It's Ladies' Mic" at Flappers. Bugs believes the trick to doing stand-up is making the audience laugh. INSTAGRAM |
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Comedian Hannah Leskosky THE GONG SHOW, GOOD MYTHICAL MORNING, FLAPPERS
Hannah Leskosky has a talking unicorn. But don't let that fool you--he has quite the attitude and may or may not have substance abuse problems. Hannah is a ventriloquist, so she may or may not have her fair share of problems, too. WEBSITE | |
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