A full week of shows, industry panels, classes, afterparties, and more - let's do some funny business!
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 Christine Blackburn HOLLYWOOD IMPROV LAB, HIGH AND MIGHTY PODCAST, RISK!, SIT N' SPIN , SEX WITH EMILY
Celebrating 14 years of podcasting in July 2024 and over 830 episodes as producer and host of the weekly storytelling podcast Story Worthy, Christine Blackburn has interviewed some of the biggest names in show business. Over the last 13 years the stories have ranged from laugh out funny to heart-wrenching but always with a positive message.
Christine’s newest podcast is My Life in 3 Songs. This show features comedians sharing 3 songs that have impacted them, not necessarily the comics favorite songs, but songs that are attached to strong memories, that paint a picture of their life.
Hear the comedians you love, sharing stories about the music they love. My Life in 3 Songs exclusively on Spotify.
Christine is also creator and host of Story Smash: The Storytelling Game Show played every month in Los Angeles. As a storyteller she is a 3-time MOTH story winner. She is the author of the book: PIT to LAX: My Story Worthy Life and has contributed to The Huffington Post. As an actress she hosted Ready for the Weekend Movies on USA Network and has appeared in over 100 commercials. WEBSITE |
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Comedian Ryan Erwin DRY BAR COMEDY, BIG PINE COMEDY FESTIVAL, BURBANK COVEDY FESTIVAL , CACTUS COMEDY CLASSIC, TINY CUPBOARD COMEDY FEST
Two words that describe Ryan are sassy and gassy. He works by day as a middle school theatre teacher. His first comedy special 'Vertical Claps' is now streaming on Dry Bar Comedy. He's regular at Wiseguys in Utah where he has had the opportunity to host and open for some great comics such as Whitney Cummings, Taylor Tomlinson, Tom Papa, Cristela Alonzo, Fortune Feimster and more. His flamboyant personality combined with his background as a theatre educator makes his stories a treat for the ears. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Justin Foster JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, FOSTER THE PODCAST, SAN DIEGO COMEDY FESTIVAL, LAUGHS ON FOX, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience with his weird, slightly off, yet likable personality that allows him to delve into personal stories of sobriety, his fear of flying, and moving in with his girlfriend. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in between. Justin has been featured on the Joe Rogan Podcast, in the Burbank Comedy Festival, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival in North Carolina, San Diego Comedy Festival, "Fresh Faces" at the Laugh Factory, and has been voted one of the Top Funniest Comics in Texas by the Improv multiple times. He is also the host of the popular "Foster the Podcast", now available on iTunes� WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kevin M. Horton AMERICAN PIE BOOK OF LOVE, LITTLE LATE W/LILLY SINGH, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!, MEGA PYTHON VS GATOROID, WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE
Kevin M. Horton is best known for starring in â€"American Pie Presents the Book of Love†for Universal Studios along with cult-classics like â€"Mega Python vs. Gatoroid†on SyFy, and the teen-comedy â€"G.B.F.†His Late Night TV appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and "A Little Late with Lilly Singh" (NBC). He’s guest-starred on network shows like â€"Bones†and â€"CSI†as well as a handful of Disney and Nickelodeon sitcoms such as â€"Wizards of Waverly Placeâ€, â€"Pair of Kingsâ€, â€"Supah Ninjasâ€, and more! Kevin has toured all 50 states performing with the IMPROV-comedy show â€"The Queen of Bingo†and has appeared in dozens of national commercials. As a screenwriter, Kevin has written for Disney Channel and is currently working in branded-content with companies like Buzzfeed, Digiornio, and Vitamin Patch Club. He is currently living in Hollywood working in television, film, & comedy. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kalea McNeill CRAZY EX GIRLFRIEND (CW), BASKETS (FX), LAFFMOB LAFFTRACKS TRUTV , LAUGH AFTER DARK (AMAZON), SWAT (CBS)
Kalea McNeill is originally from Fairfield, CA. She gained a love for performance at a young age, often participating in church plays, oratorical contests, etc. In 2009 she graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a BA in Theatre Arts. After hosting many events in Atlanta, she hit the comedy stage for the first time I'm 2012. She then moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting, shortly thereafter she began performing in and producing comedy shows. As of late, you can catch Kalea on some of your favorite sitcoms and performing on the best stages (both virtually and in person). WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Saavan Patel JUST FOR LAUGHS, THE ICE HOUSE, THE LAUGH FACTORY, FLAPPERS,
Saavan Patel is a first generation Indian American that lived in a motel in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. After disappointing his parents by failing to fulfill his stereotypical destiny and become a doctor, he decided to double down and started comedy at the ripe age of 23. Growing up in a traditional Indian household, his sense of humor was always under appreciated. His stand up talks about what it was like trying to fit in at a predominantly black high school, having strict parents which allowed him to master the art of lying, and the struggle of being an Indian while feeling like an American. These circumstances forced him to see both sides of every situation and comedy was a natural fit. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kristina Pandis GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB, LAUGH FACTORY, SF PUNCHLINE , COMEDY STORE , BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB
Kristina is from Macedonia, which is not the smallest, but definitely the most unknown country in the world. She’s been dubbed â€"Macedonia’s funniest female comedianâ€, in part because no one else showed up to claim the title. Kristina’s life experiences as an immigrant have influenced and inspired her hilarious view of the world.
Kristina has performed at SF Punchline, The Comic Strip, Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Rooster T Feathers, and other comedy clubs across the country. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Dana Eagle THE LATE LATE SHOW, COMICS UNLEASHED, COMEDY CENTRAL, HBO,
Miss Eagle appeared in an ABC Pilot with Jason Alexander and was the host of Comcast On Demand's UNConventional. She has been seen on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central and Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed, following which she became a contributing writer. She is most proud of the unique experience performing throughout Iraqi bases for the troops. She was showcased in HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival in her solo show, Stones From Glass Houses followed by the second in the series, Mood Disorders: A Light-Hearted Romp Through Crippling Depression, featured at the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival. She recently completed a pilot for the E! Entertainment Network, and has been seen in a series of memorable commercials beside Jay Mohr and football legend, Boomer Esiahson. WEBSITE | |
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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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Comedian Andre T Mitchell APOLLO THEATER, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, BROADWAY COMEDY CLUB , GREENWICH COMEDY CLUB,
riginally from the Motor City, Andre is a NJ based comedian who has had the opportunity to perform Stand Up comedy all across the country. With a laid back observational style, Andre provides audiences with paradigm shifting premises which they accept without reluctance due to the intimacy of his style. Currently you can see Andre headlining Shows in NJ and doing guest spots in comedy Clubs across the East Coast! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Mudit Verma STAND UP HONOLULU, EAST AUSTIN CC RESIDENT,
Mudit Verma is a comedian originally from the DC/Maryland area & he is an IVF conceived only-child from an Indian Hindu household. Ultimately, Mudit wows audiences with dynamic material to provide a memorable and unique experience for everyone! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Denny Glasser SIRIUS XM RADIO, SECOND CITY CONSERVATORY , NIFTY CAT SHOW
Denny Glasser hails from Northeast Ohio and started out in improv comedy in Chicago at The Second City. Graduated the Conservatory and performed in his own hour solo show prior to moving to Los Angeles. He’s been heard on the Ron Bennington show on Sirius XM radio and on his sports podcast Denny Thinks He Know. You can catch him on the first Thursday of every month as he produces the Nifty Cat Show right here at Flappers! WEBSITE | |
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