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!
Comedian Dwight Pryde FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, THE ICE HOUSE, THE COMEDY STORE, US COMEDY CONTEST,
DWIGHT PRYDE is a Texas raised, Los Angeles based up and coming Standup Comedian/Writer with a flair for taking a negative situation or event, and turning it into a funny negative situation or event. In 2018, Dwight dabbled around LA’s open mic scene, learning and taking advice from anyone willing to give it, but it wasn’t until January of 2019 when Dwight decided to invest all of his efforts into the one thing that made him feel alive. Performing. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Heather Winter COMEDY SPECIAL ON YOUTUBE, SEMI FINALIST-USCC, COMEDY STORE REGULAR, ICE HOUSE REGULAR, COMEDY MADNESS REGULAR
Heather Winter is a L.A. based comedian who has been performing all over since 2011. She is the host of the podcast Can I Get Some Ranch. She just released her first special on YouTube called "Big Girl Confidence". WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Shuja Paul THE BRINK HBO SHOW, MURDER IN THE FIRST TNT, TIE THE KNOT NETFLIX
Shuja Paul defied convention by leaving his lucrative corporate job in 2011 to pursue a career in Hollywood. While his acting endeavors didn't bring financial prosperity, they did earn him recognition among struggling artists. Recognizing his talent for storytelling, Shuja discovered Stand-Up Comedy.
Immersing himself in Stand-Up Comedy classes at The Flappers Comedy Club, Shuja showed promising potential. Yet, the harsh reality hit: Stand-Up alone couldn't sustain the high cost of living in Los Angeles. Nevertheless, his passion for Stand-Up remained unwavering, and he continues to perform at The Flappers.
Shuja Paul may not have found fortune, but he is a comedic hero, unafraid to embrace the laughter and hardships of Hollywood. Witness his fearless performances, where dreams defy the odds, even if they don't pay the bills with punchlines. WEBSITE | |
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Rupali was born and raised in a middle class joint family in India. She is from the city of steel, Bhilai. She is woman with a will of steel. As a young girl, she was fascinated and inspired by the show bizz especially, Hollywood. She decided to do the impoosible and move to America and pursue an acting career in hollywood.
She has a Bachelors in Marketing and as soon as she could she moved to New York. With only $700 in her pocket and a mind full of dreams, Rupali started hustling. America taught her some of the biggest lessons in llife. Having survived some major storms in life she is here to experience and entertain. TWITTER |
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Comedian Amanda Cohen ZANIES, CHICAGO, LAUGH FACTORY, CHICAGO, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY, SLO COMEDY FESTIVAL
Amanda started doing comedy when she was 17 and before she finished college in Pittsburgh she was showcasing at clubs and colleges across the midwest, including many clubs that don't exist anymore. She studied improv at the Second City Conservatory in Chicago, then an epiphany in 2015 reminded her she was a comedian. After a couple of years in the Chicago scene, she's now based in LA and has showcased at Zanies and The Laugh Factory in Chicago, Flappers in Burbank, the Improv, the Comedy Store, and other venues. WEBSITE | |
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JohnG is a New Jersey based comedian, character actor, and producer. With a personality that fills the room, and a passion to perform, JohnG is a rare blend of intelligent stories from a blue-collar perspective. JohnG is quick, direct and often biting. He may look like Santa Clause, but Santa was never this edgy or this funny! See JohnG’s Comedy Specials â€"LIVIN’ LARGE†and "Comedy Confessions" (Rev John Jameson) on Amazon Prime. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Josh Covitt THE MINDY PROJECT, UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE, SF SKETCHFEST
Born and raised in San Diego, Josh knew his surfing and skateboarding ability wasn't going to get him far - so if he wanted to make friends, he better be funny. Cerebral, energetic, and irreverent, Josh has performed for audiences in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, London, and (like too many comics the last two years) over ZOOM. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Carlos Medrano THE BROTHERS BEAR PODCAST, PORLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL,
Playful, tasteful, creative and sometime obscure. My comedy is life experiences of the good, the bad, the ugly and now into fatherhood of being a dad of twins. I’ve been doing comedy for 7 years and within those 7 years I’ve preform and some of the best SoCal clubs around. I have also produced , booked and hosted my own shows. Anything in the comedy world to even podcasting. I have a heart for all things comedy TWITTER |
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Comedian Greg Gerson FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, COMEDY CHATEAU, HOLLYWOOD IMPROV
Greg Gerson, The Big Person, is a 6-foot-5, 350-pound, Gentle Giant, from Spokane, WA. Greg started using his humor and songs as kid to make friends at school. Now living in Southern California, Greg uses his Comedian skills to explore his careers as a Substitute Teacher, Newspaper Reporter, and Navy Officer. Inspired by George Carlin and Robin Williams, Greg uses his Standup comedy to encourage others to follow their dreams! Follow Greg on twitter @ggersoncomedy BOOK
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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