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 Francis Cronin COMEDY CENTRAL RADIO, HULU, INSIDE EDITION, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, SIRIUS XM
Francis Cronin is an Irish born and raised comedian, actor, writer, producer and ex-Irish army officer. In 2012 Frank won the 'People's Choice Award' at the WAFF Awards and was nominated for an 'Outsider - Person of the Year Award' in 2013 for his comedic documentary series about living in a tent for his entire final year of university. He has performed in front of crowds from 50-5000. He co-wrote the hit Irish comedy series 'The Boys.' and wrote and starred in BlackPills's 'SuperHigh.' Francis has made numerous TV appearances in Ireland and America and you can catch him on Fox's Laugh'sTV. Francis has also worked with SNL alumni on beyondthecomics.com and stars in Equal's Three viral sketches which garner over 50 million views a month globally. He recently appeared on Comedy Central and Sirius XM Radio WEBSITE |
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Comedian Brittany Ross HUGE IN FRANCE, NETFLIX, THE MIDDLE, ABC, LIKE FATHER, NETFLIX
Aside from the Choco Krispies commercial that not only starred a 5 year-old Brittany, but probably changed ALL of your lives, Brittany Ross has also played Courtney on ABC's, The Middle, and Heather in the Netflix show, Huge in France. She can also be seen in ABC's The Rookie, Netflix's Like Father, and Disney's Bizaardvark. Brittany is also a well known storyteller, having won The Moth several times. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Bileko Wissa JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, AMAZON PRIME , LAUGH FACTORY , UPRIGHT CITIZEN BRIGADE,
Bileko Aziza Wissa Jr. is a Congolese - American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. He has made appearances on “Laugh with Africa!” on Amazon Prime and sketches on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Bileko is on 3 improv teams- “Ko-Ko” , “Epic Elephants” and “B-Role”. “Epic Elephant” is a house team at The Pack Theater. His 2 person Improv team “B-Role” was a resident team at Westside Comedy Theater. “Ko-Ko” his 2nd 2 person improv team has a monthly show At The Ledge Theater. Bileko has performed at The Laugh Factory, Chocolate Sundaes, The Comedy Store - Crack em Up Thursdays, and The Improv. Bileko has a monthly show at Flappers - YooHoo Room called “Bileko Wissa presents” where he has his improv team do improv inspired by Stand up Comedians set every 1st Monday of the Month. Bileko loves the Los Angeles Lakers and misses Kobe Bryant. TWITTER |
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Comedian 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 Rosie Tran MULTIPLE USO TOURS , LAST COMIC STANDING, NBC, FOX, LIFETIME, STYLE
Rosie Tran is one of the fastest rising young stars in the entertainment business! Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, she moved to Hollywood to pursue her career as a professional entertainer. The stand up comedian, writer, and actress has toured internationally, at comedy clubs, colleges, and overseas for the USO in Europe and the Middle East. Rosie has been a featured performer at the Boston International Comedy and Movie Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and Funnyfest in Canada, to name a few. She was a Los Angeles area finalist on season six of the hit NBC series, Last Comic Standing. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Kyle Chrise THE LATE LATE SHOW, DICE (SHOWTIME), TOM GREEN LIVE, THE ARTIE LANGE SHOW, SIXX SENSE W/NIKKI SIXX
Kyle was born and raised in the hills of Pennsylvania. He left the small town and chased his rock n roll dreams to New York City, where he unintentionally rose the ranks at the Fox News Channel. Today, he has a wife he doesn't deserve, a career he doesn't want, an appetite he can't control, and a mortgage he can't afford. Even worse, he still thinks he's one gig away from rockstardom. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Heather Dragulescu COMEDY A LA CARTE, FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, ICE HOUSE, SECOND CITY, UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE
Half Korean, Half Comedian. Heather Dragulescu is the daughter of a Korean tiger mom and American military dad, as well as a â€"just barely hanging on†mother to three kids she foster adopted with her annoyingly near perfect husband. You can find her performing all over Los Angeles as herself, the T-Rex from Jurassic Park, or even as an apathetic Starbucks barista from Game of Thrones. She is the co-host of the comedy parenting podcast The Mother Effin’ Podcast (mothereffinpodcast.com) and produces Comedy a la Carte (comedyalc.com), a hilarious series of stand-up, improv, variety, and pop-up shows all over the San Fernando Valley. Follow her online at oheatherah.com. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian George K Burns YES WE CANNABIS, E! ENTERTAINMENT, FUBOTV, TV ONE,
George K. Burns is a comedian, writer, and actor, who has appeared on E! Entertainment, fuboTV, and TV One sitcom “Born Again Virgin”. He recently co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced a scripted comedy series for Audible titled YES WE CANNABIS.
Born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, George once had dreams of playing professional basketball in the NBA. However, he decided the world wasn't ready for his talents and chose instead to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Inspired by friends and family who encouraged him to pursue stand-up, he quickly discovered a love for the stage. George is the hilarious, straight shooter you can bring to any dinner party. His unique perspective on personal life experiences, race and society leaves audiences in hysterics, more open-minded and with a new comedic best friend. WEBSITE | |
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Anjelica Scannura is a comic and producer who has been featured on SiriusXM, CBC’s Laugh Out Loud and at JFL 42. She’s opened for Shane Gillis, Stavros Halkias, and Joe List.
In 2022, she taped for TV at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest, came 6th place in both the Seattle Int’l Comedy Comp, and The Riot National Comedy Comp in TX, and won Best Comedian at the Cleveland Comedy Fest. Other appearances: Boston, Burbank, and Limestone Comedy Fests (Indiana). Anjelica produces the Haymaker Comedy Fest in Canada, and will be featured at the Edmonton Comedy Festival this September. She is a touring comic with Yuk Yuks.
An actress, she’s guest-starred on PBS’s Frankie Drake Mysteries, and was in a supporting role in feature film Little Italy, alongside Hayden Christensen and Emma Roberts. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Adam Muller WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, MANHATTAN COMEDY FESTIVAL
Adam Muller is a New York based stand-up comedian by way of Toronto, Canada. An MIT educated investment banker turned comedian, Adam’s clean, smart comedy blends the personal and the observational. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Ai Yoshihara THE SEA OF TREES , (GUS VAN SANT) , HEROES(NBC), HANDSOME (NETFLIX MOVIE), DIRECTOR-JEFF GARLIN
Ai Yoshihara, otherwise known as the Japanese Feminist, decided to leave Japan because, well feminists don’t exist in Japan. She came to America to express her opinions. After she lost her younger sister and biggest fan, to suicide, she realized life is too short.  She decided to ditch all expected Asian job expectations and devote herself to Stand Up Comedy.  Instagram: @Aiyoshihara3 Twitter @Aiyoshihara FB: Aiyoshihara4 WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Marty Ross AMERICA'S GOT TALENT , CAROLINE'S COMEDY CLUB, COMEDY & MAGIC, HOLLYWOOD IMPROV, ICE HOUSE, PASADENA
Old comic, new jokes. They call him the Wrinkled Rebel He’s comedian Marty Ross who started his stand up comedy career late in life. Marty waited until he was almost eligible for Social Security before taking to the stand-up stage so he could fully experience the misery of getting old he says. He says He’s Going Down Fighting……but first a nap! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Brandon Vestal DRY BAR, XM/SIRIUS FEATURED COMIC, LAST COMIC STANDING, BIG SKY COMEDY FESTIVAL, LAUGHING SKULL FESTIVAL
Brandon Vestal (of the Oklahoma Vestals) is the comedian in the picture above. He is quickly establishing himself as one of the funniest Brandon Vestals in all of these United States of America. He was recently named â€"comedian of the month†on Sirius/XM radio for his latest album"Smoooth" on 800LB Gorilla Records and his Dry Bar Comedy Special: â€"WHO?†has just been released to fix everything that is wrong in the world. Brandon’s low key, observational style has made him a fan favorite in the comedy world and his mom will vouch for all of this. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Heather Kozlakowski MARK RIDLEY'SCOMEDYCASTLE, BIG TOMMY'S , ROCKHEAD COMEDY QUARRY , THE CROFOOT, THE LAUGH RIOT DOLLS
Heather Kozlakowski has been in the entertainment business for more than 15 years. She can be seen in television commercials, feature films and heard on the radio. Heather is the founder of the all female comedy group The Laugh Riot Dolls. Heather has performed her profoundly honest brand off standup in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Detroit and has performed with Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford and Jimmy "JJ" Walker. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Erik Terrell COMEDY SPECIAL ON AMAZON, TVONE, VARIETY’S COMICS TO WATCH, GLASGOW INT’L COMEDY FEST, FINALIST IN NY’S FUNNIEST
Erik Terrell’s debut Comedy Special, LIVE at Helium Comedy Club, is out now on Amazon Prime, AppleTV, and more! With his carefree and witty material, Erik headlines Entertainment venues all along the East Coast to support his loving new wife, his beautiful infant son, and his Fantasy Football addiction. He loves talking to his Comedian friends on his weekly YouTube series, Terrell’s Top Five.
A Finalist in both the New York’s Funniest Competition at the 2021 New York Comedy Festival as well as Comedy Madness at Carolines on Broadway, Erik charismatically fills the room with his unique brand of hard-hitting Comedy and beloved facial expressions.
Erik was also featured on Variety’s “Comics to Watch” showcase at the New York Comedy Festival. Erik self-produced and starred in his one man show, "Officially Overseas", at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Lou Santini WON DETROIT COMEDY FEST, OPENED FOR BOB SAGET, REELZ CHANNEL, POP, VO ON VIDEO GAMES,, COMMERCIALS, & MOVIES
Lou Santini won the Detroit and San Diego Comedy Festivals and was tapped as Best of the Fest at the 2016 and 2017 Burbank Comedy Festivals. He has opened for Bob Saget and Paul Reiser. His hosting and comedy has been seen on Reelz Channel and Pop TV, and acting on Frank TV. You can hear his voices on the video games, Evolve and Mafia 3 as well as movies and TV and radio commercials nationwide. He was one of the writers and co-hosts of the hugely popular web series 1TrackMind and is the co-writer and co-executive producer of the movie: 30 Dates on Craigslist. His second comedy album, "Let's Get Bloated" is on iTunes and his book, 101 Weird Conversations with Mom can be found on Amazon. See more of Lou Santini at lousantini.com. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Ken Rogerson "SUNDAY COMICS", "LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LE., "SOMETHING ABOUT MARY", "SIRENS", "LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O.
He's a national headliner having performed all over the world and a favorite at festivals. He has also made numerous other television appearances on such shows as NBC's, "Late night with Conan O'Brien", "The Late Show with David Letterman", Comedy Central's "Comics Come Home", and Showtime's "A Pair of Jokes" just to name a few. WEBSITE | |
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