WCF Alumni

Find out who else has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival over the past decade!

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Dana, Alexander Dana Alexander

Originally from Edmonton, Alberta and now making her home in Toronto, via Vancouver,  Dana began with Yuk Yuk’s at a young age and quickly became a regular fixture in their western Comedy Clubs. Voted “Best Discoveries” by Now Magazine in…

Rabbi Bob, Alper Rabbi Bob Alper

Bob Alper is the world’s only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy… intentionally. He performs internationally, from The Hollywood IMPROV to London theatres, has appeared on Comedy Central, Good Morning America, and Showtime, and…

Ryan, Ash Ryan Ash

Returning for his 2nd Winnipeg Comedy Fest after appearing at the Best of Fest Gala in 2011, Ryan's act has been describe as "being like watching a muppet on a bulldozer". Energetic and quick witted, Ryan has been entertaining crowds…

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Boyd, Banks Boyd Banks

Popular stand up comedian and actor, Boyd began his career in Edmonton, Alberta as a teenager. He has toured across Canada and is one of the favorite alternative comedians on the scene. In addition to stand-up comedy Banks is a well known…

Irwin, Barker Irwin Barker

Irwin is a comedy writer and performer currently working as a staff writer for the award-winning Rick Mercer Report. Irwin has made several appearances on CBC radio’s Madly Off in All Directions, and is a regular writer/performer for CBC…

Gerry Gerry "The Big Bear" Barrett

Gerry "The Big Bear" Barrett is a stand-up comedian and an Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. You may have seen his stand-up comedy featured on CBC Television, the Comedy Network, and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Gerry has toured…

Dakshana, Bascaramurty Dakshana Bascaramurty

Dakshana Bascaramurty was not born, but raised, in Winnipeg. She tried her hand at sketch comedy at age 10, when she wrote and performed a skit at a local cultural association’s holiday concert. It involved a bad accent, a horrible…

Jason, Beck Jason Beck

Jason Beck is a Winnipeg comedian and former journalist who first broke into stand-up in the late ‘90s and has developed a reputation for wry wit, quick one-liners and inventive audience interaction. His material is clean, friendly and…

Ryan, Belleville Ryan Belleville

Now Magazine describes him as “silly and surreal” and “One of Canada’s top comedic talents.” Ryan has won the Canadian Comedy Award and the Phil Hartman Award. A crowd favourite, Ryan has appeared five times at the Just for Laughs…

Aaron, Berg Aaron Berg

Originally from Toronto, Aaron was the winner of the 2007 COCA Comedian of the Year Award. He has travelled the UK, United States and Canada as a headliner. Aaron has been nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards (2004-Best One Person…

The, Black Roses The Black Roses

The Black Roses perform naughty comedic folk music with a satirical twist. Their Fringe Festival hit (Montreal / Toronto / London) won Funniest Show, Producer’s Pick, and Best Touring Production (London, ON). They recently appeared at…

Trevor, Boris Trevor Boris

Trevor Boris has come a long way from the farm he grew up on a farm near Winnipeg. A two-time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee, he is one of the stars and producers of MuchMusic’s hit show Video on Trial, has starred in his very own Comedy…

Steve, Brinder Steve Brinder

Not only is Steve one of Canada’s finest stand-up comedians, he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.  As well as being a stand-up comedian, Steve is a TV host, a TV reporter, an actor and a popular school teacher.  Steve has…

Claire, Brosseau Claire Brosseau

Claire has traveled all over the world doing stand-up comedy, theatre, musicals, films & television. She has been a featured comedian on Entertainment Tonight, The Strombo Show, Much Music’s Video On Trial, The Laugh Attack on XM radio,…

A. Whitney, Brown A. Whitney Brown

A. Whitney Brown is a writer and humorist. An Emmy Award-winning writer, he worked for NBC’s Saturday Night Live for a number of years, and was an original member of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show from 1996 to 1999.

Rob, Bruneau Rob Bruneau

Rob Bruneau is a Winnipeg comedian who’s been entertaining audiences since 2002. He has a likeable, self-deprecating style and likes to poke fun at embarrassing situations, family life and relationships. Rob performs regularly at Rumor’s…

Martin, Bruyere Martin Bruyere

Martin était plombier, et comme ça ne débouchait pas, il a décidé de faire autre chose...  Il n’y a pas de sot métier paraît-il.

Martin used to work as a plumber. He soon realized that his career was going down the drain so he…

Mike, Bullard Mike Bullard

Mike has done what no other Canadian has done; he hosted Canada’s first truly successful nightly talk show, Open Mike. Running for six unprecedented seasons, the Gemini award-winning series was the most-watched late-night talk show in…

Don, Burnstick Don Burnstick

Don is a Cree from the Alexander First Nation located outside of Edmonton. The youngest of 15 children, coupled with the fact of growing up on the reserve, taught Don a variety of means of defending himself, not the least of which became…

Andrew, Bush Andrew Bush

Andrew is a member of the Halifax-based sketch comedy troupe Picnicface and founder of Haberdash Films.  He has alwso written for a number of Canadian television series, including Robson Arms, Street Cents, Odd Job Jack and Canadian Idol.…

Brent, Butt Brent Butt

Brent Butt is the creator, star, and executive producer of CTV’s hit comedy Hiccups as well as the network’s beloved comedy Corner Gas, the most successful Canadian sitcom in history. Garnering over a million viewers each week for its…

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Meryn, Cadell Meryn Cadell

Meryn is a Canadian writer and performance artist.  He currently teaches the writing of song lyrics and libretto in the Creative Writing Program at the University of British Columbia.  Meryn, a female-to-male transsexual achieved…

Lorne, Cardinal Lorne Cardinal

These days, Lorne is most commonly recognized as the goofy RCMP officer “Davis Quinton” on Corner Gas. But long before earning fame for hanging with the gang at The Ruby, Lorne was featured in Blackfly, North of 60 and Lonesome Dove. He…

Bruce, Clark Bruce Clark

Bruce Clark is a Winnipeg writer and comic who is one of the few Canadians to have performed on the Tonight Show. He has appeared at Just For Laughs and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is a regular performer in Las Vegas. He has sold…

Graham, Clark Graham Clark

Graham Clark resides in Vancouver, BC. He has appeared regularly on CBC’s The Debaters and for the past year was a co-host and writer of City TV’s The CityNews List. He has twice been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, (Best newcomer…

Carla, Collins Carla Collins

Carla Collins is an award-winning comedian, actress, television host and writer. A gifted stand-up, she has been hailed by the Canadian press as “Canada’s  Tina Fey” and the “Queen of Comedy” and performs all over the United States and…

Gavin, Crawford Gavin Crawford

Born and raised on the flat fields of Southern Alberta, Gavin began his career with his unique brand of character stand-up on the Toronto comedy scene. Gavin has previously performed at the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, the…

Sean, Cullen Sean Cullen

A multi Canadian Comedy Award and Gemini Award recipient, Seán Cullen, combines stream of consciousness improv with uncanny mimicry and broad musical talents to create a comedic style that is truly his own.  Seán has made numerous…

Rick, Currie Rick Currie

Ottawa native Rick Currie has been cracking up Canadian audiences for almost twenty years. His clean, whimsical style has remained popular and has allowed him to perform at the Montreal, Winnipeg and St. John Comedy Festivals, and tour…

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Yan, Dallaire Yan Dallaire

À sa naissance Yan Dallaire n’avait aucune idée qu’un jour il deviendrait humoriste. Aujourd’hui, c’est en affirmant qu’il l’est qu’il fait le plus rire son public. Yan est nouvellement marié et entièrement dévoué à sa tendre épouse. …

Alex, Dallas Alex Dallas

Alex Dallas was born and raised in the UK, and came to Canada in 1994. She has performed in many Edinburgh Fringe Festivals since 1982 and virtually every fringe festival in Canada since 1990, sometimes with the raucously popular comedy…

Roman, Danylo Roman Danylo

Roman is a headlining stand-up comedian, a top Canadian improviser, a TV and film actor, and a traditional theater actor. He is one of only a handful of comedians to have performed in the prestigious HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen and…

Kate, Davis Kate Davis

Through motherhood, Kate found her passion for comedy. A speaker, writer, comedian, actress and mother of three, she has the unique ability to find humour in any situation.  A five-time nominee at the Canadian Comedy Awards and star of…

Gerry, Dee Gerry Dee

A former high school phys.ed. teacher, Gerry has made quite the name for himself in Canada and across the border.  He won Toronto’s Funniest New Comic in 1999 and went on to tape his own half hour Comedy Now! Special on CTV and The Comedy…

Charlie, Demers Charlie Demers

Charlie Demers is a comedian, humourist and author. In addition to having performed at the Just For Laughs festival and as a regular guest on CBC's The Debaters and This is That, he is the author of the books The Prescription Errors and…

Darrell, Dennis Darrell Dennis

Darrell Dennis is best known for his roles in Northwood, The Rez, and as the host of Bingo and a Movie. Darrell co-founded the comedy troupe Tonto’s Nephews and has performed at gala performances for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the…

Debra, DiGiovanni Debra DiGiovanni

Debra DiGiovanni has just been awarded the 2011 Canadian Comedy Award for best comic (female) for the third time in 5 years. She’s been called the Best Comedian to see after a Messy Break Up and for two years running-she was named her…

Jon, Dore Jon Dore

Ottawa-born comedian Jon Dore spent three years co-hosting Rogers Television’s Daytime Ottawa, sharpening his skills to a fine point. For his work, creativity and quick improv skills, he received the Impression Award for best on-air…

Harry, Doupe Harry Doupe

A stand-up comedian and writer, Harry has opened shows for The Tragically Hip and frequently performs at The Canadian Comedy Awards. He has appeared in such television shows as Comics!, Comedy on the Road and Off the Record. He won a CCA…

John B., Duff John B. Duff

John B Duff is a Winnipeg stand-up comic and the 2005 winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job competition. He placed in the top 10 of CTV’s Nationwide Corner Gas Comic Genius competition and was a local finalist in the Just…

Dawn, Dumont Dawn Dumont

Dawn has performed at comedy clubs across North America including New York’s Comic Strip, the New York Comedy Club and the Improv. Currently based in Edmonton, she is a regular at the Laugh Shoppe, the Comedy Factory and the Comic Strip.…

Vincent, Dureault Vincent Dureault

Animateur de l’émission Carte blanche à CKSB Radio-Canada et bien connu comme humoriste, Vincent sera maître de cérémonie et animateur de la soirée. Préparez vos blagues, il est prêt à vous passer le micro!

Host of CKSB…

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Sam, Easton Sam Easton

Sam Easton was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. His career started out with a bang by winning the Phil Hartman award and being nominated for the Tim Sims award, as well as two Canadian Comedy Awards. His acting skills have been…

Derek, Edwards Derek Edwards

Stand-up comedian Derek Edwards’s award-winning humour has made him one of the hottest properties in Canada. A regular at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he was recently hailed as a “virtuoso at the peak of performance”,…

Lou, Eisen Lou Eisen

Lou has recently appeared on The Jane Show on Global and has made television and radio appearances on such shows as Not Just The News, Comics!, Madly Off In All Directions, Definitely Not The Opera and Open Mike with Mike Bullard. A…

Joey, Elias Joey Elias

Montreal’s Joey Elias began performing comedy in 1992 after losing a pool hall bet to a friend. Since then, he has performed in several Just For Laughs festivals and the 2004 Just For Laughs comedy tour. Joey recently lost eighty pounds…

Laurie, Elliott Laurie Elliott

Winner of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award and the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award for best female stand up, Laurie is fast becoming a Canadian household name. Her television credits include recurring roles on The New Red Green Show and…

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Mary Lou, Fallis Mary Lou Fallis

Mary Lou Fallis is one of  Canada’s foremost musical comedienne. Known to thousands of viewers and listeners across the country for the Bravo! television series Bathroom Divas, her CBC Radio series Diva Diaries, and to hundreds of…

Scott, Faulconbridge Scott Faulconbridge

Scott Faulconbridge was nominated for a 2009 Canadian Comedy Award as Best Male Stand up.  Hilarious story telling and improvisational wit have led critics to claim that he is “among the best stand-up comedians on the continent”.  It has…

Don, Ferguson Don Ferguson

Don is well known across Canada for his work on Royal Canadian Air Farce. His most famous Air Farce characters are Lucien Bouchard, the Chicken Cannon’s Col. Stacy, Bill Clinton, Bob Dylan, and most prime ministers. Don has written and…

Jebb, Fink Jebb Fink

Jebb is a 25 year veteran comedy performer and writer who is the co-creator and inspiration for the Gemini Award winning TV Series An American in Canada which aired on CBC and is now being shown on PBS. Jebb is a regular at the Montreal’s…

Diane, Flacks Diane Flacks

Diane is a writer/performer for television and theatre and has performed in theatres across Canada and the US. She’s created, written for, and acted in dozens of Canadian televisions shows. She is also the author of the book, Bear With Me…

Joe, Flaherty Joe Flaherty

Joe Flaherty’s comedic roots can be traced back to Chicago’s legendary Improv troupe Second City, where Flaherty worked with comedy luminaries such as John Candy and Harold Ramis.  In 1976, he joined the cast of the classic comedy…

Glen, Foster Glen Foster

A headliner on the Canadian comedy circuit for over twenty years, Glen has also performed in The United States, Great Britain and Australia. He has starred in his own Gemini Nominated Comedy Network Special That Canadian Guy, where his…

Carole, Freynet-Gagne Carole Freynet-Gagne

On est tout le temps maman, on est parfois grand-maman et on a souvent besoin de thérapie! Manque de temps et manque d’argent, on a simplement décidé de se joindre au circuit du Festival de l’humour pour se défouler et pour s’assurer…

Stevie Ray, Fromstein Stevie Ray Fromstein

God’s gift to Atheism

Stevie Ray Fromstein began his standup career at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club, in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. His big break came when he appeared at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, hosted that year by…

Darren, Frost Darren Frost

This native of Brantford is uniquely eccentric and one of the reigning kings of “way-out” comedy – a man whose sole purpose is to “slam a stapler against the forehead of popular culture.” He thrives on driving criticisms, dark revelation…

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Carrie, Gaetz Carrie Gaetz

Carrie has been in the business just two years and has been showcased on CBC Radio’s So, You Think You’re Funny and two episodes of The Debaters. In 2006 she won the Great Canadian Laugh Off in Ottawa and in 2007 she made her debut…

Jian, Ghomeshi Jian Ghomeshi

Jian Ghomeshi is an award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer. He is the host and co-creator of the national daily talk program, Q, on CBC Radio One and bold TV. Since its inception in 2007, Q has garnered the largest…

Chris, Gibbs Chris Gibbs

British-born comedian Chris Gibbs began his performance career in 1991, working as an acrobat on the streets of London. He’s toured extensively as a stand-up comedian and improviser, written and performed five hit, award-winning one-man…

Jonathan, Goldstein Jonathan Goldstein

Jonathan has been the host of CBC Radio One’s WireTap since debuted in 2004.  His writing has appeared in The Walrus, The New York Times, GQ, and The National Post. He is a frequent contributor to PRI’S This American Life and the New York…

Kathryn, Greenwood Kathryn Greenwood

A Second City alumnus, Kathryn went on to develop Not to be Repeated, with friends Jonathan Wilson and Ed Sahely.  The three would improvise an entire situation comedy in front of a live audience, based solely on ideas and suggestions…

Andrew Grose

In addition to over 19 years of live performances across Canada and around the world, Andrew’s credits include Comedy Now, Comics!, multiple Just For Laughs Television Galas, 3 episodes of Comedy At Club 54, 3 Madly Off In All Directions and…

Shannon, Guile Shannon Guile

Shannon has been seen in professional shows such as Death of a Salesman (Winnipeg Jewish Theatre) and The History of Manitoba… (Manitoba Theatre Centre). She has taken part in several Fringe hits including The Clock In the Lobby and…

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Rich Hall

Rich Hall quit his job as a hurricane namer for the United States Meteorological Service eighteen years ago and hasn’t looked back since. He has won the Perrier Comedy Award, Time Out Comedy Award, and two Emmys. He’s appeared on QI, Have I…

Geri, Hall Geri Hall

After a quick rise to the Second City Mainstage, Geri has performed in countless film and television roles, including Ken Finkelman’s At The Hotel, the Miramax feature Shall We Dance starring Richard Gere, and the CBC’s Little Mosque on…

Ray, Hanania Ray Hanania

Ray is an Arab-American journalist also known for his stand-up comedy. He writes a syndicated column with a particular focus on the Middle East. Ray launched a standup comedy career to advance his agenda of promoting peace through…

, Hannah_g Hannah_g

Narrative is at the heart of hannah_g’s practice whether it’s in the magic realist stories she makes in response to environment and conversation, or public space interventions created to spark ideas and dialogue about enchantment and…

Jonny, Harris Jonny Harris

As a stand-up comedian Jonny has appeared at the Halifax Comedy Festival and performed on several episodes of CBC Radio’s Madly Off in all Directions, The Debaters and frequently does commentaries for Definitely not the Opera.  Jonny has…

John, Hastings John Hastings

John became a stand-up comedian soon after his birth and has done stand-up comedy in every comedy club in Canada that has asked him to perform. John was nominated for a Canadian Comedy award in the category of Best Newcomer, was named one…

Tyler, Hawkins Tyler Hawkins

Tyler Hawkins has toured all over Canada, and parts of the U.S. In 2001 Tyler was the winner of the first Funny Fest Contest in Calgary. Tyler has opened for some well-known comedians such as Bobcat Goldwaite, Jamie Kennedy, Rich Hall,…

David, Hemstad David Hemstad

Identified as a “Canadian Master” by Just for Laughs, there is little doubt that Dave Hemstad is one of the most talented comedians in the country. Twice nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, Dave Hemstad has also made three appearances…

Chadd Henderson

Chadd started improvising in high school and has not stopped since. As a member of Outside Joke he’s had the opportunity to perform not only in his hometown of Winnipeg, but all across Canada. Chadd also has been teaching improv almost as…

Sitara, Hewitt Sitara Hewitt

A former classically trained dancer, Sitara has worked in many facets of the entertainment industry as a dancer, host, model and actor.  She was the host of TSN’s Playstation Loft, Sportnet’s Playtime and currently can be seen on the…

Jessica, Holmes Jessica Holmes

Jessica Holmes has quickly become one of Canada’s top comedic actresses. Jessica is a member of Royal Canadian Air Farce, now known as Air Farce Live. She’s a successful comedian, actress, screenwriter and speaker who has opened for Jerry…

Maryellen, Hooper Maryellen Hooper

A physical storyteller, Maryellen has carved out a very successful stand-up career for herself. Her act is an ever-evolving story about her life as a woman, wife and mother. Never crude or offensive, her accounts of life’s little…

, Hot Thespian Action Hot Thespian Action

With accomplishments ranging from appearing at the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, to five-star reviews and a completely sold out run at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, to writing and performing in a commissioned national radio play for CBC…

Dan, Huen Dan Huen

Dan Huen is Winnipeg’s funniest comedian with a pale complexion and blonde afro. Starting out this life as an improviser, he made his way to radio and then to standup. Dan currently has a radio show with fellow comic Tim Gray on 101.5FM…

Kelly, Hughes Kelly Hughes

Bookstore Owner Kelly Hughes has been called "staccato and laconic" by poet Méira Cook, "so funny I peed myself" by CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers, and "off-putting, rude and tasteless" by an angry fellow named Chris. The host of Kelly Hughes…

Dennis, Hull Dennis Hull

Dennis Hull will readily admit to not being anything other than Bobby Hull’s brother, as long as you add he’s the younger brother. And, he’s even been known to answer to someone asking for Brett Hull’s uncle. A name many Canadians and…

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Sabrina, Jalees Sabrina Jalees

Sabrina is the youngest stand-up on Yuk Yuk’s professional roster as well as the youngest artist ever hired by Second City. Her talent has brought her leading roles on Much Music’s Video on Trial, CBC’s Smart Ask and Toronto One’s, the…

Dean, Jenkinson Dean Jenkinson

Since starting his comedy career over a decade ago, Dean has gone on to do television appearances on The Comedy Network’s Comedy at Club 54, CBC’s COMICS! and Global’s Comedy on Stage.  CBC news viewers recognize Dean from his award…

Pete, Johansson Pete Johansson

You can’t guess where he is going, but you die with laughter when he gets there. Pete’s comedy is personal and authentic but it’s tones are universal, making him a global draw in the Comedy world with fans on every continent, and a tour…

Andy, Jones Andy Jones

Well-known in Canada as a member of the groundbreaking Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO, in both its theatrical and television incarnations, Andy has been a professional writer and actor for over thirty years.  Andy has co-written and…

Cathy, Jones Cathy Jones

Multiple Gemini Award winning writer and comedienne Cathy Jones celebrates her 24th consecutive year on CBC Television this year, having started at CBC Halifax in 1986 with Codco and this year completing her 17th year on This Hour has 22…

Ron, Josol Ron Josol

Ron Josol represents a new generation of comedy. With his modish comedy style and commanding stage presence, he is one of today’s hottest acts. Ron has taken his comedy around the world, performing in Canada, U.S., Pacific Islands,…

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Sean Keane

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, Keener Keener

Like Madonna and Bono, Keener needs only one name. Keener’s standup looks at the world with an indomitable sense of optimism that many have lost as they grew up and became cynical adults. Keener takes you back to that happy place with…

Peter, Keleghan Peter Keleghan

A former member of The Second City, Peter co-wrote and starred in sixty episodes of the Gemini award winning series, The Comedy Mill. For 14 seasons he played Ranger Gord on The Red Green Show and created the role of Jim Walcott with Ken…

Don, Kelly Don Kelly

As a stand-up comic Don has performed across North America and has appeared on numerous television and radio comedy showcases, including his own national television specials on CBC’s Comics!, CTV’s Comedy Now!, the Winnipeg Comedy…

Barry, Kennedy Barry Kennedy

Barry has appeared in over thirty movies and TV productions, headlined at Canadian and US clubs from coast to coast, overseas for the Canadian troops, and at the Vancouver, Winnipeg and Montréal comedy festivals. He has written three…

Omar, Khan Omar Khan

Winnipeg born and bred (not bread, although he does love a good piece of toast) Omar has been making his mark on the Canadian theatre and film scene for the past 5 years. On stage he has played classic roles in David Mamet’s Glengarry…

Deb, Kimmett Deb Kimmett

Some people call Deborah a cross between Ellen and Erma Bombeck but whatever you call her she is one funny woman. This 25 year veteran of the Second City is a  governor general award nominee for her hit comedy, Miracle Mother. She is…

Wab, Kinew Wab Kinew

Wab Kinew is a one-of-a-kind musical talent, named by the Winnipeg Free Press as one of the top artists to watch from Manitoba. He’s won an Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award for his hip-hop and an ImagineNative Film Fest award and New…

Mariette, Kirouac Mariette Kirouac

Self-described as a ex-smoker, mother and grand-mother who is allergic to men who wear runners on a first date, Mariette worked with the Manitoba improvisation team in the Juste pour rire mondial d’improvisation and has been in therapy…

Michael Muhammad, Knight Michael Muhammad Knight

A true outsider, Michael was raised Catholic but converted to Islam after reading Alex Haley’s Autobiography of Malcolm X. He has written several novels and his 2002 novel The Taqwacores (described as a Catcher in the Rye for young…

Rebecca, Kohler Rebecca Kohler

With the face of an angel and a tongue as sharp as a Mach-17 razor, Rebecca Kohler is full of surprises. Life is hard, sometimes tragic, and Rebecca is no stranger to these realities; in fact she uses life's hardships and truths to create…

Paul, Krassner Paul Krassner

A co-founder of the Yippies with Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin, Paul has led an extraordinary life. He’s dropped acid with Groucho Marx and edited Lenny Bruce’s autobiography. He’s been a free-speech advocate and has been published in…

Marc, Kuly Marc Kuly

Marc Kuly has been a blacksmith, a folklore student, a teacher and a sandwich artist - which is to say, he is a storyteller. His work with students is featured in the 2009 documentary The Storytelling Class. He was awarded the 2008…

Elvira, Kurt Elvira Kurt

Elvira is a Second City Alumnus who has had many years of comedic success in Canada and the U.S. She has starred in The Comedy Network’s series’ Popcultured with Elvira Kurt  and Elvira Kurt: Adventures in Comedy and has had her comedy…

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Natalie, Labossiere Natalie Labossiere

On est tout le temps maman, on est parfois grand-maman et on a souvent besoin de thérapie! Manque de temps et manque d’argent, on a simplement décidé de se joindre au circuit du Festival de l’humour pour se défouler et pour s’assurer…

Maureen, Langan Maureen Langan

A New York City-based standup comic, Maureen’s a former journalist who likes to lambaste ridiculous celebrities and old guys who can get hot chicks just because they’re rich (are you listening Larry King and Donald Trump?). She also pokes…

Clare, Lawlor Clare Lawlor

Clare is a regular contributor to various CBC Radio programs, including Definitely Not the Opera. Previously she had stunning if brief careers as a feminist performance artist, queer standup comic, and bruised New York City bike courier. …

Grant, Lawrence Grant Lawrence

Grant Lawrence has long been a leading voice in Canadian arts and culture.

For years, the gregarious and encyclopedic Lawrence has hosted the CBC Radio 3 Podcast, a weekly showcase of Canadian independent music. Grant also hosts a…

Sook-Yin, Lee Sook-Yin Lee

Sook-Yin Lee loves a good story. The musician, filmmaker, actor and radio and TV broadcaster fronted the art-rock band, Bob’s Your Uncle before embarking on a solo career. The former MuchMusic VJ hosts the salon-style radio show…

Benoit, Lefebvre Benoit Lefebvre

Charismatique, articulé, observateur, énergique, audacieux, l’humoriste Benoit Lefebvre ne laisse personne indifférent ! À l’aise en stand up, Benoit surprend par son humour à la fois candide et brutal.

Benoit Lefebvre est diplômé de…

Donald Legal

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Derick, Lengwenus Derick Lengwenus

Derick emerged onto the Montreal comedy scene in 1999 and immediately attracted attention. In 2001 he earned his first spot in the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival. In 2005, the Mirror Magazine declared him Montreal’s reigning king of…

Darryl, Lenox Darryl Lenox

Darryl is judge, jury, and executioner when he takes the stage, and he presides over the courtroom of comedy with authority.  The result: insightful, incisive, and always authentic comic justice that punishes the absurdity of the everyday…

Dan, Licoppe Dan Licoppe

Dan has trained and performed with Second City in Toronto and is a favourite at comedy clubs and corporate comedy events across North America. He specializes in performing comedy that is clean, upbeat, polished and most of all, hilarious.…

Mark, Little Mark Little

Mark is a Halifax-based stand-up comic and a member of the Canadian Comedy Award-nominated sketch troupe Picnicface (nominated for Best Sketch Troupe, 2008). He was named Halifax’s Best Comedian in 2007 and 2008, and recently starred in…

Jon, Ljungberg Jon Ljungberg

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Jacqueline, Loewen Jacqueline Loewen

Jacqueline is a member of Hot Thespian Action, a Winnipeg group that has produced fantastically well received, sold out, shows for the last two years including Fringe hits Hands On and Hands Off. When not working with HTA, Jacqueline also…

Leighann, Lord Leighann Lord

Hailing from NYC she’s appeared on numerous stand-up comedy shows including NBC’s Comedy Showcase, Lifetime’s Girls’ Night Out, HBO’s Def Comedy All-Star Jam and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. For two consecutive years, Leighann was named…

Gilson, Lubin Gilson Lubin

The St. Lucian born comedian, described as off-kilter, is a natural story teller who recently appeared on Russell Simmon’s Def Comedy Jam on HBO. This laid-back comedian is a Canadian Comedy Award winner and tv personality most recognized…

Cara, Lytwyn Cara Lytwyn

Originally from Flin Flon, Manitoba, Cara is the 2008 winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job, an annual contest held at Rumor’s Comedy Club and is the current title holder of Winnipeg’s Funniest Comic competition sponsored by…

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Tracey MacDonald

Tracey was a four-time winner in the comedy segment of the new Star Search on CBS. This led to a win in the finals (where all the categories of talent square off) and the Grand Championship title. She has appeared on Comedy NOW, Comedy at…

Mike, MacDonald Mike MacDonald

In addition to his successful and well received live performances all over North America, Mike MacDonald has appeared on numerous TV shows including Late Night With David Letterman, Just For Laughs, Showtime’s Comedy Club All-Star Show

Shaun, Majumder Shaun Majumder

This Gemini award winning Actor / Comedian has appeared in the feature films Harold and Kumar go to White Castle, The Ladies Man, Pushing Tin, and Purpose. Currently a regular on This Hour has 22minutes, his television career has included…

Heather Malick

A passionate and outspoken Canadian journalist, Heather has written for the Toronto Globe and Mail and writes a column for The Guardian. Her work also appears on CBC.ca. Heather has published a collection of essays, Cake or Death and her…

Dylan, Mandlsohn Dylan Mandlsohn

Dylan’s rubber face and array of charismatic stand-up characters have made history by making him the first Canadian comic to be a back-to-back finalist at the prestigious San Francisco and Seattle Comedy Competitions. He has made…

Marc, Maron Marc Maron

Marc Maron is a stand up comic, actor, and writer who has appeared in countless clubs, in film, on various TV shows, and off-Broadway.  He is also the author of Broadway Books’ The Jerusalem Syndrome (based on his one-man show).   Mark…

Chantel, Marostica Chantel Marostica

Chantel was born on a dark and stormy night. A night that the fates decided to make a child who's sole intention would be, to make others laugh hysterically. For the past 7 years, Chantel has traveled the earth...to mystic regions. From…

Andrea, Martin Andrea Martin

Ms. Martin has created several famous characters on the comedy television series SCTV, earning her 2 Emmy awards for writing, as well as nomination for best actress. She has received many Tony, Drama Desk and Theatre World awards for her…

Kevin, McDonald Kevin McDonald

Kevin is widely known for his work on Kids in the Hall which he founded with friend Dave Foley. He has also appeared on The Martin Short Show, Ellen, That 70’s Show, Seinfeld, Friends, NewsRadio, Arrested Development, Corner Gas and Less…

Jeff, McEnery Jeff McEnery

Acton, Ontario’s Jeff McEnery has quickly established himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in Canadian comedy. In 2005, Jeff won the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Award and followed that up by winning Yuk Yuk’s $25,000 Great…

Deb, McGrath Deb McGrath

Deb has worn many hats in the biz: TV series creator, writer, performer, director and improviser. Some of her notable works include Expecting - a completely improvised feature film in which she appeared alongside her husband, Colin…

Kevin, McGrath Kevin McGrath

Kevin McGrath has been making Canadians laugh for over 20 years. He has appeared at nearly every Canadian College and University in Canada. His shows are known to start big and end even bigger. A versatile comedian, Kevin amazes crowds…

Stephen, McIntyre Stephen McIntyre

Stephen Eric McIntyre is an actor/writer/improviser living in Winnipeg. His most recent credits include playing "Bug" in the movie High Life and playing "Uzzie" in the comedy television series Less than Kind. He can also be seen in the…

Patrick, McKenna Patrick McKenna

Patrick honed his comic skills with Second City troupes in Toronto and Vancouver, as well as by performing his stand-up comedy routines throughout Canada and the United States. His exuberance and talent was rewarded when he won a double…

Jim, Mendrinos Jim Mendrinos

For nearly two decades, Jim has brought his observations, opinions and inspired lunacy to countless audiences. His one-man concert, a spiraling stream of consciousness, is a dialogue that challenges while at the same time reaches everyone…

Aaron, Merke Aaron Merke

Originally from Winnipeg, Aaron is a comedian and actor living in Vancouver.  He has been a part of Second City’s Touring Company and the artistic director of the False Idle Factor Theatre Company in Toronto.  Aaron has appeared on Much…

Garth, Merkeley Garth Merkeley

Garth is a member of Hot Thespian Action, a comedy group whose unique brand of witty, stripped-down, truthful comedy gives them universal appeal. Garth has appeared in professional theatre (Pippi Longstocking with Manitoba Theatre for…

Ryan, Miller Ryan Miller

Ryan first started training at Manitoba Theare for Young People when he was 7 years old. He quickly developed a passion for acting and continued to study at Prairie Theatre Exchange and at Manitoba Theatre and Dance School. Ryan is a…

Shazia, Mirza Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza’s comedy is a unique blend. Her Pakistani parentage and Birmingham upbringing have resulted in a comedy rich in its diversity.  Although her family are Muslim this is not a central to Shazia’s comedy preferring a more general…

Colin, Mochrie Colin Mochrie

Since the success of Whose Line is It Anyway?, Colin’s been one busy guy. He’s gone on tour with the WLIIA? gang and a two-man show called An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood. He’s done two seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes,…

John, Moloney John Moloney

John Moloney has been a professional comedian for over twenty years, and has entertained audiences across the globe with his crafted, intelligent and original stand-up routines. Winner of the Best Live Performer award for two years…

Lawrence, Morgenstern Lawrence Morgenstern

Torontonian Lawrence Morgenstern has headlined at every major comedy club in North America. He has contributed material to Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He was also one of the head writers for the Just For Laughs…

Greg, Morton Greg Morton

After working as an animator on the Scooby and Scrappy Doo Show, and providing voice-overs for Saturday morning cartoons, Morton focused his talents on stand-up comedy. He quickly became a club favorite in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and…

, Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Hughes

When Merv Griffin found her, he instantly made her the comedy star of his revue, Love and Kisses at Resorts in Atlantic City and then Island Fever near Las Vegas. She also caught the eye of the Russ Berrie Company who featured Mrs.…

Brad, Muise Brad Muise

About 10 years ago Brad realized a life-long dream, at the age of 35, to perform stand-up comedy when he stepped on stage for the first time at an open mic in Vancouver, BC. Since that time he has found success touring and performing…

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Susan, Nisbet Susan Nisbet

Susan is Manitoban born, raised and hospitalized. She has performed locally at the King’s Head Pub, the University of Manitoba, and at Rumors Comedy Club as part of The Funniest Winnipegger With a Day Job Competition. With a unique…

Craig, Northey Craig Northey

Craig is a founding member and one of the principal singer/songwriters of the band Odds.  Odds inventive and soulful approach to classic pop won them many fans among their musical peers.  A friendship with the comedy troupe Kids In The…

Tim, Nutt Tim Nutt

Tim Nutt is a comic who can’t be judged by his cover. Long-haired, bearded and “rough around the edges” audiences expect Nutt’s material to match. But he surprises with razored-down punch lines and well conjured-up premises that place him…

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Karen, O'Keefe Karen O'Keefe

Karen is sassy, silly, and always witty. Hailing from Canada’s Northwest Territories, she now lives and laughs in Calgary. She shares her take on dating, drinking, and getting along with other humans, usually while in front of an…

Kevin, O'Leary Kevin O'Leary

From Montreal, Kevin is a Canadian entrepreneur and venture capitalist.  Thus far, he has had incredible career, founding and leading companies to great success.  He is also a frequent co-host on Business News Network, Canada’s national…

Brad Oswald

Brad Oswald is a grown man who gets paid to watch television. Now, THAT’s funny. In addition to holding down every guy’s dream job as television critic for the Winnipeg Free Press, Brad has been performing standup comedy for more than a…

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Alan, Park Alan Park

A very accomplished writer and comedian, Alan is most comfortable walking the precarious edge between the profane and the ridiculous.  A cross between a stand-up comic and sit-down satirist, he was a regular cast member on CBC’s Air Farce…

Steve, Patterson Steve Patterson

Steve began his full-time comedy career in 1996 when he was fired from his full time copywriting job for making an ad about an amusement park "too amusing". Nominated for Best Male Stand-up at the 2007 Canadian Comedy Awards, Steve…

Teresa, Pavlinek Teresa Pavlinek

A performer and writer, Teresa spent four years at The Second City Toronto. Since then, she has co-written and starred in her own half-hour TV special, As I Was Saying, for The Comedy Network. Other TV and film credits include The Sean…

Nikki, Payne Nikki Payne

Nikki is a comedienne who hails from Nova Scotia and is one of Canada’s most original comics. Her no-holds-barred style of comedy and her lisp are two things which make Nikki standout as an innovator in the Canadian comedy scene. She is…

Rollin, Penner Rollin Penner

In the old days, Rollin used to write and perform a weekly comedy sketch for CBC Radio called The View From Greenfield. The “fame” which this brought him led to the opportunity to turn the Greenfield sketches into a live show, which…

Warren, Persowich Warren Persowich

Warren was feature in The CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival’s “Life’s Hurtles” Gala in 2006 where - as a cancer survivor - Warren Persowich recounted the zaniness of his story of survival, a journey which amongst other things found him…

Tammy, Pescatelli Tammy Pescatelli

Since beating out thousands for the enviable spot as part of the Final Five on NBC’s Last Comic Standing 2, Tammy’s current schedule is jam-packed with headlining appearances at top comedy clubs and venues across the country, as well as…

Gordon, Pinsent Gordon Pinsent

This Canadian treasure has established himself as actor and writer; engaging in many disciplines including novel, play and screen writing, stage, radio, television and film. He wrote and starred in the seminal Canadian film, The Rowdyman…

Jason, Priestley Jason Priestley

Priestley just completed work on Don’t Cry Now, a film he directed for the Lifetime Network. Other projects included: Masters of Horror, co-starring Elliot Gould and directed by Joe Dante, Luna: Spirit of the Whale, co-starring Adam Beach…

David, Pryde David Pryde

David Pryde is a Montreal comic whose humor is often called “cerebral”, a word which he hasn’t looked up but assumes means “hilarious”. He has performed comedy for CBC Radio’s The Debaters, numerous Just for Laughs festivals, and was…

Rob, Pue Rob Pue

Rob has become one of the brightest voices to hit the Canadian comedy scene.With unmistakable charm, wit and trade mark act outs, Rob delivers a must see performance that has helped him to generate an impressive comedic resume that…

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Paul, Rabliauskas Paul Rabliauskas

Paul Rabliauskas is “Manitoba’s fastest rising comic”, a member of the Poplar River First Nation Paul has been able to share his experiences from living in rough Neighborhood’s to overeating to his advantage. Paul’s high energy and his…

Al, Rae Al Rae

Al Rae is a Winnipeg stand-up comic and comedy writer. He is the winner of the Just for Laughs National Homegrown Comic Competition 2000. Prior to Little Mosque on the Prairie, Al was a writer on the sitcoms Blackfly and Big Sound

Simon, Rakoff Simon Rakoff

Considered one of the quickest minds on the scene, Simon has been performing standup since 1978. He is widely regarded as one of Canada’s top MCs and has appeared at clubs, pubs, campuses and corporate events across Canada and in the…

David, Rakoff David Rakoff

David Rakoff is the author of the books Fraud and Don’t Get Too Comfortable. His next book, Half Empty, will be published in Fall of 2010. A two-time recipient of the Lambda Literary Award for Humor, David’s writing has appeared in The…

Bill, Richardson Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson has a long history with CBC Radio. He is now the host of Saturday Afternoon at the Opera and In Concert on CBC Radio 2. He has published a number of books and is making very slow progress on a new one. A recent happy…

Ali, Rizvi Badshah Ali Rizvi Badshah

Born and raised in Toronto, Ali Rizvi Badshah (Riz) went from being a break dancing latchkey kid and graffiti artist, to becoming a leading player in Canadian comedy. Riz appeared on the front page of the Toronto Star and was chosen as…

Dan, Robertson Dan Robertson

Dan grew up in Winnipeg. An animation filmmaker and avid astronomer, Dan has sprung his geeky sci-fi jokes on stages from Toronto to Los Angeles. Dan often refers to himself as bi-sci-fi owing to the fact he adores Star Wars and Star Trek…

Ian Ross

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Jeff, Rothpan Jeff Rothpan

Jeff Rothpan is one of the busiest comedy writers in Los Angeles as well as one hilarious and successful comedian. And if he wasn’t writing this bio in the third person, you’d probably think he was really full of himself. As a comedian,…

Michel, Roy Michel Roy

Lors d’un spectacle d’humour ou d’improvisation,  Michel sait faire rire. Et il le fera encore cette année, avec un spectacle tout neuf et encore plus drôle!

Using stand-up comedy or improv, Michel knows how to make people laugh. And…

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Ed, Sahely Ed Sahely

Ed was one-third of the improv troupe Not To Be Repeated, along with Second City mates Jonathan Wilson and Kathryn Greenwood. They even scored a TV series that ran 13 episodes.  Ed’s television credits include The Jane Show, Getting Along…

Sugar, Sammy Sugar Sammy

Voted as the #1 stand-up comedian in 2004-06 by the readers of The Montreal Mirror, he was raised in an East-Indian and this experience makes his comedy travel well. He arrives in Winnipeg direct from another successful tour of South…

John K., Samson John K. Samson

Frontman of acclaimed Canadian indie rock band The Weakerthans, John is a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg and former bass player for punk band Propagandhi.  In 2006, he and his wife Christine Fellows recorded This Old House, an album…

Derek, Seguin Derek Seguin

A much loved headliner with the Yuk Yuk’s chain of comedy clubs, Derek has worked with some of Canada’s best; like Russell Peters, George Strombolopoulous, Steve Patterson, Jeremy Hotz, Mike McDonald, Sugar Sammy, Mike Wilmot, Mike Ward…

Nile, Seguin Nile Seguin

Nile is an award-winning stand-up comic based out of Toronto.  In 2010 he taped his first comedy special and was also nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for the second year in a row.  Nile has performed at the Just For Laughs Festival…

Sandra, Shamas Sandra Shamas

Sandra has worked with Second City and Theatresports, and as a puppeteer on Fraggle Rock before deciding to strike out on her own. In 1987, she applied to the Edmonton Fringe Festival to perform her first show, My Boyfriend’s Back and…

John, Sheehan John Sheehan

John is a comedian from small town Newfoundland, and for a province whose population is about that of half a city block in Toronto that’s saying something. He has performed at the Ha!lifax Comedy Festival, twice at the St. John’s Comedy…

Erica, Sigurdson Erica Sigurdson

In the past year and a half, Erica has performed at the Just for Laughs Festival, written for a Comedy Network pilot, taped her own Comedy Now special, written and performed numerous times for CBC Radio and XFM radio and most notably was…

Stephen, Sim Stephen Sim

Stephen is the Artistic Director of the Winnipeg Improv Festival as well as the President of the Manitoba Improv League. Stephen continues to teach and perform improvisation throughout Canada and Europe. Recent improv achievements include…

Arthur, Simeon Arthur Simeon

Arthur Simeon is simply unique. Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, Arthur moved to Canada as a teenager and has taken the Canadian comedy scene by a fiery storm. An intelligent and enchanting performer, Arthur is a storyteller like few…

Jeff, Sinclair Jeff Sinclair

Jeff has been an improvisor for ten years, and has performed in festivals across Canada and the U.S. He has been a member of the Winnipeg improv groups: (204), Ummmm Improv, Merry’s Men, Red River Serial, IF 2001-05, The Big Stupid Improv…

Allyson, Smith Allyson Smith

A consistent fan favorite at home in Canada or wherever the punch line finds her, Allyson is no stranger to stage, screen or studio.  Allyson’s biting wit and cunning charisma have been featured on Much Music’s Video on Trial, CTV’s…

Bob, Smith Bob Smith

Bob Smith has the distinction of being the first openly gay comedian to appear on The Tonight Show and have his own HBO Special, The Bob Smith Comedy Half-Hour. He’s also appeared on the first national television showcase for gay and…

Rachel, Sommer Rachel Sommer

Comic by night, mild mannered Optometrist by day, recently Winnipeg’s Rachel Sommers has been trying to spread both laughter and moderately improved eyesight around Manitoba. She was the producer and performer of “Titters!” an all-female…

Veena, Sood Veena Sood

Veena recently returned from touring her one-woman improv show starring her character "The Maharani," throughout Scotland & the U.K. She has worked for many theatre companies throughout western Canada, including co-founding The Loose…

Manoj, Sood Manoj Sood

Manoj Sood was born in Mombassa Kenya but grew up in Western Canada. Since he began his career 12 years ago, Manoj has appeared in more than 40 television and feature film productions. Television credits to his name include DaVinci’s…

Tabatha, Southey Tabatha Southey

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Ron, Sparks Ron Sparks

Ron began doing stand-up in April of 2003 and within a few months he had won the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, given to Toronto’s freshest and most promising new comedian. Ron’s sketch comedy troupe The Minnesota Wrecking…

Winston, Spear Winston Spear

With a deep deadpan delivery Wintson has been called the King of the Obscure. He is a regular cast member and staff writer on CTV and The Comedy Network’s hit sketch show Comedy Inc. Winner of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Stand-up…

Tim, Steeves Tim Steeves

A triple Gemini Award winner, Tim is currently a staff writer for CBC Television’s No. 1 comedy show The Rick Mercer Report.  Tim has written for several seasons for This Hour has 22 Minutes, and was nominated for a Gemini for his writing…

Tom, Steffen Tom Steffen

Tom looks like a sane person, but don’t judge a book by its cover. His off-kilter outlook on life keeps audiences laughing for more. After almost two decades as a successful radio personality and total theatre geek, Tom decided to plunge…

Carmen, Stockton Carmen Stockton

Carmen is thrilled to move back to Canada after a long stint living in Los Angeles, where she studied the pros and cons of plastic surgery. She has performed at the Just For Laughs Festival, twice on Madly Off In All Directions and made her…

Brian, Stollery Brian Stollery

Brian began his entertainment career as an actor, having trained at the prestigious National Theatre School in Montreal. Since making in the move from actor to comedian, Brian has shared the stage with many famous comedians such as Brent…

Sherri D., Sutton Sherri D. Sutton

Sherri’s one-woman shows Don’t Make Fun of Jesus and Taking Out the White Trash! have played to sold-out crowds in New York, Atlanta, Canada, Malaysia, Wales and Indonesia! Sherri has opened for Roseanne Barr and Kevin Hart and recently…

Paul, Sveen Paul Sveen

Paul Sveen is an award winning play write and internationally touring comedian with credits from CTV’S Comedy Now, TSN’s Off The Record, ABC’s America’s Funniest People, The Halifax Comedy Festival, CBC’S Madly Off In All Directions and…

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Pierre, Tétrault Pierre Tétrault

Being a teacher and raising a family of four has pushed Pierre Tétrault to the limit… of comedy!  Seeing the lighter side of things has always been his strong suit. His love of wordplay will have you wondering whether your high-school…

Franco, Taddeo Franco Taddeo

Franco is able to reach out to the outsider in all of us. Together we laugh and celebrate being stranieri in America. His comedy, like our lives, is neither rooted nor stuck in "nonna’s old world". Hilarity ensues when old world meets the…

Big Daddy, Tazz Big Daddy Tazz

For more than a decade and a half, Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and television. He recorded his own Comedy Now! special in 2008 and has appeared in many national festivals including Just for…

Jane, Testar Jane Testar

Jane is a longtime member of the Winnipeg improv troupe, Outside Joke and Hot Thespian Action. HTA has produced fantastically well received, sold out, shows for the last two years including Fringe hits Hands On and Hands Off. When working…

, The Williamson Playboys The Williamson Playboys

The Williamson Playboys, the oldest living father-and-son Cajun music duo, are characters created by Second City alumni Paul Bates and Doug Morency.  Their musical career spans over 100 years, and they claim to have invented almost all…

Scott, Thompson Scott Thompson

Well known to fans as a member of the famed Canadian sketch comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall, Scott Thompson is anything but your average comedic talent. An actor, writer, personality and stand up comedian, Thompson defines the word…

Jimmy, Tingle Jimmy Tingle

Jimmy Tingle began his comedy career in 1980 and he has since become one of the top social commentators and humorists in the country. He has appeared on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, The Tonight Show, Larry King Weekend, The Late Show…

Janine, Tougas Janine Tougas

Janine Tougas was born a perfect “bilinguist” in Ste. Anne, Manitoba.  When you catch her in "Drolement Votres 5", she’ll explore her mother tongue and yours, too.  So... open wide and say «Ahhhh!»

Janine Tougas est née parfaite…

Martial Tougas

Martial Tougas a commencé sa carrière de bruiteur / imitateur comme Waggy, le chien de sa grande soeur, Janine. Depuis ce temps, il a choisi d’amuser les gens au lieu de les mordre.

Martial Tougas, sound effects artist / impressionist, got…

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Azhar, Usman Azhar Usman

Born and raised in Chicago, Azhar is among the world’s leading Muslim standup comedians. As co-founder of the internationally acclaimed Allah Made Me Funny-The Official Muslim Comedy Tour, he has performed in over a dozen countries on…

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Ron, Vaudry Ron Vaudry

Ron Vaudry, a twenty-five year veteran of stand up comedy and is one of Canada’s top comedians. He has appeared on Open Mike with Mike Bullard, Yuk Yuk’s:The TV Show, The Arsenio Hall Show, Comedy at Club 54 and has had his own CBC Comics

Dan, Verville Dan Verville

Born and bred Winnipegger and a regular host at Rumors Restaurant and Comedy Club, Dan Verville brings his honest and quirky observations to the stage that make for hilarious commentary. Dan has opened for likes of Gerry Dee, Jon Lajoie,…

The, Vestibules The Vestibules

The Vestibules are a wild and off-kilter troupe who tend to transform the ordinary into ridiculous sketches of endless entertainment. They have performed live at the San Francisco Sketch Comedy Festival, the Edmonton Comedy Festival and…

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Mike, Ward Mike Ward

Not afraid to shock, challenge or face death threats for his art, the bilingual Mike Ward is edgy beyond words. He’s irreverent, offensive and downright impolite. And people love him for it. This megastar of the French Canadian comedy…

Francois, Weber Francois Weber

Francois is an award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and playwright. His energetic and animated portrayal of life as a teacher and his observations about growing up with a bilingual name in a small town create a memorable comedy…

George, Westerholm George Westerholm

George is a Gemini and three-time Canadian Comedy Award-winning writer, actor and musician based in Toronto. George began writing and performing comedy while he was still in high school with former classmate Al Rae. Their unique style of…

Lee, White Lee White

Lee White has toured the world with improv and is Internationally recognized. Acting in scripted work or improvised work, Lee White just wants to be onstage. Recent improv achievements include winning the 2007 Vancouver Theatresports…

Peter, Wildman Peter Wildman

Peter Wildman was a founding member of the 80s Canadian comedy troupe The Frantics.  Because he was the only one that had a guitar, they called him the musical one.  He was also the one that had trouble sitting still, so he was also…

J, Williamez J Williamez

J is the worst thing to happen to Winnipeg in a long time. Williamez has been performing musical comedy in Winnipeg for the past five years, leaving a trail of disgusted, disappointed and downright angry fans in his wake; however, the…

Deb, Williams Deb Williams

Deb Williams does it all.  She’s a well-known media personality, comedian and co creator/star/producer of Mom’s the Word and Mom’s the Word 2: Unhinged. The two international smash hit comedies are her wildly funny, poignant and…

Mike, Wilmot Mike Wilmot

Mike Wilmot’s comedic stylings are known far and wide. He has appeared several times at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, as well as in Ireland, Scandinavia, Paris, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Bangkok, South Africa and Melbourne…

Jonathan, Wilson Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan’s film and television credits include the improvisation comedy series Not to be Repeated, for CTV and The Comedy Network, featured roles in the films House, The Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, Tommy Boy and a role in the new…

K. Trevor, Wilson K. Trevor Wilson

Born and raised in Toronto, K Trevor Wilson is an actor and comedian who has spent over half his life in the entertainment business. He has performed all over the country treating audiences to side splitting stories delivered in his…

John, Wing John Wing

John Wing is a standup comedian.

  • has performed all over Canada and the United States
  • has over 200 television appearances
  • 6 Tonight Shows, 9 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival galas
  • 2 hour-long Comedy Now

Heather, Witherden Heather Witherden

Wife and mother of 3 boys didn’t feel like enough of a title, so in 2006, Heather Witherden added, ’comedian’ to her resumé. She was featured on CBC Radio’s, "So You Think You’re Funny" and also performs improv with Prairie Theatre…

Cory, Wojcik Cory Wojcik

Cory has been an active member of the improv community since, like, before the millennium. Previous Improv credits include: The ACME Improv Co., Always George, Red River Serial, IF 2002-07, various Big Stupid shows, and you can see him…

Hawksley, Workman Hawksley Workman

Hawksley Workman is a prolific songwriter, producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and published author.  In his twelve-year career, he’s produced as many records, all ambitiously creative and defying category.  The award-winning…

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Pete, Zedlacher Pete Zedlacher

Ontario-born, Pete went to school in New York City, had a successful run in an Off Broadway production and then found his way back home. Landing in Toronto, he threw himself into the stand-up comedy circuit with much success and has…