Winnipeg Comedy Festival

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…

Aisha Alfa

Born in Nigeria, raised in Winterpeg, now making her home in Toronto, Aisha Alfa is making a name for herself as a triple threat for comedy, hosting and acting. She is the previous winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day Job, and has…

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 was…

Aba Amuquandoh

Aba Amuquandoh is an writer/performer as well as a stand-up comedian. She most recently became the youngest ever featured player to join the Canadian Comedy Award winning cast of This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the CBC.

She began her…

Myles Anderson

Combining traditional jokes with birdlike movements, Myles always creates a unique and hilarious performance. Myles can often be heard on Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters on CBC Radio. In 2019 he released his debut album, Myles From Home,…

Danish Anwar

Danish Anwar is an award winning comedian and a trendsetting producer known for selling out shows worldwide, from iconic venues like The Comedy Store in LA and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to the ultra cool Tokyo Comedy Bar in Japan…

Nicole Arbour

If there’s one thing Nicole Arbour a.k.a. “The World’s Sexiest Comedian” loves, it’s a dare. So, when the 5’9” blonde was told she’d never be able to make crowds laugh or get hired on the comedy circuit unless she dressed down, and got in…

Rhiannon Archer

Rhiannon Archer was named one of “six hilarious female comedians you don't know yet - but should" by BitchMedia. She has been a part of many comedy festivals throughout North America such as JFL42, NXNE, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Dark…

Dion Arnold

Dynamic raconteur and mullet fanatic Dion Arnold was proudly raised in the frozen Valhalla of Edmonton, but traveled West to pursue his lifelong dream of being financially unwell. He now lives in Vancouver, where his dreams are achieved,…

Chris Ash

Chris is a radio host at 94.3 NOW! radio and has been living in Winnipeg since October of 2021. Originally from the UK, he has been living in Canada for most of the past decade but not in the places you’d expect, Yorkton, Regina, Fort…

Ryan Ash

Ryan Ash is a fast rising member of the Canadian comedy scene. Ryan has been seen at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest five times and heard on Sirius XM. He was a semi-finalist in 2015 for Canada’s Top Comic, and has toured to exciting Saskatchewan…

Lyric Avra

Lyric Avra is a genderqueer comic, archaeologist of beauty, poet and personal coach. They are best described by loved ones as “a sound box”, “both annoyingly and charmingly distractible”, and “a snack gremlin”. Though their creative…

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 one…

Johnny Bagpipes

Johnny ‘Bagpipes’ Johnston shows the world what happens when rock & roll meets the pipes. From ‘Flower of Scotland’ to Van Halen, Johnny Johnston is sure to get your group going. More than just plaid, Johnny ‘Bagpipes’ Johnston delivers his…

Michael Balazo

Michael is a Toronto-based comedian, writer and podcaster. He has written for television (This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Schitt’s Creek, The Beaverton, Children Ruin Everything) and radio (CBC Radio’s Because News, This Is That). Along with…

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…

Gerry Barrett

Gerry is a proud Ojibwe from the Saugeen First Nation located in southern Ontario. He is a veteran Comedian and Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. In 2013 Gerry was invited to Washington, DC to perform at an Inaugural Ball for U.S. President,…

Gerry "The Big Bear" Barrett

Gerry "The Big Bear" Barrett is an Indigenous stand-up comedian based out of Winnipeg. In 2013 he performed at an Inaugural Ball for Barack Obama in Washington DC. So far there's been no contact from Trump. Gerry is also an Elvis Presley…

Sandra Battaglini

Sandra Battaglini is an award-winning stand-up comic, actor and writer. She is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner for her solo show shows, Classy Lady and Hard Headed Woman. She tours the country and appears in The Amazing Gayle Pile…

Nick Beaton

From a blue-collar background, Nick Beaton cuts through the insanity of an overly bureaucratic society that takes itself way too seriously. Whether it’s done through his opinionated rants, hard-hitting jokes, or his disarming "every man"…

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…

Rod Beilfuss

Rod Beilfuss is a proud Brazil-born Winnipeg actor-director (he likes hyphens), and a graduate of the UW Theatre Honours program. Some of his credits include The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth (Shakespeare in the Ruins), Generous, Comedy of…

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 Show,…

S. Bear Bergman

S. Bear Bergman is an author, a theatre artist, an instigator, a gender-jammer, and a good example of what happens when you overeducate a contrarian. He is also the author or editor of three books, most recently (with Kate Bornstein) the…

Riva Billows

Riva Billows is an improviser and actor born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

She's performed at improv festivals in Regina and Edmonton, and will soon be performing in Montreal Sketchfest with her comedy group, Family Dinner. She's been…

Jully Black

Jully Black is 'Canada's Queen of R&B/Soul' and a true Canadian icon. She has been named as one of ‘The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever’ (CBC Music) and she is a platinum- selling recording artist and performer; a Juno Award, Gemini…

Michael Blomquist

Shannon Bloodworth

Shannon Bloodworth is one of the newest faces in the Winnipeg comedy scene. With material dedicated to picking apart transphobia and fatphobia, Shannon finds that standup comedy gives them a unique opportunity to blend smart with silly.…

Tyra Boinks

Tyra has been delighting fans for over 10 years, with her unique style, crowd pleasing humour, and overall glam. This “Hostess with the Mostess” began her illustrious career at Club Happenings, bringing LIFE and LOVE as the resident host. It…

Wes Borg

Victoria's "Favourite Comedy Performer" two years in a row, Wes Borg has spent most of his life attempting to amuse people with varying degrees of success. He has appeared in the sketch group Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie, CBC Radio's The…

Kyle Bottom

Kyle Bottom is the bastard love child of a wizard and a grizzly bear. When he isn't hunting salmon, Kyle can be found performing stand-up comedy. He plays clubs and festivals across the country. Noteworthy credits include the Just for Laughs…

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 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 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.

Peter Brown

Peter Brown is the producer of CBC Radio’s sketch comedy program The Irrelevant Show.  He was the long-time host of CBC Edmonton’s afternoon radio show, Radio Active, and has also been heard on Tooth and Claw, Q, Sounds Like Canada, The…

Aurora Browne

Aurora Browne is proud to be one of the co-creators, writers, executive producers and stars of CBC’s multiple CSA award-winning Baroness Von Sketch Show. Aurora recently appeared as the co-host of CBC’s The Great Canadian Baking Show Season…

Skirt Browning

Winnipeg's comic drag queen: Skirt Browning, injects laughter and glamour into her shows by wisecracking through performances at local drag and comedy venues. In addition to winning NEXT UP: Manitoba, a provincial amateur comedy competition,…

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 Bruyére

Humoriste et auteur bien établi au Manitoba depuis maintenant plus de 20 ans. Il a commencé sa carrière en solo au Québec en 2001 pour ensuite former le duo «2 Gars S’essayent» en 2003 à Winnipeg. Deux albums humoristiques ont été lancés…

Bucko

Formed in the summer of 2009, Bucko is a comedic duo featuring real life couple Aaron Merke and Lauren Cochrane. This acting/writing/improvising team are known for their eclectic characters and honest, unique scene perspectives. Together,…

Amy Bugg

Amy Bugg is a stand-up comic with a penchant for inactivity, mild-mannered jokes about butter, and dogs who look like people. You’re likely to find her featured on comedy stages across the country or at the back of a Toronto bar practicing…

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…

Dave Burke

Dave Burke is a stand-up comedian based in Toronto who headlines comedy clubs from coast-to-coast. He recorded a CBC TV Gala at the 2022 Winnipeg Comedy Festival and will be returning to the festival in 2024. He performed at Massey Hall for…

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 his…

Andrew Bush

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

Abdul Butt

The former Premier of Quebec, Pauline Marois called Abdul crazy. Once a correspondent for CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes, his unforgiving style of humor was featured in The National Post, HuffPost, Maclean’s and The Montreal Gazette. He…

Chuck Byrn

Working professionally as a comedian since 1994 and as a national touring headliner since 1996, Chuck Byrn has the experience and knowledge to ensure your show or event is a success. Having performed in almost every conceivable circumstance,…

Jarrett Campbell

Jarrett Campbell has been featured on MTV, Comedy Network, CBC and his debut comedy album, Straight White Fail, was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at the 2020 Junos. Jarrett graces stages across North America and continues to tour…

Cassie Cao

Cassie Cao is a stand-up comedian and actor based in Toronto. She is the winner of a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Taped Live Performance, and the recipient of the Second City NBC Diversity Fellowship. She regularly tours comedy clubs and…

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 has…

Tom Cavanagh

Canadian-born Cavanagh’s TV credits include the starring role in the series Ed, and he is soon to appear in the pilot for The CW’s new superhero spinoff The Flash. He is also recognized for stints on Providence, Scrubs, Eli Stone, and moody…

Martha Chaves

Martha  is an award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and comedy writer. Daryl Jung from NOW Magazine called her “Smart, sassy, provocative, and very funny.” 

Her infectious, candid style and natural ability to relate to a wide range of…

Graham Chittenden

One of Canada's most sought after comedians and comic writers, Graham has appeared in numerous comedy specials, including his own Comedy Now!, which aired on The Comedy Network, and was nominated for a 2012 Canadian Comedy Award. In 2013,…

Tommy Chong

Grammy Award winning comedian Tommy Chong is legendary for his invaluable contribution to American counter-culture as part of the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong. During their reign, the twosome recorded six gold comedy albums, including…

Adam Christie

Adam Christie is an award-winning actor, stand-up comedian, and television writer who has worked on acclaimed shows such as Schitt’s Creek, Baroness Von Sketch Show, and This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Last year Adam taped a gala performance at…

Graham Clark

Graham Clark resides in Vancouver, BC. He is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award winner and co-host of Maximum Fun’s Stop Podcasting Yourself. Clark is a regular on CBC’s The Debaters and has appeared at Just for Laughs, Halifax Comedy…

Lauren Cochrane

Lauren Cochrane is an improviser/actor and writer who hails from Calgary, AB. She is a graduate of the Comedy: Writing and Performance Program at Humber College in Toronto. There, she became a founding member of the all-girl improv troupe,…

Lynne Connelly

Lynne can't speak "proper" French. And her English is far from being seamless. So Lynne is (im)perfectly bilingual. This show might be a good fit for her. Worst case scenario, she’ll make a bunch of facial expressions - a trademark she…

Cara Connors

Cara Connors, a native Chicagoan turned Canadian, is a regular contributing writer for CBC Comedy, can be heard on Sirius XM’s Canada Laugh and is currently training at the Second City Conservatory in Toronto. She is also creating and…

Amanda Cordner

Named one of Canada’s Rising Screen Stars by NOW Magazine in April 2022, Amanda has garnered enthusiastic reviews for her breakthrough performance as 7ven in the hit CBC/HBOMax television series SORT OF (ACTRA Nomination for Outstanding…

Sarah Cornell

Winnipeg! Where have you been all my life? Sarah is so happy to finally make the love connection with this great province! Originally from Toronto, ON, Sarah originated the role of Ulla in The Producers (Mirvish Productions) after starring…

Simon B. Cotter

Simon B. Cotter uses a healthy dose of wit, candor and charm to entertain audiences across the globe. His ability to relate intuitively with any audience has made him a favourite at clubs, universities, corporate functions and festivals.…

Gavin Crawford

Gavin Crawford is an award winning comedian, writer and actor best known for his character work on the Gavin Crawford Show and This Hour has 22 minutes. He has toured across the country, most recently with his latest solo show Friend Like…

CRUMBS

CRUMBS (Stephen Sim and Lee White) are an internationally renowned improv duo. They have toured all across Canada and all across Europe and all across the world. They first formed in 1997, though Stephen Sim and Lee White have been…

John Cullen

John Cullen is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, teacher, and writer from Vancouver, BC. He has been performing stand-up for a decade and has made televised appearances at the Just for Laughs, Halifax, and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals, as well as…

Carole Cunningham

Carole Cunningham is a Winnipeg-based comedian, originally from NWT. Carole's humour is dry and observational, poking fun at the absurdity that occurs daily around us. Carole made her debut on CBC's The Debaters in 2018 and has performed in…

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…

Yan Dallaire

C’est depuis 2002 que Yan Dallaire se plaît à explorer les arts de la scène. Improvisateur, metteur en scène, auteur, comédien et humoriste, Yan à plusieurs passions. C’est avec le duo « 2 Gars S’essayent », aux côtés de Martin Bruyère,…

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…

Amber-Sekowen Daniels

Amber-Sekowan Daniels is a lactose intolerant Oji-Cree screenwriter and comedian from Winnipeg and a band member of Garden Hill First Nation. She has appeared on CBC's The Debaters, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Oddblock Festival and Olio…

Roman Danylo

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

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 her…

Tanyalee Davis

At 3'3", Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy - low to the ground and sometimes racy. Tanyalee Davis is currently the Guinness Book of World Records holder for the shortest comedian. Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Tanyalee now makes her home…

Gerry Dee

Gerry Dee is one of Canada’s busiest comedic talents. Drawing inspiration from his years as a high school teacher, Gerry is the star and co-creator of the hit CBC sitcom mr.d. He is the winner of the 2013 Canadian Screen Award for Best…

Rosanna Deerchild

Rosanna Deerchild has been storytelling for more than 20 years, most recently as host of CBC Radio One's Unreserved, a show that shares the stories, music and culture of Indigenous Canada.

Rosanna is a veteran broadcaster, having worked…

Charlie Demers

Called “one of the smartest comics out there” by CBC Radio and “one of the good guys in this racket of comedy” by Marc Maron, who featured him on his mega-hit podcast WTF, Charlie Demers is a favourite on The Debaters and on stand-up stages…

DJ Demers

As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, Conan (three times) and his one-hour specials [Indistinct Chatter], Interpreted, and Born In ‘86, D.J. Demers is a steady provider of laughs. His clever stand-up is…

Sunee Dhaliwal

Sunee Dhaliwal may just be the fastest rising star on the Canadian comedy scene. Think of the funny guy in high school that both the jocks and the nerds liked.

His professionalism and reputation for being both a club and crowd favourite…

Fatima Dhowre

With her charming smile and wit, Fatima Dhowre has quickly established her place in Vancouver's thriving comedy scene. Fatima's been featured in Just For Laughs NorthWest, Vancouver's Northwest Comedy Fest, Sirius XM’s Next Top Comic,…

Ryan Dillon

Clever and charming with a self-deprecating wit, Ryan Dillon has quickly gained recognition from critics and peers as a comic to watch. He’s been featured on SiriusXM’s Top Comic at JFL42, Just For Laughs, and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud…

Trevor Dineen

In addition to co-hosting Now or Never, Trevor makes rush hour fun as the traffic reporter on Information Radio 89.3FM/990AM, CBC Manitoba's flagship #1 morning show. And when he's not guiding drivers through stalls and collisions, he's…

DJ Hunnicutt

DJ Hunnicutt has been DJing since 1991, both in the clubs and as a member of the Winnipeg instrumental outfit, the Hummers. As a member of Farm Fresh, Hunnicutt was also a co-founder of the acclaimed Canadian hip hop label Peanuts & Corn…

DJ Lil Win

In 2000, Lil Win began her DJ career in her hometown of Flin Flon, Manitoba, where she quickly learned to diversify her music lists by playing weddings, socials, and the local bar (yes there was only one). Incorporating her fandom for movies…

Curran Dobbs

Curran Dobbs is an up and coming autistic comedian from Victoria. His dry delivery has entertained audiences in BC, and at the ANCA World Autism Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has also appeared in films, including a starring role in the…

Jon Dore

Canuck Fave Going "Dore to Door" at 2013 Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Still busy in the kitchen, the Winnipeg Comedy Festival has added a few more ingredients to its surefire recipe for laughs, having confirmed Canuck fave Jon Dore as the closing…

Zabrina Douglas

Zabrina Douglas is a Canadian stand-up comedian. Her comedy album Things Black Girls Say: The Albumreceived a Juno Award nomination for Comedy Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2023.
Douglas, a registered nurse, performed…

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 in…

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 for…

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

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 Radio-Canada’s drive…

Steve Dylan

Since leaving his day job in 2005, Dylan has appeared at the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto and Montreal, the Halifax ComedyFest, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and the Uptown Waterloo & Port Credit Comedy Festivals. He was a finalist in Yuk…

Ed The Sock and Liana K.

Ed the Sock is a Canadian icon, beloved coast-to-coast for his fearless wit and stinging satire. Ed’s reign as a leading Muchmusic VJ permanently established him as a sharp-witted critic of show business and pop culture. Ed & Red’s Night…

Derek Edwards

Derek Edwards’ award-winning rural humour has made him the hottest property in Canada. Identifying himself with the ordinary working guy, his comedic gift is making the ordinary extraordinary.

Based on his Timmins, Ontario rural roots, his…

Erika Ehler

Erika’s dark and visceral writing paired with precise delivery makes her one of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit. She has written for Charlie Brooker’s ‘Death to 2020’, SkyOne's ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ reboot, and BBC1's…

Kristen Einarson

Kristen Einarson is a comedian, improviser, and marketing sellout based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She recorded for a Just For Laughs: Originals compilation album released in 2022 and was featured on CBC's Laugh Out Loud radio show in 2024.…

Eman El-Husseini

A Canadian, a Palestinian, a Muslim, and a lesbian walk into a bar… ladies and gentlemen, it’s just Eman El-Husseini. Yes, she’s all those catastrophic identities rolled into one - her life is a current event. From the Muslim ban to…

Malik Elassal

Malik Elassal is a Lebanese Canadian stand up, actor, & writer from Northeast Calgary. He has been making audiences laugh all over and has appeared at the Calgary comedy festival, was a finalist in the Grindstone comedy festival, and…

Rachelle Elie

Don’t be fooled by her glamourous looks and sweet voice, Rachelle Elie’s edgy comedy will take you by surprise every time. Proud representative of Generation X and mother of two children she pretends to love, Rachelle has been perfecting her…

Jeff Elliott

Jeff’s clean and clever comedy has made him a favourite at clubs, colleges and corporate events across the country. Having grown up with blue-collar roots in Oshawa, Ontario his comedy is accessible. However, behind his wide eyed, laid back…

Lorne Elliott

Canadian born LORNE ELLIOTT has performed from Newfoundland to New York City, from Los Angeles to Australia and points in between.

Lorne started performing in 1974 as a folk musician in East Coast Canada. At the same time he kept writing…

Sean Emeny

Sean Emeny made his Canadian television debut right here at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2015. That year he also taped the Halifax Comedy Festival and won the Just For Laughs Homegrown competition. Before proofreading, he accidentally…

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…

Rory Fallis

Rory Fallis is a founding member of the sketch group HUNKS and a writer/director of film and theatre who lives in Winnipeg and writes about himself in the third person using long, run-on sentences. 

HUNKS have performed across North America,…

Scott Faulconbridge

Scott Faulconbridge has delighted audiences with his masterful timing, quirky story telling and quick improvisational wit to established himself as one of Canada's headlining acts. As Now Magazine's Glen Sumi says. 'Nobody delivers a line…

Craig Fay

Craig Fay is a Toronto based stand-up comedian with a “keen insight that allows him to take subjects familiar to everyone and turn them into something new and laughable.” (Exclaim!) He has appeared on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, performed at the…

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 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 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’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 Canadian…

Chris Fonseca

For three decades under the stage name Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca, Chris has had the thrill of sharing laughter with audiences. Born with Cerebral Palsy, he began doing comedy as a sophomore in college and was soon hitting open mics all…

Mark Forward

Mark Forward is due to appear in the movie No Stranger Than Love with Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin, and Colin Hanks. He's also been featured on John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show (Comedy Central), The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson…

Glen Foster

Glen Foster has been one of the top comedians in Canada for over 30 years. A mainstay on the Canadian circuit, Glen didn’t just work the road, he’s one of the comics who built it. And he is still going strong, having recently made his eighth…

Diana Frances

Diana Frances is an award-winning comedy writer and performer currently living in Toronto. She can be heard weekly on CBC Radio One with her national syndicated column, Dating Diana. Diana is also a contributor to the sketch comedy show 'The…

Chloé Freynet-Gagné

Identifiable by her francophone ascent when she speaks the henglish, Chloé Freynet-Gagné grew up in a world where her imagination was thee best tool in thee shed! Survivant of the Ligue d'improvisation du Manitoba, she eats laughter to…

Janique Freynet-Gagné

Janique Freynet-Gagné est une jeune femme francophone du Manitoba. Elle est une mordu de l’improvisation et du théâtre. Capitaine des bleu à la Ligue d'improvisation du Manitoba (LIM), pour la première fois cette année, elle a su apporter…

Darren Frost

Long considered one of Canada’s most controversial comics, his ability to command the undivided attention of an audience is remarkable. Most recently Darren has joined the cast of the hit CBC show "Mr. D" playing the new addition of angry…

Faith Fundal

Faith Fundal is host of CBC Manitoba’s Up to Speed, bringing you the day’s top local, national and international stories. Faith is an award-winning News and Current Affairs multimedia journalist well known for getting to the heart of stories…

Mayce Galoni

Mayce Galoni is a Canadian comedian now based in Los Angeles, who started performing stand-up when he was 15 years old at bars on school nights in Hamilton, Ontario. He has now appeared at Just for Laughs, on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, MTV,…

Geri Hall, Gary Pearson

MIDDLE RAGED is a hilarious stage show starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, that explores the time of life when you're running out of time! Couples dealing with the madness of childrearing, empty nests, aging parents, financial…

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…

Lori Gibbs

Lori Gibbs is your unleashed fun aunt delivering hilarious and truthful life advice with a shot of purse vodka. Sit back and enjoy a tattooed, previously-domesticated mom delight with tales of neurodiversity, mental health and a public pat…

Veronica Gingles

Winnipegger Veronica Gingles got her start in comedy at the tender young age of 52. As a queer, neurodivergent transgender woman, she has an unusual look at life. She's appeared in such shows as Queer and Present Danger, Rumor's Funniest…

Steve Glassman

Steve Glassman is a one of Canada’s veteran entertainment media producers/directors. With a career that spans four decades he’s played a leading role on hundreds of award winning national TV and radio projects including the Winnipeg Comedy…

Godfrey

Godfrey is one of the hottest comedians on the road today.  His one man show, The Godfrey Complex, was a major hit at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.  GQ Magazine said that Godfrey "is set to be one of the biggest performers in the…

Judy Gold

Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold is best known as the star of the critically acclaimed long-running Off Broadway hit show 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother, for which she was nominated for a 2006 Drama Desk Award for…

Chris Gordon

When Chris Gordon isn’t telling jokes to people for money, he has a steady schedule of making out with babes and driving sports cars fast. He has made an impact: from his break out performances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal,…

Todd Graham

For over three decades Todd Graham has been one of Canada’s top comedic artists. His 1987 pre-internet mash-up, Apocalypse Pooh has been celebrated by Film Threat, Complex, CineAction, The Believer and The Whitney Museum of Art. The short…

Jen Grant

Award winning comedian Jen Grant made history as the first Canadian finalist at the Boston Comedy Competition, she was named one of Ottawa’s most influential people by Ottawa Life Magazine, as well as one of the five funniest people in…

Tim Gray

As a stand-up and member of the sketch group HUNKS, Tim has performed in festivals across North America including Just For Laughs Northwest, Oddblock Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, Chicago Sketchfest, etc. Tim has appeared twice…

Tom Green

You know Tom Green from his anything-goes run as the funniest, most unpredictable personality on MTV, and his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles in uproarious film comedies including "Road Trip" and "Freddy Got Fingered."

Tom is…

Kane Greene

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 that are…

George Grenier

As a veteran of the Ligue d’improviastion du Manitoba, George Grenier has spent many years honing his improv skills and winning a record five Coupe Canot along the way. He has a knack for bringing characters to life through quick wit and…

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…

Kristina Guevarra

Kristina Guevarra started performing unscripted theatre through the Canadian Improv Games as a student player in 2012. Since then she has performed in a handful of national improv festivals, the Winnipeg IF, the Winnipeg Fringe Festival and…

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 The…

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…

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…

Phil Hanley

Phil Hanley began stand-up comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, BC, often in between bands at music venues. In these establishments, he discovered and honed his unique blending of material and crowd interaction that causes no…

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 social…

Jonny Harris

A regular at The Halifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and on CBC Radio’s The Debaters and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival, Jonny has been a staff writer for the award-winning This Hour has 22 Minutes.

He currently…

John Hastings

John Hastings is a standup comic and an international man of mystery. John is from Canada, has lived in London and now resides in Los Angeles. He has performed at every major comedy festival in the world including the Edinburgh Festival…

Bryan Hatt

Bryan’s obvious love for performing combined with over two decades of experience has made him a formidable force in the Canadian comedy scene. His ability to blend polished jokes with impromptu crowd work has made him a crowd favourite…

Charles Haycock

Charles Haycock is a unique comedian in many ways. Whereas most good comics command an audience's attention by being larger than life, Charles drops all the pretense and offers up a quirky playful style that makes the crowd WANT to listen.…

Patrick Haye

Patrick has performed all across Canada in Comedy clubs, several festivals, and Corporate events.
His most recent achievement was performing for the Canadian Air Force in Spain. With his storytelling, and observational style.. he's always…

Dakota Ray Hebert

Dakota Ray Hebert is an actor/writer/comedian/host on the rise.  She stars in the feature film RUN WOMAN RUN, from director Zoe Hopkins, which won her the Best Actress Award at this years’s AIFF.  Dakota is also the co-host of CRAZY LIKE A…

Dave Hemstad

Dave Hemstad is a three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who made his national television debut on CBC at the Halifax Comedy Festival in 2002. Since then he has performed in every province and territory in Canada and is currently a regular…

Hoodo Hersi

Hoodo Hersi is a promising Toronto-based comedian, having performed on prestigious shows including The Nubian Disciples of Pryor at Yuk Yuks. She was also nominated for the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund at Second City and was featured on…

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 Comedy…

Robby Hoffman

Robby Hoffman is a small red-headed ex-Chasidic lesbian Jewish stand-up comedian and writer. Her original voice resonated early on and earned her New Faces at JFL42 (2015). She also performed at Off-JFL in Montreal (2016). She was fan…

Stuart Holden

Stuart was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up in the suburbs of Adelaide. He completed a Bachelor of Science majoring in botany and zoology at the University of Adelaide. He is currently practicing in Winnipeg at Oakley Optical Eyecare…

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 annoyances…

Hot Thespian Action

Winnipeg-bred sketch comedy troupe Hot Thespian Action (Jane Testar, Shannon Guile, Garth Merkeley, Ryan Miller) has been captivating audiences with their razor sharp witty writing and physically dynamic performances since 2006 and has been…

Foad HP

Foad HP is an actor, comic, and writer. He has performed at Just for Laughs, Stand Up NBC, Andy Kindler's The Alternative Show, taped a set for Kevin Hart's LoL Network, and written for This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Foad has also made guest…

Dan Huen

25, single, a lover of cats and…listening , Dan Huen has been in the comedy game four years now. After doing the fest in 2011 he has spent the last two years working on the TV show The Week Thus Far (WTF). Drawing inspiration from ocean…

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 hockey…

Katie-Ellen Humphries

Katie-Ellen Humphries is a standup, writer and sketch performer whose comedy has been featured on CTV, CBC, CMT, APTN and OUT-TV and whose comedy album Ladyfinger debuted in the top five on iTunes in 2020.
With a sensibility that falls…

Emma Hunter

Emma Hunter is best known as co-anchor on The Comedy Network's satirical news series, The Beaverton and playing Nisha on Mr. D. Other television appearances include CBC'S Royal Canadian Air Farce, Save Me, Match Game, Spun Out, Pop Quiz,…

ImproVision

ImproVision makes stuff up. The “kings of short form improv” (CBC Manitoba) perform their own special brand of improv (smothered in gravy-Texas-style!) combining new twists on improv favourites with mousetraps, clothespins and more.

Regulars…

Leif Ingebrigtsen

Leif has been doing improv since 2000, but has been performing his whole life. He has played a wide variety of musical instruments, including piano, keyboards, guitar and drums for as long as he can remember. After high school, Leif…

Sabrina Jalees

Sabrina Jalees is a writer, actor, and comedian based in LA. She has written on Search Party (HBOMax), Big Mouth and spinoff Human Resources (Netflix), Fraggle Rock (Apple), and more. She most recently starred in the CBS series Carol’s…

Janelle James

Twitter: @janellejcomic
Instagram: @janellejamescomedy

Jasmine

Jasmine is a First Nations woman with Cree and Saulteaux background, member of Peguis First Nation, with family ties to Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation (Jackhead)`, she is also part settler, with roots in Iceland and Europe. Jasmine works as a…

Dean Jenkinson

Dean Jenkinson writes and performs comedy from his home in Winnipeg. He's someone who hates labels; you know the type - a "label-hater."

Web: deanjenkinson.com

Twitter: @deancomedy

Andrea Jin

Andrea Jin is one of the fastest rising comics in Vancouver. Born in Shanghai, China, she moved to Canada at 10 years old, where she learned English through watching sitcoms and stand-up comedians. Andrea’s comedy speaks to her experience as…

Pete Johansson

Pete Johansson is a veteran Canadian comedian known for his insightful and personal performances. He balances his career in comedy with his studies in psychology and artificial intelligence at the University of Toronto. He has earned…

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…

Daryn Jones

A professional stand-up since he was 17, Daryn also co-wrote and co-starred in The Buzz, which aired 7 seasons on The Comedy Network. Later, he wrote for and appeared on The Rick Mercer Report on CBC, and was host and creative producer of…

Mayran Kalah

Mayran Kalah is a Somali Canadian community advocate, interpreter, social activist, and stand up comedian. Currently residing in Winnipeg, Mayran has lived and worked all across Western Canada where she has lived with her 10,000 children.…

Jackie Kashian

Jackie Kashian is from South Milwaukee, Wisconsin which she loves like The Shire. Her stand-up has been described as “like listening to a really racy episode of All Things Considered.” She draws on personal experiences, but with a sardonic…

Matt Kay

Matt Kay is a stand-up comedian and up-and-comer in the Winnipeg comedy scene. Originally from the city, he placed first in this year's 'Funniest Person With a Day Job' contest at Rumor's Comedy Club. He performs all around Winnipeg and has…

Danielle Kayahara

Danielle Kayahara is a benevolent cat owner and promising up-and-comer in the Winnipeg comedy scene. Fuelled by equal parts anxiety and caffeine, she remains convinced that the former has nothing to do with the latte.

Danielle has appeared in…

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 jokes…

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…

Maddy Kelly

Maddy Kelly is known nationally in Canada for her unique comedic talents. Working as a performer, writer and producer, Maddy has collaborated on projects that have been spotlighted in Vulture Magazine, The New Yorker, The New York Times and…

Pat Kelly

As a comedian, actor and producer, Pat’s professional career has spanned over 15 years. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs Festival, on Late Night With Conan O’Brien, and has co-written and performed in several main stage productions…

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…

Noor Kidwai

As featured on SiriusXM and CBC, comedian Noor Kidwai grew up in the small farming town of High River, Alberta, which was the first place he began doing comedy. He has sharp writing combined with a background in improv, which makes him quick…

Deborah Kimmett

Whether on the page or the stage, Deborah Kimmett is a hilarious award-winning comic, and well-known author, who has been a perennial performer on CBC for over 40 years. She is a regular on CBC Debaters, and Laugh out Loud. Her new podcast…

Andy Kindler

Andy Kindler is known in comedy circles as a troublemaker. Originally from New York, and now complaining from California, he annoys people all over the world.

Andy was a frequent guest and correspondent for The Late Show with David…

Eddy King

Le jeune Eddy King arrive au Québec à l’âge de 13 ans, directement de la banlieue parisienne où il a grandi avec sa mère congolaise. Dès son jeune âge, il est attiré vers les arts de la scène et remporte des concours de rap, mais c’est…

Simon King

An absolute force of nature on stage, Simon King is the kind of dynamic, energetic and intelligent comedian that comes along perhaps once in a generation.

With credits including: HBO, Just For Laughs, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival CBC,…

Matt Kirshen

London born Matt Kirshen's precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Most recently his appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s…

Issa Kixen

Issa Kixen is an Anishinaabe Two Spirit comedian, journalist and producer who is a band member of Couchiching First Nation, Ontario. They have traveled across Canada and the USA as a comedian and improviser. They use comedy as a tool in…

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 Muslims)…

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

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 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 Manitoba…

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 d’avoir…

Laura Landauer

Laura Landauer is an amazingly diverse entertainer, equally comfortable performing as an actor, singer, or comedian. She has recently received world wide attention for her spot-on portrayal of Celine Dion. Her short films have appeared on…

Caitlin Langelier

The winner of three Nobel Peace Prizes in the category of Best Dressed, Caitlin Langelier has been “tearing it up” (quote, Caitlin Langelier) since moving to Toronto at 18. Two years later, she has appeared on The Cottage Country Comedy…

Sylvain Larocque

In English Canada, his talent led him to be featured in 8 JUST FOR LAUGHS comedy festivals where he participated in the Just for Laughs Galas on the big stage as well as several other festival venues, such as Comedy Night in Canada, Bubbling…

Shannon Laverty

Shannon is happy to be returning to the WCF. She has been nominated 5 times for a Canadian comedy award. Over the years she has worked with Dana Carvey, Louis C.K., and Robert Klein. You can hear her on Sirius XM: Just for Laughs Canada and…

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. She…

Nigel Lawrence

In just a few years, this young Canadian comic has crept onto the International comedy scene. His shows have almost developed an elite following of dedicated fans. He is a favorite at clubs, colleges, festivals and food courts. Performing…

Garrett LeBlanc

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 Definitely…

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 l’École…

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 released his latest album, Super Bloom, in December 2021 and it rapidly went to No. 1. His first album, Blind Ambition was also very well received.

Lenox has gone from Blind Ambition to totally blind and still as ambitious as…

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…

Paul Little

Paul is a writer of comedy game shows, parody songs, entertainment news articles, and a fair amount of text messages. Inspired by the tradition of British comedy panel shows, he's co-created a pair of shows with his pals that have been…

Jon Ljungberg

Jon Ljungberg is a Winnipeg television personality and comedian, most known as the host of Breakfast Television/The Big Breakfast, on CityTV Winnipeg.

Ljungberg has also done work on Fruit Pebbles advertisements, illustrated children's books,…

Chris Locke

Chris Locke is a Canadian Comedy Award winning stand up comedian. He constantly tours as a headliner of clubs, theatres, and festivals. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal numerous times, as well as headlined…

Emmanuel Lomuro

Emmanuel is a Stand Up comedian born in Cairo Egypt and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His style has been described as high energy with the ability to relate to many different types of people, you could call him a Comedic Chameleon.…

Sarah London

Sarah London is a full-time student at the University of Winnipeg and an aspiring professional stay-at-home daughter. She has recently performed on the Rumor’s Roast Battles, Winnipeg Comedy Festival Patio Series, and the Winnipeg Comedy…

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 the…

Chelsea Lou

You may have heard Chelsea Lou on Laugh Out Loud on CBC, and she also performed at Just For Laughs Northwest and the Yukon Comedy Festival. She has opened for some of the best comics in the country and beyond, performed in multiple music…

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

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…

Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald is best known for his four-year stint on Saturday Night Live where Chevy Chase noted he was the best anchor to ever grace the chair. He is a favourite guest on Late Night shows, having performed the final stand-up set ever on…

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…

Meg MacKay

Meg MacKay is a comedian and comedy writer originally from Prince Edward Island. As a TV writer they've written for Baroness von Sketch, This Hour has 22 Minutes, and are a co-producer on the upcoming Crave/APTN series Don't Even. As a stand…

Tyler Magz

Tyler Magz is a proud Transconian now living in St. Vital area. He has been the drive announcer for 103.1 Virgin Radio since 2017 and has been loving every minute of it. He's had interviews with high profile musical artists like Camila…

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…

Patrick Maliha

Patrick Maliha’s act has been described as a Triple XXX Ray Romano meets a 21st Century Don Rickles. Originally from Thunder Bay, Patrick now makes his home in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. A professional Stand-up comedian & talented…

Micheline Marchildon

Native de Saint-Boniface au Manitoba, Micheline Marchildon est humoriste, comédienne et animatrice. En humour, on l'a vue dans les galas D’un rire à l’autre, à UNIS.tv,  et sur le web de TFO 24.7, avec son Guide Micheline des F.H.Q. Son…

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…

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…

Dave Martin

Born and raised in Toronto, Dave Martin began comedy in 1996 and believes anything can be made funny. Dave performed at the Late Night Danger Zone at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. In 2001 Dave received his own hour-long stand-up…

Nelson Mayer

Nelson Mayer is a Metis comedian from Winnipeg, Canada. He is the host of the APTN show Got Identity. In 2020 Nelson won the Comedian of the North comedy Competition. He has been featured on CBC radio Unreserved and can also be heard on…

Trent McClellan

Originally from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Trent McClellan is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster and actor known for his approachable, candid and effortless observational comedy. Trent may be best known for his role on CBC’s This Hour…

Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded The Kids in the Hall with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage…

Jeff McEnery

Jeff McEnery quickly established himself as one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy when he won the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Award and followed that up by winning Yuk Yuk's $25,000 Great Canadian Laugh Off and “Best Stand Up…

Tom McGouran

I have hosted morning radio shows in Winnipeg for many years and have loved every minute of it!

I’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing talents

Tom and Larry

Tom and Joe

Tom and Vicki

Currently I’m looking for my next great gig!But you’ll…

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 Mochrie.…

Terry McGurrin

Terry is the only performer to have been nominated for Canadian Comedy Awards in three separate categories: Stand Up Comedy, Television Writing, and Television Directing. He is also the first comedian to have taped 3 separate Comedy Now…

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 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…

Ryan McMahon

Ryan McMahon is an Anishinaabe comedian, writer, and media maker from Couchiching First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory. Ryan talks, yells, and writes for a living. McMahon is proud to join the Winnipeg Comedy Festival lineup with his live…

Tatanka Means

Tatanka Means is an award-winning actor and stand-up comedian from Chinle, Arizona. Means represents the Navajo, Oglala Lakota and Omaha Nations, and is one of the busiest touring Native American comedians performing today, sharing his…

Mark Meer

Mark Meer is a writer and performer on all previous incarnations of the Irrelevant Show. He is a core company member of the Canadian Comedy Award-winning improv troupe Die-Nasty, a founder of the comedy troupe Gordon's Big Bald Head, and a…

Shelina Merani

Shelina Merani uses stand-up to empower, educate and shine a light on our common humanity. She relays experiences of growing up in a strict immigrant household and the challenges of being a Muslim women.

America’s Got Talent wanted to…

Dave Merheje

Dave co-stars alongside Ramy Youssef and Mo Amer in the award-winning comedy series Ramy on Hulu. As a stand up, Dave has made multiple appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, JFL42 in Toronto, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, the…

Garth Merkeley

With a baby face like that, it may be hard to believe that Garth has been acting for over 20 years, but it’s true. Apart from his involvement with three-time Canadian Comedy Award nominated Hot Thespian Action, Garth’s work has included TV…

Darcy Michael

One of Canada’s brightest comedic performers has had an interesting and eventful rise to the comedy stage. Recently undergoing a complete transformation, Darcy Michael has lost over 100 pounds… hopefully not the funny ones.

In January…

Larke Miller

Larke Miller is a Vancouver-based comedian, actress and filmmaker. Her soft spoken and feminine style belies her provocative observational humour. Larke's writing is satirical and ironic. Stand-up credits include The Late Late Show on CBS…

Ryan James Miller

It is clear Ryan has the ability to make people laugh, having appeared in comedies Beethoven Saves Christmas (Universal) and My Awkward Sexual Adventure, alongside his work with Hot Thespian Action. But Ryan’s solo stage career has taken a…

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,…

Ashley Moffatt

Noted lesbian Ashley Moffatt is a comedian, writer, and father figure to two small dogs. Winner of the Mark Breslin Award for Stand-up Comedy Excellence, two time Fresh Meat Nominee, and, if you misspell her name "Moffat", you can find her…

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…

Stéphanie Morin-Robert

Stéphanie Morin-Robert is a fully bilingual critically acclaimed comedian and intermedia artist who successfully tours to recognized festivals and venues across the globe, such as ZooFest/Off JFL, Juste Pour Rire, Edgy Women, International…

Tyler Morrison

Tyler Morrison has established himself as one of the funniest comedians in North America with his hilarious brand of working-class comedy and his highly praised standup specials Too Soon & Pimp Daddy. Headlining comedy clubs across Canada he…

Greg Morton

Greg Morton had only two choices in schoolyard conflicts. Learn the ways of the force, or use his wit to diffuse situations. That wit would soon lead to winning first prize in the So You Think You’re Funny Contest and the beginning of his…

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…

Chris Mulawyshyn

Chris Mulawyshyn first revealed his comedy to audiences Friday, May 13th, and in proper fashion found himself taking the title of 2011 Thunder Bay Comic Idol. After opening for Dan Licoppe, Darryl Lennox and the ever repressive Rocky Laporte…

Paul Myrehaug

Born in Camrose Alberta now based in France, Paul has performed in over 40 countries around the globe including entertaining the Armed Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, Italy and the United Kingdom. 

With 20 years of stand-up…

Yumi Nagashima

In just three short years, stand-up comedian and actress Yumi Nagashima has made a large splash on the North American comedy scene with her sassy stage presence and unique point of view. Yumi is a mainstay on the Vancouver comedy scene and…

Keith Nahanee

Keith Nahanee is Indigenous Stand-Up Comedian and Producer from the Squamish Nation.

Keith’s style can be cute and silly jokes into straight to the point Indigenous life fact stories and jokes.

Keith was fortunate to have filmed his first tv…

Efthimios Nasiopoulos

Growing up in Toronto, Efthimios came from a blue collar family, where hard work was always done with your hands. Efthimios has always had a passion to make people laugh while shining the light on life's absurdities. Never one to shy away…

Zarqa Nawaz

In 2007, Zarqa Nawaz created the television series Little Mosque on the Prairie, which premiered to record viewership and became CBC’s highest rated sitcom, running for six seasons, airing a total of 91 episodes. The success of her series…

Nick Nemeroff

Nick Nemeroff is a cool and strong guy from Montreal. So far he's appeared on Conan, Just For Laughs, Oddblock, and Comedy Central's Clusterfest. His aggressively deadpan style has won over audiences and industry alike winning Best Newcomer…

Todd Ness

With his quit whit, original material and ability to deliver a unique show every time, Todd has become one of the most requested comedians in Canada. He regularly headlines clubs across the country including Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax,…

Matt Nightingale

Matt Nightingale's blend of absurdist and observational comedy styles makes him a favorite among comedy lovers wherever he goes. A regular host at Rumor's Comedy Club and member of sketch comedy group HUNKS, Matt has performed in comedy…

Janelle Niles

Janelle Niles is a Black - Mi’kmaq woman from Sipekne'katik, Nova Scotia. Janelle’s comedy career began in Ottawa, Ontario and soon to follow with her indigenous comedy show called Got Land? which expresses solidarity through humour. Janelle…

Andy Noble

Over the last 8 years, Andy has been making a name for himself with his not too dirty, not too clean, but always honest, style of comedy. 

On any given night Andy can be seen performing all over Winnipeg and touring across Canada. He has made…

Natalie Norman

Natalie Norman is a Toronto-based stand-up comedian, podcaster, storyteller and Jewess. 

Outrageous, witty, and often political, Natalie hosts a weekly LGBTQ+ feminist friendly show The Crimson Wave at Comedy Bar in Toronto, which in 2015…

Nic Novicki

Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian and producer who has performed on six continents. He's done stand up on Gotham Comedy Live and he's had acting roles a number of television shows and movies, including Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, Life…

Tim Nutt

Tim Nutt tells jokes, well, more like funny stories with jokes and has been getting away with it for just over 20 years. Tim pushes comedy to explosive new levels and dimensions. He expertly explores the hilarity in everyday life, delighting…

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…

Fiona O'Brien

After Emigrating from Dublin Ireland to Toronto Canada in 2012 Fiona began on a quest to stamp out the racism that the Irish face….One Lucky Charm at a time. 

Fiona knows the Irish are not a race, but she cannot pronounce Xenophobia. Fiona…

Peter Oldring

Peter started his comedy career 20 years ago in Calgary and hasn’t slowed down since. He has performed with THE SECOND CITY in both Toronto and Los Angeles, appeared several times at the Just For Laughs Festival and has won a Canadian Comedy…

Jaydon Ono

Jaydon Ono is a Winnipeg-born Cree comedienne, currently "living" in Saskatoon. As a rookie open-mic comic, Jaydon entered the 2015 Winnipeg's Funniest Person With a Day Job competition at Rumor's Comedy Club, where she managed to advance to…

Brad Oswald

For almost 30 years, Brad Oswald was employed as the TV critic at the Winnipeg Free Press - and “employed” is a deliberate word choice, because it would hardly be fair to say anyone “worked” as a TV critic. He watched TV for a living, which…

Dion Owen

Wielding a mostly useless sociology degree Dion Owen has been railing against the system since the age of 9. When aspirations to become a politician were cured with the realization stand up comedy was the same job, except you got to tell the…

Dom Paré

Described as "one of the best new stand-ups around" by NOW Magazine, Dom Paré blends magnetic onstage charisma, hilarious observation, and clever writing to deliver slide splitting comedy.

Dom’s memorable approach has landed him in the…

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…

Bill Pats

Bill Pats is a natural storyteller who shares stories taken from his real life so you feel better about yours. His dark, honest, and personal approach to comedy has made him a fan favourite in the Winnipeg comedy scene. After two successful…

Deb Patterson

Debbie Patterson is a Winnipeg playwright, director and actor. Trained at the National Theatre School of Canada, she is a founding member of Shakespeare in the Ruins, served as Theatre Ambassador for Winnipeg’s Cultural Capital year and as…

Jean Paul

Jean Paul's comedy is culled from his cultural crazy quilt of a childhood - born in Trinidad, raised in Brooklyn and currently residing in Toronto.

"Savage wit and spontaneous combustion combine into an explosive comedic barrage. This cat…

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…

Allie Pearse

Allie Pearse is a standup comedian and writer on the award winning show Letterkenny.

She is a finalist at JFL’s 2021 Standup & Pitch, has been featured on Sirius XM radio, JFL’s Comedy 101 roast show and OFF-JFL. She is the winner of the ‘I…

Keith Pedro

As one of the new stars of Roast Battles Canada on CTV, Keith Pedro is emerging as a breakout comedian in Canada and North America. His Comedy Special for Amazon will be out soon and his JUNO Nominated Comedy Album “Trillipino” is being…

Tyler Penner

Tyler Penner has been writing and performing comedy in Winnipeg for just over eight years. In that time, he’s gone from trying out material at local open mics to headlining sold-out comedy showcases at the Park Theatre. In 2014, Tyler won…

Renée Percy

Renée started her career as “Pipi” on the wildly popular television series Degrassi High. Since then, her career has rocketed to include writing for Canada’s #1 comedy show, Air Farce Live, CTV and The Comedy Network’s Comedy Inc.,…

Amanda Brooke Perrin

Amanda Brooke Perrin won Best Female Stand Up in NOW magazine’s Best Of T.O. Reader’s Choice Awards and was one of the 42 headline acts at JFL42 in Toronto. Her debut comedy album “AKA Randy” hit #1 on the Canadian Comedy iTunes…

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…

Ellen Peterson

Ellen Peterson is a playwright, actor, teacher, and dramaturge. Her most recent plays, The Brink and The Eight Tiny Reindeer of the Apocalypse premiered at Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Projects Manitoba respectively. Other plays…

Andrew Phung

Andrew Phung is an award-winning actor, improv comedian, emcee, and writer. His infectious and relatable personality has made him one of Canada's top comedic performers. His work on KIM'S CONVENIENCE has earned him five Canadian Screen…

Joze Piranian

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned Global Speaker and Stand-up Comedian. After avoiding speaking for more than 25 years, Joze has since delivered two TEDx talks and has performed stand-up comedy in 3 continents and 3 languages! You…

Jackie Pirico

Named by Exclaim! Magazine as a quickly rising force in comedy and an “adept comic scene stealer” by The Hollywood Reporter, Jackie Pirico delights audiences with her oddball material and high-energy style. With multiple television tapings…

Jaydin Pommer

Jaydin Pommer is a born-and-raised Winnipeg comedian and actor. She has performed alongside her sketch comedy group Family Dinner in the Toronto sketch fest and Montreal sketch fest, as well as the Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Jaydin recently…

Ann Pornel

Described by The Globe and Mail as “a right hot blast of funny,” Ann Pornel cut her comedy teeth as a regular cast member on Sunday Night Live, a weekly sketch show in Toronto, and continued creating biting satire at the venerated Second…

Aaron Pridham

Aaron is an actor, comedian and a collection of bones wrapped decaying in meat that the CBC once said has "a willingness to assume all manner of ridiculous postures to win laughs."You may have seen them paritally naked in The Hound of the…

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 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 in the USA, the U.K. and Australia, as well as in festivals across Canada…

Rob Pue

Rob Pue - after the highly successful release of his first official Comedy Album #PUEGILIST - Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts - Rob Pue takes his show on the road and coast to coast in Canada. Rob has appeared on Comedy Central,…

Tim Rabnett

How likeable is Tim Rabnett? Well for starters he’s overcome the stigma of being an Ontario-born Anglophone to become one of Montreal’s most beloved comedians.

It helps that he’s extremely funny, using a deliberate, often academic…

Chloe Radcliffe

Chloe Radcliffe is a Minneapolis-based standup recently named a TBS Comic to Watch at the New York Comedy Festival. Her comedy is all smiles, no matter how exasperated she is with the world around her. In 2017, Chloe was a semifinalist in…

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…

Simon Rakoff

Simon Rakoff has been performing stand-up since 1978. Considered one of the quickest minds on the scene, Simon is a veteran who performs with the enthusiasm of a newcomer. He is widely regarded as one of comedy’s top acts and has headlined…

Dakota Ray Hebert

Dakota Ray Hebert is an actor/writer/comedian/host on the rise.  She stars in the feature film RUN WOMAN RUN, from director Zoe Hopkins, which won her the Best Actress Award at this years’s AIFF.  Dakota is also the co-host of CRAZY LIKE A…

Michael Redhead Champagne

Michael Redhead Champagne inspires every time he speaks to an audience or brings his pen to the page. An Ininew public speaker, writer, community advocate and on-screen personality, his storytelling connects communities across North America…

Corny Rempel

For the last 15 years, Steinbach and surrounding communities have been waking up to Corny Rempel hosting the MIX 96.7FM Morning Show. Corny Rempel is also an award winning Elvis Tribute artist who has performed across North America for over…

J.D. Renaud

J.D. RENAUD is, despite all evidence to the contrary, a professional. He is a visual artist and comedian, born in Oakville Ontario, currently living in Winnipeg Manitoba for some reason. He’s performed multiple times in the Oddblock Comedy…

Caroline Rhea

Caroline Rhea is a stand-up comedian and actress, best known for her role as Hilda Spellman on ABC hit series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime. Caroline is currently starring in…

Bill Richardson

Bill Richardson turned his back on Silver Heights Collegiate five months before graduating and that school no longer exists but Bill Richardson is still standing, if a little haggard. Who won? Is it even a question of winning? No one can…

Dan Robertson

At the turn of the new Millennium, Dan set out to master the art of stand-up comedy. He thought to himself “Contemporary comedy is primarily about genitalia and relatable subject matter, why can’t it be more about Apes and Astrophysics?” A…

Jennifer Robertson

Jennifer Robertson is a Canadian-born actress, writer, creator, and performer, best known for her series regular role of ‘Jocelyn Schitt’ on the Emmy Award nominated series Schitt’s Creek (CBC/PopTV). During her impressive career Jennifer…

Darrin Rose

A familiar face on television, Darrin Rose hosts Match Game on the Comedy Network, plays Bill on the CBC sitcom Mr. D, and is a regular cast member on MuchMusic’s Video On Trial. A four-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee – including Best…

Evany Rosen

Originally from Toronto, Evany Rosen started out performing sketch and improv with the Second City-born troupe Statutory Jape. Moving to Halifax, she became a founding member of the Canadian Comedy Award winning sketch troupe Picnicface,…

Benji Rothman

Hey guys. I’m Benji Rothman. I’m excited to come tell some jokes for you guys. I’ve told jokes at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and The Oddblock Comedy Festival and Sirius XM Canada’s Top Comic. I also just got back from Australia telling…

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, he…

Michel Roy

Michel Roy est un franco-manitobain qui est un enseignant à temps plein et humoriste à temps perdu. Michel s’est vu lancé dans le stand-up au festival d’humour de Winnipeg en 2003. Depuis, Michel fait du stand-up depuis près d’une vingtaine…

Rusty Robot

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…

Nitish Sakhuja

Nitish Sakhuja is one of Canada’s funniest, up and coming comedians on the scene today. Born and raised in Toronto's tough neighbourhood of Rexdale, a second generation Indian-Canadian with a love for comedy, Nitish made his name first as…

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

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…

Will Sasso

Will Sasso is reunited with Director Peter Farrelly in the role of 'Ben' opposite Ron Livingston on the new series, Loudermilk, coming to AT&T’s flagship Audience Network this fall. He first worked with the Farrelly Brothers as 'Curly' on…

John Sauder

CBC Meteorologist John Sauder provides you with daily comprehensive weather forecasting and reports on CBC News Winnipeg. 
He earned a certificate in broadcast meteorology from Mississippi State University in 2007 and is endorsed by the…

Anjelica Scannura

Anjelica Scannura is a comic, actress and dancer.  She was a finalist in Toronto’s Comedy Brawl 2019 and has performed in the Burbank, Palm Springs and Boston Comedy Festivals.  She is thrilled to have Winnipeg Comedy Festival 2022 as her…

Kate Schellenberg

Kate Schellenberg is originally from the East Coast. She got tired of the mild winters, cheap lobster, and being near the ocean, so she packed her bags and headed to Manitoba. She has performed at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Oddblock…

Sterling Scott

Often described as a high-energy performer and a crowd favorite, Sterling Scott has become one of comedy’s rising stars.

Sterling’s material stems from his experiences with relationships, family, current events, his outlook on life and the…

Jessica Seburn

Jessica Seburn is one of the freshest faces on the burgeoning Winnipeg scene. She has been doing stand-up for less than a year, and is already being recognized by her generous parents as an amazing talent. She was a regular face at Winnipeg…

Sandra Shamas

One of Canada’s most celebrated comic artists, Sandra Shamas came into her own as a performer, writer and producer in the mid 1980s with My Boyfriend's Back and There's Gonna Be Laundry. From its very first performance at the Edmonton…

Alan Shane Lewis

Alan Shane Lewis is a comedian, actor and writer based in Toronto, Canada and also the co-host of THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, for season 4 and 5.

From his early beginnings as a short filmmaker, he has had a constant passion for writing…

Leonard Shaw (Musical guest)

Leonard Shaw (keys, sax, flute & vocals) has toured with The Guess Who since 1990; as well he has toured with Ian Hunter , Ian Thomas, Dianne Heatherington & Terry Crawford, but he started playing Blues and jazz-edged R&B with Mojo and the…

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…

Kris Siddiqi

Kris Siddiqi is a comedian and creator of the CBCGem series BIT PLAYAS, an alumni of The Second City Toronto, a regular on CBC’s BECAUSE NEWS, and a voice actor. Film & TV credits include Netflix’s TITANS, Aaron Sorkin’s MOLLY’S GAME,…

Erica Sigurdson

Erica is most recognizable from over 50 appearances on CBC Radio’s hit show The Debaters. She has recorded numerous television appearances, including a Just For Laughs gala this past summer with Wanda Sykes. She is an award-winning comedy…

Arthur Simeon

Arthur Simeon is a Ugandan-born Toronto-based comedian who has been performing for a decade all over the world. A truly gifted storyteller, Arthur has appeared multiple times at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, Odd Block…

Jeff Sinclair

Jeff Sinclair is a writer, improviser, storyteller, and stand up comedian who has performed all over the world. His well received one man show, Letters At Large, in which he reads comedic letters he wrote to real companies, and the replies…

Ashwyn Singh

Ashwyn Singh is an Indian immigrant turned Canadian permanent resident, and he's been getting stuff off his chest ever since the PR card came in the mail. Ashwyn has toured across India and Canada, opening for Daniel Fernandes and Bassem…

Ian Sirota

Ian Sirota has shared the stage with: Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Dennis Miller, Robin Williams, Howie Mandel and Dana Carvey and headlines comedy clubs across North America. Ian was a regular cast member and writer for Comedy Inc. Comedy…

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 Comedy…

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…

DeAnne Smith

DeAnne Smith, a Canadian Comedy Award winner, has performed at Just for Laughs, JFL42, JFL Northwest, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Austin’s…

Naomi Snieckus

An actor/writer/improviser/voice-over artist/director/ teacher, Naomi is a regular on CBC’s hit comedy Mr. D (now in season 5), which won her a Canadian Comedy Award (CCA), an ACTRA and two Canadian Screen Award award nominations. She is an…

Rachel Sommer

Dr Rachel Sommer is the world’s funniest optometrist. It’s even written on her business cards. Comic by night, mild mannered optometrist by day, Winnipeg’s Dr. Rachel Sommer has been trying to spread both laughter and moderately improved…

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…

Sue Sorensen

Sue Sorensen, the author of the novel A Large Harmonium, is the youngest child of seven children and married a man also the youngest of seven children; they are both good listeners. Born in Imperial, Saskatchewan, she was late to learn how…

Tabatha Southey

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Winston Spear

Winston Spear is a unique comedian with a deep deadpan delivery who has been called the King of the Obscure. Although his slightly disturbed sensibility makes him a sure-fire hit, there is a certain charisma that endears Winston Spear to…

Doug Speirs

Doug Speirs’ humour column, In the Doug House, appeared in the pages of the Winnipeg Free Press at least three times a week starting in 2006. No one is exactly sure why.

In his irreverent columns, Doug strived to focus on the vital issues of…

Angie St. Mars

Angie St. Mars has been featured on Just For Laughs Vancouver and on the JFL Originals album Stand-Up Prairies: Zero Peripheral Vision. She's headlined tours across Ontario, BC, and Alberta and comedy clubs like Kelowna Comedy Club and…

Jane Stanton

Watching Jane Stanton on stage is like having a late night conversation with your best friend, if your best friend is one of the funniest people you know. In her short time performing comedy Jane has toured across Canada, won Vancouver’s…

Tom Steffen

Tom Steffen is a writer and comedian currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been in show business in one form or another for over three decades, first as a boss disc jockey yelling over the beginnings of pop songs, then as a…

David Steinberg

As a director, Winnipeg born David Steinberg has directed many episodes of Friends, Newhart, Seinfeld, Mad About You, Designing Women, which he also executive produced and most recently the hit series Weeds and Curb Your Enthusiasm for…

Stephen & Caity

Stephen Sim and Caitlin Curtis are both primarily known for their improvisation but here they have have taken their relaxed and hilarious improv style and translated it to sketch comedy. Their show feels so much like a classic double comedy…

Clayton T. Stewart

A proud Ojibwe and Treaty member of the Peguis First Nation, 2023 marks Clayton T. Stewart’s 10th year performing Stand-up Comedy. He has had the privilege of performing across Canada and the United States. Including doing shows in Los…

Ana-Marija Stojic

Originally from Yugoslavia, Ana-Marija is living in Toronto doing comedy all over the city. She has opened for such names as Aparna Nancherla, Erik Bergstrom and Mark Normand, and was featured in NBC Showcase in the Women in Comedy Festival…

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…

Leonard Sumner

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is a four-time Canadian Screen Award winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance as family patriarch Appa in Kim's Convenience. A self-professed nerd, he is a collector of movies, all things Star Wars, and…

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 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 So…

T'ai Pu

T'ai Pu / PuConA is a multimedia performance artist who shares his various passions with the intention of encouraging others to discover and pursue their passions. He uses art as a metaphor for self-expression and self-discovery and connects…

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…

Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor talks to people a lot. He does it on comedy stages all over North America. He does it on television on CBC, CTV, YESTV and others. He does it for corporations and universities and churches and clubs. Drawing on his experience as a…

Kelly Taylor

Kelly has performed all over Canada, 46 states, Europe, and Asia. He has done every hockey function possible. From the Telus Cup, Memorial Cup, World Jrs. Stanley Cup Party, and even a NHL Dressing room. Instead of moving to big city to…

The Lady Lumps

Danielle Kayahara and JL Sheldon are The Lady Lumps.

They can be found performing randomly at comedy and musical events around Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

Follow them on Instagram for more music and to find out where they’ll be playing next.

The Patriarchy

Ady and V are that insatiable acapella duo lovingly named after everyone's favourite oppressive force: The Patriarchy. Please be sure to give them lots of extra love because The Patriarchy is VERY sensitive. 

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Alan Thicke

Alan is a seven-time Emmy nominee... often referred to as America’s Dad for his seven-year stint as patriarch Jason Seaver on Growing Pains. In live theatre, Alan appeared on Broadway as lawyer Billy Flynn in the musical, Chicago, and in…

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 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…

Shelby Tobacco

Shelby Tobacco hails straight from the bush and is taking over the internet by storm with her hilarious TikTok Videos of everyday life as a mother, lover and all around proud Rez Girl. This Cree Talking, Uncle Snagging, Bannock Making, Moose…

Steph Tolev

Steph Tolev is a stand up and sketch comedian from Toronto, Canada currently living in Los Angeles. Her unique brand of absurd and personal comedy has made her an audience favorite across North America both on stage and on television. As a…

Keith Tomasek

Keith Tomasek is a former Fringe Festival performer (Something Strange, 1988), award winning TV and producer and podcaster. A darkly comic short film he wrote and produced in Winnipeg, Without Rockets, was short listed for an Oscar Award…

Preeti Torul

Preeti (pronounced Pree-Tee) Torul, is a British-Canadian actor, comedian, writer and director represented by Grand Wave Management. She grew up in Toronto and London speaking English and Creole, in a Indian-Mauritian family, and became…

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 «…

Rory Tracey

Rory Tracey is a Winnipegger born and bred, and a blue collar plumber who uses his sense of humour to keep the crushing darkness of mediocrity from consuming his soul. From bizarre material that borders on the insane, to poignant political…

Damonde Tschritter

Hailed in the Globe and Mail as "comedy's new superhero," Damonde recently became the first Canadian winner in the 27-year history of the illustrious Seattle International Comedy Competition. An absolutely unique act and perhaps this…

Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweed has appeared in over 60 films, including Detroit Rock City, produced by Gene Simmons in 1999. In 2006, Tweed authored an autobiography, Kiss and Tell, published by Phoenix Press.

Tweed has lived with Gene Simmons of Kiss…

Dan Verville

A decade into his stand-up comedy career, Dan is a regular host at Rumour's Comedy Club and has been featured on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, showcased for Just For Laughs, and placed in the Top 25 at The World Series of…

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…

André Vrignon-Tessier

André Vrignon-Tessier is a jack of all trades but a master of none. That would be one way to describe this bilingual modern voyageur. You can usually find him on the red river... canoeing in no apparent direction or portaging the Provencher…

Joe Vu

After winning awards in advertising for a Superbowl commercial and a Ted Talks 10 Global Ads worth sharing, Joe Vu abandoned his lucrative career in advertising to be totally disowned by his Asian parents. This will be Joe's third appearance…

Ben Walker

Ben Walker est un humoriste originaire de Winnipeg. Il a été présenté sur CBC «Laugh Out Loud», sur Sirius XM, et il est un artiste régulier au Rumours Comedy Club.

Ben Walker is a comedian from Winnipeg. He has been present on CBC's…

Christina Walkinshaw

Christina Walkinshaw is a Vancouver born stand up comic now living in Los Angeles. Her half-hour comedy special often repeats in the middle of the night while you’re sleeping. She’s been nominated for multiple Canadian Comedy Awards,…

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…

Bobby Warrener

Bobby Warrener made his comedic debut at an open mic at only 19 years old. Since then, he has captured audiences around the country with his laid-back style and well written jokes. His often self-deprecating but relatable comedy has…

Jordan Welwood

Jordan Welwood is a Winnipeg born comedian and writer. In 2015 he won runner-up in Sirius XM's "Canada's Top Comic" at JFL42. He also represented Winnipeg in the finals of “Top Comic" in 2013. Jordan has opened for many big names including…

Maestro Fresh Wes

Wes Williams, otherwise known as Maestro Fresh Wes was born in Toronto and is considered to be the godfather of Canadian Hiphop. He is also one of Canada’s premiere multi-media personalities. Wes recently became the first Hiphop artist…

Shirley Whalen

Shirley Whalen's twisted optimism and unabashed style have delighted audiences everywhere from a northern Canadian nudist resort to one of Abu Dhabi’s finest luxury hotels. Her rate of laughs per minute have earned her the nickname “the…

Lee White

Lee White is an Actor/improviser/comedian from Winnipeg. He started performing at the age of ten through Manitoba Theatre for Young People. In 1997 he helped start CRUMBS, Winnipeg’s favourite Improv group and since then has traveled the…

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 called the…

Jeremy Williamez

Jeremy 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…

Harland Williams

Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such as Dumb and Dumber, Something about Mary, Half Baked,…

Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams is one of Canada’s most exciting comics. His energetic performances, coupled with sharp material, make him a performer not to be missed. His Debut album “Manual Labour of Love” went #1 on the Itunes Canada Comedy charts. Ryan…

Jon Wilson

Over the past five years you may have seen him perform in Winnipeg on stage, on Shaw Cable TV as the co-host of The Week Thus Far, or heard his sultry voice on university radio. Jon frequently pulls out the guitar to play his original songs…

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 feature…

John Wing

John Wing is still a stand-up comedian, a mere 35 years along. We could mention his six Tonight Show appearances, his nine Just For Laughs, his semifinal run on America's Got Talent in 2013 despite clearly being a Canadian. But we like to…

Michael Winslow

"Human sound-effects machine" Michael Winslow first achieved prominence on the standup comedy circuit in the early '80s. The African-American Winslow went on to a few TV guest spots, including an impressive "straight" role as an emotionally…

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 every…

Jeremy Woodcock

A staff writer for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Jeremy Woodcock's stand-up comedy has been featured at the 2015 Just For Laughs Festival and Second City's Cream of Comedy. He is a founding member of the 2015 Canadian Comedy Award–winner…

Donovan Workun

DONOVAN WORKUN is an award-winning actor and improviser in several media. He is a founding member of the wildly successful Atomic Improv Co. As part of that group, he created North America's first two-man improv show, which played sold-out…

Matt Wright

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador, Matt Wright is a JUNO Award-nominated Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, actor and director.

Matt has appeared on two Just for Laughs Galas (Laverne Cox 2017 and Ken Jeong 2018), CBC’s The…

Pete Zedlacher

Originally from Wawa, Ontario, this award-winning comedian is instantly recognizable from Canadian television for his numerous stand-up appearances. Pete recently filmed his first US television special, soon to debut on DryBar…

Carol Zoccoli

Carol Zoccoli is a comedian and writer from Brazil. Carol has been living in Toronto for four years, during which time she’s graduated from Second City’s Conservatory Program and has been performing stand-up regularly around the city. She…