Performers
Meghan Hanley (Gotham Comedy Live)
MEGHAN HANLEY, fresh off her feature in Forbes Magazine, is a Brooklyn based, nationally touring stand-up comedian. She has appeared on AXSTV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” The MSG Network, DreamsTv, as well as Fox’s “Laughs,” and “Red Eye.” Hanley, know for her quick wit and upbeat persona, has been featured in several festivals, including Boston, Austin’s Out of Bounds, Atlanta’s Laughing Skull and The Women in Comedy Festival. Last March she finished her first tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for the Troops in Kosovo, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and England, and will be leading her first tour once Quarantine is over. As a writer/presenter, Meghan co-wrote and co-hosted the program for Fordham University’s Inaugural Athletics Gala, as well as Advertising Week NY’s “The Future is Female Awards.” Additionally, Meghan smiles a lot, which some people find suspicious, but mostly endearing.
Phil Hunt (The Apollo)
Starting in his home town of Indianapolis. After honing his skill Phil made the move to New York City where he is making fantastic name for himself. In his time, Phil has appeared on, SiriusXM’s “Sway in the morning.” He was runner-up in the 2017 "Caroline’s March Madness competition" where he bested 62 of the top comics NYC. In 2017 he was also a semi finalist in New York’s Funniest Competition. In 2018 he was a semi finalist in the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. He most recently was seen at World Famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem where he even had his name featured on the marquee. Poised deliberate, and polished Phil Hunt brings the house down nightly at a variety of comedy venues across the country Phil’s style is a mix of very refined material that combines unique observational commentary and imaginative storytelling that is steeped in a perspective all of his own.
Brian Grossi (Amazon Prime Video)
Growing up just outside of New York City, Brian Grossi has been quick-witted and imitating those around him for as long as anyone can remember. In 2011, he decided to put those skills to use and try his hand at stand-up comedy. Despite being relatively new to the scene, he was invited to perform in Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in March 2014. Since then, he has recorded his first television appearance as part of Popcorn Flix Presents Empire Tonight! and has been seen on TMZ. In 2014, he completed his first international tour, performing in Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club, Manchester’s XS Malarky, The Madrid Comedy Club and Toronto’s North by Northeast Festival. In March 2016, he made it to the Sweet Sixteen of Caroline’s Comedy Madness competition. In 2017, he founded The Round-Trip Comedy Series, which produces stand-up shows all over the Northeast. In 2019, he and Carmen Lynch co-founded Risas con J, a monthly stand-up show performed entirely in Spanish. Risas con J was the only show in Spanish selected for the 2019 New York Comedy Festival. Also in 2019, he appeared in the Aaron Berg documentary 25 Sets, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. In 2021, he launched El mordisco, NYC's first comedy podcast in Spanish, with Santi Espinosa and Chano Garcia.
Joe Devito (Last Comic Standing)
Comedian Joe DeVito has appeared on The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, and Comedy Central, and is frequent guest on the top-rated Greg Gutfeld Show. His albums are in regular rotation on SiriusXM radio and his special for Dry Bar Comedy has over 5 million views online.
Jessica Kirson (The Tonight Show)
Jessica produced the upcoming FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary premiering at SXSW 2021 that explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy. The documentary features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar, and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and Kevin Can Wait. Last year, Jessica was featured playing herself on the HBO series Crashing. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian.
She was recently awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.