BRITTANY BRAVE
Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host who’s been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher’s A-Plus, TimeOut New York, Entrepreneur Magazine and more. In 2023 Brave was named Best Comedy Act by TimeOut Miami, in 2021, Best Comedian by the Miami New Times, in 2019, named Best New Comic at the NY Comedy Festival and Caroline’s on Broadway and in 2017 an Emerging Talent by TBS Network. Brave recently joined the team at top 40/Hot AC station WFLC-FM (HITS 97.3, Cox Media Group) adding her voice to the newly launched Jade Alexander Show during the morning drive. Brave has quickly made a name for herself in the stand up comedy circuits in NYC and Miami, regularly opening for nationally touring headliners such as Jessica Kirson, Mark Normand, Judy Gold, Ilana Glazer, Jared Freid, Ricky Velez and more. She recently emceed Bitcoin 2022’s Real Sound Money Festival, hosting for notable names such as Hannibal Burress, Jay Pharoah, Donnell Rawlings, Michael Rapaport and Jimmy O. Yang. She was also a featured comedic contributor in Jon Chattman’s Moving Foreword, published alongside works by Darrell Hammond, Jerry Springer and more.
An experienced performer with more than 17 years of on-stage experience, Brave has studied at the world’s premier comedy schools such as UCB, Second City, iO and The People’s Improv Theater. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Dance
Performance from the University of Florida in 2013 and regularly trains at The Actory in Miami, FL.
Brittany also created Cat Call, (@wearecatcall) a platform for female events and conversation. The organization produces all-female content and events and has partnered with Sofar Sounds, Deep Eddy Vodka, Bumble, Sassclass and more. Brave is an active advocate for domestic violence awareness and gender equality and is a regular ambassador for 305 Fitness, Pepper, Spiral Financial, Ladybox Boutique, Satifsyer.com.
As of late, Brave stars in and co-wrote and produced The Disastrous Dating Life of Diane Damone, created by Amerikana Media available on Tubi, Roku, Amazon Prime and all digital streaming services and stars in The Rest of Your Life, an original feature film produced by Four by Three. She’s also executive producing a documentary about the South Florida comedy scene in partnership with Digital Bodega and due out 2025.
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KAREN MILLS
Karen Mills is a comedian and writer who started her comedy career thirty years ago. This Tennessee girl has performed numerous times on the Grand Ole Opry and has spent the last 2 1/2 years touring the country with Leanne Morgan. Karen was also featured in a special produced by Nate Bargatze, called “The Showcase,” and clips from her Dry Bar comedy special “Baby Got Bad Back” have gotten over 30 million views. Karen appeared on Season 12 of America’s Got Talent and can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM comedy channels.
This self-proclaimed “crazy dog lady” has a straight-forward approach to the realities of life. Her smart, funny, keen observations will keep you laughing at yourself as you relate to her experiences. Even Ovarian cancer couldn’t stop her from turning her pain into punchlines. Diagnosed in 2013 after a routine checkup, Karen was determined to take on the disease with hope and humor and in 2016 she was chosen to present her talk, "Cancer is a Laughing Matter" at TEDxChattanooga.
Karen has faced every challenge with determination. She stands at 5'2" and was told more than once that she was too short to play basketball. Not only did she play, in 1981 she led the nation in assists and became the first, Division 1 first team All-American in UT Chattanooga’s history. Karen was the first UTC athlete to earn that distinction in any sport, male or female. Her #12 uniform was retired and in 1981 she was inducted into Chattanooga’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Sun Nov 3 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: PAUL VARGHESE
Paul's act includes a number of observations about being Indian, providing outsider-looking-in and insider-looking-out commentary, while also exploring an array of topics and issues outside that realm. He was named by the Dallas Observer in 2007 as the "Best Stand-up Comic in Dallas" and then won the Funniest Comic in Texas, Laughing Skull, and Trial By Laughter competitions.
Varghese has performed at the HBO Comedy Festival, the Montreal and Toronto's Just For Laughs Festivals and the TBS Comedy Festival. His TV credits include Telemundo 2's "Loco Comedy Jam", NBC's "Last Comic Standing," Comedy Central's "Live At Gotham" and he can be seen on Showtime's "Russell Peters Presents".
He's been the opening act for Russell Peters, Dave Chappelle, and the late Joan Rivers. His album “Paul & Oates” is available on iTunes and his latest special “As I was Saying” dropped on YouTube last year, courtesy of Helium Studios.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
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Tue Nov 5 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: MIKE VECCHIONE
Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based comedian, who has been performing in the city and across the country for more than 20 years. A former special education teacher, Mike got his start in Philadelphia, before moving to the Big Apple, where he has gained the respect of the industry, comedy clubs and his fellow comedians. Mike has a sarcastic, joke-heavy style combined with sharp writing and an understated delivery that leaves audiences in stitches. In his most recent one hour special, "The Attractives," directed & produced by friend and fellow comic, Nate Bargatze, Mike talks about everything from relationships to running with the bulls. Because "The Attractives" was shot in Nashville, Tennessee, it sets Mike's unique New York City style against a fun-loving, southern audience, making it one of the premiere comedy specials of 2023.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
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Wed Nov 6 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: CIPHA SOUNDS
Cipha Sounds got his start carrying crates and opening for Funkmaster Flex at legendary New York nightspots, the Tunnel and the Palladium. Eventually his talent for song selection and infectious personality brought him to Hot 97 (New York’s #1 Hip Hop station), where he moved up the ranks—from Flex’s intern, to running his own show “Cipha Saturdays,” and finally to hosting the coveted morning spot. During his 17 years at Hot 97, and as a host for Eminem’s Shade 45 on SiriusXM, he helped launch the careers of Rihanna, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, and Sean Paul. His keen ear also led him to work as an A&R executive for Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella and Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak record labels. Jay-Z, Rihanna, J.Lo, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim, and Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) are just a few artists he’s worked with as a live DJ.
Whether on the radio, as a VJ for MTV, or as a live DJ, Cipha always maintained a sharp sense of humor on the mic. He first emerged on the comedy scene as the official DJ for Chappelle’s Show and has worked with the eponymous host ever since. Despite persistent encouragement from Dave to pursue comedy, it wasn’t until well after the iconic series ended—when Cipha attended his first improv show—that he was fully inspired towards a career in comedy.
He came up studying improv at the original UCB while practicing stand-up throughout NY. He created the critically acclaimed UCB show Take It Personal – The Hip Hop Improv Show, which featured guests like Questlove, Zoe Kravitz, Donald Glover, 2 Chainz, and Fat Joe. He went from being a regular DJ at SNL afterparties to opening for Michael Che on international tours, appearing in his Netflix special and in That Damn Michael Che for Max. Ciph is known for hosting the TruTV series Laff Mobb Laff Tracks and more recently garnered critical acclaim as the host of A&E’s Hip Hop Treasures alongside producer LL Cool J. His earlier on-screen work includes a small role in Spike Lee’s 25th Hour and Wild-N-Out, which he served on as a consulting producer.
When not traveling the world to do stand-up with Chappelle, Michael Che, Michelle Wolf, Mo Amer, Ronny Chieng, and others, you can catch him at New York’s Comedy Cellar or headlining celebrated clubs around the country. You can listen to him Monday through Friday on New York’s 94.7 The Block and on the beloved Hip Hop podcast Juan EP Is Life (with Hot 97 and ESPN’s Peter Rosenberg). In 2023, Cipha became a key player on Bert Kreischer’s long-running Fully Loaded Festival Tour. He also performed at SXSW, New York Comedy Festival, and Just For Laughs.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
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Thu Nov 7 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: DON MCMILLAN
Don McMillan was most recently featured on America’s Got Talent where he came in the TOP 12 and performed in the Finals! The Comedian/Engineer’s show features lots of graphs and charts earning rave reviews from America and ALL the judges – even Simon Cowell!
Don McMillan graduated from Stanford University with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering. He then went to work at AT&T Bell Labs where he was part of the team that designed the world’s first 32-bit microprocessor. He then moved to Silicon Valley where he helped launch the start-up company, VLSI Technology. At VLSI, he designed over 20 integrated circuit chips was awarded 3 patents.
After 15 years in the High Tech World, Don quit his job to become a stand-up comedian. That year he was the Comedy Grand Champion on "Star Search". Don's been seen on "The Tonight Show", "HBO", and the "Comedy Central". These days, Don spends most of his time writing and performing customized corporate comedy shows for companies like Google, Apple, IBM, Ford Motors, Exxon/Mobil and Amazon. Don has performed more than 800 corporate shows in the last 20 years and he was named the #1 Corporate Comedian by the CBS Business Network. Currently, you can check out his ALL his internet hits at his website “TechnicallyFunny.com”.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Fri Nov 8 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: LEARNMORE JONASI
Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor. He stands at over 6 feet, his comedy is brought to life by past experiences, observations and his view (from the top) which elicit rib-tickling laughs, regardless of the crowd.
He has performed with and alongside the biggest names on the African Continent and performed across 20 countries at various Theatres, Festivals, Comedy clubs, and on TV Shows. He was the winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival, and the 2023 audience choice Jersey City Comedy festival.
In 2019 he won the National Arts Merit Awards as the Outstanding Comedian of the Year, the Savanna Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year, and he was the People’s Choice Award winner in Steve Harvey’s Stand Up Spotlight competition. He can be seen on the 2024 season of America’s Got Talent. After receiving the Golden Buzzer and advancing directly to the live show, he won the semi- final round and is heading to the final show!
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Fri Nov 8 2024, 9:45 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: LINDA STOGNER
“Her mind is cracked - very funny!” – Joan Rivers
Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar comedy special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” that premiered in 2023. She is the winner of 2014 Funniest Comic in Texas and Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland 2019. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.
She has performed at comedy festivals and competitions around the country including the prestigious HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival 2019, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival 2015 - 2017. She was a semi-finalist in both the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition and the 2015 Boston Comedy Festival and a finalist in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Linda has worked with Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Elayne Boosler, Bruce Bruce, Bill Maher, Janeane Garofalo, and Joan Rivers.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Sat Nov 9 2024, 4:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: SARAH COLONNA
SARAH COLONNA IS A STANDUP COMEDIAN, ACTOR AND NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR. She most recently starred as “Angie” in Netflix’s hit show “Insatiable,” and recurred as “Lori” in seasons 9 & 10 of “Shameless.”
Sarah became well known as the popular roundtable regular on the hit late night talk show “Chelsea Lately.” She also served as a full time writer on “Chelsea Lately,” as well as a producer, writer and star of the show’s spin-off scripted series “After Lately.”
She was seen in Michael Rosenbaum’s hilarious comedy “Back in the Day,” alongside Rosenbaum, Nick Swardson, Harland Williams, Morena Baccarin and many others. She also appeared in Diablo Cody’s “Paradise,” CBS’ “Battle Creek,” and “Killing Hasselhoff” with Ken Jeong.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Sat Nov 9 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: THE MAGIC OF ERIC EATON
Straight from the Hit TV Show MASTERS OF ILLUSION and MERLIN AWARD WINNER (Oscars of magic) for Outstanding Magic and Comedy, Eric is bringing his quick wit COMEDY and mind blowing MAGIC for an Adults-Only Comedy Magic Show. Eric has performed all over the United States and can be seen on the hit TV Show Masters of Illusion. Eric has won a Merlin Award (Oscar’s of Magic) for Outstanding Comedy and Magic. Eric has had the opportunity amaze celebrities such as; George Lopez, Lou Ferrigno, Russell Peters, Desiigner, and many more in which you can find on his social media platforms; @themagicofericeaton. Eric puts on a great show that earns him high praise with his unique blend of magic, charm and comedic wit. People referred to his amazing comedic tendencies and his ability with magic to being the perfect combination for a compelling and entertaining show. All of Eric’s tricks include audience members. From the show’s start to the incredible finish, audience members find themselves on stage trading barbs with Eric and having the time of their lives! The interchange is classic entertainment at its best. Be prepared to sit back and laugh at the hilarious and incredible Comedy and Magic of Eric Eaton!
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Sat Nov 9 2024, 9:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: KARITH FOSTER
Karith Foster began her comedy career in NYC and became a national Headliner. She has been seen on The Today Show, Oprah, Howard Stern, VH1, Comedy Central and Showtime at the Apollo. Karith Foster: Straight Outta Plano" is in rotation on Sirius/XM’s Raw Dog Comedy Channel.
Karith was featured in two hit documentary films “Can We Take a Joke?” and "No Safe Spaces" which have garnered accolades in The Washington Post and TIME Magazine, as has her TEDx Talk “The Art of Defying Stereotypes: Learning to be True to Your Voice.” This best selling author of "You Can Be Perfect or You Can Be Happy" was Don Imus's co-host on his nationally syndicated radio and television show, Imus In The Morning.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Sun Nov 10 2024, 4:30 PM
Buy TicketsPLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS: BRAD UPTON
With a career spanning over 37 years, comedy veteran Brad Upton is just getting started. The former fourth grade teacher and part-time track coach is seeing a resurgence unlike anyone else. His 2019 Dry Bar comedy special, “Boomer Triggers Gen-Z Snowflakes” with 16.1 million views on YouTube, is the 2nd most viewed comedy special on the planet. The viral phenomenon sent the album to #1 on the iTunes Charts and drove his ensuing special “I’m Not Done Yet” to new heights. Collectively, the clips and full specials have garnered well over 200 million views across all platforms and continue to build momentum from newfound fans all across the country.
Over his storied career, Brad has appeared with legendary acts like Jeff Foxworthy, Neal McCoy, Kenny Rogers, Lewis Black, Dolly Parton, George Jones and even now continues to tour with music icon Johnny Mathis. In 2019, he drew the attention of the iconic Grand Ole Opry where he’s had the honor to step into the circle multiple times becoming a regular guest.
PLANO COMEDY FESTIVAL
The Plano Comedy Festival is the largest comedy festival in North Texas presenting over 15 shows in 6 days. The festival will feature over 75 comedy acts of stand-up, improv, sketch, magic, and more.
The mission of the Plano Comedy Festival is to enrich the City of Plano and surrounding communities with the comedic arts by organizing an annual comedy festival that contributes to Plano's artistic development. Since 2018, approximately 500 comedians from all over the United States and internationally have showcased their talent on our stages providing opportunities to grow, network, and make great comedy together.
Plano Comedy Festival, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is funded in part by the City of Plano.
Stay up to date with the latest information about the Plano Comedy Festival such as the 2024 festival lineup, schedule, and more via the official Plano Comedy Festival website https://planocomedyfestival.com.
Follow us on social media @planocomedyfestival and hashtag #planocomedyfest.
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Sun Nov 10 2024, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsMID LIFE MOOD SWING
Starring Mary Kennedy
Directed by Charlene Ward
Special Guest Britainy Goss
What happens when you turn 50, have two teenagers, and hit your 20th wedding anniversary? You experience a Mid Life Mood Swing!
Join comedian and actress Mary Kennedy (Shameless, CONAN, Hulu) as she takes you on a wild and hilarious journey through her life. From growing up as a roadie for her mom’s wedding band, having the real life Kennedy's as her cousins, and navigating the ups and downs of motherhood and menopause, Mary weaves together 80s nostalgia with the chaos of today.
With over 25 years of comedic experience and a recurring role as New Fiona on Shameless, Mary brings her sharp wit and real-life stories to the stage in this one-woman show. A hit at the United Solo Fest Off-Broadway and an Encore Winner at Whitefire Theatre’s Solofest 2024, Mid Life Mood Swing is a comedic ride through life’s milestones that you won’t want to miss.
MARY E. KENNEDY
Mary Kennedy was the recurring character “New Fiona” on Shameless, Season 7 and garnered the prestigious honor of being added to the Shameless Hall of Shame for the final season on Showtime. The movie Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin Hood, where she plays the role of “Berniece, The Lunch Lady”, is streaming on TUBI TV. Tales stars Jon Lovitz and Stephen Glickman. Just recently, the short, Free Chair, made it’s debut at Sherman Oaks Film Festival, with rave reviews! Mary also booked her second thriller Your Lucky Day, directed by Dan Brown which made its world debut at Fantastic Fest and has a US distribution deal with Well Go USA Entertainment. You can also see her in the upcoming series Beyond Belief, Fact or Fiction directed by Holger Frick through Superposition Films. One of the most fun, she had on set recently, was playing a crazed Chippendales fan, on HULU’s Welcome to Chippendales. In addition, she was a recurring, principal sketch actress on CONAN-TBS. Plus Funny or Die, with Director and Comedic Legend, Rick Overton.
Films include, Tiffany Johnson’s film Girl Callin with production company REFINERY 29. Kennedy was cast, as the “Waitress” and it premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. She also was in “Shattered” as Mrs. Searcy, Starring Ray Wise, Molly Burnett and Arianna Zucker.
In Los Angeles, she appeared in the theatre production of AfterGlow the ‘80s Musical Experience with the #originalgorgeousladiesofwrestling (GLOW) as legendary wrestling manager, Jackie Stallone. Kennedy received two Broadway World Award Nominations: Best Supporting Actor and subsequently won a Best Ensemble Award.
Her one woman show, Mid Life Mood Swing, made it’s debut in LA at Oh My Ribs back in 2018, did a tour to sold out audiences on the east coast, including Mary’s hometown and just had a successful showing at SOLOFEST 2023 through The Whitefire Theatre in Los Angeles and at Off Cabot in Beverly, MA to sold out crowds. This show is a rollercoaster ride about being her mom’s roadie for the wedding band The Mood Swings in the 80’s, being cousins with the Kennedys, yeah those Kennedys and going through motherhood, midlife and menopause. This is on tour for 2023-2024 on both the east and west coasts.
Mary Kennedy, is a headlining comic, all over the country and appears regularly at Flappers Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory and Cinegrill-Roosevelt Theatre. She has also worked at the Comedy Store LA/La Jolla, Comedy Chateau, The Ice House and The Improv (Hollywood, Ontario, Irvine, Brea). When in NYC, she is a regular at Broadway Comedy Club and Greenwich Comedy Club. This past summer she headlined, Laugh Boston’s Off Cabot on the north shore of Boston. She toured nationally with Mom’s Night Out which subsequently was in development with NickMom/Viacom. Her hilarious comedy was also on the LIVE version of Showtime’s Comedy Special, Funny Women of a Certain Age at the Hollywood and Brea Improvs, Flappers and the Off Broadway Theatre-The Kraine in NYC.
CHARLENE WARD
Director
Fun fact! Mary and Charlene went to college together in Boston but didn't start working together until they were paired up on a benefit show eons later in Los Angeles. They have been co-collaborating ever since!
Charlene would like to thank Mary for bringing her back to direct. She is so proud of this show and the journey Mary has taken with it.
Charlene directed an earlier incarnation of Mary's "Mid Life Mood Swing" to rave reviews in both Los Angeles and Mary's hometown of Marblehead, MA.
In 2023, “Mid Life Mood Swing” the current version, premiered at the Whitefire Solofest 2023 and performed to sold out crowds at Off Cabot in Beverly, MA in August of 2023.
In addition to directing, Charlene is also an actor, writer and stand-up comic. She won a Broadway World Award for Best Ensemble for her role as Young Matilda the Hun in "AfterGLOW – The Musical".
You can catch her Web Series on YouTube co-starring Kezia Norton, Lexie and Kathy.
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Wed Nov 13 2024, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsDAVE LANDAU
Getting his start in Detroit at the Second City’s Conservatory, Dave Landau has become one of the most in-demand headliners working today. Dave’s laid-back demeanor and dark style of comedy landed him on Comedy Central’s “This is Not Happening,” and he is a regular panelist on Fox shows such as “Fox Across America,” “Who Can Forget?,” and “Gutfeld.” He was also a finalist on season 8 of “Last Comic Standing” on NBC.
Dave served as co-host on “The Artie Lange and Anthony Cumia Show,” “The Anthony Cumia Show with Dave Landau,” and was a writer and on-air personality on Louder with Crowder. He is currently the co-host (along with “Quarter Black” Garrett) on a late-night sketch series called “Normal World” on Blaze TV. He regularly performs at clubs and theaters throughout the country.
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Thu Nov 21 2024, 7:30 PM
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Arielle Isaac Norman is a politically nonbinary lesbian whose quick wit, dark humor, and satire cut right through the bullsh*t and get to the core of social, political, and gender issues, onstage as well as on her YouTube channel (ai Norman). Norman is a nationally touring headliner and has also opened for Louie C.K., Maria Bamford, and Tim Dillon.
Full of risky nuance, her 2024 debut special Ellen DeGenderless candidly explores all the hot button gender issues (pronouns, restrooms, sports, transition treatments, and detransition) as well as the cancellation of words. A native Texan and a gay, genderfluid Mormon, Arielle doesn’t fit in a box and doesn’t think most people really do.
Arielle is a regular at Moontower, Skankfest and SXSW and has performed at numerous other comedy festivals, including the prestigious Limestone and Laughing Skull Festivals. A.I. was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest in both 2018 and 2019.
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Sun Nov 24 2024, 7:00 PM
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Introducing Jordan J, a dynamic force in the comedy world, swiftly
carving out his place in the limelight. Seasoned but not seasoned,
Jordan J has already established himself as a go-to for uproarious
laughter, blending captivating storytelling with an innate ability to
find humor in the mundane. Jordan J’s infectious charm and relatable
humor have captivated audiences, culminating in a triumphant victory as
the crowned champion of 2023’s Funniest Stand-Up in Dallas. With an
insatiable thirst for laughter and an unwavering drive for success,
Jordan J is primed to make waves in the comedy realm, leaving audiences
clamoring for more, one punchline at a time.
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Sun Dec 8 2024, 7:00 PM
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Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts (“Doug Loves Movies” and
"Getting Doug with High"), his films ("Super High Me,” “The Greatest
Movie Ever Rolled,” "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows
like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and
for presiding over “The High Court” as ‘Judge Doug’ on Comedy Central.
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BRITTANY SCHMITT
Brittany Schmitt is an LA-based, Wisconsin-raised comic. She likes her comedy like she likes her cheese: stanky. Don’t be fooled by her girl-next-door looks, her humor is insidious and unapologetic. She’s been featured in clubs across the country opening for Theo Von, Chris Redd and more. She was just on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring, Don’t Tell Comedy: Backyard Series and just put out her debut comedy special: From Ho to Housewife with 800 Pound Gorilla on July 19th, with many of the clips hitting over 10M+ views.
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AJ WILKERSON
AJ Wilkerson is a stand-up comedian based out of a van, down by the retention pond, more than likely behind a truck stop. Don’t worry, he’s alive, he’s just from Florida, has parent-cousins, and he’s autistic. Not kidding, diagnosed and everything! With his nervous charm, endearing smile, appendix-bursting material (seriously, that happened!), AJ has become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances this year at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, as well as in his videos which have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform.
AJ has worked with comedy veterans Ari Schaffer, Akaash Singh, Jeff Allen, and even the tater himself, the legendary Ron White. He is the regular feature act for Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob (Clerks, Chasing Amy). He also recently opened for Bert Kreischer on the Berty Boy Relapse Tour. Just to add a little extra seasoning, AJ has also won a Roast Battle at The World Famous Comedy Store, a finalist in the World Series of Comedy and US Comedy Contest, and named the winner of the Portland Comedy Festival.
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TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT PODCAST
Join us for a live, advice-ish podcast experience. Hosted by Meredith, from That’s Inappropriate and Tiffany, from Juggling the Jenkins. With over 12 Million combined social followers Meredith and Tiffany bring humor and sanity to chaos everyone experiences but struggle to talk about. With their odd-couple style, Meredith bluntly shares it like it is while Tiffany’s anxiety drives her to worry about robot birds and the impending apocalypse. They share their different takes on marriage, Motherhood, and everything in-between. They are not professional anything, so any advice we give, you can take or leave because it may be crap. Come see them live on this podcast tour and you may find yourself as part of the episode. Regardless you will find your people!
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HEATHER SHAW
Heather Shaw is a stand up comic who has gained a large following on social media for her humor and uncanny resemblance to Jim Carrey. She has been featured on The Today Show, The Tamron Hall Show, and has worked with comics such as Mark Normand, Eric Andre, and Fortune Feimster.
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ALICE CHAN
Alice is a hilarious comedian who finds the humor in the chaos of parenting. With a knack for turning everyday family moments into sidesplitting stand-up routines, Alice has quickly become a favorite among parents everywhere. Balancing life with kids and a comedy career, she shares her laugh-out-loud experiences through her stand-up shows, viral videos, and social media. Her unique perspective and relatable humor make her a must-see performer for anyone who knows the joys and challenges of raising a family. Whether she's joking about the trials of toddler tantrums or the adventures of teenage years, Alice brings a refreshing, authentic, and utterly funny take on modern motherhood.
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Sun Mar 23 2025, 6:00 PM
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Arab-American comedian Nasser Al-Rayess, widely known as @naw_sir (or “the 'Shawarma King’), has emerged as an exciting new figure in the comedy world through his comedic prowess and exploration of his Arab-American identity. His honest take on pop culture and news, along with observational humor around identity and popular Arab music, have led him to gain nearly a million followers, views, and likes across his social media platforms. Nasser’s influence, however, extends far beyond the phone screen. His interactive comedy show, “Habiiibi Nights” has toured internationally to Dubai, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, LA, and beyond. Habiiibi Nights is a testament to Nasser’s fresh comedy, blending humor, Arabic music, and the atmosphere of a traditional Arab gathering that leaves audiences of all backgrounds entertained, humored, and embraced. With an aspiration to revolutionize Arab-American comedy, Nasser is pushing Arab culture into the mainstream, as he continues to captivate audiences on his journey of unapologetic self-acceptance.
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LEAH RUDICK
Leah Rudick is an actor, writer & comedian whose viral comedy videos on TikTok and Instagram have amassed over a million followers and counting. Best known for her “Wealthy Woman” character, an oblivious but lovable billionaire who delights in middle class adventures, Leah has cultivated a loyal fanbase with her videos topping over 100 million views. Springboarding off this success, Leah has spent the past year on the road, headlining and selling out the best clubs in the nation, meeting devoted fans from all walks of life, captivating audiences with her unique brand of weird girl comedy. Recent comedy festivals include Moontower JFL, San Francisco Sketchfest & Laughing Skull Fest. TV appearances include HBO’s High Maintenance, IFC’s Commuters & Fast Company with James Corden. In 2024 she released her first one hour comedy special, Spiraling, available to stream on Amazon and Apple TV.
“Going on flights of anxiety fueled imagination, Rudick starts from a relative point of relatable normalcy, but simmers her way to as ridiculous a conclusion to a bit as she can conjure…The journey in this hour, richly colored by her unconscious, is akin to tasting your new favorite sweet treats in that you might be unsure what’s happening at first, but get obsessed with the longer you savor it.” - The Comedy Bureau on Spiraling
“Stop reading and go follow Leah Rudick and then come right back.” - Vulture Magazine
"In a world of income disparity, class divides and rampaging Karens, how the heck did comedian Leah Rudick’s TikTok sensation Wealthy Woman become so darn beloved?" - Cracked
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MR. PHILLIP LINDSAY
I'm Mr.Lindsay, a special education math teacher whose primary mission in life and career is to be helpful! I believe that students are at
their best when they are connected to trustworthy, caring adults, and my content seeks to help foster that connection between students and
teachers and between students and parents. I run my classroom based on one foundational principle: No matter who you are or what your story is,
you belong here. I have spent my whole adult life working with adolescents ranging from groups of 15 to 500. Through a mix of humor,
storytelling, and beneficial tips, my content resonates with teachers, parents, and students.
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Sat Apr 26 2025, 3:00 PM
Buy TicketsJAMIE LISSOW
Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour Comedy Central special and a Dry Bar Comedy Special with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie, Daddy Daughter Trip, where he appears alongside John Cleese, Rob Schneider, and Micheal Bublé - a movie he co-wrote and produced. Jamie is currently writing and will be starring in the feature film, The Animal 2, for Fox/Tubi and headlining stand-up comedy shows across the country.
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JAY CHANDRASEKHAR
Director/writer/comedian/actor Jay Chandrasekhar has contributed and appeared in a wide variety of critically acclaimed television programs and films throughout his career.
After graduating, Chandrasekhar and his classmates from Colgate University formed Charred Goosebeak, a sketch comedy group. Upon graduating, the members of Charred Goosebeak changed their name to Broken Lizard and performed at comedy clubs and college campuses across the nation until the mid-90s, when they set their sights on producing television and feature films.
Under his Broken Lizard banner, Chandrasekhar directed, co-wrote and starred in Fox Searchlight Picture’s comedy cult classics Super Troopers and the highly anticipated Super Troopers 2 out April 20th along with Club Dread, and Warner Bros.’ Beerfest. He also directed the Broken Lizard comedy special, Broken Lizard Stands Up.
Chandrasekhar recently published his book, Mustache Shenanigans Making Super Troopers and Other Adventures in Comedy that gives a behind the scenes look at the making of Super Trooper and Super Troopers 2.
In 2005, Chandrasekhar directed The Dukes of Hazzard, a silver screen adaptation of the hit 1980’s television show for WarnerBros. which grossed over $111 million worldwide. In 2012 he directed and starred in Millennium Entertainment’s The Babymakers, alongside Olivia Munn, Paul Schneider, Kevin Heffernan and Nat Faxon. He can also be seen in DreamWorks’ comedy hit, I Love You, Man opposite Paul Rudd and Jason Segel.
In 2014, Chandrasekhar wrote, directed and starred in the adult comedy pilot Really, for Amazon Studios. Really follows the life of four hard-charging Chicago couples who are trying to hold on to their receding youth. The pilot stars Chandrasekhar, Sarah Chalke, Selma Blair, Travis Schuldt and Hayes MacArthur.
In addition to his feature film work, Chandrasekhar has directed various TV shows, including several episodes of the Emmy Award winning series Arrested Development, Up All Night, Happy Endings, Community, Royal Pains, Blue Mountain State, Psych, Chuck, Undeclared, The Human Giant and more.
Chandrasekhar tours the country doing stand-up comedy and currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
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