Comedians

Founder and Comedian

Andrea Marie is an international speaker and comedian.  She has performed at venues such as Comedy Works, The Denver Improv, Comedy Festivals in Boston, Chicago, World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas and produces her own show called Moms Unhinged.  She wrote a book about Facebook and is a mother of 2 boys giving her an endless source of material.

Special Headliner

Headliner

Janae Burris  A “Pro” on the coveted regulars list at Comedy Works in Denver as well as the 2016 Comedy Works New Faces Champ and 2019 Just For Laughs New Face. She has opened for nationally touring comics Michael Che, Roy Wood Jr., Beth Stelling, Josh Blue and Gary Gulman to name a few.  Janae has been featured at Portland’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival in Bloomington Ind, Telluride Blues Fest and High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver as well as headlining at Ha Ha Harvest in Portland and Aspen Laugh Fest.

Headliner

Kristina Hall  has been a professional comedian since 1986, a professional mother since 1995, and a comedy coach since 2012. She’s performed at comedy clubs and colleges throughout the US and Canada, appeared on several national television shows, and once performed next to a rotating ham.

Headliner

Lisa Lane is an overeducated goofball who finds the funny in the balancing act of parenting teenagers, becoming single at age 50, and navigating the chin hairs and wrinkles on her very own face. Most recently featured on the Netflix sensation How to Build a Sex Room and a tour of casinos in the American southwest, Lisa is a regular host, feature, and mother figure in the Colorado comedy scene [Denver Improv, Comedy Works, Boulder Theatre, Loonees, 3Es, the MLB All-Star Game 5K, 7450th Medical Officer Reserve Unit, American Legion Post 1260, Colorado Real Estate Finance Group, and a variety of shows for parents and educators]. She is the author of Teenagers Suck and Beyond Mama Bear, as well as an announcer and voiceover actor.

Headliner

Stephanie McHugh Stephanie’s wit and charm has made her a regular in the Denver comedy scene for over 15 years. She was on Nick at Nite’s TV Show “America’s Funniest Mom” which won her praise from celebrity judge Rosanne Barr. Stephanie is currently part of the comedic trio MentalPause! that has performed at Comedy Works while laughing off the middle ages!

Headliner

Zoe Rogers gets inspiration and sleep deprivation from her three awesome kids who make sure life is never dull or quiet. She has been featured on Nickmom.com, Disney Babble Up Late, Edinburgh Fringe, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and was recently chosen to MC and perform in the 2019 Gilda Gala.  She also produces the widely acclaimed Boulder Comedy Festival.

Amanda Marks Not your typical anything, comedian Amanda Marks, can turn the minuscule or mundane into a monumentally funny shtick. Amanda performs stand-up comedy, produces and hosts comedy shows and co-hosts the award-winning Sis & Tell Podcast. She has opened for comedians Jessica Kirson and Judy Gold and was a finalist in the 2022 Ladies Room Comedy Festival at Broadway Comedy Club and featured on the Red Clay Comedy Festival 2024. She has also done voiceover work for Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Squidbillies.

Amy Brown Amy’s nerdy-dirty comedy is a love letter to everyone out there living their best lives. Accolades include opening for Real Housewives of New York, Sonja Morgan in Sonja In Your City, Liza Treyger & Adrienne Iapalucci. She is a regular at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Lounge. She has been in the top 101 in The World Series of Comedy 2022/2023 in Las Vegas. She was a finalist in the Funniest Person in Rochester 2022. She has also performed in many other festivals around the country: The Rochester Fringe Festival, Oak City Comedy Festival, and The North Carolina Comedy Festival, West End Comedy Fest, The Ladies Room Comedy Festival. She also hosts a weekly podcast and video series on Youtube called Nerdy For, where she asks funny folks what they are nerdy for. Find her at www.amybrowncomedy.com.

Emily Holden is an Atlanta based stand-up comedian and entertainer. Emily is a founder of Village Theatre in Atlanta, produces comedy and sketch shows, and portrays Ms. Claus for both children (PG version) and adults (not as PG) throughout the holiday season. Emily resides in Decatur, Georgia with her husband, two daughters, and an invisible dog since she’s too mean to get her kids a real one.

Jen O’Neill named by Paste Magazine as one of the top 8 comics to watch in Atlanta, Jen O’Neill can be seen on stages all over the country. Jen has been featured on the television show Live From Zanies on the Circle Network, has been a repeat guest on the hit Adult Swim series, William Street Swap Shop, and was recently on Tastemade’s new travel show, “The Un-Adventurers”, available on Amazon. She has also been featured on Amazon’s Audible Comedy show, “Punchlines”.

Avril Granato is a Chicago comic and mom born and raised in the City. Proud product of CPS( Chicago public Schools) and an unfortunate die hard Bears fan. She has performed at The Laugh Factory , Zanies , Lincoln Lodge, Holiday club, My Buddy’s and has performed with Bad Momz of Comedy all over The Chicago- land area. She has opened for SNL alum Nora Dunn and has won stand-up competitions.

Colleen Brennan is a Chicago based standup comedian, actor, producer, writer and podcaster (Defending Indiana).  She has performed all over the country including the Snubfest 2016 (*Winner – Audience Favorite), Lady Laughs Festival (Madison, WI), Zanies, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Bar, Funny Bone, The Steppenwolf and The Foundation Room at the House of Blues. She has been a guest on the Kelly Clarkson show, WGN’s Spotlight Chicago, Good Day Chicago and more.

Lindsay Porter has performed at Zanies, The Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, Don’t Tell Comedy, and The Comedy Shrine, and in line at Trader Joe’s. She can be seen at independently produced shows all over Chicagoland, including as a cast member of Menace to Sobriety, a standup show at The Lincoln Lodge with SNL alum Nora Dunn. She also performs regularly with the Bad Momz of Comedy (as seen on the Kelly Clarkson show).

Catherine Shea is a single working mom from Boulder, Colorado. Performing regularly at comedy venues in Colorado and with Moms Unhinged, Catherine has a unique take on motherhood and wants to tell you all about it! Described as warm yet subversive, Catherine takes her comedy inspiration from Richard Pryor and all 4 Golden Girls combined. Don’t miss a chance to see what that’s all about!

Jené Suplee has been making waves in the Denver comedy scene as an up and coming stand-up. With a master’s degree in mediocrity, her unique childhood experiences with midwestern homeschool will leave you curious. Her goon-ish and fun loving take on the challenges of life and marriage, and motherhood will make you happy you’re single. Jené produces and hosts a monthly stand-up showcase at Ohm Brewing in Golden, Colorado for two years running, and has been featured in the Winter Park Comedy Festival and the Rise Comedy Festival. Since hitting the scene, she has shared the stage with comics such as Ryan Belleville, Christie Buchele and Josh Blue.

Merit Kahn is a producer, playwright, and comedian, taking her one-woman inspiring comedy show on the road to dazzle audiences from coast to coast—whether in packed theaters or at lively nonprofit fundraisers. As a professional keynote speaker and conference emcee, she expertly weaves business lessons into her humor-filled, interactive sessions, delighting sales and leadership audiences. Embracing her motto, ‘Tragedy plus time equals comedy, but who says it has to take a long time?’ she proves that a quick wit can make anything funny, fast.

Stacy Pederson has almost died several times, was raised by hippie parents, and has accidentally blown the button off her pants on more than one occasion. She recently won first place out of comedians in “Colorado’s Got Talent” and appears in many commercials. She is a national speaker and likes to speak to organizations of all types for the simple fact she gets to stay in hotels, and hotels have housekeepers.

She also suffers from terrible stage fright.

Alyce Chan is an internationally acclaimed comedian, known for her unique comedic style showcased at major comedy clubs like The Stand and she’s appeared in the New York Comedy Festival and placed finalist in the esteemed Boston Comedy Festival. Her viral parenting platform, MOMCOMNYC, with over 250k followers, highlights her ability to find humor in everyday chaos. Her work has been featured on major media outlets like ABC, Hulu, and the Drew Barrymore Show and on parenting platforms such as Scary Mommy and TodayParents.

Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer, and host of the award-winning (Webby honoree 2024) comedy podcast Parenting Is A Joke. She hosted the long-running NPR game show, Ask Me Another for 9 years, where she interviewed and played clever games with hundreds of celebrities including Sir Patrick Stewart, Yo-Yo Ma, and Chelsea Handler. She’s appeared multiple times on CBS’s The Late Late Show, Sherri! with Sherri Sheppard, Comedy Central, HBO, The New York Festival, and is a regular performer and host for The Moth Radio Hour.

Julie Drake is no stranger to being called unhinged ! Her wit, sarcasm and sharp one liners will have you laughing nonstop!

Cara Rosellini is a stand up comedian, actor and writer who started her career in Los Angeles and continues to work in Seattle. Her dry style and sharp writing keeps a captive audience laughing…or at least curious. She was recently a semi-finalist in Washington’s Funniest Mammal Competition, has competed in the Seattle Comedy Competition and is a regular feature and recent headliner in Washington clubs such as Laugh’s and Club Comedy.

Jody Carroll is a comedian from Seattle/Spokane for 5 years. Featured in Showcases in NYC, New Jersey, LA, Seattle, and Spokane. House Comic at Spokane Comedy Club & Tacoma Comedy Club. Passed at Broadway Comedy Club in NYC, 2nd place at Salt Lake City Laugh Battle. Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for viral TikToks.Finalist in Nate Jackson’s Funniest MF’r contest/ Live in Enumclaw, grew up in Anchorage. Mostly clean comedy about marriage, parenting, & Alaska

Mandy Simonson has thick skin and sharp wit. After breast cancer, it turns out stand-up is nothing. Talking about tough topics with a light heart, she’s done comedy club residencies in NYC and Austin, features for national headliners and performed at HaHa Harvest Comedy Festival. Mandy co-host’s the podcast, Late to the Game.

Monica Nevi is regularly touring nationally and internationally and can be seen performing in clubs, colleges, and theaters across the country. The Seattle-based comedian’s debut special “Big Stepdad Energy” (Helium Studios) released in October 2022, and was immediately voted top 50 specials of the year by We Own The Laughs magazine.

She has appeared on FOX’s nationally syndicated TV show ‘Laughs’ and ESPN’s Sports Center, as well as Seattle based television programs ‘New Day Northwest’ and ‘[the 206]’ Monica released her documentary series ’80 For 80′ on Amazon Prime Video this year where she hosts and interviews hilarious short episodes with people over the age of 80. It is available now on YouTube.

She debuted two albums in late 2020 within one month of each other. Her first standup album, Mostly Finger Guns followed by her debut comedic guided meditation Chill. Both went #1 on the comedy charts.

Donna Lee started her stand up comedy career in 2006 as a Finalist on the TV show “Search For Funniest Mom in America” on Nick@Nite with host Katey Segal and is now a busy working comedian again after convincing her three adult sons to leave the house and teaching her husband to make his own dinner. Donna Lee is featured on “The Armor Men’s Health Show” radio program and podcast as co-host and producer and “The Ryan Wayne Salon Podcast” also as co-host and producer. She has been fortunate enough to work with her absolute favorite comedians including Leanne Morgan, Jo Koy, DL Hughley, Bill Engvall and many more. www.donnaleecomedy.com

Magen King is not just a comedian; she’s a force in the comedy world. An award-winning radio host turned stand-up sensation, her journey has been nothing short of remarkable. She’s shared stages with comedy luminaries like Drew Lynch, Andrew Dice Clay, Shawn Wayans, and Mark Curry. Her tours have included collaborations with Tim Meadows, Mitch Fatel, and Nick Griffin, showcasing her versatility and appeal.