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Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest's best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you're going to get or who you'll see!

From Louisville, the savagely funny Holly Lynnea brings a biting wit and steely-eyed confidence honed over years in the game. She is also a writer and actress who can be seen on Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network show, “You Look Like”, “Stand Up Nashville” on the Peacock Network and on the FOX network show, “Laughs”. She regularly opens for Roy Wood Jr. and tours with Chelsea Handler. Holly’s wisened and commanding stage presence makes seeing her live truly unforgettable.

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.

Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’

Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM.

Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has three previous albums in regular rotation on Sirius/XM’s comedy channels and he has appeared on NPR, Laughs on Hulu and The Bob & Tom Show. He has worked with such notable acts as Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford, Chris Gethard and Brother Ali. He has performed at several festivals and prominent showcases across the country and beyond.

Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of undiagnosed trauma and insecurity, and a gifted, one-of-a-kind storyteller. His ability to mine humor from the dank, humid corners of the human condition has made him a cult favorite of comedy nerds around the globe.

Sheen has released four critically acclaimed albums with Minneapolis-based Stand Up! Records, produced by Grammy nominees Dan Schlissel and also Matt Bayless (Mastodon, Minus The Bear). He can be heard on Sirius/XM and seen on Amazon Prime and has toured nationally with his comedy heroes Brian Posehn and Patton Oswalt.

This Fall Sheen will embark on a national tour for his new show, "MotherL*ver", about finding laughter in the darkest places imaginable: grief and loss. It's actually more fun than it sounds! Richard Lanoie of Serious Comedy Site - "Sheen more than proves there are still some great, original, and intelligently dark comics out there."

Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE, where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER AS FOLK. Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.

Jourdain Fisher has got it all. He is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor. He has appeared on COMEDY CENTRAL, AFTER MIDNIGHT on CBS, Youtube’s hit comedy channel DON’T TELL and has made two appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON where he received a standing ovation both times. In fact, his first performance went so well that Jimmy hired him to be a staff writer. He has also written for VICELAND, NETFLIX and BET. He was a highlight at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal as a New Face and was a finalist for Stand Up NBC. Jourdain has also performed at numerous festivals including SXSW, Moontower, Laugh Your Asheville Off, Laughing Skull, and Riot Comedy Fest. Jourdain has gained attention on social media platforms with numerous viral clips racking up millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. His debut Comedy Album “Good For You” can be found on all streaming platforms. When he is not touring he resides in New York City where he is a regular at The Comedy Cellar and Gotham Comedy Club.

f you aren't familiar with Ben Roy, he's been taking comedy audiences by storm since 2004, bringing an unparalleled energy and unique voice to the stage. Often compared to Lewis Black or Bill Hicks due to his passionate, ranting approach, Roy has a style that is definitively his own.

Roy cut his comedic teeth in Denver at the world famous Comedy Works. Since then, he has been selected to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Toronto, Just For Laughs Chicago, The New York Comedy Festival, Austin’s South by Southwest festival, San Francisco SketchFest, and many more. Roy has been featured on HBO's Funny as Hell series; as well as on the Comedy Central shows Adam DeVine's House Party, Corporate, @midnight, and This Is Not Happening. Ben has also released four stand-up comedy albums and was listed as one of Variety's Top 10 Comics to Watch.

Along with fellow Denver Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland and Andrew Orvedahl (who collectively perform as The Grawlix), Ben created, wrote, and starred in TruTV’s original comedy series Those Who Can’t, which now has all three seasons available for streaming on HBOMax. In addition to stand-up comedy, Roy is a prolific musician, currently the lead singer of pop punk outfit SPELLS.

Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence.

Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has garnered him critical acclaim from NPR, Esquire, The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, ABC News, and many more. He’s performed stand-up on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Don’t Tell, The Real Housewives of New York, and was selected as a JFL New Face in 2022. Gianmarco has also acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Netflix’s Bonding, Hustlers, The Last OG, and is the host of the popular podcast “The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi.”

Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives him the ability to relate to any and every crowd -- even though he’s a big old millennial who lives in LA. Want proof? He’s performed on CONAN (twice!), Last Comic Standing (once!), and his first Comedy Central special “30” in 2022 (You can watch it on YouTube!)

He’s also entertained our troops in South Korea and Japan. What a guy! It’s no wonder he won the title of "Wittiest" in Franklin County High School’s 2009 Yearbook. He even wrote this bio himself. And he’ll have a margarita with you if you play your cards right.

Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious "New Faces" roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Since then, he has been seen on season 8 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Viceland's "Flophouse", Travel Channel's "Cheat Day Chow Down", and his new YouTube comedy special "Pack a Lunch".

When not headlining clubs across the country, Dave can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim's "Squidbillies", co-hosting his paranormal podcast "The Boogie Monster" with Kyle Kinane, and co-hosting "The Stonebergs Podcast" with his wife, Katie Strandberg.

Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of Melissa’s most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton.

An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, to name a few.

Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal ‘Whoops, I’m Awesome,’ recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special, and creates fine art.

Some of Melissa’s acknowledgements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy.

Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and was featured at Just For Laughs in Montreal as a ‘New Face.’ Geoffrey has opened for Dave Attell, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Fortune Feimster, Sam Morrill, and Daniel Sloss among others. He headlines comedy clubs nationwide, and starting to sell out his shows! In 2021 his debut album “Prodigal Little Bitch” went to #1 on iTunes. Geoffrey also records the weekly “You’re An Idiot” podcast with Alex Dragicevich. More recently, Geoffrey has found success growing his social media platforms with his unfiltered stand up clips, and has a recorded an hour special that will air later this year!

A standup comedian and writer currently based in Minneapolis, Ben Katzner finds humor in his upbringing – born in Atlanta, adopted at a young age and raised in a small-town Minnesota – and explores how it influences his views on relationships, family and everyday life. Ben has opened for comedians such as Gary Gulman, Kyle Kinane, Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels and has appeared in Buzzfeed, USA Today and on the Keith and the Girl Podcast. He has also participated in numerous comedy festivals including: the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, Let's Fest, the Harlem Comedy Festival and the Orlando Indie Comedy Festival. Katzner’s debut graphic novel, "Hello, My Name is Poop", was published by Wonderbound books in 2021.

Mike Finoia is a Comedian based out of NYC. He is a producer for TruTV's hit show Impractical Jokers, and tours regularly with the guys on their national tour. Mike is also the host of the podcasts Dented Cans and Comes a Time, which he co-hosts with Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge. Mike's debut special, "Don't Let Me Down" was met with glowing reviews in 2023, and when Mike isn't on the road he can be found nightly at NYC premiere comedy clubs, and heard regularly on Sirius XM's The Bonfire. 

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