Laugh Lounge NYC

	Imagine One of the most hysterical and versatile performers on the stage today, Imagine rocks crowds regularly at Laugh Lounge and has them falling off their chairs with his whacky, off-beat humor. A master of impressions and accents, Imagine has been featured at The Miami Comedy Festival and has appeared on Galavision's "Que Loco", BET's "Showtime at the Apollo" and CBS's "Urban Latino TV"
	Ted Alexandro Ted is one of the most talented and prolific comics on the New York and national scene. His credits include The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Craig Kilborne and Comedy Central Presents Ted Alexandro Web site: http://tedalexandro.com/
	Jason Andors Having begun his comedy career by winning the nationwide, "America's Funniest College Student" contest, Jason has gone on to rack up over 2,000 appearances in venues across the U.S. , Canada and Europe. Recently featured on HBO's "P Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy" and BET's "Showtime at the Apollo", Jason has also appeared on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", Galavision's "Que Loco" and will soon be starring in Showtime's "White Boys in da Hood."
	Ben Bailey After starting life as the class clown, Ben has moved on and is now driving for dollars on The Discovery Channel's cult hit show, "Cash Cab". In addition, he has had his own 1/2 hour "Comedy Central Presents Ben Bailey" special, and appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno, "The Late Late Show with Carson Daly" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend". He has also appeared at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival in 2002 and 2004 as well as the Edinburgh Festival and Montreal's Just for Laughs festival. Web site: http://therealbenbailey.com/
	Michele Balan Michele is most commonly known as the last female comic standing on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" series, but that credit alone does not do her justice. Michele had a long rich history in comedy and some of her other credits include Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater & Stand-Up Stand-Up series and USA Network's Up All Night, Joe Franklin Show Web site: http://michelebalan.com
	Greer Barnes A favorite of Laugh Lounge's and of comedy fans everywhere, Greer Barnes is a recogized pro. A regular on Comedy Centra's "The Chapelle Show", Greer has also appeared on MTV, HBO, Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" & at the . Aspen Comedy Festival.
	Todd Barry Todd's quirky humor and deadpan delivery make him a Lower East Side favorite. He is one of New York's most recognized comics with appearances on NBC's "The Late Show w/ David Letterman", "Late Show with Conan O'Brien", and has been featured on "Comedy Central Presents: Todd Barry", ""Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn" & "Chapelle's Show" Web site: http://toddbarry.com/
	el bOb Educated by a wild pack of Xaverians in Catholic High School who dwelled on dead white male literature and the New Testament, el bOb became a hater extraordinaire who wanders New York, notebook in hand, to observe the strange, the twisted and the sublime. Check out el bOb's world every Friday on our Off the Cuff comedy show fresh from The Knitting Factory
	Mike Britt After getting his start at the Uptown Comedy Club in Harlem, Mike discovered a deeply original comic voice and began to wow audiences nationwide. Most recently featured on HBO's "The Bad Boys of Comedy", Mike has also had his own half hour Comedy Central special "Comedy Central Presents: Mike Britt" and he has appeared on BET's "Showtime at the Apollo".
	Bill Burr One of the most recognizable and original comics performing today, Bill has been featured on "The Carson Daily Show", "Showtime in Harlem", NBC's "Comedy Showcase", VH1's "I Love the 80's", Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "Chappelle's Show" Web site: http://www.billburr.com/
	Vladimir Caamano With the name Vladimir few people expect a Dominican from the Bronx to take the stage. In his own words, "my name is Vladimir but I look more like a Hector." His experience is the fruit of an immigrant Dominican family living in the cultural mecca that is New York City. Raised in the Bronx and Washington Heights, Vladimir is a comedic blending of hip-hop and latin rhythms.Whether discussing his grandfather,who fathered 43 kids, going to college without luggage, or calling a cab company run by Latino spies, you will enjoy watching this artist weave a hilarious fabric of truth and absurdity.
	Lee Camp One of the most prolific and talented comics on the scene today, Lee has performed at over 300 colleges, written 3 comedy books and is a featured blog on two comedy websites. He has appeared on MTV's "Walk of Shame", been named one of the "Best Fresh Faces" at Montreal's "Just for Laughs" Festival and was a finalist in the 2007 New York Comedy Festival's "Funniest Comedian Contest"
	Sergio Chicon Born and raised in New York City's Lower East Side, Sergio hosts Laugh Lounge's Fresh Faces show on Saturday nights. He has a natural energy and stage presence that has catapulted him up to be a top performer at clubs all over the city and at major events like Miami's All Star Comedy Explosion. His animated style and high energy performance perfectly fit his urban and physical brand of comedy, helping to win him national attention in forums like BET on Blast. Check him out at his website & at myspace.com/sergiochicon Web site: http://www.sergiochicon.com	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/24/2008
	Chris Clark This high energy up and comer is a class act that should not be missed! Leveraging his successful stage career, Chris' transition to stand-up has been suprisingly easy and successful. His act focuses in part on his upbringing in the church and Chris was featured on Christian Kings of Comedy. Come check him out and see what the hype is about!
	Wali Colins Nominated 3 years in a row as "College Campus Entertainer of the Year", Wali is a well-respected pro who has regularly performed his comedy at the top clubs in New York and around the world. He is Dave Letterman's audience warm-up comic and a respected djembe drummer and part of the reknowned Central Park troupe.
	Sara Contreras Star of the Jack Daniels Latino Comedy series, the Latin Divas of Comedy and Que Loco, Sara is one of the most experienced pros out there whose sassy comedy never fails to have audiences howling! This versatile comedienne can do it all, stand-up, sketch with Nuyoriquan Rules and just down-home schmooze. Don't miss the opportunity to see her, she'll have your raving!
	Grant Cooper Grant is one of the most original voices, talents and exciting performers ever to grace the comedy stage. We at Laugh Lounge are lucky to have him as our house MC for our LOL in the LES and Red Eye shows. He wows audiences every weekend. His credits include the Amsterdam Comedy Festival, Toyota Comedy Festival and VH1	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/14/2008 05/17/2008 05/15/2008 05/17/2008 05/23/2008 05/24/2008 05/24/2008
	Sue Costello With her quirky Bostonian approach to life, Sue wins audiences over every time and gets them to give it up for her original brand of humor. Having been featured on Fox's "Costello" TV series, Sue has also appeared on Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Montreal Comedy Festival, Politically Incorrect and in NYPD Blues Web site: http://www.suecostello.com/
	Victor Cruz Having grown up in the South Bronx, Victor is a true New Yorker who has been performing regularly on stages in the City since he was 16 years old. We at Laugh Lounge are proud to have him as the host of our regular weekly show, "Victor Cruz Presents". Victor's credits include HBO's "The Sopranos", SiTV's, "The Latino Laugh Festival", Showtime Film's "Brighter Days" and a series of national TV commercials	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/20/2008
	Becky Donohue Born of a Colombian mother and Irish father, Becky is what happens when an immigrant meets a man in a Manhattan bar! Becky has over a decade of comedy experiene, performing at bars and clubs all over the country. Her comedic style leans toward wild-ass story-telling and her MTV generation upbringing. She has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and A&E's 15 Films About Madonna.
	Dean Edwards A regular for years on NBC's "Saturday Night Live", Dean is a seasoned pro with credits at major comedy clubs around the globe. His appearances include Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", Russell Simmon's "Def Jam Comedy", BET's "Showtime at the Apollo" and is a featured voice on MTV's "Deathmatch"
	Marina Franklin One of the hottest comics on the scene today, Marina has notable appearances on Comedy Central's "The Chappelle Show", NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Oxygen's "Girls Behaving Badly", "Showtime at the Apollo" and Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" Web site: http://www.marinafranklin.com	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/23/2008 05/24/2008
	Drew Fraser A real class act and seasoned pro, Drew is one of comedy's recognized masters having been recognized as "New York City's Funniest Male Comedian" all the way back in 1996 and having moved on to prove that title again and again in the following years. Drew has appeared on Russell Simmon's "Def Jam Comedy", BET's "Showtime at the Apollo" and "Comic View" as well as Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show"
	Judah Friedlander Currently featured as Frank on NBC's "30 Rock" with Tina Fey and Tracy Morgan, Judah is a Laugh Lounge favorite and long-time friend of the club. His other appearances include movie appearances in "American Splendor", "Meet the Parents" and live stand-up credits in major clubs all around America.
	Angel G Born and Raised In The South Bronx in The 1980's, Angel G grew up listening to Andrew Dice Clay, Eddie Murphy & Michael Jackson--all of whom fed his desire to be an entertainer. Having produced shows since 2002, Angel now brings his unique tyle of comedy to the Laugh Lounge were he hosts the Nuevo Latino Show twice a month. Web site: http://www.myspace.com/AGEntProd	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/20/2008
	Jason Good Jason's one of New York's funniest (and tallest) comics and a proud new Dad! He has performed at club's around the City and has appeared on MTV and VH1.
	Vanessa Hollingshead The quintiessetial native New Yorker, Vanessa is a headliner comic who has been seen all over the United States and Europe. She has been featured on Comedy Central Presents, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Tour, the Australian World Comedy Festival, Aspen Comedy Festival and has taped shows in London and Amsterdam.
	Maz Jobrani One of LA's most celebrated stand-up comic, Maz is sure to drop by Laugh Lounge whenever he's in town. Currently featured on Comedy Central's "Axis of Evil" tour, Maz likes to note that he's Persian, which is nice, "ike a rug". He also has a succesful film and TV career including working with Mick Jagger on ABC's "Knights of Prosperity" as well as Nicole Kidman in the "The Interpreter"
	JP Justice With a raw, no-holds barred style that will catch any audience off-guard, JP is a big talent and a big guy at 6' 4". He is a favorite of the Urban comedy scene and has performed on BET's "Showtime at the Apollo" and Russell Simmon's "Def Jam Comedy". He is currently producing a documentary about breaking into the comedy industry.
	Vidur Kapur Vidur Kapur was selected as one of the Top 4 Asian Comics in North America and selected to perform at the "Just for Laughs" Montreal Comedy Festival in 2006. Vidur and his stand-up comedy are the subject of a short firm called "Laughing Out Loud; A Comic Journey" shown at Steven Spielberg's "On the Lot" special. Vidur has co-starred with Margaret Cho and Last Comic Standing Finalist Michele Balan in MTV LOGO "Outlaugh Festival on Wisecrack." Web site: www.vidurkapur.com	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/22/2008
	Andrew Kennedy The son of a short Colombian woman and very absent-minded, but intelligent Englishman, Andrew grew up a world traveller, having lived in 3 continents and 7 countries by the age of 13. This gypsy like upbringing and whacky family provide Andrew plenty of comic material and his high energy, wry performances keep the audiences roaring for more. He can be seen on Comedy Central, BET, Univision and in a variety of independent films that are likely to come back to haunt him!	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/23/2008 05/24/2008 05/24/2008
	Laurie Kilmartin A seasoned performer who's appeared in Iraq, 40 of the 50 states and the UK, Laurie is a amazing comic and one of the funniest women on the American stage. She has written and performed for "The Jimmy Kimmel Show" and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn"	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/17/2008 05/16/2008 05/17/2008
	Jessica Kirson Jessica's incredible energy, captivating performance and wide variety of characters make her a favorite on stages around the world. She has been featured on NBC's Last Comic Standing Seasons 2 & 3, The Last Call with Carson Daly, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Fresh Faces and at the Hamptons, Toyota and Las Vegas Comedy Festivals.
	John Laster With 3 season's of BET's "Comic View" under his belt, John is a top-knotch pro able to keep audiences howling with his physical funny humor. His entreprenuerial spirit is evident as he currently producing several TV shows through his own production company and he is never one to shy from a challenge....even trying to do comedy at Giants Stadium for 4,000 people!
	Ray Lipowski The best Detroit export since the SUV, Ray will ensure a wild ride for audiences lucky enough to catch him town!
	Leighann Lord Winner of the New York City Black Comedy Award for "Most Thought Provoking Female Comic", Leighann is a favorite of Laugh Lounge's. She has appeared on Def Jam Comedy and at colleges and clubs all over America.
	Angelo Lozado The founder of Nuyoriquan Rule comedy troupe, Angelo is a recognized national star with credits on "Showtime at the Apollo", on Galavision's "Que Loco" and "Comedy Picante", BET's "Comic View" and MetroTV' "New Joke City."	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/20/2008
	Joe Matarese Joe is one of America's top comedy talents. In addition to having owned his own comedy club, he has appeared on VH1, the Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central and at the top clubs around the country!
	Jim Mendrinos Having entertained audiences since the age of 19, Jim has over 20 years experience bringing his observations, opinions and inspired lunacy to countless crowds with overwhelming praise. His style is effortless and you'll find yourself quoting his material for months afterwards. He has appeared on Saturday Night Live, Letterman and Dennis Miller Live. He literally wrote the book "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Comedy Writing".
	Russ Meneve Russ is widely regarded by his peers and industry professionals alike as one of today's most prolific writers and talented performers. He is one of the most sought-after comics in the national circuit and has appeared on the Late Show, Comedy Central, HBO, VH1 and most of the top clubs across the U.S.
	Rip Michaels Born and raised in Chicago, IL Rip Micheals uses his take no prisoners style to keep audiences entertained and in tears with laughter as he touches on universal issues such as relationships, world issues and therapeutic value of a good life. Rip keen sense of humor as allowed him to appear on such tv shows as BETs Comic View, Jamie Foxs laffapoolza, Showtime @ the Apollo, Pdiddy Bad boys of Comedy, Mtv Punk'd, and Comedy Central.
	Liz Miele Liz has been doing Stand-Up comedy since she was 16. At 18, she was featured in The New Yorker and was a finalist in the Ladies of Laughter. She performs all over the city and her comedy has been featured on AOL and XM radio. Web site: www.lizmiele.com
	Brooklyn Mike Scoring the trifecta of performances on "Chappelle's Show", "The Dave Attel Show" and "Jon Stewart" on Comedy Central, Brooklyn Mike is a versatile entertainer able to wow any crowd. His broad experience also boasts appearances on HBO's "Def Jam Comedy", MTV's "Snap", and several seasons of BET's "Comic View"
	Dan Nainan Dan Nainan is one of today's top Indian-American performers and has featured in sold-out shows at clubs, colleges and performance spaces across the country.
	Rodney Perry Rodney is one of the California Bay Area's top performers. His Stage show is energy-driven with sidesplitting insights on everything from the work world to the everyday joys…and occasional trials…of family life. He has appeared in the Fox Searchlight Film “Johnson Family Vacation” and has most recently served as Co-Host of Tv One’s hit comedy competition “Who’s Got Jokes”. His television appearances include BET’s Comic View, Showtime’s LAFFAPALOOZA, and Hbo’s Def Comedy Jam. Rodney is a McDonald’s Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival Champion.
	Louis Ramey Having started his career by standing up at a Jazz club and telling a few jokes after being dared by his friends, Louis became bitten by the bug and has made comedy his calling ever since. He has performed on his own half hour special, "Comedy Central Presents: Louis Ramey", ABC's daytime show "The View", Premium Blend and on Showtime at the Apollo.
	Jonathan Randall One of the most energetic and innovative young performers on New York's emerging scene, Jonathan always challenges audiences with his quick witty humor and in-your-face style. Jonathan has written for MTV, produced New York Underground Comedy's "Chasing the Dragon" and performed on Sirius Radio
	Donnell Rawlings Featured as "Ashy Larry" on Comedy Central's "The Chappelle Show" and a regular radio personality on Power 105's morning show "Live in the Den with Big Tigger and Egypt", Donnell is a top knotch pro who the New York Post calls "hilaious". His other credits include stand-up performances at top clubs around America and numerous TV credits
	Angel Salazar An established actor and stage presence extraordinaire, Angel intermittently hosts his own one-man special show at Laugh Lounge, "Scheck it Out"! He combines his Cuban/Puerto Rican heritage with a joy of performing for some of the highest energy comedy ever seen! He is also an accomplished actor having appeared in Scarface and Carlito's Way.
	T-Ray Sanders T-Ray brings up ome down South humor from Atlanta. Yummy...like barbecue and swetet tea! t
	Bill Santiago Bill is one of America's premiere Latino comics. With the release of his first television special, Comedy Central Presents Bill Santiago, he won over fans nation-wide with his dead-on observations about Spanglish -- "twice the vocabulary and half the grammar!" Bill has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Que Loco and American Latino. His first book, Pardon My Spanglish, will be out in the Fall of 2008 Web site: www.billsantiago.com	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/15/2008
	Rick Shapiro A staple of the NYC and LA Underground Comedy scene, Rick recently finished a stint on HBO's Lucky Louie series. He has appeared on Conan O'Brien, Howard Stern and Saturday Night Live as well as in several plays including "Tony and Tina's Wedding" and David Mamet's "Edmond". You really will never forget your first "Shapiro" experience...it's got to be seen to be believed!
	Smokey Winner of the 1998 Def Jam "Comedian of the Year" competition, Smokey's urban approach to everyday situations will have you falling off your seat! He has been featured on "The Top Dogs of Comedy" at the Apollo Theater and is a favorite circuit comics appearing at colleges and clubs all over the country
	Josh Spear One of Laugh Lounge's favorite performers, Josh's credits include NBC's "Last Comic Standing", NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", HBO's "The Chris Rock Show" and numerous performances on MTV	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/11/2008
	Rob Stapleton One of the co-hosts of our Friday night Certifiable Nuts shows, Rob is a regular on BET's "ComicView" and Comedy Central's "Comic Groove". He recently headlined at Montreal's "Just for Laughs" Festival and has appeared at top clubs around America
	Wil Sylvince WInner of 2007's New York Comedy Festival's "Funniest Comic", Wil is one of the regular hosts of our "Certifiable Nuts" show on Friday's at 10:30 pm. He has appeared regularly on Comedy Central's "The Chapelle Show", and he has been on BET's "Showtime at the Apollo", "Def Jam Comedy" and VH1
	Marc Theobald Marc's brand of whacky humor makes him a favorite on every stage he's ever performed on...his credits include Comedy Central's "The Chapelle Show", BET's "ComicView" and "Showtime at the Apollo", VH1 and HBO's "Real Jokes" and "The World Stands Up". He has also been in the featue film Spiderman 1
	Ruperto Vanderpool Known for his exuberant pantomime and variety of facial expressions, Ruperto is a favorite regular at Laugh Lounge. Drawing on his Dominican roots, Bronx upbringing and wry humor, Ruperto puts on a show that leaves the audiences gasping. His credits include appearing with Queen Latifah in "The Cookout" as well as performances on BET's, "ComicView" and "Showtime at the Apollo", Galavision's "Que Loco" and CBS's "Urban Latino TV".
	Mark Viera A Bronx native who brings a fun-loving appraoch to stand-up, Mark is a member of Nuyoriquan Rule troupe and has been featured in the Jack Daniels & I-Caramba Latino Comedy Festival. His credits include Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", Galavision's "Que Loco" and CBS' "Urban Latino TV".
	Frank Vignola Known among his peers as a "comic's comic", Frank is a witty and original pro able to keep crowds laughing. His credits include his one man show, "God and Science", Comedy Central's "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn", BBC's "In Power Under Pressure" and Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival. He has also recently completed a USO Tour	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/28/2008
	AG White One of P Diddy's "Bad Boys of Comedy", AG has a successful career rockin the crowds at Laugh Lounge and other leading clubs around the U.S. He has appeared on BET's "Showtime at the Apollo", CW's "Apollo Comedy Hour", BET's "Comic View" and Showtime TV's "White Boyz in da Hood"
	Mike Yard The host of our Better Than Chocolate show, a regular performer at Laugh Lounge and winner of Comedy Central's "Get Up, Stand Up" viewer's choice contest, Mike is one of today's funniest stars. He recently appeared on HBO's Bad Boys of Comedy and has been featured on the Apollo Comedy Hour, Russell Simmon's Def Comedy Jam All-Star Edition, BET's Comic View and was named on of America's "Most Thought Provoking Comedians" by the Black Comedy Awards.	At the Laugh Lounge on.. 05/17/2008 05/17/2008
	Tim Young As the offical spokesperson for JetBlue and a veteran of more than 400 college performances, Tim is a seasoned pro and a Laugh Lounge favorite. He has appeared on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" and "Shorties Watching Shorties" and MTV's "The Jim Bruer Show."