Jul 30, 2014 | Judges Spotlight
In November of 1990, John took the stage at an Indianapolis comedy club with the intention of getting comedy out of his system. “I figured they’d at least boo me off stage. Worst case scenario, they’d throw stuff at me.” As it turned out,...
Jul 23, 2014 | Judges Spotlight
Eddie Brill is a well-respected and very funny stand-up comedian here in the USA and abroad. He has been a regular on the comedy scene in England since 1989. Eddie also works regularly in Australia, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, France, Holland and Hong Kong.He was born...
Jul 20, 2014 | Judges Spotlight
Dave is the author of How To Be A Working Comic: An Insider’s Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy, (Backstage Books, NYC), and Comedy FAQs And Answers: How The Stand-Up Biz Really Works, (Allworth Press, NYC), and Comedy Workshop: Creating & Writing Comedy...
Jul 31, 2013 | Judges Spotlight
Everyone loves a good laugh. That’s what you’re guaranteed to experience when you hear JUSTIN N. FENNELL. (That’s “fin” + “nail”) Don’t say his name too quick or it sounds like just an infidel!It’s yarn-spinning stories, props, audience...
Jul 24, 2013 | Judges Spotlight
Featured on CNN’s Business Unusual, and a writer for Jay Leno for the last two decades, Frank King has been entertaining (and on occasion, educating) convention attendees on the corporate comedy speaking circuit since 1985.He was a quarter-finalist on Star...
Jul 24, 2013 | Judges Spotlight
Chili has headlined clubs, casinos, colleges and corporate shows for 20+ years. Besides being a former staff writer for the ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’, he’s also been a creative consultant on CMT’s ‘Mabe in America’ show. Also...