Adam Jun is like if a guy off the Internet had a microphone instead of a keyboard and his reddit account. A love of the game comic, Adam has performed and taught his 1,000 hours of improv in Chicago, Madison, Chapel Hill N.C and the suburbs of IL and .

Andrew Rynning is a comedian, improviser, and writer based in Madison, WI. He has opened for Joe Pera, Trey Kennedy, Sabrina Wu, Caitlin Peluffo, and more. Andrew also hosts Capitol Comedy Hour, a live late-night style comedy show. He has performed improv since 2018 with Monkey Business Institute and Atlas Improv Company, and took up writing in 8th grade once he realized he was terrible at math. A...

Avery Taylor is a Madison based Comedian, Musician, and retired Pro Wrestler. Since starting Stand Up in November 2024, she has been a frequent performer in the Madison open mic scene using her queerness and not quite typical life experinces as a backdrop to tell jokes only her weird brain could come up with

My name is Ayman Kalada and I'm from Morocco, born and raised in London, but now I'm here in Madison, chasing my dream of becoming a comedian. It's been quite a journey, and being a Moroccan-Londoner-turned-Madesonian has its challenges. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my comedy with all of you and I promise you won't be disappointed. Who's ready for some jokes?

Ben O’Connell is an owner of the Green Bay Packers and a stand up comic based in Madison, Wisconsin. He performs at clubs and venues across the Midwest and has opened for headliners including Ryan Sickler, Yannis Pappas, Jackie Kashian, and Mary Mack. He also produces Don’t Tell Madison and is a writer for Madison’s late night show Capitol Comedy hour. Ben’s comedy is filled with short stories tha...

Breanne Wilhite is a rising comedian based in Madison, WI, known for her infectious giggle and delightfully offbeat, far-left-field humor. She has been featured in Madison Comedy Week’s Fresh Faces Showcase (2024), won the Jester’s Lounge Laugh Battle (2024), and advanced to the semi-finals of Milwaukee’s Roast Battle Championship (2024-2025). Breanne has performed at top comedy clubs across the M...

Charlie Kojis has been performing stand-up comedy since 2014, during which time he has been described as “this generation’s Charlie Kojis.” Combining his life experiences and general fears, Charlie blends traditional joke telling with his own personal narrative. His dry delivery leaves audiences both laughing and wondering if he is as okay as he pretends to be. Based in Madison WI, Charlie perform...

CJ Nelson currently resides in his hometown, Madison and started doing standup comedy in 2022. CJ has had quite a roller coaster of a life. From legal troubles and incarceration to graduating college and raising a family . He comes from a very integrated and racially diverse background and when he is on stage there is no telling what might come out of his mouth next! No topic is untouched when...

David Schendlinger has been doing standup comedy for more than 40 years. He has appeared on the Alan Thicke Show, opened for Leon Redbone, Jimmie JJ Walker and others, and had more fun than a normal person deserves. He has performed at clubs, colleges and long term care facilities all over North America, and he’s still not famous.

Eli Wilz is a stand-up comedian from Madison, WI. He has opened for comics you have heard of in rooms you think are interesting. He has also opened for comics you haven't heard in rooms that suck. In both scenarios, everyone thinks he did a really good job.

Julia Fraser is a chemistry graduate student at UW-Madison researching 3D printing of soft materials. After long days in the lab, she finds comedy to be a great release from the toils of graduate school. Her comedy mainly comes from her daily interactions with chemistry nerds, dating in her late twenties, and her experience growing up as an Asian-American adoptee.

Justin Frisque started doing comedy about six years ago and has gone from occasionally doing shows to producing multiple shows in the Madison area. Justin blends his sharp wit, sarcastic attitude, and flamboyant homosexuality into one hilariously funny man! He feels like there is nothing better than making a room full of people laugh, or groan. Hey, whatever works!

Kevin L. Schwartz studied comedy with Joyce Carol Oates and John Horton Conway. With his nerdy one-liners, he has been the featured act for Chad Daniels and has opened for Rory Scovel, Al Madrigal, and Dave Attell. Even if you know none of those names, you have to admit, that's a lot of syllables. He appeared on Season 14 of “America’s Got Talent” — possibly as a counterexample.

Lizzie Kirch is a social worker by day and remains boring at night. She started doing stand-up a few years ago and it has really decimated her notebook and pen budget ever since. Her material often comes from the wide variety of jobs she's held, including hospice worker, mailman, Peace Corps Volunteer, and museum tour guide. She lives with five dogs, two cats, and zero other humans-- and is like 2...

Noah Mailloux is a Madison, WI based comedian who relates to crowds with his crude yet conversational approach. He hosts The Revolver Open Mic and produces several monthly showcases with Cheshire Cat Comedy spanning stand-up, improv, and music. He was selected to perform on the "Best of the Fest" showcase for Madison Comedy Week 2024. A regular performer at Comedy on State and Comedy Cabin, Noah h...

Owen Joyner is a comedian out of Madison, WI best known for his unimpeded energy and ironclad spirit. Quick punchlines and wordplay are his Crème de la Crème. He hosts both the Argus and the Rigby Revolver open mics in Madison. Eager to entertain any crowd, Owen is sure to generate some authentic laughs.

Peggy Hurley is a stand-up comedian, storyteller, and improviser. She performs standup all over Wisconsin and can be seen most weeks performing with the Monkey Business Institute improv troupe in Madison. Peggy’s been featured on comedy showcases, roast battles, and sketch productions. She co-produces an all-women comedy show and a show that marries standup and improv.

Randy Miranda is carving his path with obtuse takes and acute smile. Known for biting wit and sandwiches, Randy has performed alongside Midwest heavyweights via Cheshire Cat Comedy. Off stage, he enjoys short walks to the fridge. Catch him live and see why one drunk guy in the back said, “He’s alright by me!’

Before comedy, Robert studied acting at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. After returning to Madison, he performed in dozens of plays and musicals, winning an award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance as 'Riff Raff' in 'The Rocky Horror Show'. He has performed at the Overture Center in multiple shows, has written and directed multiple plays and was doing so up until...

Sasha Rosser’s comedy has entertained audiences around the globe at venues including Zanies Chicago, Zanies Nashville, Laugh Factory: Chicago, the Milwaukee Improv, Gotham Comedy Club, Second City, and Tokyo Comedy Bar. In 2023, Sasha was a finalist in Madison’s Funniest Comic and was featured on the front page of the Wisconsin State Journal for her work as a comedian and producer. In 2024, she wa...

Will Franken is a Stand Up Comedian based in Madison, Wisconsin. His material tight ropes the line between cleverness and stupidity, and his stage presence is confident, yet beautifully awkward. Will has performed at shows produced by Cheshire Cat Comedy, he has performed at Capitol Comedy Hour produced by Matt Jordan and Andrew Rynning, he also performed at the Fresh Faces Show during Madison Com...

Wolf Ludwig is a Comedian from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Based in Madison. Wolf has been performing in Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis for the past 3 years. In this time has found success with over 20 million+ views on TikTok, Has participated in Madison’s Comedy Festival “Fresh Faces”, and was voted one of the top 25 Funniest Comics in Madison of 2024. He also auditioned for “Star Wars”...