Jonny Loquasto: Comedian. Emcee
Live event emcee and comedian Jonny Loquasto combines broadcasting, healthcare and sports entertainment expertise to create energetic, authentic and seamlessly run corporate event experiences.
Quick Facts:
- Professional live event emcee and corporate host
- Accomplished stand-up comedian
- Licensed healthcare professional with a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
- Play-by-play sports broadcaster and in-arena announcer
- Live broadcast experience with WWE
- Formats:
- Live event emcee, corporate MC, stand-up comedian, sports broadcaster, awards host, moderator and corporate entertainer.
- Audiences:
- Corporate conferences, awards ceremonies, association events, sales meetings, leadership gatherings and organisations seeking a professional host with genuine entertainment experience.
- Outcomes:
- Create a more engaging event atmosphere without sacrificing structure, timing or professionalism.
- Keep audiences connected through humour, authenticity, improvisation and confident live-event communication.
- Give organisers a versatile host who can manage programme transitions while also providing dedicated entertainment.
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **US Fee range: On Request
Talent Services
Hosting:
Event Hosting
Jonny Loquasto is a dynamic and highly versatile event host who combines professional broadcasting experience, quick-thinking comedy and genuine audience connection to keep conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate events running smoothly.
With experience hosting live broadcasts, sports events and entertainment productions for platforms including ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports and WWE, Jonny is completely comfortable in high-pressure environments where timing, adaptability and confidence matter.
His background as a stand-up comedian gives him the ability to read a room, improvise when needed and inject appropriate humour into proceedings without distracting from the purpose of the event. Whether introducing speakers, managing transitions, interviewing guests or responding to unexpected changes, Jonny brings energy, professionalism and personality to the stage.
For organisers, he offers an experienced pair of hands who understands that a great event host should make the programme feel effortless while keeping audiences engaged from beginning to end.
Entertainment:
Corporate Comedy
Jonny Loquasto is an accomplished stand-up comedian whose energetic, personable style combines sharp observations, storytelling and experiences drawn from an unconventional career spanning healthcare, sports broadcasting and entertainment.
His comedy has taken him around the world, from comedy stages and television appearances to performing for American troops overseas with Armed Forces Entertainment. His debut comedy special, Jonny Loquasto: Physical. Therapy., showcases the unique perspective of a comedian who also happens to be a licensed healthcare professional with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. He has also appeared in a Dry Bar Comedy special.
For corporate audiences, Jonny brings a particularly valuable ability to make people laugh while understanding the environment in which he is performing. His experience as an event host and broadcaster enables him to read audiences quickly and deliver comedy that feels natural, engaging and appropriate for the occasion.
Whether performing a dedicated stand-up set or incorporating comedy into a larger event programme, Jonny helps transform the traditional corporate experience into something warmer, more relaxed and genuinely entertaining.
Talent Short Bio
Jonny Loquasto is a live event emcee, stand-up comedian, sports broadcaster, voiceover actor and licensed healthcare professional who brings an unusually versatile skill set to corporate events.
Holding a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Jonny began his professional journey in healthcare before building a successful entertainment career spanning comedy, television, sports broadcasting and live events. His ability to combine professionalism with quick humour and genuine audience connection makes him particularly effective at taking the stiffness out of corporate programmes.
Jonny’s sports entertainment career has included play-by-play commentary, interviewing, ring announcing and live event hosting, including work with WWE in front of audiences of thousands. His broadcasting credits also include ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, UFC Fight Pass, beIN Sports, Peacock, Whistle Sports and AXS TV.
As a comedian, Jonny has performed internationally, entertained US troops through Armed Forces Entertainment and released multiple comedy specials, including Jonny Loquasto: Physical. Therapy. and a Dry Bar Comedy special.
For corporate audiences, Jonny offers the rare ability to both professionally emcee an event and deliver stand-up comedy, helping organisers create a programme that feels polished, personable and genuinely entertaining.
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