Celebrity Performers

Trevor Noah is a globally celebrated comedian, television host, and author whose wit, charm, and insightful humor have made him one of the most influential entertainers of his generation. Born in South Africa during apartheid, Noah’s unique perspective on politics, culture, and human relationships is deeply informed by his experiences growing up as a mixed-race […]

W. Kamau Bell is a sociopolitical comedian who is the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award winning CNN docu-series United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. On June 26th he makes his Netflix debut with a new stand-up comedy special, Private School Negro. Kamau has a book with the easy-to-remember title The Awkward Thoughts of […]

As her fans know, Sarah Schauer keeps it real and honest 100% of the time. A self-described “Youtuber when I feel like it, Ex-Viner, and all around piece of sh*t,” The YouTube comedian uploads videos on an assortment of topics from “famous TikTokers steal my vines and I make fun of them” to “How to […]

George Lopez Comedian has become a pop culture icon. The politically active entertainer has won millions of dedicated fans through his television sitcoms, talk show, and stand-up comedy. Lopez produced and starred in the groundbreaking sitcom George Lopez, which made history as one of the first shows starring and produced by a Latino for a […]

Named by Variety one of the nation’s Top Ten for Innovative Approaches to Learning, nicknamed by her students “Comedy Mama”, Susanna Spies (Founder/President of Comedy Playground), has birthed a platform for self discovery and expression through humor for the past twenty years. As a seasoned comic performing her many “faces” on stages throughout the country, to encouraging others […]

Tom Wilson is an actor, artist, comedian, and writer who’s been working in every aspect of popular culture for decades, creating touchstone roles, provocative paintings, and comic commentary every step of the way. Best known as Biff from the Back to the Future movies, Tom Wilson brings his enthusiasm and charisma to the stage. He has always kept his […]

Oz Pearlman is a world-class entertainer and one of the busiest mentalists in the country. He developed an interest in magic at a young age and what started as a hobby quickly became a lifelong passion. After a couple of years spent working on Wall Street, Oz decided to pursue his dream and become a […]