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Ty Barnett, a Chicago native, got his start at Seattle's "Comedy Underground." Since then, his star just keeps rising! Dedicated to "bringing the funny", his shows have been called "hilarious" (Whoopi Goldberg), "thought provoking", "edgy", and have earned him countless Television appearances on every major network including The Tonight Show w/Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Samantha Who, and Bad Boys of Comedy. He has a notable presence online.

Julia Scotti's new brand of comedy is honest, hilarious, fearless, and fierce. Drawn to comedy from the time she was a child - "almost like a religious calling" - she holds nothing back. She has been described as a "force of nature," "a cross between Sam Kinison and Mrs. Doubtfire," like a "chainsaw flying through the room." A speaker, author, and nationally headlining comedian, who happens to be transgender, Julia got her start as Rick Scotti successfully touring both the United States and Canada.

Jamal Doman has his own style of comedy, which he refers to as "sophisticated ghetto". Jamal says, "My comedy is much like my personality. I'm from the hood, but I have some sophistication to me." Called "a comedian's comedian" by his peers, Jamal is poised on the brink of stardom. Jamal may be rough around the edges, but he is genuine at the core, and the audience relates to him.

Erik Knowles has a style all his own. He treats his audience members to a behind-the-curtain realness that feels as though he is speaking to a living room full of his own friends. His storytelling and effortless ability to cajole audiences into full belly laughs every 10 seconds draws comparisons to Christopher Titus and a clean version of George Carlin.

A diverse, intelligent comedienne, Gayla Johnson entertains audiences with her stories and her characters, treating her listener to her unique view of the world we live in. Quoted as saying, "Stand-up comedy is the one thing you can do badly and no one will laugh at you", Gayla has been called "comedically adroit" by critics. Gayla Johnson believes that most people are alike and see themselves in others - in other words, everyone is guilty!

Kristin Key, a minister's daughter from a small town in West Texas, has a wealth of comedy material including her true story of "coming out" of and "going back in" to the closet. She perfectly blends thought-provoking, hilarious true stories, original songs, and keen observations with outrageous wit and off-the-cuff improv moments. A finalist on Last Comic Standing, this is her fourth album for Uproar.

Alex Elkin has a comedy style that is unique and true to himself: unapologetic, unexpected, and uncensored. With a natural instinct to take random ideas and mirror his thoughts into relatable comedy bits for discerning audiences, he knows what funny is. He has headlined in comedy clubs across the country, has appeared on several TV shows, and was the 2016 winner of The San Francisco Comedy Festival.

This pretty, petite firecracker is known for her infectious laugh, her brash style of humor, and for fearlessly addressing topics that most female comics tend to avoid. Jen Murphy fully embraces her gender's overall insanity, and finds the funny in her traditionally male dominated, X-rated subject matter.

Muslim father, Jewish mother, an American born in Egypt—Tamer Kattan was born an outsider and that's where he stayed. Very quickly, Tamer became adept at being comfortable in the uncomfortable. Comedy became the weapon of this underdog, enabling him to deal with challenges ranging from school yard bullies to an abusive father. His diverse background has given Tamer a deep understanding of the human condition as well as a wealth of material to draw from.

Jackie Fabulous, a native New Yorker from the Bronx, is a gut-busting, headlining comedian who uses comedy to simultaneously entertain and inspire her audiences. Having survived her fair share of loves, tragedies, lessons, and embarrassing moments, Jackie channels all of that energy into a performance that makes it difficult not to want more. She comes with a message and a lesson that surpasses the stand-up comedy club stage and sets her apart from her peers.

Feraz Ozel, a "brown" comedian, is a light-hearted performer driven by passion, and intelligence. His style is energetic and fun and connects with people from all walks of life. He prides himself on putting on a show that will make you laugh till it hurts, think about a few new things, and remember that regardless of our vast differences, we can all come together for a night of comedy.

There's no one quite like Matt McClowry. An awkward, gentle soul trapped in a hulking physique, Matt has been surprising audiences for nearly a decade, putting a sharp edge to universal topics like family, relationships, and modern life.

Spencer James' comedy career started very early on. At 11 years old, he was the fat kid always getting picked on by school bullies and being ignored by every girl around. An army brat who moved frequently throughout the US as well as internationally, he used stand-up to provide comic relief. His sharp tongue has entertained audiences from all over the country, ranging from small one-nighters to headlining clubs such as Snickers Comedy Club, Helium Comedy Club, Joker's Comedy Club, Lafflines, and Morty's Comedy Club, just to name a few.

Nikki Carr is a deliciously silly and hilarious comedian. Most recently known as the charismatic runner-up on NBC's 2014 season of Last Comic Standing, she propelled her way through the competition with quick and effective wit, hilariously relatable anecdotes, and the courage to laugh in the face of all the things she could cry about. Her trials and tribulations as a woman, mother, grandmother, and lesbian provide rich comic material.

A multitalented farm boy from Hutchinson, Kansas, Brett Riley considers himself the proverbial everyman. Everyone who comes across this "slim-fat" white guy with a small-town Kansas demeanor and a friendly "I've met this guy before" face has the same reaction: "Didn't see that coming." An accomplished comedian and vocalist with an endless grab bag of stories, observations, and opinions, his motto is "forget the formula", because "we are the formula, and in a nutshell, we should strive to leave our own footprints rather than follow in those of others".

Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the final four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater, UVA.

Travis Simmons, aka The Big Funny, is working to change the world one joke at a time. Some people hug trees; others run for political office. Travis Simmons is dedicated to comedy for the sake of people. He makes them laugh by being honest, telling the truth, and sprinkling in an impression or two.

Comedy saved Tobe Hixx's life! A skinny kid who was often teased and ridiculed by his peers, he ultimately turned to a life of crime that included gangs and selling crack. Says Hixx, "People don't realize when you sell drugs, you're just as addicted as the person using the drugs. [I was] addicted to the money and the lifestyle." After stints in both state and federal prison, Hixx chose to return to his first love: comedy. Overcoming hard times in prison helped him develop the thick skin he would need to survive as a comedian.

Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Josh Adams is gearing up to be a comedic heavy hitter. Over the course of his career, Adams has performed in front of all types of audiences, from mainstream to urban, and at venues across the country ranging from colleges to churches to comedy clubs. Drawing from his unique perspective as a kid who was born in the hood and grew up in the suburbs, Adams holds his own when performing alongside national headlining acts such as Mike Epps, Thea Vidale, J. Chris Newberg, and Finesse Mitchell.

In Upper Middle Trash, John talks about his loving, dysfunctional family; heroic tales of alcoholism; being a married product of divorce; revenge; and debauchery, to name just a few topics. The product of a "nice guy" dad and an alcoholic mother who, "when she drinks...can say some of the most hateful things ever uttered," John says. "I take after my mother. I'm a bit of a misogynist. Alcoholism and mental illness run rampant in my family on both sides. I'm part Native. That doesn't help."