Unprotected Sets

When you’re one of thirteen children you’ve got to stand out - or stand up - to get attention. After her dreams of becoming a WNBA player were cut short by a tragic accident, Zainab Johnson found her way to the comedy stage.

Raul Sanchez was born in Mexico, crossed the border with his family, and was raised in Texas. After serving three tours of duty on the front lines of Afghanistan and Iraq for the US Army, Raul sought the comfort of comedy to help with his PTSD.

Daniel Webb is a fifth generation Texan. Growing up in the nineties in Hurst, Texas as a gay boy who didn’t fit in had its challenges. Daniel’s unique take on being an empowered gay man in the heart of Texas is as powerful as it is funny.

There is more than meets the eye with Alabama native Rocky Dale Davis. People are quick to misjudge him as your typical Southern white boy, but Rocky has a progressive outlook in his comedy. No one in the audience is safe when Rocky takes the stage.

Named Atlanta’s best comedian in 2017, Mia Jackson has caught the eye of comedy superstar, Amy Schumer. She is the country girl next door you want to be best friends with as she delivers hilariously snarky jokes about relatable subjects.

Rob Christensen was born and raised in Brooklyn. Looking to fit in, he found himself joining a crew and selling drugs. To escape that lifestyle, he joined the Air Force, went to college and found stand-up - a discovery that changed his life.

Becky Braunstein is one in a million. As an Alaskan Jew, she hilariously tells stories of her life in the Last Frontier. After a life change prompted her to move from Alaska to Portland, she is taking the mainland by storm.

Mohanad is living the American dream. As an immigrant from the no-fly country of Libya, his observations about American life are razor sharp. While many comedians perform for the love of the spotlight, Mohanad is performing for survival.

Paris grew up in a large family in the D.C. area. Paris’s takes on racism, feminism, and family slay the crowd at her home club, the D.C. Improv.

Like any real Midwesterner, Shane is riddled with depression and was never supposed to talk about it until now. Shane takes a deep, yet comedic look at taboo subjects like suicide and depression and uses his own personal story as a vehicle for expression.

Jessa was dealt a difficult hand in life that led her down the path of drug addiction. She got sober and spun all of her trauma into comedy gold.

Scout Durwood knows what it’s like to be the outsider and has created a place for herself onstage with an act unlike any other. She seamlessly blends original songs, absurd dance, and provocative stand-up comedy into one hilarious performance.