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SHELLY on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU3FMI7voYo FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/shelly.goldstein/ INSTAGRAM - GroovyShelly Shelly Goldstein is a writer-performer who has written for every genre of TV, film and stage. She wrote the comedy special WAIT! WAIT! DON’T KILL ME & performed in it with Lily Tomlin, Pete Holmes, & Margaret Cho. She was Script Consultant & lyricist on Liongate’s UK/European series, COLD COURAGE. She wrote the Emmy winning PBS musical special, CHICAGO VOICES. Her lyric, ILLINOIS is sung by the Gay Men’s Choir of Chicago in the film, LINCOLN IS CRYING. She has written (or re-written) for (partial list) Stephen Colbert, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Sharon Stone, Regina King, Tiffany Haddish, Barbra Streisand, Hannah Einbinder, Hugh Jackman, Larry Wilmore, rocker Joe Walsh, Leslie Odom Jr., Jane Fonda, Laurence Fishburne, Kal Penn, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Quincy Jones, and Yoko Ono She is a founding member of the LA Broadway sisterhood, THE FABULOUS CHICKIES. Their online concerts helped raise money for The Actors Fund during the COVID lockdown. Onscreen she appeared in the British drama THE RIDDLE, opposite Sir Derek Jacobi and the Irish horror spoof, ASSAULT OF DARKNESS She recently performed in the 50th anniversary concert of GODSPELL in London, at Le Crazy Coqs. She has performed in West End tributes to Jerry Herman and Kander & Ebb. She directed the London cabaret premiere of MILLIE: A tribute to Millicent Martin. In Hollywood, she has performed in tributes to Stephen Schwartz and Barbra Streisand. She is the go-to writer for events that combine style, humor and substance – having written for such organizations as UNICEF, PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY, Norman Lear’s SENTINEL AWARDS, SMITHSONIAN/MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE, DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING, WRITERS GUILD AWARDS, LAUREUS INT’L SPORTS AWARDS, SHELLY on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU3FMI7voYoFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/shelly.goldstein/INSTAGRAM - GroovyShelly LOCATION MANAGERS GUILD INT’L, HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES, ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA AWARDS, OUTFEST LEGACY AWARDS, PRODUCER’S GUILD AWARDS, RED DRESS AWARDS, NARAS MusiCARES, PBS and others. She is the winner of the New Yorker magazine’s Cartoon Caption Contest. Her YouTube videos have over 2.5 million views around the world. “The name SHELLY GOLDSTEIN means a fabulous night of entertainment” -- BBC, London “I really liked what you wrote. You got it right!” – Sir Paul McCartney “You are so good, Shelly. You must be Hollywood’s satiric historian. Hilarious!” – Lily Tomlin “Shelly Goldstein is just uncannily talented; so funny,

Follow Ronnie Marmo at his Socials I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce: Instagram: @iamlennybruce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmLennyBruce/ Twitter: @iamlennybruceRonnie Marmo (Actor, Writer, Director, Producer): Instagram: @ronniemarmo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronnie.marmo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RonnieMarmo.Actor Twitter: @realronniemarmo Joe Mantegna:Instagram: @joemantegna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joemantegna Twitter: @joemantegna

Originally from New York City, Gabe Abelson holds a BA in Drama from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University where he studied with acting guru Lee Strasberg. After his success in booking a number of stage roles and television commercials after college, Abelson decided to pursue his real love stand-up comedy. A sought-after comedian, he toured the world for over a decade before being offered the role of Head Monologue Writer for "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS). Within five years, he received five Emmy Award nominations and three Writers Guild Awards. He is a member of the Writers Guild of America) and SAG/AFTRA. After his tenure at Letterman, Gabe relocated to Los Angeles to write for several network late-night shows, including "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher" (ABC), "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" (NBC) for which he also wrote, produced and directed segments and "The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (CBS). In addition, he was Producer and head writer for "The Tom Green Show" (MTV), Writer/Producer on the pilot of "Lopez Tonight" (TBS) and Consulting Producer for "Pop-Up Video" (VH1). Gabe served as the Head Writer for the Golden Trailer Awards for 2000, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2010 as well as the Head Writer for the 2004 Canada Walk of Fame. He also wrote for the 2012 Gracie Awards. He has written for sitting U.S. presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as notables Robert DeNiro and Nathan Lane.

No one ever accused Suzanne of being subtle, not the shuttle driver who took her to the airport, the woman she was in line with at the grocery store yesterday and certainly not her audiences. Subtle, she is not. After 25 years of groundbreaking, stereotype-shattering and brutally honest comedy, she’s not about to start pulling punches now. The kid from Amish Country who began her comedy career on a dare is celebrating a quarter century of out, open, no-holds-barred comedy. Suzanne tells the truth. The truth is life is funny, especially when it’s fermented in Suzanne’s mind. That’s why she could never be in the closet, making her a trailblazer when she started doing stand-up in the 1990s. She was the first openly lesbian comedian with an HBO Special and the first openly lesbian comedian on “Late Night with David Letterman.” Heck, she was on Sally Jesse Raphael in 1991 on a show called “Breaking the Lesbian Stereotype…Lesbians Who Don’t Look Like Lesbians.” From “OMG, a lesbian has long hair and wears make up” to “I went to Helen and Jane’s wedding last weekend,” that’s how far we’ve come in the 25 years Suzanne has been telling her truth to audiences all over the world. Some of that is certainly thanks to her candor, courage and charisma. Suzanne never does the same show twice. She can’t. She doesn’t write anything down. She charges boldly onto the stage and what happens is always a mystery and a delight. Enjoy a wild night of comedy in a city near you. https://www.suzannew.com/events/

Nancy Parker has been doing comedy for almost five decades. She’s toured clubs and theaters nationwide, touring with Peter Allen, and Meat Loaf, to name a few. She got her start at the Improv and Catch A Rising Star in NYC. For years she appeared as a regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Her signature impressions and characters have appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show Evening At the Improv Don Kirschner Rock Concert, to name a few. She was also a cast member of the Playboy Special filmed at The Comedy Store, aptly titled, Girls of the Comedy Store. She was a writer/performer for eight years at the American Comedy Network, which provided comedy for morning radio zoos around the country. She performed on their Emmy Nominated special in Danbury, Ct. She has written written material for the Rosie O’Donnell Show and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. As a playwright, she has written three full length plays, two of which have had many staged readings. She has also written six ten minute plays; one which has already had two productions. Her new one woman show, PULL BACK AND VENT recently completed a year’s residency at Don’t Tell Mama’s in NYC.

Anita Wise is an American stand up comedian and actor who has made numerous television appearances, including the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Seinfeld episodes and cable shows such as An Evening At The Improv and Caroline’s Comedy Hour. She has also been featured at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, performing comedy in both English and French. She has appeared with Julia Scotti, Joy Behar and Judy Gold. Her comedy is sly, personal and down to earth.

As a stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and England. His high energy, spot on punch lines, and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Joey's topical and timeless material combine to always make his audiences laugh hard. Joey has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theatrers, cruise ships and corporate functions. Kola's also proud of the success he's had in raising great amounts of money for the many different charities he currently supports. Joey Kola's TV credits include, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", The Late Show with David Letterman", "The King of Queens" with Kevin James, "The Martha Stewart Show", "Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola", "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", Comedy Central's "Premium Blend", The Rachael Ray Show, Jimmy Fallon and CBS's hit show "Kevin Can Wait" staring Kevin James, where Joey also plays the role of "Larry Anderson", the corn eating Assistant Principal on the show. Joey has been voted Best TV Comic 5 years in a row by Time Out NY magazine. He has warmed up many shows, such as "The Rosie O'Donnell Show", "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with Meredith Viera, "The Late Show With David Letterman", "The Apprentice" and "Survivor" Finales, "The Jane Pauley Show" and CBS's "Wake-Up with Ali and Jack", "The Marriage Ref" produced by Jerry Seinfeld, "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert and "The Chew". Joey continues to be a "regular" on and audience warm-up for Rachael as he goes into it's 15th season. One of the hardest working comics in show business today, over 300 shows per year for the last 40 years, Joey also finds time to write for other comics. George Carlin called Joey "One of the strongest comics I've seen". Joey has also toured many casinos with the cast of the Sopranos as part of their live show "Comedy You Can't Refuse". And Comedy and Conversation with The Sopranos. Kola continues to make audiences laugh today. Joey's family, his wife and 2 kids, are a great source for most of his material. Joey Kola can play to any crowd, young or old, his material is versatile. He can work 'clean' or 'blue'. Joey loves to promote his shows. His radio spots on various stations around the country have been enjoyed by millions. Written about in many news articles, magazines, and on the internet, Joey continues to please a wide range of people. No matter who the audience is, Joey's likeability comes across as his strongest asset. He always leaves everyone drunken with laughter.

Belynda Cleare’s comedic, writing, and performing abilities are often overshadowed by her striking resemblance to Beyonce. Even as her stand up broaches topics like poverty, aging, and death, Belynda’s bright, warm energy brings life to every room. Since moving to Philadelphia from The Great White North (emphasis on the “White”), Belynda has shared the stage with comics like Garrett Morris, Paula Poundstone, Bob Nelson, and Luenell. In 2015, she was featured on Amazon Prime’s Comics Watching Comics, and her one-woman show, Staying on the Right Side of Sanity, Diary of a Dirt Road Diva was the top grossing show in the Wilmington Fringe Festival for four years in a row. This show, which has captivated audiences from Nashville to Nova Scotia, inspired a forthcoming script that has made Belynda a finalist in the Yes And…Laughter Lab. Fox 29 News did a segment on Belynda’s use of comedy to cope with grief. Belynda is so committed to addressing mental health in comedy that she teaches a course on the topic at The Comics ROCK Convention, wherein she has been a presenter for the last 9 years. Her festival appearances include: Women Work, Black Girls Giggle, and Ladies of Laughter. She is a frequent guest on THE HAWK radio station, has been featured on CBC’s The National and in Nova Scotia’s Guysborough Journal. Belynda can be seen on club stages from NYC to LA and various parts of Canada, as well as walking past Andre 3000 in a party scene in AMC’s Dispatches from Elsewhere.

James Curtis spent twenty-five years as a senior executive in the insurance and computer industries before turning to writing. His new biography of Buster Keaton was published in February by Alfred A. Knopf. He is also the author of "Last Man Standing: Mort Sahl and the Birth of Modern Comedy;" "William Cameron Menzies: The Shape of Films to Come;" "Spencer Tracy: A Biography;" "W. C. Fields: A Biography" (winner of the 2004 Theatre Library Association Award, Special Jury Prize); "James Whale: A New World of Gods and Monsters;" and "Between Flops: A Biography of Preston Sturges." In addition, he has edited three books on film-related subjects, including a biography of actor Walter Huston. Born in Los Angeles, James Curtis and his wife, Kim Geary, are longtime residents of Brea, California.