Next Show Scheduled for Fall 2012
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DeAnne Smith (United States of America) (Host)
She's a really awesome comedian, who has been in Just for Laughs (2007, 2009, 2010) and has been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, in addition to a bunch of other impressive credits. She has had an impressive media presence, she's been on NBC's Last Comic Standing (2007), The Comedy Network (2009), Good News Week on Australia's Channel 10 (2009, 2010), Australia's SBS (2009). She's also been on the radio! ABC, Triple J, and CBC, where she's appeared numerous times on. She is a regular at clubs nationwide. She will be the host of this show.
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Ali (Iran)
Born and raised in Iran, Ali inducted himself in the comedy scene just over three year ago. Ever since his first performance, he has been performing at different comedy venues in Montreal and Ottawa. He has actively participated in shows at the ComedyWorks and ComedyNest in Montreal and AbsoluteComedy in Ottawa. In November of 2008 he co-produced his first show and also participated in a hit show, Comedy IN Colours. He is also the producer of the Montreal Comedy Competition, The Morning After comedy show and co-producer of Montreal Comedy Playoffs, which debut earlier this year. This very show, United IN Comedy, is also produced by Ali. Over the years, his love for writing has greatly assisted him to bring a comical angle to everyday issues and events in his life and the world around him. |
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Paul Baluyot (Philippines)
Paul Baluyot has been churning out the funny for the last five years. His clever writing and quick wit have earned him acclaim from audience spanning cities across Canada and even overseas where he performed in the Philippines. His charming personae, undeniable stage presence and ability to walk on water* make this rising star an act surely not to be missed.
*Disclaimer: Water would be frozen. |
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Eman (Palestine)
Eman started stand-up New York City. Since
then she has appeared in the annual NY Arab-comedy festival
and has opened for the Axis of Evil tour in Ottawa. In Montreal
she is the founder and co-producer of the monthly show BOOM (Best
of Open Mic). She has been in Just for Laughts festival and returned back to NYC for the 6th Arab-comedy festival.
She is a regular at clubs in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.
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Jeff Schouela (Jewish-Canadian)
Jeff nervously began his comedy journey in Toronto on July 4, 2004, in which he compared the excitement of amateur comedy to Asian Shakespeare. While he stopped performing that bit, Jeff hasn’t looked back, amassing over 700 shows. Although he has performed at several of the prestigious clubs in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and Montreal. Jeff’s comedy is virtually a reflection of his life, which includes his frustrations with employment, relationships, narcotic adventures, as well as many creative endeavors, such as inventing a flag for heterosexuals, and trying to figure out if there really are 2nd world countries. Although he’s never been on Last Comic Standing, been to a festival, or won a competition, Jeff is a very steady force on the club circuit and takes pride in making you laugh constantly. |
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Rodney Ramsey (Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis)
After months of notoriously heckling comics at comedy shows, Rodney decided to perform at open mics, then began opening on weekends at various clubs across the country a short time later. Feeling trapped in the mainstream comedy clubs and eager to experiment on stage with alternative material, in 2004 Rodney created the Drunken Show. The first show was a hit and went on to be Montreal's premiere underground comedy show with a large cult following. Rodney then went on to co-create the Dead Comics Society, a Sketch comedy group that got rave reviews at both the Toronto and Montreal sketch festivals. Shortly after, Rodney Ramsey represented Montreal in the Just for Laughs home grown competition, premiering on City TV's in House comics. Rodney went on to host Montreal's Bad Boys of Comedy show two years in a row, which was well received in the African-Canadian community. Rodney Ramsey also performed on The Debaters airing on CBC radio and broadcast across Canada.
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Andrew Searles (Barbados/Jamacia) (Headliner)
Andrew Searles is a fast rising star in the world of standup Comedy.
He has performed at Ernie Butler's Comedy Nest, the ComedyWorks,
different Colleges and Universities in and around Montreal, Ottawa's Absolute Comedy, and the Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club in
downtown Toronto. His comedy routine spans from his ethnic upbringing,
his personal life experiences, to his dead-on impressions of celebrities.
He has opened for some of the big names in Canadian comedy such
as Rick Bronson, Joey Elias, Sugar Sammy, Russell Peters, Martha
Chaves, among many others. He has recorded standup comedy for XM
satellite radio, and has appeared in Kidnapper Films' short production,
"SharkBoy" which debuted at the Just for Laughs Festival
in 2004. |
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