Nat is a writer for the tech/comedy collaboration, Botnik Studios. He has also written for The Onion, CollegeHumor, and their sister site, Dorkly, and was a columnist for VICE Magazine. Nat writes punch-up for professional comedians, NYC government press releases, and your friend’s best man speech.

Nat Towsen is a comedian and nonfiction writer from Manhattan, New York. He has written for Esquire, Vice, CollegeHumor, and The Onion. He also works at Botnik Studios, using AI to write comedy. In pre-pandemic times, he toured the country and abroad to perform standup and work with cultural programs, teaching about comedy as a tool in activism and for addressing mental health. read more

Kyle Marian is a comedian, producer, science communications consultant, & former physical anthropologist. She produces & hosts socially-mindful, inclusive, & accessible comedy shows. Since 2014, she has been training UK and US academics to translate their work into comedy, storytelling, & live experiences.

I’m a former Physical Anthropologist, now focusing my work on multimedia and performance science communication/public outreach. I have performed in and produced public lectures, general science podcasting, science blogging, talk radio, and provide workshops training speakers for public events such as TEDx and comedy storytelling. read more

Kasha Patel

Kasha Patel was a science writer and video producer at NASA Earth Observatory 2018-21. She previously worked in the Office of Communications at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where she hosted an award-winning NASA TV miniseries highlighting Earth science fieldwork.

While Kasha enjoys uncovering interesting story angles in any satellite image or data set, she gravitates towards citizen science projects, auroras, and tracking diseases and natural hazards from space.

Kasha studied chemistry at Wake Forest University, science journalism at Boston University, and introductory data journalism at the ProPublica Data Institute. Outside of work, she regularly performs stand-up comedy and plays ultimate frisbee. read more

Rachel McCartney is a New York-based standup comedian, writer, and Twitter addict. Her writing credits include GSN’s Master Minds, and that’s it so far. She probably shouldn’t have said “include” and then listed one job, but it was a very fun job. Originally from Chicago, she has done a televised set on WCIU’s Chicago’s One Night Standup and appeared as a paid regular at the Laugh Factory.

Moreover, Rachel McCartney is a pretty good comedian who recently taped a set for PBS and has performed at the Comedy Cellar. Originally from Chicago, she has also opened for Drew Michael.  Appeared on WCIU’s Chicago’s One Night Standup, and performed regularly at the Laugh Factory. read more

Gadiel is a Dominican-American stand-up comedian born and raised in New York. He reached new heights producing/writing for BuzzFeed, he’s known for his trailblazing work as an online content creator for the ‘Pero Like’ channel. You’ve also seen him in Ashly Perez’ web-series “Unfortunately Ashly.” Currently, he’s on tour with Aida Rodriguez (“Fighting Words” on HBOMax).

Gadiel Del Orbe was born on December 11, 1986 (age 35) in New York, United States. He is a celebrity video star web. read more

Shari Díaz. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, she switched up her stomping grounds for Raleigh, NC bringing the Nasty North to the Dirty South to show them what they’ve been missing. As the only Latina Comic in North Carolina, her crossover appeal, crowd working skills, and clever style has quickly built a platform and a diverse following ranging from Hipsters to moms screaming for a night out. With all the positive feedback, she founded Boogie Down South Productions as an avenue for local comedians to collaborate and bring forth gut wrenching shows. Her accolades include opening for one of the original Latin Kings of Comedy, Joey Medina, in Raleigh and NYC. In addition, she has set the stage for BET Comic View comedians Kenny Williams and Anthony “AD” Demmer, MTV’s Wild N Out- Shawty the Comedian, Reginald “Bruh Man” Ballard from the hit TV Series “Martin”, and Def Comedy Jam’s Tony Woods.​She is also the founder, creator, and co-host of her podcast, UN_FILTERED, on SoundCloud. Shari believes in paying it forward and mentors youth-at-risk kids in the foster care system who have an interest in comedy. read more

Alex Kumin — Stand-Up Comedian, Writer, and Performer

Alex Kumin is a bold, whip-smart stand-up comedian originally from Chicago, now performing across the country. Known for her sharp wit, fearless honesty, and unapologetic takes on everything from gender inequality to thigh chafing, Alex delivers powerhouse performances that leave audiences laughing and thinking.

A proud alum of The Lincoln Lodge, the nation’s longest-running independent stand-up showcase, Alex honed her craft in Chicago’s legendary comedy scene. She also taught Feminine Comique, Chicago’s top all-female stand-up class, helping to empower a new generation of comedians. read more

Yoni Downs, founder of DeadEnd Comedy is a New York City-based comedian, musician, actor, and writer with almost 5 years of experience producing live and online content.  As an actor, he worked on stage in New York and Berlin, and

Yoni draws from his experiences growing up.  He spent most of his childhood in Minneapolis and Tulsa, and his professional life in Chicago, New York & Berlin before settling permanently in New York.  He was born in Tel-Aviv.

Yoni has performed at West Side Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, Greenwich & Broadway Comedy Club.  He also wrote an original score for the short film Possum (2013) which won best short at the Nitehawk Shorts Festival from the same year. read more

Kellye Howard is a stand-up comedian/actress from Chicago, IL. She’s featured in the 2021 Russo Brothers movie Cherry on Apple TV, also on FOX empire, Chicago Fire, Comedy Central; as well as featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing; FOX Laughs, and more. Check out her podcast ‘Be less Petty’ Comedy “Self-help” podcast avail on YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud. IG @kellyehoward website: www.kellyehoward.com

Kellye performs at some of the very best comedy clubs in New York City. She can be found performing at New York Comedy Club, The Stand NYC, read more