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Shows happening between 4-8:30 pm! 

Casey is a stand up comedian based in the Pacific Northwest. He has a wife, two daughters, and a dog, all of which he exploits for laughter on stage. He has appeared in the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and has been rejected from some of the most prestigious festivals worldwide. Casey released a debut stand up comedy special called “Do Not Shake” on YouTube that has received more than 50,000 views without any mainstream promotion. He has podcasts called Underseasoned and also Poor Sports Seattle that are both available on YouTube and wherever you get podcasts.

Andrew’s very personal and fun storytelling comedy, combined with his exemplary work ethic has earned him high praise from some of the best comedians in the business. Andrew is a regular opener for Christopher Titus and has toured across North America and Europe with Steve Hofstetter. Andrew was rejected from Netflix and The Tonight Show but his comedy specials from Dry Bar Comedy (2018) and The Laugh Button (2021) have millions of views on YouTube anyway.

Justin Smith, an Oklahoma native with a sweet, religious mother and a law-bending, pool-hustling father, discovered his love for comedy while studying at a Christian college. He honed his craft in the Oklahoma oil fields before moving to NYC where he spent years performing on every stage he could find. Known for his clean, relatable humor, Justin’s act resonates with everyone—from pastors to those on parole. His impressive credits include appearances on Live from Zanies on The Circle Network, performances at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Kennedy Center in DC, guest podcast on The Nateland Podcast, XM's The Bonfire, host of his own podcast, ’10 Items or Less’. Always on the move, Justin tours nationwide, whether opening for Nate Bargatze or headlining his own shows. As one YouTube comment put him, "A theology educated standup comedian with a father who dabbled in organized crime is what I've waited my whole life for!”

Cheri Hardman captivates audiences with hilarious, no-holds-barred tales about being a plus size, menopausal babe.

Critical Acclaim
"She's one of the few comics who could pull off being both self-deprecating and self-aggrandizing, with the ease of flicking a switch."
— The Stranger

Her material is unforgettable, with comedian Josh Blue confessing: "I had nightmares last night about your joke. I can't stop thinking about it because it's such a good joke."

Achievements

A celebrated force in the Northwest comedy scene, Cheri has been recognized for bringing the house down with her edgy material on "wheelchair sex, married life, and what it's like to be a boomer." (Seattle Gay News). She won Tacoma Comedy Club's 'The Comedy Voice', was named by 'The Stranger' as one of 2026's Undisputable Champions of Comedy, and has been featured at Bumbershoot and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Cheri has worked with comedy greats including Tiffany Haddish, Steve-O, Luenell, Jamie Kennedy, Tony Roberts, Samuel J. Comroe, Rodney Perry, Ian Bagg, and more.

CJ Starr was raised across the Midwest, but his comedy was born in Texas. His storytelling style connects with audiences everywhere, pulling big laughs from the chaos of real life through the lens of a seasoned man who’s still figuring out what he wants to be when he grows up.

CJ’s comedy is rooted in lived experience. From growing up in a semi-single-parent household to navigating a biracial relationship, raising kids and grandkids, surviving bad career choices, a brief stint in community college, jail time, and everything in between—nothing is off limits. His material is honest, versatile, and deeply relatable, which is why his fan base spans every walk of life. If you’ve lived a little or a lot, you’ll see yourself in CJ’s stories.

He has performed at major comedy festivals, including the Oddball Comedy Festival and Gilda’s LaughFest (three consecutive years). CJ has also appeared on television, including LMAO on Jewish Life TV, Shed G’s Clean Comedy, and Laughs on FOX (four episodes), also streaming on Hulu.

CJ was a finalist in Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience and was voted Funniest Comic in Texas. Beyond stand-up, CJ continues to expand his creative footprint as a writer for Apple TV projects and multiple YouTube web series. He has also taught Intro to Comedy classes, helping develop the next generation of comedians.

In the past year alone, CJ has performed over 300 shows, launched his tour This Isn’t Lovely, and worked closely with actor Jeremy Piven on his nationwide theater tour, including the filming of Piven’s comedy special.

CJ currently hosts the podcast Doorway Confessions, set to launch in mid-2026.

Kermet Apio is a past winner of both the Seattle Comedy Competition and the Great American Comedy Festival. He has his own special on Dry Bar Comedy and can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM satellite radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, Boise, and Las Vegas. Kermet has performed in 47 U.S. states, seven Canadian provinces, as well as Hong Kong, Israel, Aruba, and Pakistan. He has also entertained at military bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, as well as throughout the United States.

Shows happening between 12-8:30 pm! 

Justin Smith, an Oklahoma native with a sweet, religious mother and a law-bending, pool-hustling father, discovered his love for comedy while studying at a Christian college. He honed his craft in the Oklahoma oil fields before moving to NYC where he spent years performing on every stage he could find. Known for his clean, relatable humor, Justin’s act resonates with everyone—from pastors to those on parole. His impressive credits include appearances on Live from Zanies on The Circle Network, performances at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Kennedy Center in DC, guest podcast on The Nateland Podcast, XM's The Bonfire, host of his own podcast, ’10 Items or Less’. Always on the move, Justin tours nationwide, whether opening for Nate Bargatze or headlining his own shows. As one YouTube comment put him, "A theology educated standup comedian with a father who dabbled in organized crime is what I've waited my whole life for!”

Derek Luna lived in Los Angeles for a decade, where he performed at The Comedy Store and hosted his own show at the Hollywood Improv. He is currently touring out of the Midwest and, in the last year, has featured for Caroline Rhea, Erik Griffin, Dusty Slay, Kevin Nealon, Tim Meadows, Brian Posehn, and many more. Derek was selected to perform at the World Series of Comedy Top 40 Satellite and was shortly thereafter hired as a touring MC for the 2024 World Series of Comedy season. He has been a headline comedian for BarComedy USA’s Pub & Grub Tour for more than three years, headlining shows in 30 of 50 states in 2026.

Based in Tacoma, WA. Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Featured in showcases in New York City, New Jersey, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Spokane. House Comic for Bark Entertainment. Touring Comic for Moms Unhinged. Verified comic for showcases at Broadway Comedy Club in New York City. 2nd place at Salt Lake City Laugh Battle. Finalist in Nate Jackson's Funniest MF'r contest. Mostly clean comedy about parenting, marriage, and Alaska foster parenting.

Originally from Pittsburgh and now based in Seattle, Dan Rosenberg is a seasoned comedian, writer, and producer with a sharp, engaging comedic voice. A definitive milestone in his career is the creation of his 7x award-winning sitcom pilot, "It’s A Lot," which he wrote, produced, and co-stars in alongside Grammy winner Rick Springfield and executive producer Barry Katz. Beyond the screen, Dan is a recognized authority on the craft of comedy as the author of "The Book on Hosting: How Not to Suck as an Emcee." With the forthcoming 20th Anniversary Edition, he continues to mentor the next generation of performers. Building on the success of his comedy special "Finger Quotes," Dan remains a multifaceted force in the industry.

Andrew’s very personal and fun storytelling comedy, combined with his exemplary work ethic has earned him high praise from some of the best comedians in the business. Andrew is a regular opener for Christopher Titus and has toured across North America and Europe with Steve Hofstetter. Andrew was rejected from Netflix and The Tonight Show but his comedy specials from Dry Bar Comedy (2018) and The Laugh Button (2021) have millions of views on YouTube anyway.

CJ Starr was raised across the Midwest, but his comedy was born in Texas. His storytelling style connects with audiences everywhere, pulling big laughs from the chaos of real life through the lens of a seasoned man who’s still figuring out what he wants to be when he grows up.

CJ’s comedy is rooted in lived experience. From growing up in a semi-single-parent household to navigating a biracial relationship, raising kids and grandkids, surviving bad career choices, a brief stint in community college, jail time, and everything in between—nothing is off limits. His material is honest, versatile, and deeply relatable, which is why his fan base spans every walk of life. If you’ve lived a little or a lot, you’ll see yourself in CJ’s stories.

He has performed at major comedy festivals, including the Oddball Comedy Festival and Gilda’s LaughFest (three consecutive years). CJ has also appeared on television, including LMAO on Jewish Life TV, Shed G’s Clean Comedy, and Laughs on FOX (four episodes), also streaming on Hulu.

CJ was a finalist in Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience and was voted Funniest Comic in Texas. Beyond stand-up, CJ continues to expand his creative footprint as a writer for Apple TV projects and multiple YouTube web series. He has also taught Intro to Comedy classes, helping develop the next generation of comedians.

In the past year alone, CJ has performed over 300 shows, launched his tour This Isn’t Lovely, and worked closely with actor Jeremy Piven on his nationwide theater tour, including the filming of Piven’s comedy special.

CJ currently hosts the podcast Doorway Confessions, set to launch in mid-2026.

Monica Nevi originates from Washington State, a collegiate basketball player, after injuries ended her career she decided to move forward with the other thing people love for women to do and pursue her strong interest in stand-up comedy. Staying cleverly sarcastic, years later, Monica is an internationally touring headliner, performing in festivals, clubs and theatres all over. She has been seen on FOX’s Laughs TV Show as well as in sketches on ESPN’s SportsCenter. Monica’s debut standup special Big Stepdad Energy was released with Helium Comedy Studios and was voted one of the Top 50 specials or albums of the year by We Own The Laughs. She followed it up with a holiday comedy special called Jokes for the Holidays that has become a seasonal favorite. She has two #1 comedy albums and was named an “Undisputed Genius of Comedy” by The Stranger. And every time she does a sketch for the Seahawks they have won the Super Bowl. She is also a nice person.

Scott Losse is a stand-up comedian from Seattle, Washington. He has been featured in Outside Magazine, XM Satellite Radio, and Dry Bar Comedy. Scott has performed at Bumbershoot, SF Sketchfest, Treefort Music Fest, and other places that aren't festivals! Comedy clubs. Colleges. Bars. Elks Lodges. You might recognize him from his reels about Costco, dogs, sheds, bikes, or (most likely) living in the Pacific Northwest.

Chris Wineland is an award-winning comedian known for his clean comedy and national appearances on Dry Bar Comedy, TBN, Huckabee, and Louder with Crowder. He was named Comedian of the Year by KIA. Follow his growing social media community on Instagram at @chriswinelandcomedy.

Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He's also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for The Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden. A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Andrew’s comedy has the ability to reach wide ranges of audiences and works in a diversity of rooms. Reliable and consistent, he rarely ends a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. Most importantly, he’s constantly fascinated by and eager to keep learning about stand-up.

Born and raised in the mountains of eastern Washington, Phillip Kopczynski started comedy at age 11 doing pratfalls to make his Down Syndrome sister laugh. Now he's a reluctant nice guy and father who just wants to occasionally play in the wilderness and regularly make city-dwellers laugh. Phillip worked in corporate America for 10 years before beginning his comedy career, which wound him right back in the corporate world where he has performed for Red Lion Hotels, Godfathers Franchise groups, Altria, IPH, Bunzl, Pacific Steel, and many other companies in the U.S. and Canada. Phillip placed second at the 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition, and has performed in bars, clubs, winery’s, and theaters from Vancouver, BC to Orlando, Florida. Venue owners have deemed him funny enough to work with many famous and a lot of not-so-famous people. He has been seen in commercials and the documentary series Meet the Makers. He is the author of the novel Freedom Weed, a sketch comedy collection Comedy with Friends, and a comedy album called Hillbilly Glamorous.

Shows happening between 12-6:30 pm! 

Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He's also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for The Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden. A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s LaughFest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival. Andrew’s comedy has the ability to reach wide ranges of audiences and works in a diversity of rooms. Reliable and consistent, he rarely ends a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. Most importantly, he’s constantly fascinated by and eager to keep learning about stand-up.

Kermet Apio is a past winner of both the Seattle Comedy Competition and the Great American Comedy Festival. He has his own special on Dry Bar Comedy and can be heard regularly on Sirius/XM satellite radio. He has showcased at comedy festivals in Aspen, Vancouver, Grand Rapids, Boise, and Las Vegas. Kermet has performed in 47 U.S. states, seven Canadian provinces, as well as Hong Kong, Israel, Aruba, and Pakistan. He has also entertained at military bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, as well as throughout the United States.

CA$H! is a rapidly rising star in the stand-up comedy world. From Dallas, Texas, CA$H! now makes waves in Washington State with his unique brand of humor. Since starting his stand-up career in 2013, CA$H! has garnered significant recognition, including winning The Crowd's Choice Comedy Competition in 2016. CA$H!'s impressive resume includes performances at prestigious festivals like the NW Black Comedy Festival (2018 and 2022), the 2022 Plano Comedy Festival, and the 2025 Seattle International Comedy Competition. He's also shared the stage with renowned comedians such as Bill Bellamy, Nate Jackson, Mike E. Winfield, Gabriel Rutledge, and Mojo Brookzz. CA$H! has headlined top clubs like the Tacoma Comedy Club and the Capital Hill Comedy Bar. Additionally, he's the host of The Comedy Grub Podcast and Comedy Show. As a comedian, producer, and podcast host, CA$H! is a multifaceted force in the comedy scene, known for his energetic and unscripted performances that leave audiences in stitches.

Lynette Manning is a comedian based out of Olympia, Washington. She has carved her place in the Northwest comedy scene. Her talent has graced stages all across the country and beyond!Lynette was recently featured in Forbes Magazine’s 12 Rising AAPI Stand-Up Comedians To Watch.

Born and raised in the mountains of eastern Washington, Phillip Kopczynski started comedy at age 11 doing pratfalls to make his Down Syndrome sister laugh. Now he's a reluctant nice guy and father who just wants to occasionally play in the wilderness and regularly make city-dwellers laugh. Phillip worked in corporate America for 10 years before beginning his comedy career, which wound him right back in the corporate world where he has performed for Red Lion Hotels, Godfathers Franchise groups, Altria, IPH, Bunzl, Pacific Steel, and many other companies in the U.S. and Canada. Phillip placed second at the 2018 Seattle International Comedy Competition, and has performed in bars, clubs, winery’s, and theaters from Vancouver, BC to Orlando, Florida. Venue owners have deemed him funny enough to work with many famous and a lot of not-so-famous people. He has been seen in commercials and the documentary series Meet the Makers. He is the author of the novel Freedom Weed, a sketch comedy collection Comedy with Friends, and a comedy album called Hillbilly Glamorous.

Chris Wineland is an award-winning comedian known for his clean comedy and national appearances on Dry Bar Comedy, TBN, Huckabee, and Louder with Crowder. He was named Comedian of the Year by KIA. Follow his growing social media community on Instagram at @chriswinelandcomedy.

Mike Coletta is a Seattle-based comedian originally from Alaska. He started comedy performing improv in the wheat-infested, cultural boomtown of Pullman, Washington. There, Coletta cracked up college audiences in the Nuthouse Improv Comedy Troupe, where he performed and directed. Coletta connects with audiences through his quick wit, energetic delivery, and positive presence. His honest reaction to life experiences completely envelops his comedy, and emits a fun, passionate disposition to audiences. Coletta has performed at The Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Emerald City Comicon, Treefort Fest, and Bumbershoot. He's also the co-host of the Codex History of Video Games and HugLife Podcasts.

Based in Tacoma, WA. Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Featured in showcases in New York City, New Jersey, Nashville, Austin, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Spokane. House Comic for Bark Entertainment. Touring Comic for Moms Unhinged. Verified comic for showcases at Broadway Comedy Club in New York City. 2nd place at Salt Lake City Laugh Battle. Finalist in Nate Jackson's Funniest MF'r contest. Mostly clean comedy about parenting, marriage, and Alaska foster parenting.

A teacher by day and comic by night, Cory Michaelis keeps his act edgy enough to keep the audience from feeling like they’re in his 10th grade History class. He cleverly tells short stories and jokes that try to get audiences to think but are silly and absurd as well. Cory is a regular in all of the clubs in the Pacific Northwest and has headlined clubs, colleges, casinos, and weird bars all over the country. He didn’t win the 2013 World Series of Comedy (semi-finals), the 2012 Seattle International Comedy Competition (SICC), or the 2014 Tacoma Comedy Contest (2nd) but he took another crack at the SICC and made the 2014 finals. Cory is proud to say he has brought a great comedy show to his hometown of Everett, Washington as host and producer of “Everett Comedy Night”, a premier comedy show that is in its third year of monthly sold out shows.