Ali Sultan
Ali Sultan
Ali Sultan saw his first stand up comedian when he moved to America from Yemen at the age of 15. He grew the desire to go on stage but first he needed to learn English. Ali became the first comedian post pandemic to be on The Late with Stephen Colbert and first Yemeni to make a stand up television debut. His Dry Bar Comedy special has over 1,000,000 views on YouTube.
Ali has been on Comedy Central’s Hart of The City with Kevin Hart. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia.He was named both Best Local Comic and artist of the year by City Pages. He represented Minnesota and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His album happy to be here debuted at #2 on iTunes and can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, Sirius Xm and has over 700k streams on Pandora. Ali also performs clean comedy for Colleges, non profits and cooperates. His latest 2021 special can be seen on Wanda Skyes Unprotected Sets on Epix.
Tommy Ryman
Tommy Ryman
A semifinalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Tommy is an acclaimed comedian. His oddly-adorable stand-up landed him No. 1 on iTunes comedy charts for his album Party Troll. Named Best of the Midwest at Gilda!s Laugh Fest, Tommy grew up in Minnesota jamming on clarinet for his new-age mom and kale-chip-making dad. He performs at top clubs, colleges, and festivals across the nation including the Great American Comedy Festival. Tommy was invited to be on Nickelodeon!s NickMom Night Out and has a full comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy. He!s worked alongside Nick Swardson, Hannibal Buress, Maria Bamford and Louie Anderson but none wear a cardigan quite like Tommy. Featured on Paste Magazine and regularly heard on SirusXM and iheartradio, Tommy!s act can be described as absurdist and clever masked behind an endearing, innocent demeanor. A Last Comic Standing judge raved, "I have never seen anything like [Tommy] before in my whole life, [he is] one-of-akind, fantastic!”
Mike Brody / David Harris
Mike Brody
Starting comedy on a whim at an open mic in the year 2000, Mike Brody has since devoted his life to perfecting the delivery of his high-energy act. Bucking the trend of the apathetic comedian, his genuine passion for his craft draws audience members into the unique world of Mike Brody: An affable, clever guy whose life is often derailed by his own neurotic, obsessive-compulsive and clumsy tendencies.
Brody has spent the last 20+ years touring the U.S. and internationally, and has also been featured on the nationally syndicated radio program "The Bob & Tom Show" as well as the "The Dan Patrick Show" podcast. He's recorded two comedy albums on Rooftop Comedy, with tracks regularly featured on SirusXM Satellite Radio. Brody can also be seen in his 2019 Dry Bar Comedy special "Not Afraid of Butterflies".
David Harris
Headliner David Harris is a nationally touring, Midwest Emmy Award-winning comedian, magician, actor, and host who has entertained audiences for over 20 years. With 2000+ live performances, Harris regularly appears at top clubs, colleges, corporate events, theaters, alternative rooms and other elite venues across the U.S. and Canada. Most notably, Harris has performed at the New York Comedy Club in New York, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Goodnight’s Comedy Club in Raleigh, and at the Hollywood Improv Lab in Los Angeles. Harris has also worked with the legendary Louie Anderson, Bobby Slayton, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Amir K., and Ben Bailey, to name a few. David’s comedy special “Recalculating” is available on Dry Bar Comedy.
Ira Ford
Ira Ford
Ira Ford, originally from Maryland, was a lyricist before he followed his passion of comedy. He was always amazed at how a comedian could hold so many people's attention. Now based in Minneapolis, he is an open book who talks about life experiences ranging from drugs, family to riding the bus. He unapologetically says what he thinks. His unique & hilarious stories earned him a semifinalist finish at The Funniest Person with a Day Job Contest at Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, and his own wildly popular monthly showcase which he hosts & curated "Laughs and Legends" at Lakes and Legends Brewery in downtown Minneapolis. Ira now is a house emcee at Acme Comedy Company.
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Wendy Maybury
Wendy Maybury
Wendy Maybury's debut album, "She's Not from Around Here" hit #1 on the charts last year. She still gives hugs after the show. Wendy Maybury has performed comedy for years and still likes people. Come laugh at her quirky Southern stories and hilarious takes on single motherhood
Karen Pickering
Karen Pickering
Karen Pickering is a lunch lady and retail warrior, wife and mom who was forced to return to comedy by her two teenagers. They insisted that she hit the stage or they wouldn't go to college. She was a finalist in the Joke Joint's Funniest Person in Minnesota Contest, participated in the Las Vegas World Series of Comedy, Sioux Falls ComedyFestival, was featured in City Pages, MN Comedy. Karen is co-producer of the smash hit comedy show, Day Drinking With Mom. She’s a transplant from Boston with a sharp tongue, warm heart and a lot of brain waves
Linda Aarons
Linda Aarons
Linda Aaron's quiet demeanor is a perfect set-up to her smart punch lines!
Linda recently won Minnesota’s Funniest Person Contest. She was first runner-up in Acme Comedy Company's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest. She also performed in The Boston Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest.
Wayne Burfeind
Wayne Burfeind
Wayne Burfeind has a happily jaded approach combined with contemporary observations spiked with an eye for the ridiculous. His stage persona is so amiable and unassuming, you won't notice how far into left field he's taken you, until you're already there.
Ashli Henderson
Ashli Henderson
Ashli Henderson was born and raised in Minneapolis MN. She is best known for her ability to roast a crowd, raw, and pure authentic COMEDY. Being funny around friends and family led Ashli to pursue a stand-up comedy career in 2016. Ashli has been featured on The Shade Room 4x, World Star Hip Hop (2x) and various other social media platforms on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Ashli’s comedy tells stories about being a single mother, being in the LGBTQ+ community and her family. Her high energy, style and versatility has made her one of the countries’ favorite comedians. In 2020, Ashli founded and created Northside Emergency Resource Pop-up which focused on providing essential resources to families affected by the Minneapolis Riots and served over 8,000 families. Not only is Ashli Henderson a comedian but she is also a philanthropist. When it comes to jokes and community work, Ashli holds NOTHING back.
Cianna Violet
Cianna Violet
Cianna Violet is an up-and-coming comedian in the Twin Cities area. Even at an early age, she always found joy in making people laugh. In addition to comedy, she's passionate about: online shopping at work, tequila, and layering her clothing like a true Minnesotan. Sarcastic and observant, she finds humor in everyday situations and loves sharing those stories with audiences.
John Stannard
Jon Stannard
Originally from Iowa City, Jon Stannard has been living and performing in the Twin Cities since 2019..You can see Jon performing at many of the hottest venues around town. He hosts the Mondays @ Moose Comedy show at NE Moose Bar and Grill.
Ulysses Zackery
Ulysses Zackery
Ulysses Zackery III is an actor/comedian/voice talent born in Minneapolis, MN. His credits include a starring role in the HBO Mini-Series “Laurel Ave.” and “Bill’s Gun Shop”. Ulysses also has done voiceover commercials for the NBA, NFL, Best Buy, General Mills, and countless others. He is the producer and host of the comedy show “Now That’s Funny”, the show that has been all over the Minneapolis metro area showcasing the best comedians around.
Kimberly Ashlynne
Kimberly Ashlynne
Kimberly Ashlynne is a foul-mouthed divorcee that's barreling through life one Sauvignon Blanc at a time. Born and raised as a child of a Baptist preacher, and married for 25 grueling years, she escaped tht life to live out her dreams. In her short time on the scene, she's performed at YellowBrick Comedy, Comedy at the Crane, and The Moose, and is ready for more. Onstage her energy is living out loud... and no apologies.
Emma Dalenberg
Emma Dalenberg
Whether Emma Dalenberg is talking about her dysfunctional family or reflecting on the absurdities of life, she approaches her sets with a laid back, quasi-stoned demeanor and a genuine love to connect with her audience. Since beginning her career at age 19, she has featured around the Midwest, finished as a semi finalist in Sisyphus Brewing’s funniest person contest, and was nominated as one of Racket MN’s Comics to Watch in 2022. Emma now produces and hosts the Underground Roast Battle of Minneapolis and continues to bring her disarming goofy energy to whichever stage she stands upon.
Ateh Ekinde
Ateh Ekinde
A popular Minnesota comic, Ateh Ekinde can be seen performing at many of the top clubs and performance venues around the Twin Cities.
Pat LaVone
Pat LaVone
An accomplished writer, storyteller and stand-up comedian, Pat brings an unassuming life perspective - along with a dash of absurdity - to the stage. He's performed at comedy clubs and theaters across the midwest, including the Funny Bone, the House of Comedy, Strike Theater and the Parkway Theater.
Ben Marcotte
Ben Marcotte
Ben Marcotte is originally from rural Minnesota but moved to Minneapolis in 2015 to further pursue standup comedy. Since then, he’s performed all across the Upper Midwest to rave reviews. He’s the type of guy that you have probably seen many times before, but never had the inclination to talk to. Marcotte blends stories of past life experiences with whimsical observations that leave audiences wanting more.
Ben has performed at corporate events and clubs all over the Midwest including performances at: Goonies Comedy Club, Boss' Comedy Club, House of Comedy and the Paramount Theater in Austin, MN. Ben has particated in the Charm City Comedy Festival in Baltimore, MD and the Sioux Falls Sno Jam Comedy Festival in Sioux Falls, SD. He has also competed in the Funniest Comedian in the Heartland contest in Lowell, AR, along with being a semi-finalist in the Funniest Person with a Day Job contest at the House of Comedy.
Luzy Zarns
Lucy Zarns
Lucy Zarns is a rising star in the Minneapolis comedy scene with a background in both acting and stand-up. She's the host of the popular show "Punchline Punchout" in Minneapolis and a finalist in House of Comedy's Funniest Person with a Day Job contest.
Atul Patel
Atul Patel
If there ever was a different kind of comedian, Atul Patel is one. He’s an Indian-American from Cleveland who is older and funnier than he looks and came in 4th place in the ACME Funniest Person in The Twin Cities Contest in 2019. Look for quick two to four liner clever and sometimes cheeky jokes from him that mostly try to make a point. Other jokes are just plain ridiculous.
Interested in Performing?
If you are an established comedian and are interested in performing at our shows, send an email and one sheet, video clip or EPK to: yellowbrickcomedy@gmail.com