The New Wave of Standup

Myles Anderson is a regular performer on Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters on CBC Radio.

Known for his relaxed delivery and quick wit, Faris Hytiaa was selected for New Faces of Comedy at JFL in 2023.

Rebecca Reeds is known for her appearances on Sirius XM, and CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters. She co-hosts the award-winning podcast The Villain Was Right.

Alistair Ogden won CBC's Next Up competition in 2019. Since then, he's appeared at the Halifax Comedy Festival and garnered over eight-million views across Instagram and TikTok.

Tamara Shevon is a Toronto-based comic who has performed at Just For Laughs, CBC Accent on Toronto and the Comedy is Art Festival.

Sam Sferrazza appeared on JFL's New Faces of Canada in 2023. His trademark wit, political satire and relatable rants have earned him recognition from Time Magazine, Narcity, and Thrillist.

Jordanne Brown is a standup, writer and performer from Saskatchewan based in Toronto. She has been featured on CBC's TallBoyz, Toronto Sketch Fest and Just For Laughs Originals.

Spencer Adamus is a comedian and actor from Winnipeg who appeared on JFL's New Faces of Canada in 2023. He co-created the sketch group Family Dinner.

As producer of The Kickback MTL, Eva Alexopoulos has made waves in Montreal's comedy scene and beyond.

Ahren Belisle is a nonverbal comedian who skyrocketed to fame as a finalist on America's Got Talent.

Rachel Manson is a Toronto based stand-up who has performed at numerous comedy festivals across Canada and the U.S.

A comedic performer and writer from Vancouver, Cassidy Anhorn produces her comedy show Big Queer Party Mix, and improvises on QueerProv.