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Calwyn Shurgold Brantford Ontario native Calwyn Shurgold's performances have made him a huge hit with audiences all across Ontario. He skilfully combines hilarious stand-up comedy with uncanny impersonations. Calwyn's material is suitable for all audiences, dealing predominantly with Canadian Pop Culture and Identity, but he is best known for his spot-on impersonations of famous people. Mike Clattenburg (creator of Trailer Park Boys) witnessed Calwyns Bubbles impersonation first hand and stated "Ive seen a lot of Bubbles impressions...the best Bubblesimpression Ive ever seen." Calwyn's performances are throughly entertaining and always have crowds rolling in the aisles.

K Trevor Wilson K Trevor is your favorite. You love K Trevor Wilson. You will obey him. You will go see him in comedy clubs across the country. You loved him on shows like Goosebumps, The Border, and Billable Hours. You will vote for K Trevor Wilson

Darren Pyle Born in Toronto, but now representing Wdot (Whitby, ON), Darren Pyle is a comic on the rise. Host/creator and namesake of "The Whole Damn Pyle Comedy Experience", he has performed throughout the GTA and has been featured in several high profile contests. "I am what you call a 'late bloomer'. I broke into comedy at 38. Better late than never, I say. I think it's given my comedy an edge...cuz I've been steamrolled by life repeatedly and now I can tell the world about it. It's all about balance. Or something like that."

Alex DeWitt Alex DeWitt at the ripe old age of 18, has been doing comedy for less then a year. His comedic style is what you would call "bipolar comedy", a mixture of anger, depression and high energy with just a hint of self-deprecation. Having grown up idolizing comedians such as George Carlin, Jerry Seinfeld, Dave Chappelle, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and Bill Maher, Dewitt's material consists mainly of social commentary along with his thoughts and observations of race, religion, teenage life, the stupidity of humans and the ironies and awkwardness of life.

Rose Giles Rose Giles is a stand up comedian , improv and sketch comedian, Walrus Magazine promoter and Mother and wife. She lives in Toronto and spends many evenings in dark comedy clubs making people laugh...... well most of the time anyway....

Pat MacDonald Pat MacDonald is an up-and-comer in the Toronto comedy scene. Originally from Oakville, Ontario, he is a regular at both Yuk Yuk's and Absolute Comedy in Toronto, as well as various other venues throughout Ontario. Other than that, he doesn't really have a biography prepared, and the people at A&E haven’t got back to him yet, so here are some quotes from people who have seen his comedy in action "That’s one funny white boy!" - Barbara MacDonald, Mother "What? Who is that? I think I just crapped my pants. Let’s go home." - Patrick MacDonald, Grandfather

Magdalena Magdalena is a funny Toronto-based improviser, sketch and stand-up comic. She works in the financial industry by day. She makes people laugh by night. Her comedy speaks for itself. Sometimes she tells it like it is. Sometimes she makes up stuff for fun! Most of the time she is hilarious while she does both. Sometimes at the same time. Magdalena. Yours to discover.

KirkHicks Kirk Hicks is a stand-up comedian who currently lives in Sarnia Ontario. He has performed his comedy mostly on the stages of Toronto and performed at venues like Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy and The Rivoli. He's a jovial ginger and would very much appreciate a vote from you.

Kristian Reimer Reimer- is a comedian, who is arrives in Toronto via Calgary. Understanding that there is more to this Alberta, prairie boy than oil, wheat and beef (mmm, tasty grain fed Alberta beef) is to understand what makes Kristian tick. It's this 'ticking' that often prevents him from flying! He can be seen delivering his own brand of comedy in the stand-up venues around Toronto. Reimer recently retuned from touring his one man show The New Normal at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia.

Rene Armando Payes Actor/comic has made people laugh in the London, Toronto, Ottawa area, and is now ready for you!!

Elaine Dandy A relative newcomer to the Toronto comedy scene Elaine Dandy delivers her unique brand of humour regularly at open mic’s and comedy rooms throughout the city. A self proclaimed klutz it doesn’t take much for her to fall into the types of embarrassing situations that are the basis for many of her stories. Her unique perspective on life’s trials and tribulations inspire tales we can all relate to.

Jon Hyatt Jon Hyatt is a newcomer to the Toronto stand up scene but has been a steady performer throughout the year making audiences laugh across Ontario. His comedy is a look inside his own insecurities, the political landscape and the bubble gum pop culture which we are all bombarded with daily. He also ran an open mic in Toronto's Kensington Market showcasing Toronto's finest established acts and newcomers. Jon Hyatt spends a lot of his time as an actor and Writer/Director appearing in various movies and commercials. His online viral commercial media has generated millions of hits worldwide and was featured on the front page of Microsoft and Maxim.com UK.

Craig Fay Craig Fay is a Toronto based comedian whose status as unrecognizable, unmemorable and generally invisible give him a unique perspective on the series of endlessly compounding misfortunes that make up his life. Subtle, intelligent and clean, Craig is the voice of every wall-flower you never listened to.

Matt O'Brien Matt O’Brien is one to watch in the Canadian comedy circuit. He has been seen at sold out shows at Yuk Yuk's, Absolute comedy and The Second city preforming his brand of what audiences have described as "boy next door to the frat house" humour. Along with comedy, O’Brien has experience as a videographer and news anchor for DC News, an award winning sports writer for the Chronicle newspaper, a radio DJ for the Riot Radio, and also was the host of Rogers TV's Bandwarz and Bramptons New Years Eve Party 2008 at the Rose Theatre. Recently he participated in Q107’s Funniest Person with a Day Job 2007, and Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off 2008 and 2009, Bite TV's Stand up and Bite me 2008 and 2009. Along with Stand-up he is also a member of the award winning Sketch comedy troupe "Thunder Country" that preforms regularly at The Second City Toronto stage. He has also starred on various TV shows including MTV Live, MTV’s The Hills Aftershow, MTV's Casting Call and Video On Trial on Muchmusic. facebook.com/mattobriencomedy www.mattobriencomedy.com youtube.com/mobrienontario

Barry Taylor Barry was born in Hamilton, Ontario and now calls Toronto home. The stand up comedian is also a music journalist who is currently working with AUX TV and CHARTattack Magazine.

Joel Buxton Joel Buxton was raised in Markham, Ontario, but spent a good part of his childhood living in Australia. While there, he learned how to ride kangaroos, call people “mate,” and lie about knowing how to ride kangaroos. He currently lives in Toronto and performs at venues all over the city, including Yuk Yuk’s, Absolute Comedy, and The Rivoli. Recently, Joel was named as a finalist in the Toronto Comedy Brawl, and began to co-produce the stand-up comedy show “The Big Faddy.” Joel draws upon his experiences in improvisational theatre and radio broadcasting to bring an approachable, energetic style to his stand-up comedy. When he’s not stealing stage time from grannies, Joel also plays bass for indie rock band “Apple Pi,”and writes the humorous webcomic serial “Awesome Marcus Ninja.”

chas Bipolar. Snow at both ends.

Robert Koszegi A Hungarian mastermind causing nothing but trouble.

punchDRYSDALE punchDRYSDALE (Norm Sousa, Cole Osborne) is a sketch comedy duo based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Their aim is not to make you laugh, but to make you think about why you're not laughing. What is it with you, anyway? I've seen you laugh at stuff before. If you like watching scum bags trying to have a good time you'll love us.

Jack Dani My name is Jack, I am a comic from Toronto.I talk about my experiences growing up in an italian household. I also incorporate music in my set. I recently won a competition opening a show for Russell Peters at Caesars Casino in Windsor.

Azfar Ali Azfar has been doing stand up comedy over the past few years but has made a name for himself performing along such comics as Sugar Sammy. His high energy and sharp witt will leave audiences wanting more or asking for a refund! You can catch Azfar performing at Festivals, Weddings and Comedy Clubs around the GTA!

DJ Demers djdemers.com D.J. Demers is a rising star on the Toronto comedy scene. With his mixture of intelligence and playfulness, he leaves the audience feeling the greatest they've EVER felt in their lives. (He also wrote this biography.) Oh yeah. He is also hearing impaired, but why'd you have to bring that up?

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