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Comedian. Comedy Central's "Top 20 Comedy Showdown" WINNER
Comedian Andrew Kennedy was born in Bogota, Colombia. His mother is a short Colombian woman, his father an absent minded (but very intelligent) Englishman. Comedian Andrew Kennedy spent most of…
Writer, Actor and Poet. Palestinian American playwright and director best known for the plays Tennis in Nablus (2010) and Truth Serum Blues (2005)
Born in Beirut to Palestinian parents and raised in Chicago, Ismail Khalidi is a playwright, poet and activist, as well as an actor, educator and journalist on occasion. Khalidi holds…
Folk Rock Singer-Songwriter; "Upside Down" and "Banana Pancakes;" UN Environment Programme Ambassador
Jack Johnson is a singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. He is also known for organizing an annual event, the Kokua…
Education, Leadership, and Healthy Choices
Rashida Jolley is one of the hottest music and speaking personalities America’s today. She is a former Ms America contestant, was a hit on America’s Got Talent and is now…
Award-Winning Playwright, Actress and Poet
Sarah Jones is a Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright and performer. She is perhaps best known to theater audiences for her multi-character, one-person show Bridge & Tunnel, which was originally…
Grammy-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actress and Activist
From humble beginnings as a single Mom in a small Kentucky town to her meteoric rise as a country music superstar and American icon, Naomi Judd's incredible life-long journey is…
Renowned Entertainer & Mentalist. Experience the Extraordinary
Craig Karges is truly extraordinary! The “extraordinist” is an award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author. Karges has made over five thousand appearances in 22 countries on four…
R&B and Soul Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer & Instrumentalist
Lyfe Jennings is a platinum-selling American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, record producer, and instrumentalist. He plays the guitar, bass, and piano, which he integrates into his music. The New York…
Pop-Folk Singer-Songwriter. He is well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinctive voice
Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings blends the personal insights of a poet, the political broadsides of a protest singer, and the broad musical eclecticism of a jazz musician with a rock &…
Actress And Work Life Balance Promoter
A three time Emmy Nominee and Golden Globe award winning actress, singer and motivational speaker, Ann Jillian is an accomplished performer in all areas of show business. She has starred…
Comedian, Actress, Satirist, Singer and Internet Blogger. Best known as a cast member of the NBC television sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1986 to 1992
Victoria Jacksoni first went onto “The Tonight Show” starring Johnny Carson put her act (which consisted of her doing a handstand while reciting poetry) on national TV. Following her 20…
The Legacy of Booker T. Washington
Gloria Jackson is a great-granddaughter of Dr. Booker T. Washington and is the Founder and President of the Booker T. Washington Inspirational Network, Inc., BTWIN. It is Gloria's belief that…
Comedian, Actor & Producer
Kevin James is the producer, co-writer and star of the hit comedies, Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Zookeeper (2011) and the recently released Mall Cop 2. James also starred in…
Stand-Up Comedian, known for "I'm Not Fat… I’m Fluffy" and "Hot & Fluffy"
Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor…
Exploring culture and gender identity with nation’s preeminent Latino dance company
Ballet Hispanico was founded in New York in 1970 by Tina Ramirez. The daughter of a Mexican bullfighter and grandniece of a Puerto Rican educator, Ramirez was born in Venezuela…
Comedian
Funny Man Richie Holliday didn’t grow up wanting to be a comedian. He wanted to be an architect, but quickly discovered he was a terrible at math. So he took…
Actor, Writer and Producer. After nine successful years on network television, John Henton has established a name for himself as one of today's leading comic talents
After five years on the Fox hit television series "Living Single," John Henton has earned a name for himself as one of today's leading comic talents. Through the lovable and…
Stage and Television Actress
Valerie Harper began her career as a teenager dancing with the corps de ballet at New York's Radio City Music Hall during its spectacular heyday. She performed in numerous Broadway…
Grammy-Winning Singer and Songwriter
Combining shuddering, groove-laden funky soul and folky, handcrafted acoustics, singer/songwriter Ben Harper cultivated a cult following during the course of the '90s that gained full fruition toward the end of…
Renowned Comedian and Actor; Known for "Think Like A Man" and his Comedy Release "Laugh at My Pain"
Kevin Hart exploded onto the scene as one of the most versatile comedic actors in both television and film; and he’s making history. He has acted in films like 2012's…
Entrepreneur, Professional Skateboarder, NY Times Bestselling Author How Did I Get Here? The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO
Tony Hawk was age 9 when his older brother gave him a blue fiberglass skateboard, chipped and scratched from years of use. The first time Tony stepped on it and…
Arsenio Hall is most famous for his stand-up comedy and for his talk show
If you ask different people where they first saw Arsenio Hall, you'd probably get a number of different answers. But, it was the success of his Emmy Award-winning late-night talk…
Comedian, Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author Longest Running Cast Member of SNL
A regular member of “The Not Ready For Prime Time Players Company” on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2009, the longest tenure of any cast member in show history.…
Comedian and Actor
Eddie Griffin, a popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene…
African Tradition of Storytelling and Drumming
Continuing the African tradition of storytelling and drumming, Griots in Concert creates a charming, inspirational, educational and motivational performance presenting stories, music and song from Africa, the Caribbean and America.…
Award Winning Stand-Up Comedian, Actress, Television Writer, and Producer. She won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work as a writer and producer on The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Judy Gold has written and starred in 2 critically acclaimed, Off-Broadway hit shows: The Judy Show – My Life As A Sitcom, (Outer Critics Circle Nom) and 25 Questions for…
Academy Award-Winning Actor Known for his Roles in "Jerry Maguire," "American Gangster," "The Butler" & "American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson"
Cuba Gooding Jr. is best known for his Oscar winning portrayal of the charmingly arrogant professional football player, Rod Tidwell, in Jerry Maguire. Starring opposite Tom Cruise in the Cameron…
One of the Best Political/Humorist Comedians on the Political Comedy Circuit
Jim Gossett is a character actor performing political comedy. Among voice impressionists, the political comedy of Jim Gossett is some of the best because he pairs it with an ability…
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock/alternative metal band, formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1992, under the name Groundswell
Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock/alternative metal band, formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, in 1992, under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1997, the band regrouped in…
Former Marine & Contestant on Season 2 of "American Idol"
A Michigan native who grew up listening to country and R&B music, Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol.…
Tony Award-Winning Tap Dancer and Choreographer
Savion Glover's numerous credits include the Broadway shows The Tap Dance Kid; Black and Blue; Jelly's Last Jam; and Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, and the films…
Actress, Stand-Up Comedian and Writer
Actress/Comedienne/Activist Janeane Garofalo has been consistently working in film and television since she got her start in 1992. This winter she completed the film "Stay," with Ewan McGregor and Naomi…
Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor and Professional Poker Player. He has appeared in numerous television and film roles
A versatile-voiced man well-known for his Emmy winning role as Ray Romano's brother on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett was the first 100,000 dollar grand champion winner…
Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, and Infamous Storyteller
Larry Gatlin’s talent has brought him many rewards: international fame, a Grammy, a truckload of #1 songs, a starring role on Broadway and two films. The oldest of the three…
Talented Guitar and Didgeridoo Musician who plays the six and twelve-string acoustic guitar and incorporates exotic instruments such as the Australian Didgeridoo into his music
Dynamic Gaudious, Intense and Passionate are just some of the words used to describe the innovative work of instrumental guitarist and composer, Dominic Gaudious. After successfully recording and touring with…
Former Miss America, Sportscaster, Former First Lady of Kentucky, Actress, Author and Entrepreneur
Phyllis George has become one of America's most accomplished women.
As co-founder of Dispatch- a trio widely recognized as one of the biggest independent acts in rock history-singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist
Pete Francis, co-founder of Dispatch- a trio widely recognized as one of the biggest independent acts in rock history-singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Pete Francis proved himself to be an artist of boundless creativity…
Stand-Up Comedian. He started his career doing improv in Tempe, Arizona
When Pablo Francisco hits the stage, he immediately brings his audiences to their feet with boisterous laughter and applause. He weaves together his arsenal of characters, spontaneous outbursts, and clever…
Modern jazz tenor saxophonist and trumpeter and son of jazz saxophonist Von Freeman
Chico Freeman, the multi-reedman, keyboard artist, composer and producer embodies the intent of jazz by finding new avenues of expression that embrace the heritage and tradition of the music. Many…
Comedian Starring in "The Jim Gaffigan Show," and Author of "Dad is Fat"
Raised in Indiana, Jim Gaffigan decided to make the move to New York City in pursuit of becoming a successful actor and stand up comic. It is apparent that Jim…
Award-Winning Journalist & Commentator
Critically acclaimed for his work in broadcast journalism, Roy Firestone has won seven Emmy Awards and seven Cable ACE Awards and has interviewed more than 5,000 people, including nearly every…
Stand-Up Comedian. Despite his wheelchair and cerebral palsy, nationally renowned comedian
What do you do with adversity? I laugh at it. For three decades, under the stage name, Chris “Crazy Legs” Chris Fonseca has have had the thrill of sharing laughter…
New York's legendary comic salute to Broadway
Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking!, the fall-down funny roast of Broadway that has picked up nine Drama Desk Awards, a special Tony Award, an Obie, a Lucille Lortel and Drama…
Author and Activist
Michael Fosberg began his performing artist career as a young student at the prestigious intensive theater training program at Northwestern University, The National High School Institute where he has returned…
Comedian; TV Personality; Host of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"
Jeff Foxworthy is a comedian, television and radio personality and author. He is a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, a comedy troupe which also comprises Larry the Cable…
Stand-Up Comedian and Cast Member of TBS's hit show, Are We There Yet?
Christian Finnegan can currently be seen on the TBS sitcom Are We There Yet? but is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of VH1s Best Week…
Writer for Family Guy, Radio DJ, Television Host, Former MTV VJ, Comedian and Drummer
Damien Fahey is a writer for Family Guy on FOX. He also voiced two episodes of Family Guy called, “Peter’s Daughter”, & “I Dream of Jesus”.