10 Comics You Should Be Looking Out For PART 1

​10 Comics You Should Be Looking Out For (Booking and/or Watching) PART 1
Every year hipster magazines get a list of clients signed to major agencies and make a list of Comics to Watch For Next Year. These comics are usually trust fund babies and pretty faced social media stars that have about 5 minutes of usable material and flame out once given a real platform because they weren't ready for primetime. The comics that I worked with ten years ago who are doing great things weren't on those lists. They just hustled and made it. Michael Longfellow is on SNL. JC Currais was in Babylon. Trevor Wallace become a social media king. They are all amazing comics too. So I want to make a list of 10 comics I worked with over the past two years that you should seek out and book ASAP if you have a show. And pay them if you can. PART 2 Comes out Tuesday! So here we go: 

Kacey Spivey @hahaKacey
Whether Kacey is performing in Los Angeles, at NACA events, or teaching comedy classes, she is a beacon of positivity in a dark LA underbelly of comedy. Her mixture of pure stand up with musical parody songs is a refreshing break from the average young comic's hot takes on Tinder. I've known her since 2020 and have asked her to be my opener on a few road gigs. A full out professional through and through. 

Aaron Branch @aaronbranchworld
I met Aaron a couple years ago when I was co-running the Flappers auditions, and I knew immediately he was going to break through. He currently is a regular performer at the Laugh Factory and just showcased at The Comedy Store. His Netflix series Unstable with Rob Lowe was a huge hit for the streamer, and you can find him on numerous YouTube podcasts and web series. I've had Aaron close out big corporate shows, like the Budweiser Brewery show I book, and crowds love him. His style is edgy without being profane, and if you run a show, headline him now before he gets too busy!   

Maxi Witrak @maddmaxi
Maxi is a regular at The Improv on Melrose, hosting and bringing up the biggest names in comedy. The amount of trust the top club in the world has in her proves not only her comedic ability is top notch but also her professionalism is evident. In an industry where comics leave you on read, booking Maxi is a pleasure as she's never late, never complains, and delivers every time. You can find her posting on IG regularly, seeing the evolution of bits as they're going through the process. If you're a young comic, this would be a great person to model after,  

David Rosenberg @rosiepigs
If you add David "Rosie" Rosenberg on Facebook you'll find his posts to be silly one day (involving house pets, cheese, and butts) and insightful the next (his advice to younger comics rants are great). He's performed on every show and stage in Los Angeles, and he is known for his playful crowd work. It's a new show every time. He'll hate that he's on this list because he hates self-promotion, which is why it's great to book him, because he leaves his ego at home with his family that he clearly loves. If you want a great closer to your show, Rosie is the man! 

Alexis Prigo @alexisprigo 
I first worked with Alexis at a garage show in Santa Clarita in 2016, and I've found myself booking her on numerous shows ever since. She's just as comfortable at a rowdy bar theater show in Palmdale as she is on the main stage of The Laugh Factory. Her laid back, relatable material ranging from dating to having hot girl diseases plays well in any environment. She also had a big break being on The Adam Corolla Podcast earlier this year. Plus, on top of all this her terrier Stella is the coolest dog on the block. 

Andrew Searles @andrew_searles
Andrew is a Canadian born comic with a high energy act filled with style and substance. Whether he's doing amazing act outs or breaking down problems with the healthcare system, his comedy goes beyond typical d**k jokes. I've been working with Andrew for almost a decade now. We've performed in showcase clubs, BBQ restaurants, and on my co-produced JR's Comedy Club shows. He travels internationally, so if you're looking for someone to bring a different sensibility or looking for a comic with different approaches to typical topics, he's your guy to look out for!   

Steph Clark @stephclarky 
Getting booked in LA can be ridiculously hard. Steph figured out a business model that produces both great shows and opportunities for herself and comics with pop up shows in Northern LA County and Ventura County. Her Funny Girl Events is a staple within the Ventura County/Northern LA area comedy scene. She has shows in Oxnard, Agoura, and up and down the coast for you to see, and her company can produce shows for your bar or corporate events. If you want a funny, likable, professional comic, look no further. And sometimes you luck out and meet her rescue dog Ruby in a stroller.   

Thash Mose @thashmose
The second international comic on my list, Thash, a Danish model turned comedian, is a regular staple from coast to coast. She performs regularly on the Models of Comedy shows in LA and New York, as well as down south at The Comedy Store La Jolla. The past few years she was accepted into The Boston Comedy Festival, The Ladies Room Comedy Festival, and The HCA Comedy Festival in Denmark. She just headlined and sold out the YooHoo Room and opened for Jay Leno, proving she can handle any type of room. She travels a lot for her various gigs, so follow her on IG to see if she's in a town near you.     

Chad Opitz @chadopitz
Chad and I have known each other for years, crossing paths at various festivals and showcases. These past few months we've gotten to know each other much better. Like a time traveler from the 1990's alt scene, he's Andy Kaufman one minute and Patton Oswald the next. His act is a mixture of whacky songs and movie references. A finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Contest, he's a passed comic at Hermosa Beach's legendary Comedy & Magic Comedy Club. So you know he can make the cool kids and beach life seniors both laugh. He also accidently misplaced his car and reported it stolen, proving he's a true slacker comic destine to tell that story to Jimmy Fallon one day.    

Samantha Hale @thesamanthahale
Founder of Horror Nerd Night, a monthly show at The Improv, Samantha is a well known entity in the Southern California comedy scene. She can be found at The Comedy Store La Jolla, the various Improvs, and teaching comedy classes in Burbank. One of the top producers in the LA area, her Horror Nerd Show has expanded across the Southern California landscape; plus she produces drag queen comedy shows and recently completed a long running show at Hamburger Mary's. Her mixture of pop culture references and relatable dating material will leave everyone in stitches. I've been working with Samantha for a decade now. You don't want to miss her!