Hershawn Arora is Toronto’s brightest young comic. His high-energy style, cerebral crowd work, and vulnerable material set him apart from his peers. In 2023, he debuted with Just For Laughs by recording a Just For Laughs Originals EP. Later that year, Hershawn was named an International Roast Battle™ All-Star and battled at the illustrious Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas.

This year, he was named a Top Prospect and taped a set with the renowned international record label: Comedy Records™. With a loyal online following that is rising in numbers, he has sold out his last twenty independently produced shows. A fan-favourite at all Toronto comedy clubs, Kenny Robinson's Nubian Revue, and a regular at the world-famous Your Hood's a Joke, Hershawn has been recognised as one of the most promising acts in the country and currently embarking upon his first nationwide headline comedy tour.

Kari Johnson is a stand-up comedian and actress based in Toronto. She’s a rostered comedian at multiple clubs including the Corner Comedy Club and most recently finished filming High Voltage Horror, a dark comedy where she was not only the main character, but also the only character with a mustache. She was a featured comic at the Galway Comedy Carnival and Just For Laughs Toronto. Her imaginative observations center around her racial ambiguity, mental health and anything else that might justify her otherwise useless liberal arts degree.

Clifford Myers is a 16-year stand-up comedian, Founder of The Other Comedy Company, producer of The Jokes & Goats Comedy Festival and President of The Canadian Association of Stand-up, Sketch and Improv Comedians (CASC). He has been a homegrown staple across Canadian television, festivals, radio and stage for over a decade-and-a-half including: MTV, TSN, Core Entertainment, Mirvish, SirusXM, Fantasia International Film Festival, NXNE, Evolve Festival and Just For Laughs Toronto — as well as regularly headlining at Absolute Comedy. He has also partnered on fundraisers and corporate events with reputable brands and organizations including: The United Way, The Terry Fox Foundation, JA Northern and Eastern Ontario, Mercedes-Benz, Elementary Teachers Foundation of Ontario (ETFO) and ME to WE. He has had the pleasure of working with some of the funniest acts in the comedy business including: Steven Wright, Kevin Pollack, Kyle Kinane, Chris Gethard, Brian Posehn and Eddie Pepitone — plus iconic musical artists like Our Lady Peace, Collective Soul and Soul Asylum. Clifford has two comedy specials recorded to date available on Youtube called ODDYSSEY and JOKEBOX HERO. His third independently produced production is slated for release late 2026. .

Julia Hladkowicz is a comedian and actor who has appeared on Comedy central, HBO, MTV, YTV, PBS, Conan, Laff Tracks, Kevin Hart’s LOL network and on SiriusXM. You may know her from season 20 of America's Got Talent where she got a standing ovation and four yes votes from the judges. She has also garnered millions of views from her Don't Tell Comedy and LMAOF tapings.

Hladkowicz has toured all over North America performing at clubs and at multiple festivals including San Francisco Sketch Fest, Laughing Skull Comedy Competition in Atlanta, NXNE and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She is a two time finalist in SiriusXM’s Top Comic, has performed numerous times at JFL42 in Toronto and is a regular at Just For Laughs in Montreal. She made her Just For Laughs debut at New Faces in 2015 and has returned to multiple tapings over the years. Julia has a Canadian Comedy Award nomination and an I Heart Jokes nomination for Best Female Stand-up. Her album “This Time I’m Serious” is available on all major streaming platforms.

Keith Pedro is one of the best comics coming up today. A Canadian Screen Award nominee for his comedic writing and performance across three seasons of Roast Battles Canada, Keith has cemented his reputation as a razor-sharp roast battler and electrifying stand-up. His comedy album “TRILLPINO” was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at the JUNOs, proving his punchlines kill just as hard on record as they do live.

Known for his quick-witted crowd work and magnetic stage presence, Keith turns every show into an unforgettable comedic experience. His viral videos online have reached millions, showcasing his versatility and raw comedic edge to global audiences. In 2024, he completed a massive 26-city North American tour, bringing his unique brand of comedy to sold-out clubs and theatres across the continent.

Keith has also appeared on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, further solidifying his status as a force in comedy both in Canada and internationally. Whether roasting opponents on TV or riffing with the audience live, Keith Pedro delivers a performance that is fearless, authentic, and always hilarious.

Matt O’Brien has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, Conan, Fox Sports, and Odd Squad on PBS. He wrote and performed his own hour long special on The Comedy Network in Canada and recently performed his 5th televised gala at the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. He is the winner of Sirius XM Radio’s Top Comic and Time Out Magazine named him one of their "Top 10 Comics to Watch”.