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Host Comedian/Actor Damon Williams

With over 25 years in the industry, Damon Williams is a former Subway sandwich shop owner from Chicago, IL who began his comedy career at All Jokes Aside Comedy club. Damon's previous television appearances include BET's Comic View dating back to 1994, including his own one-hour special. He's been featured on BET LIVE, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, The Tom Joyner Sky Show on TV ONE, and HBO's P Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy.

Comedian Alfred Kainga

When Alfred Kainga started doing stand-up comedy 13 years ago in Dallas, there wasn’t much thought of anything other than making the crowd laugh. This weekend, as Kainga headlines the Arlington Improv for the first time, he and the crew reflect on the journey that led to his name on the marquee of the club where his career started.

Kainga was born in Zimbabwe but has lived in Dallas for 16 years. The differences in culture and his perspective living in both countries provide the unique voice Kainga has established in comedy. His ability to make the unrelatable accessible and hilarious earned him a spot as a finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas Competition in 2014.

While Kainga has had a successful run of working comedy clubs in DFW, his work has been recognized nationally as well. Kainga has appeared in clubs across the country and was one of few comedians featured in the first season of Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central show, Hart of the City. When Hart of the City focused its production on DFW, the show reached out to Kainga to assist in selecting talent and hosting its showcase.

Comedian/ Actress Daphnique Springs

Multi-talented actress, writer and comedienne Daphnique Springs is a Florida native, who in a short period of time has made her mark in the Los Angeles comedy scene. Sassy, smart and sophisticated, this accomplished young woman has taken over the City of Angels with her comedic wit. With the striking looks of a leading lady, but the versatility of a character actress, Daphnique is infinitely talented and plays a wide range of intriguing characters on stage and screen. She has starred in an eclectic variety of roles on such shows as, How I Met Your Mother (CBS), Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), and The Comedy Get Down (BET). In addition to her budding acting career, Daphnique's stand-up comedy routine is intelligent, dark, honest, and somehow still relatable. Ranging from personal experiences/subjects to social commentary, she has a unique blend of witty and pointed sarcasm which makes her a favorite among countless audiences. Tapping into a natural ability to make people laugh from the stage, Daphnique conveys ease and a confidence that engages audiences and leads to an unpredictable, unprecedentedly hilarious show. Daphnique Springs is a Stand-Up Comedienne who has featured For Martin Lawrence (2015) and Toured with Katt Williams on his Born Again...Again Tour (2014-2015). She is the 2015 Winner of the She-Devil Festival in New York City, NY. Daphnique is the 2016 Winner of the American Black Film Festival "Comedy Wings Competition" Sponsored by HBO. All Jane Comedy Festival (2016). Featured on Laughs On FOX. She was recently featured on HBO All Def Comedy in her first TV Stand Up Appearance. A 2018 Just For Laughs Montreal "New Face: Repped". She stars on Amazon's yet to be released JFL New Face Documentary. She recently shot her first Late Night Stand Up appearance for "Last Call With Carson Daly" set to debut November 2018. She has 484K+ Instagram Followers, 2.8 Million+ Facebook Followers, 406K+ Youtube Subscribers, 1.3 Million Tok Tok Followers. Daphnique is currently touring and coming to a city near you!

Comedian Joel Byars

Joel Byars is an award winning comedian, podcaster, and Trophy Husband. His unique clean comedy style has helped him win Atlanta's Clean Comic of the Year and the Kenan Thompson Comedy Contest.

In his 14+ year career, he has performed around the world and been featured on major platforms like Sirius XM and Dry Bar.

Beyond the stage, Joel has been a writer for Comedy Central, his own book titled Finding Your Funny, and his Hot Breath! Podcast featuring over 400 interviews with comedy's top comics.

Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is guaranteed to laugh at a Joel Byars show performing stories ranging from his hilarious childhood to his current married life and more!

Comedian - Zako Ryan

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Zako Ryan is a “nothing is off limits” comic rising through the ranks in the Chicago comedy scene. A well balanced combination of grit and charm derived from his dirt road, southern upbringing, rooted in Beaufort, South Carolina. Zako has spent the majority of his adult life moving all around the country giving him a unique library of material on cultural differences, relationships, and social issues.

Comedian Vanessa Fraction

Born in St. Louis and raised in Chicago, this mother of two has over a decade of experience captivating fans around the world with her one-of-a-kind storytelling talent. Whether you see her on stage, television, or hear her on the radio, Vanessa is on a mission to empower her audience to overcome their struggles while laughing at hers. These can be hilarious tales of being a single mother paying child support or revealing anecdotes on the battle of being a strong, successful black woman.

Vanessa’s hilarious stand-up comedy has been showcased on everything from HBO to Starz and Fox, but her proudest moment is releasing her own independent stand-up special titled “A Fraction of the Truth.” Her stand-up skills have blessed Vanessa with an impressive acting resume ranging from a recurring role on BounceTV’s Mann and Wife to the big screen on films like Barber Shop 2: Back to Business and Kim Field’s Holiday Love: The Rebirth. Her unique comedy voice can also be heard as a writer on The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS), 106 & Park (BET), and The Mo’Nique Show.