Elyott Ryan

Elyott Ryan

Often described as one of comedy’s rising stars. Elyott’s material stems from his experiences with relationships, family, current events, and many moments that people from all walks of life can relate to. Finalist in the 2022 or 22nd Annual FUNNYFEST COMEDY COMPETITION. 

Ken Hicks

Ken Hicks

KEN HICKS (Edmonton) — Ken has become a favorite of audiences by helping us find the funny in life. Being his dog’s best friend, marrying his high school sweetheart, being a father and Grandpa, what life as a comedian is like, and even what it’s like to be a 3 time cancer survivor; never afraid of letting us laugh…

Vinny Vinelli

Vinny Vinelli

Vinny Vinelli (Toronto) — Vinny prides himself on clean comedy. He is the host of The Independent News Show, a cast member of The Comedy Live Now Players, a stand-up comedian, a sit-down writer, and an actor. He trained at Toronto’s Second City for stand-up comedy. VINNY’s humour consists of unique observations about society and his struggles with weight…

Joe King

Joe King

JOE KING — “The King Is Here!” — The undisputed king of comedy, Always brings his satirical, witty and crowd loving brand of humour to the stage. An accomplished impressionist, with a keen eye for pop culture, Joe will definitely having you giggling. If you haven’t seen “The King” on T.V. Or film, you definitely won’t want to miss the chance to…

Jody Peters

Jody Peters

Jody Peters is one of the most dynamic Comedians in Canada. His humour covers a wide spectrum of topics and is a favourite of all ages. Jody was a young black boy who was adopted by white farmers in rural Saskatchewan … So don’t miss his jokes about his upbringing and his awesome parents.

Craig Fay

Craig Fay

  CRAIG FAY (Toronto) — Craig is known for his intelligent yet personal comedy. He has appeared on national television, is the co-host of the award winning The Villain Was Right podcast. Craig’s debut comedy album“Helicopter Rich” was praised as “observational and self-reflective…worth playing multiple times over” (Exclaim) with his sophomore release “Performance Review” being selected as one of the…

Dug Bueck

Dug Bueck

  Dug Bueck has completed the FunnyFest Comedy Workshop. Dug has competed several times in the annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition and WON the 2020 or 20th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition.  Dug has an unique performance style that is a merging of the comedy styles of a “grumpy goat” (from Afghanistan) with the “Ebola Virus”, so you are in…

Brendan Washbern

Brendan Washbern

BRENDAN WASHBERN crushed gravel for 10 years in Alberta, then he sold everything and went all in on standup comedy. Brendan is currently living in his large car and doing standup every night, it’s the dream! Finalist in the 22nd Annual FunnyFest Comedy Competition.

Stu Hughes

Stu Hughes

Stu Hughes is the Founder and Artistic Director of FunnyFest Comedy. Stu had a lifelong vision to lose lots of money, so he started a comedy festival that is driven by a lunatic level of laughter! In addition to being a life – long Stand Up Comedian, and producing the unique and iconic annual FunnyFest…

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