Ali Hassan is a stand-up comic and actor who has performed for audiences across Canada and internationally.  Ali is the host of CBC’s hit stand-up comedy show Laugh Out Loud, a frequent guest-host of CBC Radio’s national flagship arts and culture show “q”, and for the past six consecutive years, Ali has hosted Canada Reads - the annual battle of the books celebrating the best of Canadian literature. Hassan has appeared on the big screen in award-winning films – Breakaway, French Immersion, and as the memorable Lebanese ‘Uncle Stevie’ opposite Sean William Scott, Jay Baruchel, and Eugene Levy in the hockey hit Goon. His past television roles include Blood & Treasure (CBS), Designated Survivor (ABC), Cardinal (CTV), Holiday Calendar (Netflix), Fubar: Age of Computer (VICE), Odd Squad (PBS Kids), and Man Seeking Woman (FXX), among others.   And in 2022 he was in the new season of Hudson & Rex (CityTV), Workin' Moms, Murdoch Mysteries and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount+).

Chris Halef is one of the fastest rising stand up comedians to come out of the East Coast.

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He's recorded for Just For Laughs, appearing on Sirius XM, and has performed at the Halifax Comedy Festival where he recorded for CBC Television.

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Earning a reputation as one of the Maritime's hardest working comics, Chris continues to charm audiences across Canada with a great mix of conversational jokes and storytelling, tackling many subjects like his Middle Eastern heritage, dating life and his hatred for turtle necks.

Clifton Cremo is a Mi’kmaw stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from Eskasoni First Nation.  Since beginning his career in stand-up comedy, Clifton has received national acclaim for his unique perspectives on First Nations issues and his Mi’kmaw upbringing.

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Clifton has appeared at the Halifax Comedy Festival, the Just For Laughs Festival in Toronto and Vancouver, and has toured Canada as a member of the Joke Signals Indigenous comedy  tour. Clifton has also appeared on CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and CBC’s The Debaters. In addition to his stage appearances, Clifton was also featured as a writer in season 31 of CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

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Originally hailing from PEI, Dan Hendricken is one of the top comics to come out of the Maritimes. He cut his teeth in comedy at the Yuk Yuk’s club in Halifax and in just a few short years was featured on CBC TV as part of the Halifax Comedy Festival. Dan has since gone on to tour all over the country as a headlining comic even performing at the flagship Yuk Yuk's in downtown Toronto. Dan has been seen on CBC TV and heard on CBC Radio (with CBC’s LOL) and has performed on the Halifax Comedy Festival and Hubcap Comedy Festival. Fans find Dan charming and hilarious. He draws in the attention of every audience he performs in front of with his charm and likeability and keeps them laughing and entertained the whole time. He recently recorded his debut album “Last Call” which is available online

Gavin Crawford is an award winning actor/comedian known for his work on “This Hour has 22 Minutes”, the recent Podcast “Let’s not be Kidding and, is the host of the long running CBC News quiz “Because News”.  Gavin spends his summers slowly being eaten alive by the various bugs of Big Intervale.

Luba Magnus is a comedian, writer, director, animator, and just wants to be outside. Originally from small-town Port Colborne Ontario, Luba began performing comedy in Toronto in 2006, and she has since become a staple in Canada’s alt-comedy scene.

She has received international acclaim from NPR and Paste Magazine, listing her stand-up albums as some of the best in 2022 and 2024 amongst renowned acts such as Tig Notaro, Rory Scovel, and Jen Kirkman. Reviews have described her as “enthusiastic, warm, and weird”, “a master of pithy non sequitur jokes”, and “equal parts clever and nonsensical with her creative wordplay”. Luba has performed at comedy festivals across Canada, and her videos have been seen millions of times on social media, inspiring a show called “Nature’s Cool” on Bell FibeTV1, which she hosted and directed.

Now calling Nova Scotia home, Luba can be seen performing at venues and theatres across the East Coast. With her eclectic approach to comedy and content creation, as well as her passion for helping people laugh and learn, Luba Magnus is sure to delight.

Nick Beaton has performed all over the world including London, Dubai, and Johannesburg.  He as taken part in prestigious events such as the Just for Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe, Halifax Comedy, and Winnipeg comedy festivals.  He has written for TV, including “Spun Out” staring Dave Foley.  His mix of political and social commentary with hard hitting jokes has made him a favourite wherever he has performed.