COMEDIANS
VINCE ACEVEDO
Vince Acevedo is a veteran comedian and self proclaimed “old soul” that has been performing world wide for over 19 years. He is one of the most unique rising stars on the comedy scene today. His quick-wit and clever, improv-based style make him a truly original voice.
His grandparents originally from Puerto Rico, Vince was born and raised in Chicago. He started stand up as most do at open mic nights and got addicted to hearing laughs which grew his passion for wanting to keep them going.
Vince has appeared on Bill Bellamy’s show “Who’s Got Jokes,” Martin Lawrence’s “1st Amendment Stand-Up,” and “Just for Laughs” on TBS. Vince was a finalist for the prestigious “NBC Stand Up for Diversity” and performed at “The World Comedy Expo 2022.”
Vince has opened for major acts including The Wayans Brothers, Tommy Davidson, Donell Rawlings, Deon Cole, Hannibal Buress, Garfunkel and Oates and many more!
FRED BEVILL
Whether he’s on a cruise ship, at a private corporate event or in a comedy club, comedian Fred Bevill has been a crowd favorite around the world for over 20 years. His infectious likeability immediately draws audiences in, and his mix of improvisation, crowd interaction and storytelling provide an intimate, unique entertainment experience – no matter how large the setting.
Fred has performed with pillars of comedy including Jerry Seinfeld, Louie Anderson, Jeff Dunham, Larry “The Cable Guy”, Bill Engvall, Richard Lewis and Steven Wright. His fellow comedians describe him as fresh, charismatic, very smart and someone who has gas money. His TV appearances include VH1 and Comedy Central, “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Saved by the Bell” and various commercials. He has performed in all 50 U.S. states, seven Canadian provinces and 21 other countries around the world. He’s even performed in the Arctic Circle, which reminded him of his home in Fargo, North Dakota.
Audiences can relate to Fred’s side-splitting observations about everyday life, raising a family and navigating our rapidly changing world. His three dogs, two cats, two sons, and one wife are his toughest crowd and greatest source of material.
ANDY BENINGO
With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, CMT's Next Big Comic, and on Drybar Comedy- where his special, 'Adorable Tough Guy' generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy's 'Weekly Round Up' on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, 'Quiet Coyote' regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short lived career as a middle school teacher and our society's obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.
DEAN EDWARDS
Dean Edwards is an American actor, comedian and writer. Most notably recognized for his two year tenure as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Edwards is best known for his multitude of remarkable celebrity impressions that include Denzel Washington, Dave Chappelle, Jay-Z, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, 50 Cent, and Eddie Murphy. Recently, Dean showcased his amazing talents in his first comedy special, Netflix’s Tiffany Haddish Presents: THEY READY, Season 2.
Edwards’ filmography includes supporting roles in Top Five, Spiderman 3 and Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding. He has had guest appearances on Hulu’s supernatural comedy series, Deadbeat, as well as HBO’s The Sopranos. Dean also spent 2 years creating and workshopping the character of “Donkey” in Dreamworks’ SHREK THE MUSICAL on Broadway. This led to his being chosen as Eddie Murphy’s vocal double, voicing the role of Donkey in Dreamworks’ animated Halloween special, Scared Shrekless and countless other Shrek related projects. Dean has also built an extensive career as an in demand voice over actor for video games and commercials, as well as television and film.
Most recently, Dean wrapped filming the independent film, Write It Black. On television Dean voiced Corey Booker, Common and various roles on the 2nd & 3rd season of Showtime’s television series, Our Cartoon President. His talents were also just showcased on multiple episodes of Robert Smigel’s new FOX series, Let’s Be Real as well as appearing on HBO’s Game Theory with Bomani Jones.
As a stand-up comedian, Dean is an in-demand headliner at comedy clubs worldwide: with his 2019 tour making stops overseas in Qatar, China and Saudi Arabia. Dean was also one of the highlights at recent Dubai Comedy Festival.
Dean is currently starring in RACE: THE MOVIE: THE PLAY, which premieres during the New York Theatre Festival in June, 2022. He is also producing a historic project and a lifestyle, cooking show, both in various stages of development with Silent Crow Arts Productions, as well as a writing a project with Tiffany Haddish’s, She Ready Productions. Stay Tuned.
JAMES YON
This Florida native is one of America’s hottest up and coming comedians. He can be seen each and every Sunday at 11pm hosting his own show, “Viral Breakdown” on the Afrotainment Channel on DISH Network. He has graced the stage with some of America’s top talent including, Joe Torry, Jimmy J.J Walker, Tom Rhodes and Michael Winslow. He was a finalist for NBC’s stand up for Diversity and appeared on the FOX comedy club. He was the 2011 and 2012 winner of the Orlando Improv’s “Clash of the Comics.” Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny.
MIKE PARAMORE
Mike Paramore is the guy you fight to sit next to in a movie theatre, on a long car ride, or during a boring lecture.
His natural ability to infuse every day situations with energetic, uplifting humor, combined with a natural ability to put you at ease is key to his personal brand of comedy.
His smooth delivery and powerful punch lines make him a force in stand-up comedy, which is very apparent in his debut album "The Things We Tell Ourselves", available now on iTunes and Amazon.
In addition to performing at the 2010 Stellar Awards and being a part of the 2012 Just for Laughs Festival, Mike was a finalist in the 2014 World Series of Comedy Las Vegas, Winner of the 2015 Cleveland Comedy Festival, Winner of the 2016 Laughing Devil Festival in New York City, Winner of the 2017 Laugh Fest's Best in the Midwest competition. He was a featured on AXTV's Live at Gotham in NYC, as well as a featured comedian on FOX's hit show "Laughs".
MICHAEL SOMMERVILLE
Michael Somerville has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, wrote and hosted the reality show “Wingman” and appeared on Comedy Central, Bravo, VH1, History Channel, Hallmark and Nick@Nite. His digital shorts have garnered over 100 million views online and his most recent album “Otherwise Engaged” hit #1 on Apple Music.
Somerville’s humorous insights have appeared in magazines from Time to Maxim and he spent 3 years authoring Glamour magazine's relationship column "Jake: A Man's Opinion". Somerville also performs 300 live shows per year and has been featured at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Johnny Carson “Great American Comedy Festival” and Gilda Radner’s “Gildafest”.