Niem Lyon

Ali Siddiq

Ali Siddiq is stand-up comedian, public speaker, and writer out of Houston. Ali’s unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories.   People received their first taste of Ali Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM and LIVE FROM GOTHAM, and in 2013 he was named Comedy Central's "#1 Comic to Watch".  In 2014, Ali impressed comedy enthusiasts by displaying his ability to captivate an audience with his "Mexicans Got On Boots" tale, a descriptive storytelling, with over 15 million views, of a prison riot on THIS IS NOT HAPPENING, the first of three appearances.  His stories continued with his HALF HOUR special, which premiered on Comedy Central in the fall of 2016.  Immediately following the premier of that special, Comedy Central offered Ali an hour-special where he performed for inmates live in a Texas jail, sending Ali back to where it all started. The hour special, Ali Siddiq: It’s Bigger Than These Bars, premiered in February 2018 on Comedy Central.  In 2019, Ali could be seen as a Top 5 finalist on NBC’s BRING THE FUNNY. Most recently, Ali could be seen as a guest on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. Catch Ali's new hour special free on YouTube "The Domino Effect" https://youtu.be/EsKDNZQhVX0

Erica Rhodes

Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, HBO’s Veep, Fox’s New Girl, and IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang. She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight and Fox’s Punchline. Her standup TV appearances include NBC’s Bring the Funny and Last Call with Carson Daly, the CW’s Howie Mandel Comedy Extravaganza, SeeSo’s The Guest List, Hulu’s Coming to the Stage, and AXS’ Live at Gotham. Erica was chosen as a New Face for the 2018 Just for Laughs Festival (Montreal) and also performed at the San Francisco Sketchfest, the Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin, TX), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (Tulsa, OK), the Boston Comedy Festival and RIOT L.A. Fest. Erica starred in the ABC Digital series The Off-Season, was a semi-regular performer/writer on NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion, and a recurring character on the Audible series, Dr. Katz: The Audiobook. Her first album Sad Lemon hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and her first one-hour comedy special La Vie en Rhodes was shot as part of the Tribeca Drive-In Fest (at Pasadena’s famous Rose Bowl) and can now be viewed on Amazon Prime. Erica currently voices the scene-stealing character of “Dotty” in the hit Netflix animation series, A Tale Dark and Grimm.

Niem Lyon

About Niem Young talented Comedic Artist, who got his start on stage working at the Washington, D.C Comedy Circuit, progressed to larger venues and comedy clubs throughout the country and overseas. Opened for international headliners with the likes of Jimmy "JJ" Walker, Rondell Sheridan, Michael Winslow, and Tony Rock, as well as opening for nationally touring music acts. Niem Lyon has a refreshing take on life, pinpointing what all people can relate to, and bringing humor and imagination. A decade-plus of experience bringing about smiles and laughter indicates the ascension of a shooting star.

Jack Baker

Comedian, Writer, & Future Wiffle Ball World Champion.  Jack Baker is a triple threat, and he brings his know how to the table with Mike Knuth. Find out where you can see him on his instagram @teamjackbaker

Abby Jean

Abby Jean is an up and coming comedian, podcaster, and hosts the local comedy showcase at the Comedy Vault.