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The Comedians
JACK GALLAGHER
After moving to Los Angeles, Jack became a regular at The Improv and added big screen credits to his resume by landing a major role in the feature film Shakes the Clown with Bob “Bobcat” Goldthwait. He has also appeared in Heartbreak Ridge with Clint Eastwood and was featured in the made for television movie Incident at Ruby Ridge. Jack can currently be seen as the co-host of the popular nationally syndicated Public television show MoneyTrack. Gallagher’s work on network television includes his own ABC sitcom Bringing Up Jack as well as a recurring role on the HBO Original Series Curb Your Enthusiasm. A favorite of talk/variety show hosts and audiences, Jack made numerous appearances on The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno as well as NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien. In addition to headlining virtually every major comedy club in the country, Gallagher has appeared in concert with Dolly Parton, The Four Tops and Tony Bennett to name a few.
WILL DURST
The New York Times has called Will Durst, “quite possibly the best political comedian working in the country today.” He writes a nationally syndicated humor column and is a frequent contributor on CNN, MSNBC & Fox News. He’s performed for 3 presidents, a Mayor’s Convention and a Governors Conference. In 2016, “Elect to Laugh” ran for 41 weeks in San Francisco and currently his new one- man show “Durst Case Scenario,” in touring theaters across the country and world. He is also one of the titular characters in the documentary “3 Still Standing” which can be seen on Amazon Prime. His 800+ television appearances include: HBO, The Today Show, Letterman, Inside Politics, GMA, Jon Stewart Show, Showtime, Comedy Central, CBS Morning News and many more. Durst has told jokes in 16 countries, is author of 4 books, 5 CDs and has been fired by the San Francisco Examiner twice, PBS three times and he once ran for Mayor of San Francisco, spending $1200, pulling 2% of the vote, meaning on a dollar per vote basis, he is mayor of San Francisco. His heroes remain the same as when he was 12… Thomas Jefferson and Bugs Bunny. And despite blistering reproach he continues to thwart convention by squeezing ketchup onto his bratwurst.
SULI MCCULLOUGH
Suli McCullough is a writer/actor/comedian whose definitely one to watch! His writing credits include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight, American Music Awards (2005), MTV Video Music Awards (2001), HBO Def Comedy Jam and The Espy Awards. However, you probably know him best as “Mouse” on “The Jamie Foxx Show” or “Crazy Legs” (The dude in the wheelchair!) in the Wayans Bros. spoof, “Don’t be a Menace to South Central while Drinking your Juice in The Hood.” Born in Los Angeles, raised in Northern California, Suli McCullough’s stand-up career began while he was still a student at UCLA. He opened for Jerry Seinfeld and was immediately signed by his managers. Since then, Suli’s comedy has been showcased on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Comic Standing” and Comedy Central.
SAMPSON MCCORMICK
Sampson McCormick is a popular award-winning stand-up comedian, writer, activist, and filmmaker. McCormick has worked alongside notable acts such as Patti LaBelle, Angela Bassett, Bruce Vilanch, Paul Mooney, Thea Vidale, Luenell, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and Adele Givens. He connects with audiences through his amusing take on our maddening world, and he uses humor to speak out about the perils of growing up Black and gay in America. McCormick’s hit comedy shows, “Don’t Make Me Take Off My Earrings,” “No Tea, No Shade,” and “That B**** Better Be Funny!” (a finalist for a Grammy nomination) have riveted audiences, and brought him great acclaim for his refreshing, bold, intelligent, and honest humor. McCormick has been featured in several print publications, including “The Washington Examiner,” “MetroWeekly,” the “Washington Blade,” “SWERV,” “Frontiers,” “Truth Magazine,” the “Washington Post,” “Out” “Bay Area Reporter,” and “East Bay Express.” He’s appeared on MTV, BET, VH1 and the OWN network.
BARRY WEINTRAUB
Barry Weintraub, aka Barry Who, is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster, comedy writer and television producer. Originally from New York, Barry began his comedy career in the clubs of the Big Apple and Bean Town, while majoring in broadcast journalism at Boston University. After learning his craft on the booming East Coast comedy circuit, Barry made the move to the Bay Area, where he went to the finals of The San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Barry has continued to bring his unique brand of political satire to clubs and corporate events around the country, as well as on radio with biting political commentary and satire.
JEANETTE MARIN
Jeanette Marin is a stand-up comedian from San Jose, CA. She is a devoted mother who has never been mistaken for Mary Poppins. The Bay Area native has performed at every local major comedy club.
DEB AND MIKE
Deb and Mike is an improv duo made up of comedienne Debi Durst and her long-time standup stage mate Michael Bossier. Debi is the president of San Francisco’s Comedy Day and she produces the popular annual event “Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show.” Michael Bossier is a comedian and improv master. He has studied improv for over 40 years. Michael performs with numerous improv groups around the Bay Area, and is a staple performer in the Big Fat shows. How would he describe the comedy duo of Deb and Mike? “Football without pads!”
