More About the Talent!

Mia Jackson

• Mia Jackson a native of Columbus, GA started her stand up career in Atlanta. Now living in New York, Mia performs regularly at The Comedy Cellar when not on the road. In 2022, she was one of the openers for Amy Schumer’s tour.

  She has written for Life & Beth (Hulu) and I Love Us (BET+). Her first original comedy pilot, Aim Higher, sold to Warner Brothers in 2021. A true multi-hyphenate, Mia’s delightful Georgia accent landed her a voiceover role as the narrator for My Celebrity Dream Wedding (VH1). Her second half hour special premiered on Comedy Central in Nov 2019 and her stand up has been featured on This Week at The Comedy Cellar (Comedy Central). Mia is smart, funny, relatable and versatile. Her endearing comedy and bright attitude entertains all types of crowds.

  Mia’s additional credits include: PAUSE with Sam Jay (HBO Max), Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central, Paramount+), Expecting Amy (HBO Max), This Is Stand Up (Comedy Central), Southin’ Off (Facebook Watch), Unprotected Sets (MGM+), Flop House (Viceland), Last Comic Standing (NBC), Soul Train Awards (BET) and Just For Laughs (New Faces 2017). More at https://www.miajackson.com/  Follow her on IG at @miacomedy

Aiko Tanaka

• Born in Tokyo, Japan, Aiko is a stand-up comedian, actress and TV personality. She first appeared in the theatrical film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

  She was the semifinalist for America’s got talent (season 17) and you can check her out on new BET+ original series created by and starring Kevin hart called lil Kev. More at https://aikotanaka.com/ 
  Follow her on IG at @aikocomedy 

Matt Vita

• Matt Vita (CBS, AMAZON PRIME, VERMONT COMEDY FESTIVAL CO-FOUNDER) is a NYC-based comedian who regularly performs at top clubs such as New York Comedy Club and Atlantic City Comedy Club. Also an award-winning freestyle rapper, he has shared the stage with hip hop legends such as Rahzel. In 2023 Matt began hitting the road regularly and has headlined clubs from Canada down to Florida, touring in a RAV4 with a broken radio which gave him a lot of time to ponder the absurdities of life and all the fun things he’s done- like open for Colin Quinn and appear on television with Queen Latifa. In 2025 Matt continues to tour and he was recently asked to open for part of comedy legend Kevin McDonald’s East Coast Tour. His feature film, Killington, was released worldwide on Amazon Prime in September! More at https://www.mattvita.com/  Follow him on IG at @bigdawgny1

James Tanford

• James Tanford is a New York-based comedian and writer whose vulnerable and self-effacing stories cover everything from his wealthy childhood to his rec league basketball team. He’s been seen on @vice and features at festivals across the country, where he has been told he’s “brave” after more than one show.

  Follow him on IG at @jamestanford

Michael Agunbiade

• Michael Agunbiade blends personal anecdotes with insightful social commentary. His unique perspective and engaging storytelling style make him a rising voice in comedy. Follow him at @agunbreezzy

Bobby Curious

• Bobby Curious is a son of an Avon Lady and a meat cutter who was raised in Wahoo, Nebraska and born on Leap Year’s Day. He is a singer/songwriter who performs originals as well as the widest variety of interactive cover songs on the acoustic guitar and ukulele. Solos are often accomplished on a harmonica, kazoo, whistling, or an attention-grabbing mouth horn/synthesizer. A set of his music can switch from background conversation music to engaging singalong favorites in a heartbeat. 

  Bobby relocated in the summer of 2021 to the Catskills from New York City where he performed solo at various New York City venues such as The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre and Catch A Rising Star’s – Big Bad Music Show. More at https://www.bobbycurious.com/

CRUMLIK

• CRUMLIK is an improv supergroup featuring Marisa Caruso, Kate Armstrong, Irene Rising, and Ana McCasland. Part Gimlick Comedy, part Crumbs! Improv- these old friends run the gamut of theatrical to bizarre. Collective group credits include The Magnet Theater, iO Theatre, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, The Brick Aux, Brooklyn Rock Shop, Serious Improv Theater, Hudson Valley Comedy Festival, The Focus Theater, Alleyway Theater, and more. Follow them all!: @mrsacrso, @cat_arms, @irenerising, @anamccoolguy, @gimlickcomedy

Happenstancery Improv

• Happenstancery’s signature style combines improvisational storytelling with a musical twist. They create interactive shows that engage the audience, encouraging them to embrace their imaginations and embrace the “YES, and” principle.

  Founded by @Joseph_Anthony_Davis in the pandemic summer of 2020, an improv comedy troupe was born and based on free classes in New Paltz, New York, for adults. Happenstancery have performed at The Producer’s Club in New York City and the Beacon Bonfire Festival. This year, they are celebrating their 5th anniversary of free weekly Thursday classes! To learn more about their classes and events, follow them on Instagram, Patreon, and sign up for their email list at Happenstancery.org- and of course follow them @happenstancery_improv !

Heather Craig

• Heather Theresa Craig is a multidisciplinary artist based in Margaretville, NY, working in performance, visual arts, and writing. Her work has appeared in The Chronogram, Art Bridge, and at The Jacob Burns Film Center. She has performed Off-Broadway and staged her show Barb Ross in The Joy of Painting? at The PIT, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and Public Displays of Altadena.

  Heather’s work is influenced by her movement background, exploring somatic and primal themes. She studied cinematography at Drexel, acting at Maggie Flanigan Studio, and clowning at The Idiot School.

  After recovering from a traumatic brain injury in 2023, she became passionate about Polyvagal Theory and its connection to performing. She trained in Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana, LCSW, and completed the Clown Teaching Program with Christopher Bayes’ Pandemonium Studios, creating The Polyvagal Clown, a trauma-informed class.

  A Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grant recipient, Heather is dedicated to supporting the Chronic Pain and Illness community by integrating nervous system regulation into her art and education practices.

  Follow her on IG at @heathertcraig