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Jay Jurden is a New York based comedian, writer and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country. He was recently a Staff Writer for Apple TV+'s  Emmy-nominated show, The Problem With Jon Stewart. 

Jay has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon three times and has also been seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Featuring, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and HBO’s High Maintenance. 

Jay was named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch in 2022. His album, Jay Jurden Y'all, debuted #1 on iTunes. Jay has written for numerous publications including: Vulture, Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker. He has also written for Marvel's Voices: X-Men #1. He was listed on Vulture's  Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020 and was selected to be featured in Just for Laughs Festival's New Faces in 2019. 

Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest's best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you're going to get or who you'll see!

Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious "New Faces" roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Since then, he has been seen on season 8 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Viceland's "Flophouse", Travel Channel's "Cheat Day Chow Down", and his new YouTube comedy special "Pack a Lunch".

When not headlining clubs across the country, Dave can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim's "Squidbillies", co-hosting his paranormal podcast "The Boogie Monster" with Kyle Kinane, and co-hosting "The Stonebergs Podcast" with his wife, Katie Strandberg.

Melissa Villasenor broke barriers by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member of Saturday Night Live. A comedic impressions expert, she got her start as a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent. Some of Melissa’s most memorable SNL impressions include Owen Wilson, Lady Gaga, and Dolly Parton.

An accomplished voice actor, she has voiced characters on several television shows including Nickelodeon’s OK K.O.! and Rock, Paper, Scissors, and in films Toy Story 4 and Wreck It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. Melissa was a guest on Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, and can be seen in Barry, Crashing, and Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, to name a few.

Her multihyphenate talents range even further. Melissa hosted the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards, published a self-help journal ‘Whoops, I’m Awesome,’ recorded two music albums, had a Netflix special, and creates fine art.

Some of Melissa’s acknowledgements include Forbes 30 Under 30, Rolling Stone’s 50 Funniest People Right Now, and CNN’s Women in Comedy.

Winner of the 2024 Bloomington Comedy Festival returns to the Attic stage to go long with his first headlining set at his home club. From hilarious stories of fatherhood to observations about the absurdity of modern life, Muhammed makes it relatable and really really funny. 

Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and was featured at Just For Laughs in Montreal as a ‘New Face.’ Geoffrey has opened for Dave Attell, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Fortune Feimster, Sam Morrill, and Daniel Sloss among others. He headlines comedy clubs nationwide, and starting to sell out his shows! In 2021 his debut album “Prodigal Little Bitch” went to #1 on iTunes. Geoffrey also records the weekly “You’re An Idiot” podcast with Alex Dragicevich. More recently, Geoffrey has found success growing his social media platforms with his unfiltered stand up clips, and has a recorded an hour special that will air later this year!

A standup comedian and writer currently based in Minneapolis, Ben Katzner finds humor in his upbringing – born in Atlanta, adopted at a young age and raised in a small-town Minnesota – and explores how it influences his views on relationships, family and everyday life. Ben has opened for comedians such as Gary Gulman, Kyle Kinane, Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels and has appeared in Buzzfeed, USA Today and on the Keith and the Girl Podcast. He has also participated in numerous comedy festivals including: the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, Let's Fest, the Harlem Comedy Festival and the Orlando Indie Comedy Festival. Katzner’s debut graphic novel, "Hello, My Name is Poop", was published by Wonderbound books in 2021.

Mike Finoia is a Comedian based out of NYC. He is a producer for TruTV's hit show Impractical Jokers, and tours regularly with the guys on their national tour. Mike is also the host of the podcasts Dented Cans and Comes a Time, which he co-hosts with Dead & Company bassist Oteil Burbridge. Mike's debut special, "Don't Let Me Down" was met with glowing reviews in 2023, and when Mike isn't on the road he can be found nightly at NYC premiere comedy clubs, and heard regularly on Sirius XM's The Bonfire. 

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Naughty Nanna (2023 Bloomington Comedy Festival Winner Stephanie Lochbihler) has gathered her favorite dirty birds for a night of inappropriate laughs!

Spend the biggest night in comedy at one of America’s best comedy clubs, headlined by Bloomington's Hottest Dad - Jon Hancuff!

The winner of the 5th Annual Bloomington Comedy Festival, Jon Hancuff has been a mainstay of the midwest comedy scene for nearly a decade. He also won the Bob & Tom All-Star Comedy Competition and has performed in Arch City and Limestone Comedy Festivals. Jon actually started comedy in the early 1990's and won the Indiana University Comedy Competition while attending IU.

10:30 PM SHOW includes a champagne toast (21+) and party favors as we count down to midnight!

Get ready Bloomington! Amir K, fresh off a world tour with the hilarious Theo Von, is heading to Bloomington for his solo debut. Known for his unique approach to stand-up, Amir delivers performances that are truly unforgettable. His improvised style and distinctive delivery are as unpredictable as they are entertaining. Amir's impeccable character work and captivating storytelling ability make him a crowd favorite wherever he performs. Based in Los Angeles, Amir is a regular at the world’s top comedy clubs, including The Comedy Store, Comedy Cellar, Laugh Factory, and Improv. Don't miss your chance to experience this comedy sensation live as he brings his dynamic show to Kansas City. It's stand-up like you've never seen before!

Ashley Gavin is a stand up comedian based in New York City. She’s been featured on Netflix is a Joke, Hulu, Comedy Central, but is best known for her viral crowd work videos on TikTok and her top charting podcast We’re Having Gay Sex.

Ashley is admired for her confidence, authenticity, and unrelenting energy on stage. She is the only angry lesbian beloved by all, including old, straight, white guys. If you don’t believe it, she was Carnival Cruiseline’s first openly gay comedian. She exploded on the internet this year by showcasing her rare ability to authentically engage and improvise with guests on her podcast and audience members while on stage.