Festival Headliners

Eitan Levine

Eitan Levine is a New York based writer and comedian/human theme park. He has previously been staffed as a journalist/producer/on-air talent at Elite Daily, Cheddar, Mashable and several other publications. He’s also written for the New York Times, New York Magainze (The Cut), Amazon, Sony/Embassy Row, Reader’s Digest and has worked on creative projects with companies like Nike, Red Bull, JEEP, Audible, Tru TV and others. In 2017, Eitan was hired as a writer for “Hollywood Says,” China’s only celebrity talk show filming in the U.S.. During his time at Cheddar, his series “Money Menu” and “Business of Going Viral” were the highest-rated shows on the channel. His work has been covered by the New York Post, Daily Beast, Jerusalem Post, Algemeiner, BroBible, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, several Taylor Swift message boards, Glen Beck once for some reason and others. Through articles, videos, a documentary series and live broadcasts his work has been seen by billions of people across the globe.

In 2020, with comedy clubs shut down, Eitan started an outdoor show in Central Park with comedian Drexton Clemons. The show became a local hit and was picked up by Sony / Embassy Row (Watch What Happens LIVE!) to be turned into a podcast with video called NYC Is Dead.

Eitan’s TikTok channel took off in 2022 after a video called “Jewish or Antisemitic” went viral with 2.5 Million+ views.

Other credits include writing for the Emmy awarding winning sports segment “5 For Fischler,” being one of 30 finalists in the running to live in the MLB FanCave 2013 and posing for a picture featured in The New York Times while holding a sign that said “PALIN! CALL ME” with his cell phone number underneath. He’s also been featured as a performer at the New South Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Fest, Baltimore Comedy Festival, the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Comedy Mob Fest, New York Comedy Festival, Stand Up NY, Cleveland Comedy Fest (BEST OF FEST AND WINNER OF THE NATE COCKERILL PERFORMANCE AWARD), Cola Con, North Carolina Comedy Festival, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, Carolines, Broadway Comedy Club and others around New York city and across the country. On top of that, Eitan has performed at numerous synagogues, JCCs, cultural centers, colleges and corporate functions.

Chris Harvey

At six foot four and five hundred pounds, comedian Chris Harvey strikes an imposing figure when he first walks on stage. Then the gentle giant smiles, and the truth comes out: he is really just a bald and bearded teddy bear. Soft spoken and prone to laughing along with the audience, he grew up on the poor side of Akron, Ohio. He knew from an early age that he was destined for more, and now that he is living in Atlanta he is well on his way to becoming comedy’s next big thing.

Even though he has been performing stand-up for less than a decade, Chris has already had an outstanding career filled with envious highlights. He has been seen at the 2019 Cleveland Comedy Festival and the 2020 Indie Pods United Festival. In 2015 he was voted Ohio’s Best Amateur Comedian, followed by Toledo’s Best Urban Comic in 2016. His accolades continued in 2018 where he was nominated for Ohio’s Best Comedian and nominated in both 2019 and 2020 as Cleveland’s Road Warrior.

He also has a resume of film, television and commercial appearances. Chris has been seen on FOX as well as in “Hey Mr. Post Man” and “Rent Due”, available on Hulu, Starz and Amazon Prime. In addition, he was featured in a music video for the song “100” by Roddy Ricch ft 42 Dugg. His first comedy special, “Love Yourself”, can be seen on makeemlaughtv.com and his upcoming feature film “A Drone That Saved Christmas” will be released in 2022. 

Chris works tirelessly to bring his punchlines to the people. He has performed at some of the best comedy clubs in the nation, including Funny Bones, Improvs, Helium, and The House of Comedy at the Mall of America. He shared the stage with top tier talent such as Tommy Davidson, Donny Baker, Daman Wayans Jr, Josh Wolf, Tony Rock and Preacher Lawson. He has also toured extensively, doing both a Brewery and Winery comedy tour in 2019 that took him all across the nation as well as the First Responders Comedy Tour in 2020.

Chris Harvey has a self-deprecating style that is universal in its appeal. His smooth delivery and confidence compliment the urban edge he brings to the stage. You have never seen a comic quite like him before, but once you do, you are going to want to see him again and again.

Rob Ward

In 2021 Rob recorded his first Drybar comedy special, and released his first album on SirusXm called “Parental advisory“. He also opened up the Martin Lawerence “Lit AF” tour in 2020. In 2017 he joined Benji Brown on his national “Pull up and Laff tour”. Rob also made his television debut on Comedy Central presents Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City”. He has also proving himself by winning over tough crowds, such as becoming a winner at the world famous “Showtime at the Apollo” in Harlem New York. Rob has a unique style and credits his big smile for letting him get away with almost any subject matter. Nevertheless, Rob uses comedy as his vehicle to give his prospective on life as a father, his family, and marriage.

Brent Terhune

Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’

Brent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM.

Gwen Sunkel

Gwen Sunkel is an Indianapolis comedian, emcee, and character actor. She performs regularly at Helium Comedy Club and The White Rabbit Cabaret where she is a cast member with An Evening With The Authors*. You’ve seen her at Cincinnati Brew Ha-Ha, Yuckfest, and Limestone Comedy Festival and on the Vice TV Series ‘Hunters.’ Gwen is also contributing writer for AWF Magazine. She is a producer with Rocketship Comedy and co-hosts a series of benefit shows that have raised over $15,000 for reproductive health organizations in the Midwest.

Mark Riccodonna

Mark Riccadonna grew up an artsy jock outside of Youngstown, Ohio. At age 17 (like a bad independent movie), Mark moved to NYC in search of himself and happiness. He pursued Theatre at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, joining “The Company” after graduation. Soon after, Mark stumbled upon Stand-Up Comedy and found success as a storyteller, performing throughout New York City, and ‘on the road’. Mark also performs for Armed Forces Entertainment and has entertained U.S. and U.N. Troops worldwide, performing in six continents and across the United States. Outside of comedy, Mark is an accomplished actor and writer. Most recently Mark has a lead role in the feature film “Days of Power” and is a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update”, Columnist and Travel writer for “Todays Man” Magazine, Wrote and Directed “Radio Gods” television Pilot, starred in “Game Night” (Winner of the International Film Festival NYC) been seen on AXS TV’s “Live at Gotham”, FOX’s “Laughs”, heard on Sirius XM and Bob and Tom, and also has a hit Podcast “Drinks Jokes and Storytelling”.

Whether he is working with The Amoralists Theatre Company (In the acclaimed hit “Happy in the Poor House”), Angry Shih Tzu Productions or on tour with Stand-Up, Mark continues to climb the ranks. He is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you’ve known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice (that has landed him several commercials) and likability; you will see why he is a favorite at clubs and theatres everywhere. Look for his second album “Domestic Nomad” released by Realize Records.

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