Well Hello there! Welcome to Summit Comedy, Inc. Did you know that we are one of the largest suppliers of College Comedians and Comedy Entertainment in the United States? It’s true. We don’t like to toot our own horn, but Comedy is what we do, and we do it well! There’s no smoke and mirrors here, and we’ve been in business since our beginning in 1998. Phew, that’s a long time. Our staff consists of agents that were once student programmers, so we know both sides of the fence. We also know just want you are going through when trying to find the perfect fit for your theme, event, budget, etc. and will handhold you through every step of the way.
We are consistently scouring over talent submissions and visiting comedy festivals to find the best comedians and variety entertainment to match up to the 18-22 year old college market and below are our top 10 picks to book for 2024. Our entire roster of College Comedians can be seen HERE, and available Celebrity Comedians HERE. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way with your next event.
TOP 10 COLLEGE COMEDIANS TO HIRE IN 2024
1) RYAN ERWIN
Two words that define Ryan are Sassy & Gassy. Ryan’s first comedy special, Vertical Claps, is now streaming with Dry Bar Comedy. He has recently been on tour with Whitney Cummings for her ‘Touch Me’ theatre tour. He recorded his debut comedy album ‘Thank You, Thank You’ with Helium Records. It debuted at #2 on the iTunes Charts.
Originally from Utah, he got his start at Wiseguys Comedy Club where he got to work with greats like Taylor Tomlinson, Fortune Feimster, Cristela Alonzo and Tom Papa. He has worked with Harland Williams, Christopher Titus, Annie Lederman and Lara Beitz as well as performs at college campuses and corporate events across the Nation. Whether he is talking about being raised Mormon by two deaf parents, his time spent as a middle school teacher, or his fabulous gay self, audiences are sure to love him.
2) ARVIN MITCHELL
Being one of 13 children, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters & 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers, Arvin had no choice but to do standup, because his butt hurt so bad after that, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative & and explosively silly comedy has kept him in demand in more arenas than one! With an array of impressions, stories, gestures and faces, Arvin’s memorable performance is sure to please. As the former cohost of BET’s Club Comic View, Arvin has been featured on Kevin Hart’s “One Mic Stand”, Tony Rocks “The Funny Spot” as well as entertaining our troops abroad. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges, clubs, cruise ships & churches.
3) FRANCISCO RAMOS
Francisco Ramos is a bicultural and bilingual comedian, having performed in both English and Spanish. Originally from Venezuela, Francisco moved to the States as a teenager. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a double major in Finance and International Business, he discovered that his true love was comedy. Francisco recently shot a standup special “Entre Nos” for HBO. He was a top-ten finalist on Last Comic Standing and continues to flourish as an actor and voice-over artist in addition to touring as a stand-up comic across North America. He most recently appeared in Showtime’s “Shameless,” with other appearances in “Angie Tribeca” from Steve Carell, Netflix’s “Lady Dynamite”, and voicing the role of Marmoset in the animated film “RIO” with Anne Hathaway and Jesse Eisenberg. He has also appeared on the hilarious @midnight on Comedy Central and several times on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Francisco is part of Lorne Michael’s “Mas Mejor”, where he has written, directed and performed several sketches for them. His debut album “Vayalo” has been exclusively playing on Sirius XM and has been a top 5 album on the Billboard Comedy Charts. He directed, co-wrote and starred in his debut comedy short “Zoo Animals”, which has already been accepted to several festivals, including Just For Laughs. Early in his career, Francisco was selected to perform in the CBS Multicultural Diversity Showcase, where he was one of 12 selected from a pool of 5,000 applicants. Having won first place in the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival sponsored by NBC/COZI TV, American Latino produced a documentary on Francisco about his rise as a comic for Latino Out Loud (LOL).
4) COMEDY MAGICIAN BEN SEIDMAN
Ben Seidman co-stars in Magic Outlaws on Travel Channel and appeared on Fool Us with Penn & Teller on the CW network. Seidman was the Resident Magician at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas following three seasons creating magic for Criss Angel – Mindfreak on A&E. Ben won 2015 Best Small Venue Performer (campus activity magazine) and 2014 Entertainer of the Year (Princess Cruises). He is Johnny Knoxville’s personal magic teacher and has performed for Robin Williams, Zedd, Christina Hendricks, Stephen Merchant and Carrot Top. Ben is one of the most in demand and highly reviewed young magicians working today. “College shows are my favorite, but don’t tell my other audiences.”
5) Wild N Out Variety Show
The Queen & King of Wild N’ Out are taking their act to colleges around the Nation! During this Live (or Virtual) experience, MTV Superstars JUSTINA VALENTINE & CONCEITED host an interactive variety style show customized specifically for your student body. Infusing elements of comedy, music and motivation, the dynamic duo engages directly with students through games and entertainment. Hire the Wild N Out Variety show today for your College or University! You’ll be happy you did!
6) CAM BERTRAND
Cam Bertrand (stand-up comedian originally from Tampa Florida) is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the country. Cam’s comedy can best be described as “sophisticated ignorance”. He prides himself on being able to turn even the dumbest conversations into ones that will have you up late at night asking yourself “What is that .01% of germs that GermX can’t kill after all this time?!..”
He’s opened for some of the biggest names in comedy today including Bert Kreischer, Joe Rogan, Pete Davidson, Michael Che, and Mike Epps. He was a contributing writer on two seasons of MTV’s Wild’N’Out (Seasons 11 and 12), has over 100 million views on TikTok (@camthecomic) and his recent Dry Bar Comedy special has been seen by millions online. In 2021 Cam became a finalist on season 16 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent!
7) JENNY ZIGRINO
With the sweetness of the Midwest and the iron balls of the East Coast, Jenny Zigrino is a comedian that packs a punch of truly original humor. She’s charmed audiences across the country with her wit, keen observations, embarrassing anecdotes, and brilliant honesty for a compelling performance you can’t ignore. She made her late night debut on Conan O’Brien and was a recent guest on the hit shows @Midnight and Adam DeVine’s House Party Season 3 on Comedy Central. She’s been featured on TBS, Oxygen, TruTV, MTV Fox, and IFC. A rising star in Hollywood, her first film appearance was a leading role in the film 50 Shades of Black with Marlon Wayans. She also stars in the film Bad Santa 2 with Billy Bob Thornton, the sequel to the 2003 hit film Bad Santa. She exploded onto the Just For Laugh’s New Faces Showcase for 2016 and has been featured in many festivals across the country. She is an alumni of The New York Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Moontower Comedy Festival, and many more. She recently released an IFC Web series with her friend and comedian Jen Saunderson “The Filling is Mutual” available on IFC Digital, and just finished taping her own Comedy Central Presents 30 minute special.
8) LeCLERC ANDRE
LeClerc Andre is a stand-up comedian from New York who is quickly building a name for himself. His quick wit and charm can be seen dazzling clubs and colleges across the country. LeClerc was featured last year at Just For Laughs Comedy Festival as one of the New Faces of Comedy which quickly spring-boarded him into his TV network debut on The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon in October, 2018 as well as on NBC’s “Bring the Funny” in 2019. Make sure to keep an eye out for this hilarious budding star.
9) RAY LAU
Ray Lau is a Cantonese American standup comedian. His style has been praised by audiences for being unique, relatable, lighthearted, and playful. Ray’s most viral joke is about the “Chipotle Bean Scheme” and has been seen millions of times online. He has recently recorded a secret set for Don’t Tell Comedy. You can often see him performing live across Southern California on the stages of Don’t Tell Comedy, The Hollywood Improv, and many more.
10) ZOLTAN KASZAS
Zoltan Kaszas, a rising star in the comedy scene, is ready to bring his infectious humor to your next college event, fundraiser, or private gathering through Summit Comedy. With a charismatic stage presence and a knack for relatable storytelling, Kaszas offers a comedic experience that resonates with a diverse audience. Winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Zoltan has honed his craft, delivering laughter that transcends boundaries and brings joy to any event.
Known for his witty observations and clever wordplay, Zoltan Kaszas crafts a comedic repertoire that covers a broad spectrum of relatable topics. Whether he’s sharing anecdotes from his own life or offering humorous insights into the quirks of everyday existence, Kaszas ensures that his performance is both entertaining and accessible. His ability to connect with audiences on a personal level makes him an ideal choice for a college event seeking an engaging and memorable night of laughter.