Meet the Comics
Afrin Sarca
Hailing from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the self-proclaimed Prince of the Prairies loves to laugh and get wild. Afrin has performed on stages across Saskatchewan and BC; venues such as the Roxy Theatre and Broadway Theatre in Saskatoon.
Afrin is only 23 years old but is already at the beginning of his fifth year performing as a stand-up comic. Afrin claims that being of Cree and Romanian descent is what made him so exotic. His comedy goes on to detail his own silliest stories and social dilemmas he sees in today’s society.
These days Afrin also co-hosts The Comedy Picnic, an open mic located at the High Key Brewing Co. Additionally, he has recently found success in comedy competitions throughout SK and AB.
Aimee Grimard
Up-and-coming comedian Aimee Grimard is a spinster with a big heart and a bunch of kids. She enjoys getting a laugh out of people and sharing her adventures. Her ADHD allows her to attempt many things and even sometimes to completion. Comedy has captured her attention … “ouuu shiny” … and she has fallen in love! She has opened for some of Saskatchewan and Alberta's finest Headlining comedians.
Andrea Bunnin
Andrea is a Saskatoon based comic. She’s performed for Yuk Yuk’s and told jokes at many bars, back rooms, backyards and garages. She hopes to perform in a tree house one day. Andrea will keep you laughing with her offbeat stories, raw observations and curious musings.
Anjelene Mittelholtz
Anjelene Mittelholtz is a rising stand-up comedian known for her sharp wit and relatable humor. She has performed all over Western Canada at Fringe Festivals in Saskatoon, Calgary and Vancouver. As well as at festivals such as SouthRock Comedy Festival and Winteruption. With a background in acting, she brings a versatile and engaging presence to the stage, captivating audiences with her sharp humour and charismatic performances.
Anna Linassi
Anna Linassi is a 21 year old comedian from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. From hosting shows at the Saskatoon Fringe festival to sharing the stage with names like Kelly Taylor and Jody Peters at Funny Business YXE, Linassi has reached great heights within her first two years of comedy. Her biggest accomplishment is having her show poster hung above urinals in a public bathroom.
Ari Avivi
Ari Avivi is a stand-up comic who knows how to bring the laughs no matter the stage. He’s the producer and host of The Comedy Pit – A Showcase of Clean Stand-Up Comedy, a Saskatoon favorite that highlights talent ranging from first-timers to seasoned professionals.
Beyond the comedy stage, Ari brings his quick wit and charm to weddings and special events, where he’s hosted and entertained crowds with his sharp timing and warm, engaging style. With a strong background in improvisation, Ari thrives on connecting with audiences in the moment, creating comedy that’s spontaneous, clever, and always fun.
Whether he’s producing, performing, or improvising, Ari Avivi delivers comedy that’s smart, clean, and unforgettable.
Conner Schick
Connor Schick is a quick-witted storyteller with a sharp, dry sense of humor and the kind of sarcasm your mom says she doesn’t like but laughs at anyway. Based out of Saskatoon, Connor has hit stages across the prairies, including Yuk Yuk’s, delivering clean comedy that still leaves a mark.
Dakota Ray Hebert
Dakota Ray Hebert does comedy (Album: I’ll Give You An Indian Act, Just For Laughs, Comedy Night with Rick Mercer), television (Shelved, Run the Burbs, Crazy Like a Lynx), and movies (Run Woman Run, In Her City).
She has a skin baby (Frankie), two fur babies (Lieutenant Dan & Mr. Bean), countless plant babies, and the world’s best/greatest/funniest sweetheart and life partner (Dylan).
Follow this Dene busybody on Facebook and Instagram. She’s up to her beaded earrings in work that she loves to share.
Dale Ward
Dale Ward is a touring comedian and professional artist, he has opened for Bill Burr, toured with Tom Segura, he is featured on a Just For Laughs live standup comedy album, and appeared on MTVs Ridiculousness! He also has more than 250 million views on his viral videos! Dale’s ridiculous and strange one-liners, odd observations, and high-energy style will make you think and laugh!
Derek Yee
Originally hailing from Swift Current, Sk. Derek has been recently bringing his small town sense of humor to the big city with recent shows in Vancouver, Toronto, and many places in between. He recently was selected to showcase in Calgary as a new up and comer to keep an eye on.
Derek has opened for such Canadian favorites as Lisa Baker, Kelly Taylor as well as being selected as the opening act for Hamilton powerhouse Eric Johnston on his 2019 Small Town Tour. Derek’s unconventional life and wildly open approach to stand up is something that needs to be seen
Dylan Jay Williamson
Dylan Williamson is a prairie comic who has been making audiences laugh from small town Sask to JFL Northwest. You can hear him on Sirius XM or Apple Music as part of The Comedy Crawl album.
Eric Bzowy
Eric Bzowy! Comedian, musician, sweetheart! His comedy style will leave you wondering "Who hurt him?" A former musician with the voice of an angel, he will have you singing his songs in your head at the most inappropriate of times like weddings, groceries stores, your kid's piano recitals, and funerals! A Saskatoon comedy staple, guaranteed to bring out the belly laughs. You can see him at venues all over the province.
Also, a recurring actor in the T.V. show, The Feather News on APTN Lumi. His act is not one to be Missed.
Garet Guitard
Garet Guitard is a rising voice in Saskatoon’s comedy scene, known for his sharp, dry wit and perfectly timed punchlines. Garet has quickly earned a reputation for making audiences laugh without ever raising his voice.
He’s already shared the stage with some of Canada’s top comics, including the legendary Kelly Taylor, and he showcased his talent at Winterruption Saskatoon.
Catch him now before your friends start bragging that they saw him first.
Jillian Smith
We believe in the healing power of laughter and we strive to bring joy and happiness to our audience every night. Our comedy club features the best local and national comedians who will make you forget all your worries and leave you in stitches. Our club is also available for private events and parties, contact us to learn more.
Joseph Williams (Chief Joe)
Joseph Williams (aka Chief Joe) is a 29-year-old Cree comedian from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, currently based in Saskatoon. By day, he works in IT. By night, he's on the mic bringing laughter to stages across Canada.
Since starting his comedy journey in August 2024, Chief Joe has performed in Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Toronto. His unique brand of comedy weaves together the hilarious chaos of board games, the quirks of his family, and the contrasts of growing up on the Rez while now navigating life in the “big” city.
With sharp wit and honest storytelling, Chief Joe delivers laughs that hit home for rez kids, city folks, and everyone in between.
Kwasi Thomas
Sharing personal stories and provocative opinions, Kwasi Thomas is a crowd pleaser across the country. From Montreal to BC's Yuk Yuk's venues as well as countless independent tours, Kwasi spends a healthy portion of his life on stage. Kwasi has represented Montreal at the Just for Laughs Homegrown Competition as well as the Best of the Fest Showcases.
Most recently he took on the role of Kitch in Antoinette Nwandu’s PassOver. Kwasi can also be found lending performances in Canadian filmed television shows such as "Lucifer", “Altered Carbon”, “Series Of Unfortunate Events”, “Super Pupz” the Crave Original “Pillow Talk” as well as TV movies "2 Hearts” and A Clusterfunke Christmas". As well, Kwasi recurred as a guest star in Netflix’s “Snowpiercer” and feature film “Love Hard”.
Lachlan McWilliams
Lachlan was prompted to begin stand-up comedy by a series of existential crises. He has opened for several of Western Canada’s top comedians, and has performed in Seattle (Comedy Nest), Ottawa (Yuk Yuk’s), and New York City (Broadway Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, and The Comic Strip). In 2020, Lachlan was one of ten comedians chosen to perform at Just for Laughs’ first Saskatchewan Homegrown Talent Showcase. He will take you on a journey that is serious, absurd, and hilarious.
Megan Phillips
Comedian, writer, and performer Megan Phillips is the bestie you didn’t know you needed... whether you want one or not! She's trained in Musical Theatre Performance at a fancy school in London, UK, but don't hold that against her. Megan headlines across the country with stand-up and musical comedy. Her solo shows have won Best of Fringe, Patron’s Pick, and Sold Out Show Awards at Fringe Festivals across North America. But what she really needs you to know is how MUCH she loves wombats.
Matt Donlevy
Matt Donlevy is looking to make you laugh. He'll do anything. Mostly play guitar and tell jokes, but it's all on the table.
His act features a healthy mix of music and comedy, which has entertained audiences across Saskatchewan. He's had the pleasure of sharing the stage with internationally renowned headliners such as Kelly Taylor, Myles Morrisson, Matthew Murray, and Rob Bebenek. Don't delay - book Matt today!
Mike Dambra
Yup, this is Mike.
He tells jokes.
Myles Morrison
Myles has appeared at Just For Laughs, been featured on Amazon Prime’s stand up series' Comedy Brew & Laugh After Dark, and appeared on CBC’s Laugh Out Loud, The Debaters & Halifax Comedy Festival. Myles is instantly relatable, consistently delivering big laughs with his relaxed conversational style. His viral social media has reached millions of views, and he was a headliner at the 2022 Grey Cup Festival, Canada's biggest sporting event.
Myles is a SiriusXM Canada’s Top Comic finalist, he’s performed multiple times overseas for NATO soldiers in 12 different countries, and toured with Just For Laughs “Comedy Night In Canada” Tour hosted by Rick Mercer.
Myles has also performed at comedy festivals across North America, including Moncton’s Hubcap, Atlanta’s Laughing Skull, Halifax, Okanagan and Las Vegas, and his comedy albums can regularly be heard on SiriusXM’s Comedy Club channel. Saskatchewan’s own Myles Morrison is a delight on stage. His clever blend of storytelling and observations make him a sure fire hit with any audience.
Peggy Martin-Mcguire
Peggy was raised in Boone North Carolina and somehow ended up in Regina, so she’s a cross between a hillbilly and a delicate prairie Lilly. She’s a tiny bit older than the rest but brings 70 years of crazy life experience to the mic as she tells her tall tales and offers sage-less and ageless advice to the generations. She likes marshmallows, dogs, and raccoons, and hanging out in Africa.
Ryan Moccasin
Ryan Moccasin is an author, satirist, and comedian from Saskatoon. He is currently editor for the online satirical news website called The Feather. His fake news articles and videos have been featured on APTN InFocus and CBC. His work has garnered over thousands of views and impressions on social media. His work has been funded by the Saskatchewan Arts Board and Paved Arts. His recent sci-fi novel "Suicide Empire" was featured on CBC Radio, APTN, and Eagle Feather News. It can be found on Amazon and wherever fringe books are sold near you. He has also written a Christmas screenplay for the Gordon Tootoosis Native Theatre Company. When not pretending he knows how to write plays, he is also working on his next novel called "Lullaby For Emily" which is slated for release in 2022. Aside from pitching a TV show to Netflix in 2020, he is currently focusing on a new season of videos for The Feather as well as performing stand up comedy wherever possible.
Rory McCorriston
Rory McCorriston is trying his best to be a stand-up comedian in Regina, Saskatchewan. And it’s going okay. Over the past 5 years, Rory has been part of many funny things that stopped happening after he started doing them, such as Hitchhiker’s Improv, B’rude Sketch Comedy and One Night Only Sketch Comedy. He once co-produced a comedy show at Regina’s Cathedral Social Hall and it was fun. They even built a stage and made shirts.
Lately, Rory has enjoyed performing stand-up around various Saskatchewan locations such as the Cure Kitchen + Bar in Regina and Yuk Yuk’s in Saskatoon. And luckily the audiences have also enjoyed it.
Shannon Mallory
Shannon Mallory is a stand-up comedian, improvisor, and professional yapper. They have big dreams, bigger feelings, medium-sized opinions and assorted collection diagnoses. Come along on the journey! (Please, it's not ideal that they take it alone)
Shawn Bourassa
Shawn Bourassa is a Saskatoon comedian who has been performing for 5 years. He has a very illustrious touring career performing at venues such as The Lucky Lake Community Centre, some bar in North Battleford, and a fundraising event in Wakaw! He is a must see…just ask him!
Shawn Cuthand
Shawn Cuthand is half Cree, half Mohawk, but all deadly. He got into comedy to honour his storytelling ancestors. He has made appearances at the Winnipeg Fringe, Woke Comedy Hour, Laughter is Medicine in Winnipeg, Comedy Monday Night in Calgary and was lucky enough to get drawn out of the bucket on Kill Tony, the #1 live comedy podcast in the world. He recently did his first half hour at Yuk Yuk's as well.
You used to be able to see him alongside Danny Knight as hosts of the Funny Bone Schmomedy Zone open mic at the Copper Mug in Saskatoon. Now you can see him trying to keep stand up alive in any backyard willing to have him.Sharing personal stories and provocative opinions, Kwasi Thomas is a crowd pleaser across the country. From Montreal to BC's Yuk Yuk's venues as well as countless independent tours, Kwasi spends a healthy portion of his life on stage. Kwasi has represented Montreal at the Just for Laughs Homegrown Competition as well as the Best of the Fest Showcases.
Most recently he took on the role of Kitch in Antoinette Nwandu’s PassOver. Kwasi can also be found lending performances in Canadian filmed television shows such as "Lucifer", “Altered Carbon”, “Series Of Unfortunate Events”, “Super Pupz” the Crave Original “Pillow Talk” as well as TV movies "2 Hearts” and A Clusterfunke Christmas". As well, Kwasi recurred as a guest star in Netflix’s “Snowpiercer” and feature film “Love Hard”.
Shy Sapp
Shy Sapp is a Nehiyaw actor, comedian, writer, and emerging film maker from Little Pine First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Known for her bold, captivating presence and razor-sharp wit, Shy brings Indigenous stories to life through humour, heart, and fearless authenticity.
She is best known for her role on the hit CTV sitcom Acting Good, nominated for Best Comedic Ensemble at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Her stand-up comedy has taken her across Canada, the U.S., and Aotearoa (New Zealand), where she headlined the Indig-E Girl Comedy Showcase and performed at the Saskatoon, Vancouver, and Wellington Fringe Festivals. Shy was also featured in the 2025 Winnipeg Comedy Festival “Maybe It’s Me” Mega Show and “Bannock Bums” show.
Her theatre credits include Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibwe Rebellion, Mary of Patuanak, and Baba and the Gift of the Kokum Scarf, which she also co-wrote. As a playwright, she has developed original work through Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre’s New Voices Program and 25th Street Theatre, with a new production scheduled for 2026.
Currently, Shy is writing and directing He Perceives It: The Allen Sapp Story, a documentary about her grandfather, the renowned Cree painter Dr. Allen Sapp, told from an intimate family perspective.
With every project, Shy brings humor, heart, and authenticity to the stage and screen — making her a rising force in comedy and storytelling.