Best of the Store XL - Shane Torres, Pauly Shore, Steph Tolev, Annie Lederman +more!

Shane Torres is a standup comedian, writer, podcaster, and sometimes actor who lives innBrooklyn, New York. As a standup comedian Shane has appeared on Conan (twice), The LatenShow with Stephen Colbert, NBC’S Last Comic Standing, and a Half Hour Special with ComedynCentral, and This Week From The Cellar on Comedy Central just to name a few. He releasednhis debut album ”Established 1981” with Comedy Central records to rave reviews in 2018. Youncan see him touring all around the world at comedy clubs, concert venues, and some of thenmost prestigious festivals in the world .nShane has been heard on popular podcasts such as Bertcast, Comedy Bang Bang, All FantasynEverything, Guys We Fucked, Savage Love Podcast, Doug Loves Movies, Risk and a slewnmore. He has a forthcoming podcast coming soon with fellow comedian Kyle Kinane. Shane hasnbeen seen acting alongside household names for NBC’S Red Nose Day and on IFC’S ComedynBang Bang. In 2019 Shane was one of a handful of comedians invited to perform on Will Smith’snThis Joka, Shane has also hosted his own series for Comedy Central called “Shane TorresnConquers your Fears” and a show for Paramount Plus named “How Good Can It Get WithnShane Torres?” Shane has also been seen as a panelist on multiple television shows across anvariety of networks.nHe has been reviewed by numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Onion AVnClub, GQ UK, and more. His album Established 1981 came out in September of 2017 onnComedy Central records “Mr. Torres has a laconic drawling delivery with deliberate pacing,nplacing him firmly in the tradition of dry deadpan specialist like Tig Notaro and Todd Barry. Butnhis style is warmer, relying on punchlines with corkscrew turns that have moments ofnvulnerability and even melancholy.” — The New York Times. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Steph Tolev is a stand up and sketch comedian from Toronto, Canada currently living in Los Angeles. Her unique brand of absurd and personal comedy has made her an audience favorite across North America both on stage and on television. As a stand up, Steph has done the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal four times, three of which were taped for TV and air on the Comedy Network. Steph made her American TV debut on on Comedy Central part of Bill Burr’s new show “The Ringers”. She was recently named one of Vultures “Comics You Should and Will Know” and one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” comics to watch. She also co-wrote and co-stars in the Comedy Central web series ” Steph & Deb” with comedian Deb Digiovanni. Steph can also be seen in the Amazon show “Please Understand Me” produced by Sarah Silverman and was featured in season two of “Corporate” on Comedy Central. Steph has won the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Stand up and was a finalist in Sirius XM’s next top comic.nn She was well-received at the acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Fest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Clusterfest, Laughing Skull Festival, San Fran Sketch Fest, High Plaines, Big Sky Festival, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Sketch Fest’s, NXNE, and JFL42. Steph has released four albums, “So Many Wolves” in 2014 with her sketch duo Ladystache and most recently “Older & Wider”. On her own she has ” Hot N’ Hungry” from 2016 and just recently “I’m Not Well” that was nominated for a Juno Award for Best Comedy Album.

Annie Lederman is your favorite comedian. A standup comic, podcaster, writer & actress. When she isn’t hosting her own podcasts she is usually talking with her friends on theirs. She can regularly be heard on THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE, TOUR MOMS HOUSE, THE CHURCH WITH JOEY DIAZ, WTF WITH MARC MARON, among many others. Most recently Annie can be seen featured in Showtime’s hit documentary miniseries THE COMEDY STORE alongside Jay Leno, David Letterman, Joe Rogan, and many other Comedy Store legends. Additionally, Annie has been seen or heard on all your favorite TV networks including Comedy Central ( LIGHTS OUT WITH DAVID SPADE & THIS IS NOT HAPPENING), MTV (GIRL CODE) , E! (CHELSEA LATELY), & TruTV (COMEDY KNOCKOUT, THE SOUP INVESTIGATES, & ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY). After Chelsea, Annie hosted her own short lived pop-culture talk show WE HAVE ISSUES. Additionally acted alongside Ron Livingston in the 2017 Cannes darling THE LONG DUMB ROAD. But wait…that’s not all! On the writing front Annie starred and wrote, STAND UPS, a scripted Comedy Central pilot, produced by Dan Powell (co-creator of INSIDE AMY SCHUMER). She also wrote for IMPRACTICAL JOKERS as well as BORAT. Additionally she was a producer and writer on Sacha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series WHO IS AMERICA?

Francisco Ramos can be seen on Netflix’s “Gentefied” and Hulu’s “This Fool” and wrapped his first feature film “The Unexpecteds” along Matt Walsh from “Veep”. He directed, co-wrote and starred in his debut comedy short “Zoo Animals”, which was acquired by MAX to stream on their platform. He also shot a standup special “Entre Nos” for MAX. He was part of the first ever Netflix is a Joke Festival held in Los Angeles. He was a top-ten finalist on Last Comic Standing and has appeared in Showtime’s “Shameless,” as well other appearances in !Angie Tribeca” from Steve Carell, Netflix’s “Lady Dynamite”, and voicing the role of Marmoset in the animated film “RIO” and part of Cartoon Network show “Victor and Valentino”. He has also appeared on the hilarious @midnight on Comedy Central and several times on Jimmy Kimmel Live. nnFrancisco was 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.nnEarly 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).

Meet the funniest topical comedian in America, the man Robin Williams once called “the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom.” Argus Hamilton’s daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the country. Argus James Hamilton III is the son, grandson and great-grandson of Methodist ministers in the South. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and now based in Los Angeles, Argus brings an unusual perspective to the news from Washington and around the country. “I’m an English Monarchist and a Southern secessionist,” Argus says. “Let’s see Rush Limbaugh get to the right of that.” Argus performs at corporate, political and charity events around the country. He is regularly quoted by daily newspapers including The San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times, by weekly business papers including the Orange County Business Journal, by Time magazine and by radio personalities including Paul Harvey. Argus was honored by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry as the official comedian of the Oklahoma Centennial and appeared with the governor in the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade.

Amir K has been entertaining audiences for 10 years, performing live across the U.S. and on Television.nnHis fun, unique approach to storytelling brings audiences together through his improvisational talent, characters and charisma. Born in Iran and raised in Southern California, Amir offers a unique point of view shaped by his multi-cultural upbringing.nnAmir currently stars in the primetime CW reboot of MADtv and has been seen on Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central, Comedy Knock Out on True TV, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and MTV’s Jerks with Cameras. Amir is best known for his stand-up comedy, but is also an accomplished actor. He won a SAG award for his role in the Oscar winning film Argo and recently starred in The FOX feature film The Pyramid opposite Denis O’Hare and Ashley Grace.nnAmir can be seen live headlining comedy clubs and theaters all over the U.S. as well as internationally.

Rick Ingraham, originally from Kansas, has been a stand-up comedian and actor for over 20 years. Onstage, he specializes in crowd work and insult comedy. nnHe can be seen performing several nights a week at the Comedy Store and other Hollywood clubs and also co-hosts the Comedy Store podcast. Early in his career, Rick toured with Pauly Shore and Andrew Dice Clay. nnRick is also a commercial actor and has appeared in many national campaigns.

Eleanor J. Kerrigan is a standout name in the world of stand-up comedy, renowned for her sharp wit, relatable humor, and a remarkable ability to turn everyday observations into comedic gold. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Eleanor's early life was filled with the bustling energy and unique characters of the city, elements that would later become central to her comedic style. Growing up in a large, spirited family, she learned the art of storytelling and humor as a way of life, which laid the foundation for her future career. Eleanor's journey into comedy was as unconventional as it was destined. Initially pursuing a career as a professional wrestler, she honed her skills in performance and showmanship, a background that proved invaluable on the comedy stage. However, it was her time at the world-famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles that truly shaped her path. Starting as a waitress, she was immersed in an environment surrounded by comedy legends, absorbing the nuances of comedic timing and delivery that would later define her own performances.nnHer leap from the periphery to the spotlight came under the mentorship of the legendary Andrew Dice Clay. Encouraged by Clay, Eleanor took to the stage, rapidly evolving from a novice to a formidable comedic presence. Her style, characterized by a blend of sharp-tongued humor and genuine storytelling, resonated with audiences. She adeptly navigates topics ranging from her colorful family dynamics to the quirks of everyday life, all delivered with her signature Philadelphia flair.nnEleanor's rise in the comedy world has been marked by appearances on numerous shows and podcasts, showcasing her versatility and range as a comedian. Her ability to connect with audiences, whether through a microphone on stage or across digital platforms, has earned her a dedicated following. Her comedy transcends mere laughter; it's a reflection of life's absurdities, told through the lens of someone who's lived it all with a smile and a punchline.nnOffstage, Eleanor's passion for comedy translates into mentoring aspiring comedians, much like she was guided in her early days. Her journey from a waitress in a comedy club to a celebrated stand-up comedian is not just a testament to her talent but also to her resilience and the power of humor in shaping life's narrative.

Sam Tripoli is a 28 year headlining comic who currently has five comedy albums out including his latest special “#NoLivesMatter!” He has appeared in the Movie “Dying Laughing”, Showtimes’ “The Comedy Store”, CW’s Mysteries Decoded & co-hosted Spike TV’s Wild World of Spike. Sam is an OG of the legendary The Ice House Chronicles and The Joe Rogan Experience podcasts. His three podcasts, Tin Foil Hat, Conspiracy Social and Broken Simulation, regularly appear in Apple’s Top 200 Of Comedy Podcasts which gave way to his other podcasts Punch Drunk Sports, Cash Daddies, The Union Of The Unwanted and Zero with Sam Tripoli.