818 Benefit: Brody Stevens' Festival of Friendship with Jay Mohr, Adam Ray, Ron Taylor, Ben Gleib, Cameron Esposito, Eleanor Kerrigan, Dean Delray, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Dan Levy, Byron Bowers

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.

Described by LA Weekly as A Comic Who's got Big Ideas and Big Plans to go Big Places, Byron Bowers is a stand-up comedian and actor that was named by LA Weekly as a Comedy Act to Watch. He was also featured as a New Face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.nnByron recently made his CBS late night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He also appears in much anticipated dramatic film Honey Boy which recently premiered in Sundance and was Bought by Amazon. He performed at the Famous Hollywood Bowl to 12,000 people next to Flying Lotus, Thundercat, and George Clinton as part of the sold-out Brainfeeder festival. He plays in the horror film KUSO which also premiered in Sundance IN 2018. His TV credits includes playing the character Meldrick in Showtime's hit show The CHI, season three of The Meltdown on Comedy Central, Funny as Hell in Montreal for HBO Canada and Vice Land TV. His festival performances this includes Oddball Comedy Fest, SXSW, Life is Beautiful, Austin City Limits, RIOT, SF Sketchfest and Blue Whale Comedy Festival.nnHis other late night appearances includes The Pete Holmes Show, followed by Jimmy Kimmel Live as well as being featured on The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim, Comedy Central's This is Not Happening as well as Adam Devine's House Party, the reboot of BET's Comic View and MTV's Guy Code and in the first ever comedy show on the History Channel called Crossroads of History.

Dean Delray is a case study of turning passion into a labor of love, merging his affinity with music and comedy into a thriving career on stage and a growing podcast network. When he’s not talking to musicians on his podcast, Let There Be Talk, chances are he is headed to his next stand up comedy gig, having performed almost 5,500 times over the past 13 years.nnDelray has been a fan of comedy from his early years, taking in work of the greats like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Cheech & Chong and the early Saturday Night Live gang. Delray’s path to the comedy stage started at open mic nights, honing his no-holds-barred and hard-livin’ perspective that has earned him feature spots on The Joe Rogan Experience, WTF with Marc Maron, You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes and recently opening for Metallica at their 40th Anniversary concert.

Adam Ray currently plays the iconic role of Vince McMahon in YOUNG ROCK for NBC, the story of Dwanye “The Rock” Johson’s life. Ray most recently was seen in HACKS on HBOMAX, and starred in the indie comedy THE BELLMEN, also starring Thomas Lennon & Richard Kind. Ray also guest starred on last season of CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT for Netflix, as well as season 2 of AMERICAN VANDAL. Ray can be seen in the upcoming PAM & TOMMY for Hulu, as well as GASLIT starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn for STARZ. Ray was a regular on LIGHTS OUT with David Spade & currently on The Adam Carolla Show. Ray is best known from his work opposite Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in Paul Feig’s buddy cop comedy THE HEAT, as well as Feig’s SPY and the reboot of GHOSBUSTERS, in which he voiced the iconic character of SLIMER and played a supporting role as well. Adam co-hosted the comedy game show SEPARATION ANXIETY on TBS with comedian Iliza Schlesinger, and has guest-starred on 2 Broke Girls, Workaholics, Silicon Valley and HBO’s BALLERS. Adam was also a cast member in the reboot of the sketch comedy franchise MADtv for the CW, and played Joey McIntyre’s manager on the POP NETWORK show RETURN OF THE MAC. He has written for MTV’s PUNK’D, Adam Devine’s House Party, and the reboot of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER. Ray headlines the top comedy clubs in the country, and has been featured on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, as well as Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central. You can hear Adam’s voice on cartoons like like Dreamwork’s TROLLS, Adult Swim’s Rick & Morty & Super Mansion, and as Swift Wind in the Dreamworks SHE-RA, streaming on NETFLIX, various voices on Tony Hale’s ARCHIBALDS’S NEXT BIG THING, and this summer as Rueben in Hulu’s CROSSING SWORDS with Seth Green, Tony Hale & Wendy McClendon-Covey. Adam also hosts the popular About Last Night podcast, which has welcomed guests such as Sandra Bullock, Chevy Chase,Melissa McCarthy, Dana Carvey, Susan Sarandon, Bill Burr, Lisa Kudrow, Tony Danza, Jason Derulo, Sue Bird, Neil Patrick Harris, Goo Goo Dolls, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tiffany Haddish, Henry Winkler, Jeff Garlin, Jokoy, Gary Payton, Sue Bird, Whitney Cummings, Marc Maron, and Kevin Nealon. His hilarious sketches and standup comedy clips have garnered over 50 million views on YouTube & can all be viewed at adamraycomedy.com.