Comedy

ABOUT JASON:

Jason Russell is a high-octane, family-friendly comedian whose electric stage presence, big characters, and rubber-faced expressions make him an instant audience favorite. Whether headlining comedy clubs, lighting up theaters, or performing for global audiences aboard cruise ships, Jason delivers a show that is clean, physical, and unforgettable. His ability to connect with crowds of all ages—without ever using dirty language—has made him one of the most versatile acts working today.

Born to a white mother and a Black father, Jason Russell jokes that he “had to learn to be funny or fight”—and comedy won out early. As a kid, Saturday nights meant family gatherings stocked with snacks and back-to-back episodes of SCTV and SNL. Mimicking the characters he saw on TV led him to invent his own voices and sketches for family and friends. By the time he discovered Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and a young Jim Carrey on Evening at the Improv, he knew exactly what he wanted to become: a comedian.

Jason’s first real stage moment came when he was chosen to host his high school talent show. Even though teachers forbade him from doing impressions of them, Jason’s confidence and comfort in front of a crowd made one thing clear—stand-up was his future.

Today, Jason’s comedy is a whirlwind of silly characters, bold physicality, and expressive storytelling. His shows are loud, lively, and clean, showcasing an energy he describes as “Richard Pryor meets Jim Carrey meets my high school gym teacher Mr. Clacus.” He never uses dirty language, making him a hit with clubs, corporate events, and family-friendly venues alike.

Jason is featured in the documentary Crossing the Lines: Interracial Comedians and stars in his own Dry Bar Comedy special, “Beige Frosty.” He also performs around the world as a featured entertainer on cruise ships for the Blackburn Agency, bringing his unique brand of humor to audiences of every background.

“I’ve always had a need to make people laugh. Now that I get to do it for a living, I never take it for granted.”

CREDITS & HIGHLIGHTS

        •       Dry Bar Comedy Special: “Beige Frosty”

        •       Featured Performer – Blackburn Agency (Cruise Ships Worldwide)

        •       Documentary Feature: Crossing the Lines: Interracial Comedians

        •       Clean, high-energy act suitable for clubs, theaters, corporate, and family audiences

Special thanks to our comedy sponsors:

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ABOUT MARC YAFFEE:

Marc Yaffee is a co-star of the historic Showtime special, Goin’ Native, the first all-Native American comedy special. Marc has recorded two Dry Bar comedy specials and can currently be heard on SiriusXM.

Marc's Funny, not Filthy comedy has landed him "Best of the Fest Burbank Comedy Festival" honors. Marc was also named one of the 25 Indigenous Comedians to watch by IllumiNatives Magazine.

Special thanks to our comedy sponsors:

Belvedere

Terrazas

Unique Design

The National Warrior Foundation

Hooked Entertainment

Historic Anchorage Hotel

94.7 Alternative Anchorage

The Kitchen at Koot’s

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ABOUT SHAYNE SMITH: Headliner

Shayne Smith is a Utah-born comedian, writer, podcaster, and musician who is a raw, story-driven comedy has earned him a devoted following. After launching his stand-up career in 2014,he quickly amassed accolades including runner-up in Wise guys’2015“Funniest Person in Utah "contest and Best Alternative Comedian of 2016 by City Weekly. He went on to release a string of acclaimed specials: Prison for Wizards(2018),Alligator Boys(2019),The Animal(2021),Banned from Karate(2023),and most recently Ghosts Are Real(January2025).Along side his specials, Shayne contributes to One Blade Magazine and fronts the band Painted Devils all while touring sold-out venues nationwide

ABOUT MIKE ABRUSCI: Feature

Mike Abrusci is a comedian and little tiny baby from Brooklyn, NY. He has been seen as Medium Jake in Poseur Cops, on IFC's Comedy Crib, The Chris Gethard Show & The Special Without Brett Davis. He has performed at the New York Comedy Festival, the Brooklyn Comedy Festival, the Crom Comedy Festival in Omaha and Atlanta & the Beast Village Comedy Festival. He is currently a cohost of the A Little Time podcast and was a cohost of Da Snack Boys, a vegan snack review web series. You may have heard him as a guest on Las Culturistas, You Know What Dude with Robert Kelly, Dark Tank, Axe To Grind & other podcasts. He also has a very strong immune system and is unofficially the Bad Boy of Comedy™. He wants you to know that writing a bio in the third person is weird and putting that in his own bio is probably a mistake.

Special thanks to our comedy sponsors:

Belvedere

Terrazas

Unique Design

The National Warrior Foundation

Hooked Entertainment

Historic Anchorage Hotel

94.7 Alternative Anchorage

The Kitchen at Koot’s

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