Canada’s reigning pre-eminent stage for homegrown comedic talent, Comedy Now! has helped an illustrious list of Canadian writer/performers earn their stripes in the comedy world. This episode: Tyler Hawkins.
Debra DiGiovanni has been quoted as one of Canada's fastest rising stand-up talents. She is a two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, finalist of NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING, and star of MuchMusic's VIDEO ON TRIAL and STARS ON TRIAL.
An accomplished comedy writer, stand-up performer and actor, Dave Hemstad has earned a reputation for his insightful logic and penetrating witticism. In 2003, Hemstad was honoured by the Canadian Organization of Campus Activities as the “Best Comedian in Canada.” Hemstad has performed on many stages including Just for Laughs and the Halifax Comedy Festival, as well as on international stages in Singapore and England.
Vancouver-born comedian JP Mass has been called the influencer for many west coast comedians from the ‘90s. Mass tries to avoid punch-line comedy by focusing on real issues such as smoking, drugs, diets and computers. Mass’ thought-provoking comedy speaks to the human condition, leaving audiences in deep thought about themselves and each other. Mass has performed on CBC Radio’s “The Debaters” and on the stages of Yuk Yuk’s.
Born in 1975 in Murrayville, BC, Dylan Rhymer began his comedic career at the age of 18 while still in his senior year of high school. Since then, he has developed as one of Vancouver’s boldest voices in political comedy.
Allyson Smith has been tickling Canada’s comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a microphone. With her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously-insightful commentary, playing to packed rooms is just another day at the office for this former high-school teacher.
Originally from Edmonton, Alexander began her comedic career performing at Yuk Yuk's. Quoted as being fierce, in-your-face and almost revolutionary, Alexader continues to draw her material from her diverse lifestyle.
With the physical attributes of a high-school quarterback and the comedic commitment of Jerry Lewis, Kelly Taylor continues to take the comedy world by storm.
Darcy Michael is widely considered one of Canada’s rising stars. Coming off his wildly successful debut at the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, his edgy but personable approach has made him a guaranteed hit.
Simon King was born into an entertainment family that relocated to BC from the South of England when he was young and soon after, he began his acting career. After sojourns in improv and sketch, King began aggressively pursuing stand-up comedy.
Ian was born in the little town of Terrace, BC. . Bagg continues to tour across the world with repeat appearances on late-night shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.