Lou Eisen

Apr.15-22

Lou Eisen is a veteran Toronto based comedian, with a one-liner style that has taken him to the top of the industry. His network credits include Comedy Now and Comics, Comedy at Club 54 and Just For Laughs. Lou  achieved a major career  mark by winning the role of Ray Arcel in the movie Cinderella Man, starring Russell Crowe.

Since recovering from a heart attack, Lou has written and performed his one man show entitled “The Aangina Monologues.” For more information please check Lou’s website, www.loueisen.com

Kelly Taylor

Apr.29- May 10

This summer, Kelly Taylor shocked the comedy industry by placing second in the prestigious Just for Laughs Homegrown competition. Competing against comics who have been in the business for ten plus years, Kelly Taylor firmly made his mark at JFL.

Kelly’s ability to headline clubs, corporate and college events at just three years into his budding career is evidence that this kid is the real deal. Aside from Just for Laughs, he has already appeared at The Vancouver and Calgary Comedy Festivals. He has opened for the likes of Blake Clark, Eddie Brill, Rich Hall and others.

Kelly has performed all across the country and recently made his debut in New York City at some of the most well respected clubs in the industry.

Kelly Taylor - Saskatchewan’s second best export after wheat.

Ryan Belleville

May 12-17

This young twenty something was raised in show biz. As a teen, Ryan started performing improv at The Loose Moose Theatre Company, a famous improvisational theatre where Theatresports was created. He began by taking his award-winning street-act across Canada and Australia to comedy and theatre festivals.

Ryan's stock continues to rise since he is also an accomplished actor and writer. He has gained much attention in Hollywood from casting directors, studios and networks alike. He taped a US pilot as a guest starring role for Fox's Related By Family, which also aired on CTV and recently shot a Movie of the Week in New Orleans called Stuck in the Suburbs for the Disney Channel.

Ryan has earned a Canadian Comedy Award and The Phil Hartman Award, for outstanding young comics in Canada, and was nominated for the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award in 2001, a prestigious award for outstanding emerging comedic talent in Toronto. Ryan has also had his own episode of Comedy NOW! on CTV/The Comedy Network, making him the youngest comic in Canada to tape one.