Joel Bryant

Joel first took the stage at an open mic at Laff's Comedy Cafe in Albuquerque, NM when he had just turned 17. Always inspired by watching late night stand-up sets on shows like "Comic Strip Live," he felt he had found his calling. The 1st night up, he killed it! The second night up, he absolutely bombed. ​ Lesson learned and a new addiction found.

Joel did steady standup work through high school. However, in college and through most of his 20's, he focused more on the acting part of the business. It wasn't until 29 that he had forgotten his love for standup and decided to jump back into the game. Over 10 years later, he still performs when he can and has become known for his high energy, off-the-cuff sets. You name the slot - Headliner, Feature, MC - he’ll always bring his mantra to the stage “Let’s just have fun!”

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