Helena Comedy Festival
October 9-12, 2025
Helena, Montana
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The Helena Comedy Festival brings together the best stand-up comedians from across the United States for four days of laughter and entertainment in the heart of Montana's capital city.
Festival Schedule
Thursday, October 9
Friday, October 10
Saturday, October 11
Sunday, October 12
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Alaina Hirschi
Alaina Hirschi brings her unique blend of observational humor and personal storytelling to the Helena Comedy Festival. Known for her sharp wit and relatable material, she's quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices in stand-up comedy.
Jay London
Jay London is a veteran comedian whose distinctive style and memorable performances have made him a festival favorite. With decades of experience and countless appearances on major networks, Jay brings his signature humor to Helena.
Rodney Norman
Rodney Norman's dynamic stage presence and clever material have earned him a devoted following across the country. His ability to connect with audiences through humor that's both smart and accessible makes him a standout performer.
TK Moyer
U.S. Navy veteran turned stand-up powerhouse with 15 years of experience. TK has headlined internationally, written for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and performed everywhere from sold-out clubs to ships at sea.
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Luis Uz
A Hispanic comedian from Montrose, Minnesota who has performed nationally and shared the stage with renowned acts like Tommy Pope and Sam Tallent.
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Sergio Novoa
Sergio simply wants to make people laugh. He produces the 'My Limited View' podcast where he picks topics and dives in to better understand them.
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Donna Tannehill
A comedian based in Arizona whose sharp wit and warm storytelling shine a light on life's later-in-life curveballs, known for her "late-blooming lesbian energy."
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Marcus Evans
Originally from Chicago, now based in LA, Marcus has done standup comedy through LA, Vegas and San Diego, and has produced over 100 clean comedy shows.
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Joey Brawner Jr
A long-time writer turned comedian who has placed in several competitions including Denver's Got Talent, and has performed at Comedy Works, Comedy Fort, and numerous venues.
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Hunter Lloyd
A stand-up comedian known for clean, sharp material and a long-running career spanning clubs, festivals, and family-friendly shows. Also a professor of Computer Science and Robotics at Montana State University.
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Serena Thiel
An Austin-based comic who began her career in Bozeman, Montana. She has appeared on both Kill Tony Netflix Specials.
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Dashiell Renaud
Dashiell was only admitted to this festival because he was the first to apply. We apologize for the inconvenience. We have learned our lesson and will discontinue this practice going forward.
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Tom Jonze
Comedian, Chaos Chemist, Full-Time OverComplicator who turns everyday mistakes into punchlines and bad ideas into slips. Equal parts charming and mildly alarming.
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Nate Ford
World famous comic who for the past twenty five years has gone coast to coast playing in dive bars to theaters. Has shared the stage with Bill Burr, Dave Landau and Randy and Mr. Lahey of the Trailer Park Boys.
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René Alexzander Rosa
A Latino comedian based in Los Angeles who brings stories to light and gives people a sneak peek into his chaotic life as a first gen Latino kid from the mountains of Colorado.
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Brittani Ferris
Owner and founder of Uptown Comedy in Butte, Montana. She has performed in several cities throughout Montana.
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Bobby Pelligrino
A comedian who began his career at 20 in New York, returned to comedy at 38, and believes you should never give up on your dreams. Recently moved from Vermont to Denver.
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Neeloy Banerjee
A British-Indian comedian who recently became an American. His comedy navigates the cultural minefield of being from everywhere and nowhere, with sharp punchlines that will make you question your assumptions.
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Jason Cole
Oakland comedian with quick-witted, high energy style. Regular at San Jose Improv and Alameda Comedy Club, winner of multiple comedy competitions, and has performed at Gotham Comedy Club and Hollywood Improv.
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Matt Pena
NYC-based comedian and storyteller who has performed nationwide, including Off-Broadway. UCB trained improviser with 12K TikTok and 10K Instagram followers. Hosts The Low Point podcast.
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Jamie Campbell
You may recognize Jamie from NBC's Chicago Fire, Pop TV's Hollywood Darlings, or the Emmy-nominated ABC series Boondoggle. His streaming special "Big Dad Energy" was named "Best Stand-Up Special" at Laugh After Dark ComedyFest.
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Eric Preston
A comedian from the suburbs of Philadelphia who brings his diverse biracial background and experiences as a father of 3 boys to stages up and down the east coast.
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Elizabeth Selin
Known as "the hottest girl with an earwax collection," Elizabeth brings a unique blend of lively and self-deprecating humor to the stage. Part of the 2025 10,000 Laughs Festival.
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Robert Taylor
A South Carolina comic known for his dark, absurd, and unapologetically Southern sense of humor. Former US Marine who tours nationally and has worked with Jon Reep and Caitlin Peluffo.
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Michelle Finnigan
Intellectually bold comedian offering dark humor with an unapologetic & unique perspective, relating to multiracial & multigenerational crowds while rebuking female comic "shticks."
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Brandon White
A comedian from Tacoma and one of the top rising stars in the PNW. Paid regular at major comedy clubs in Western Washington, opening for Steph Tolev, Josh Blue, and Brian Simpson.
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Sarah Aswell
Writer and comedian from Missoula, Montana whose humor appears in The New Yorker, Reductress, and MAD Magazine. Named one of the best unknown comedians in America by Thrillist and voted Best Comedian in Missoula for four years running.
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Cooper Patterson
Someone once said, "I can't describe a Cooper Patterson Bit". Cooper points out hilarious observations as he dives into his personal life and interests. Born with bilateral hearing loss, bringing a unique perspective to comedy.
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Cameron Atkinson
Denver-based comedian who shares his unique perspective on family and aging, finding the funny in everything. Has performed at The Comedy Store, The Improv and Comedy Works.
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Alex Speed
Bozeman-based comic who recently won the Ultimate Comedy Challenge at Montana's only comedy club. Has performed with headliners like Michael Longfellow, Brooks Wheelan, and Kate Willet.
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Kate Borrell
Phoenix-based comedian with a "comfortable but also uncomfortable" persona and relaxed-paced comedic timing. Has opened for Jackie Kashian, YouKnowMaaacus, and Lola Hernandez.
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Kathy Neville Browne
Former criminal prosecutor turned stand-up comedian who performs in NYC at top clubs like Gotham and Broadway. Selected for the 2025 Laughing Buddha Comedy Festival and International Funny Women Awards Competition.
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Bailey Miller
Up and coming comedian from the San Francisco Bay Area who's performed at Cobbs Comedy Club and Rooster T Feathers. When not doing comedy, you can find him serving the masses at Starbucks.
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Jordan Wilson
An "over-thinker" and "under-feeler" with a dry, straightforward approach to humor. Has performed at Just For Laughs Vancouver and wrote & produced the comedy short film 'Pest, Present & Future'.
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Mick Berry
Cited by the San Francisco Chronicle as a "local phenom." Has written and performed three critically acclaimed one man shows and worked at The Improv in Seattle, Tempe, and Comedy Connection in Boston.
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Tyler Bowthorpe
A comedian who's lived in both small towns and big cities, bringing a sharp, lived-in perspective to the stage. Has sold out shows in Salt Lake City and built a following with millions of views online.
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Amanda Taylor
Comedian and writer from Missoula, Montana who enjoys "hogging" (hiking + jogging). Has been a staple in Rocky Horror - Live! for the past ten years and began comedy while teaching dance fitness.
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John Sartori
Writer, actor, and comedian from New York who's been featured on the Daily Show, Disney's Hamster & Gretel, and performed at UCB Theatre in shows like "That's Bullshit!" and "The Scumbags of '77".
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Max Brand
Billings-based comedian performing for over a decade with projects from HBO, Comedy Central, and TruTV. Performed at UCB Theater NYC from 2009-2024 and has a Masters from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
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Dane Spencer
Stand-up comedian from Missoula, MT who started in 2023 and has opened for Rodney Norman and Chris Jessop. Known for quick delivery, one-liner style, and can be found struggling with AI drive-thru at Taco Bell.
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