Comedian

<p>“Adding life to your laughter and laughter to your life,” actor and comedian Michael Jr. gives audiences comedy that inspires.</p><p>Before he got clarity, he was all about comedy. Now comedy is a tool he gets to use to share that clarity with audiences around the world in the form of inspiration and thought-provoking life principles to help individuals discover and activate their purpose.</p><p>As an entertainer who opens the door to deeper conversations, Michael Jr.

<p>Brendan Hunt is an actor and writer best known for co-creating the international smash hit TV comedy <i>Ted Lasso</i>, in which he also plays Coach Beard.</p><p>A Chicago native, he is a veteran of sketch and improv comedy, typified by his time with Amsterdam’s notorious Boom Chicago, where he performed with Jason Sudeikis, Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, Amber Ruffin and other notables.

<p>Ronny Chieng is a Chinese stand-up comedian and actor born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, raised in Manchester, NH, USA, and Singapore, who graduated from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2009 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce.</p><p>Ronny started performing comedy in Melbourne in 2009. Since then, he has toured 4 sold out global stand-up comedy theater tours in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, India, Canada and London.

<p>Born and raised in Detroit, Demetrius taught himself graphic design in 3rd grade. By the time he reached 7th grade, he had used those skills to start a clothing brand that would eventually become his current clothing brand, "You Matter by Demetrius Harmon." </p><p>In 9th grade he started posting YouTube videos as a way to cope with a change of schools.

Franchesca “Chescaleigh” Ramsey is the host of MTV’s popular web series Decoded With Franchesca Ramsey.

Franchesca also co-hosts her podcast, Last Name Basis, with her husband Patrick Kondas. A writer and performer from Comedy Central's the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, Franchesca is in the process of developing a Comedy Central TV series titled Franchesca & Show, which hopes to shed light on a wide array of issues the impact that they have on the lives of different groups and individuals.

<p>Garrison Keillor captivates with his signature blend of humor, charisma and wisdom as he shares his journey to becoming one of America’s greatest storytellers. </p>

<p>Garrison regaled audiences for more than 40 years as the host of <i>A Prairie Home Companion</i>, and brought stories to life on public radio’s <i>The Writers Almanac</i>.</p>

Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world today. 25 years. Two million people. 1000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author.  Seven books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist for 30 years. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, life balance and getting your act together!  Plus (what we all probably could use in today’s crazy world) …a Comedienne.

Sometimes, you just have to laugh! Motivational humorist Scott Friedman motivates audience members to laugh and feel good while opening their minds to new ideas. As Scott tickles their funny bones with his quick wit and playful style, he slips in how-to techniques and practical ideas. In his programs, Friedman skillfully challenges people to take control of their lives and offers concrete ways to do so. Specifically, he assists participants in mastering change, relieving stress and burnout, developing their own sense of humor, and creating more value in their careers.

<p>John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. With the legendary "Monty Python&#39;s Flying Circus", "Fawlty Towers" and "A Fish Called Wanda", he created a unique comedic style that has inspired countless writers and comedians.</p>

Take two comedians with chainsaws, put them in tights, throw in a Garden Weasel, and what do you get? Well, it's kind of hard to explain, but they're called The Passing Zone, and they'll amaze you and make you laugh! But it's not just the fact they are award-winning jugglers that make their show great; it's the humor of watching them transform into a living metaphor for corporate clients who juggle career, home, and unending expectations. Jon Wee and Owen Morse tailor their performance to the specific experiences and challenges of their audience.