Linda Stogner - The Kessler Theater

Linda Stogner

Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar comedy special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” that premiered earlier this year. She is the winner of 2014 Funniest Comic in Texas and Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland 2019. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

She has performed at comedy festivals and competitions around the country including the prestigious HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival 2019, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival 2015 – 2017. She was a semi-finalist in both the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition and the 2015 Boston Comedy Festival and a finalist in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Linda has worked with Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Elayne Boosler, Bruce Bruce, Bill Maher, Janeane Garofalo, and Joan Rivers.

Dez O'Neal

Dez O'Neal was dubbed the "Funniest Comic In Texas" out of 500 contestants! He also was a Top 3 Finalist in the 2020 San Diego comedy festival and was jus the winner of the 2021 Fort Wayne World Series of comedy.Dez O'Neal also known as the DOC, the funny doctor living the mantra that laughter works just as good as medicine, is a (Dallas) DFW Stand-Up Comedian introduced to the arts via acting/theatre. Three years ago, he took his naturally humorous personality and his theatre training to the stage as a Stand-Up Comedian, and has built and building a supportive following based off his comedic prowess.

Dominating the local scene, and currently working as a traveling comedian, Dez O'Neal is definitely one to keep your eye on. With his classic approach to comedy, one sit in on one of this comic's jokes you'll find yourself taking in a deep breath of fresh air. He restores the belief that a comic can actually still have punch lines and be funny! Join the movement and support a classic in the making: Dez O'Neal Comedy!

CAIN

CAIN is a Comedian born and raised in Dallas, TX. He credits his comedic sensibility to his upbringing in a family full of roasters. In his youth, he looked for acceptance by making his older sister laugh, which quickly sparked the passion he has for entertaining.

Now, he impresses every audience put in front of him with his stories of early life with an unorthodox upbringing, his dating life, his unique perspective of the world, & hidden discussions of what makes him who he is. This comic is guaranteed to leave wanting more.

CAIN recently won the 2025 funniest person in Dallas Competition and has performed at comedy clubs and theaters all over Texas and has shared the stage with greats like Ralph Barbosa, Matt McCusker, Brian Simpson, Ian Fidance, and many more.

Corey Cherry, Jr

Corey Cherry is a fast rising comedian in the DFW area. With his quick witted observations and inviting delivery, he has a way of captivating any audience he encounters. He has opened for comedians such as Lil JJ, Lav Luv, lil rel ,tony rock and Blaq Ron, and has his own mini special on youtube entitled "Coach Box"and just released his second special entitled “30for30 on the newest platform called VantaBlackTV. Corey is deemed one of the best off the cuff comics in the area and is just getting started

Flo Hernandez

Flo Hernandez is a celebrated stand-up comedian hailing from Dallas, Texas. Known for his larger than life personality and razor-sharp wit, Flo has been captivating audiences with his humor and unmatched stage presence for over a decade. Born and raised in Dallas, his unique brand of comedy blends observational humor, storytelling, and clever one-liners, making him a true master of crowd work. Flo’s humor is both relatable and refreshing, as he dives into everyday topics with a twist that leaves audiences roaring with laughter.

Linda Stogner

“Her mind is cracked – very funny!” – Joan Rivers

Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” Funniest Comic in Texas, Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland and Finalist in the The Funniest Woman in America Contest. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

She has performed at comedy festivals and competitions around the country including the prestigious HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. She was a semi-finalist in both the Seattle International Comedy Competition and the Boston Comedy Festival and a finalist in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Linda has worked with Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Ryan Hamilton, Elayne Boosler, Bruce Bruce, Bill Maher, Janeane Garofalo, Jon Reep and Joan Rivers.

Corey Cherry

Corey Cherry is a fast rising comedian in the DFW area. With his quick witted observations and inviting delivery, he has a way of captivating any audience he encounters. He has opened for comedians such as Lil JJ, Lav Luv, lil rel ,tony rock and Blaq Ron, and has his own mini special on youtube entitled "Coach Box" and just released his second special entitled “30for30 on the newest platform called VantaBlackTV. Corey is deemed one of the best off the cuff comics in the area and is just getting started.

Michael Pasvar

Hailing from the mean streets of the Dallas suburbs, Michael Pasvar is a shining beacon of hilarity in one of the hottest comedy scenes in America. Since 2008 he has toured across the nation slinging jokes in the hottest clubs, the wildest colleges, the stickiest bars, and the cleanest storage units. As the host of of the, “Back in the Day-Day podcast,” and Co-Host of, “The Sonny G and Mike P show,” Michael is no stranger to the microphone and holding an entertaining conversation. Fresh off of his Open Bar Comedy Half Hour special, “I Like Your Jesus,” he’s ready to bring you his take on social issues, the adventures of being a new parent, and the stories from a life of great wins and tremendous losses.

Sheridi Lester

Sheridi Lester is a stand-up comedian based out of Dallas, TX. With a unique voice and sarcastic wit, Sheridi is always a crowd favorite. She has performed in numerous comedy festivals around the country including the “Laughing Skull Comedy Festival”, “Boston Comedy Festival”, and “Dallas Comedy Festival”. Headliners Sheridi has opened for include Paul Reiser, Nikki Glaser, and Jeff Ross. She is the 2023 winner of "Funniest Comic in Dallas". You can see her regularly in clubs throughout the DFW area.

Kenny Lee

Kenny Lee's comedy style is described as sharp and cunning, showcasing his skill in crafting jokes and developing his comedic persona. As the winner of the 2024 Purvis Wilson Funniest Stand-Up in Dallas Competition, he has demonstrated his ability to engage audiences with his unique brand of clean humor. Focusing on clever and universally relatable content.

Seth Cowles

Seth is originally from Boston but has cut his teeth doing comedy in Dallas as his home base for the last 15 years. Coming from the northeast to Texas has really given him a unique perspective providing interesting and clever social commentary on his life. A couple marriages, divorces, and a teenage daughter also help as sources of his hilarious material. He’s has performed in multiple festivals, clubs, casinos and crappy bars around the country including The Boston Comedy Festival, Dallas Comedy Festival, House of Blues, The Comedy Store, The Improv, Hyena’s Comedy Clubs and many more. Quickly becoming a crowd favorite, he has brought his energetic and memorable style to the stage to open for such talents as Frank Caliendo, Doug Benson, Tig Notaro, Gilbert Gottfried, Iliza Schlesinger, and Jeaneane Garafalo just to name a few. He has also graced the small screen in award winning hits such as Cheaters and S.T.A.G. Sit back and enjoy as Seth takes you through his personal and professional triumphs as well as utter failures all while keeping you on the edge of your seat and dying of laughter.

Dez O’Neal

Dez O’Neal was dubbed the “Funniest Comic In Texas” out of 500 contestants! He also was a Top 3 Finalist in the 2020 San Diego comedy festival and was jus the winner of the 2021 Fort Wayne World Series of comedy.Dez O’Neal also known as the DOC, the funny doctor living the mantra that laughter works just as good as medicine, is a (Dallas) DFW Stand-Up Comedian introduced to the arts via acting/theatre. Three years ago, he took his naturally humorous personality and his theatre training to the stage as a Stand-Up Comedian, and has built and building a supportive following based off his comedic prowess.

Dominating the local scene, and currently working as a traveling comedian, Dez O’Neal is definitely one to keep your eye on. With his classic approach to comedy, one sit in on one of this comic’s jokes you’ll find yourself taking in a deep breath of fresh air. He restores the belief that a comic can actually still have punch lines and be funny! Join the movement and support a classic in the making: Dez O’Neal Comedy!

Linda Stogner

“Her mind is cracked – very funny!” – Joan Rivers

Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” Funniest Comic in Texas, Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland and Finalist in the The Funniest Woman in America Contest. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

Danny Tran

Danny Tran is a Dallas, TX comedian that was born and raised in Houston, TX. He is passed at the Laughing Skull Lounge in Atlanta, GA which was his home club before returning to Texas. He has opened for great headliners such as Beth Stelling, Erica Rhodes, and Steve Hofstetter. By exploring the world one comedy club at a time, Danny is trying to bring smiles and laughs during his time on Earth.

Seth Cowles

Seth is originally from Boston but has cut his teeth doing comedy in Dallas as his home base for the last 15 years. Coming from the northeast to Texas has really given him a unique perspective providing interesting and clever social commentary on his life. A couple marriages, divorces, and a teenage daughter also help as sources of his hilarious material. He has performed in multiple festivals, clubs, casinos and crappy bars around the country including The Boston Comedy Festival, Dallas Comedy Festival, House of Blues, The Comedy Store, The Improv, Hyena’s Comedy Clubs and many more. Quickly becoming a crowd favorite, he has brought his energetic and memorable style to the stage to open for such talents as Frank Caliendo, Doug Benson, Tig Notaro, Gilbert Gottfried, Iliza Schlesinger, and Jeaneane Garafalo just to name a few. He has also graced the small screen in award winning hits such as Cheaters and S.T.A.G. Sit back and enjoy as Seth takes you through his personal and professional triumphs as well as utter failures all while keeping you on the edge of your seat and dying of laughter.

Michael Pasvar

Michael Pasvar is a comic hailing from the mean streets of the Dallas suburbs. He is the host of the Back in the Day-Day Podcast and has been making audiences laugh across the country since 2008 ( and hasn’t changed his headshot since). Check out his Open Bar Comedy half hour special that was released in December of 2024. His take on social issues, the highs and lows of being a new parent, and stories of his past have combined to make a great act. You can see him at comedy clubs, colleges, random bars, and the occasional storage unit. Catch him at a comedy club near you!!

Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor has been doing stand up comedy since he was twelve years old. He has performed in Dallas along with Brandon T Jackson, Billy Sirrells, Charleston White, among others.

“Comedy means everything to me; I want to help create positive change so that other young people can reach great heights. I love stand up, it’s a natural part of who I am as a person. I’m honored to have the privilege to share the Kessler stage with gifted comic performers like Linda Stogner, Sheridi Lester, Miles Francis, and my boy Corey Cherry, Jr. It’s the greatest gift that God has given me.”

Miles Francis

Miles Francis is a comedy fan favorite on the Dallas and Ft. Worth stand-up scene. He combines his improv and podcasting background to create high energy and thought provoking comedy. Miles also produces and hosts the Best Darn Diddly Podcast, a Simpson’s review show. Miles embiggens laughter with his irreverent perspective and his cromulent spirit

Sheredi Lester

Sheridi Lester is a stand-up comedian based out of Dallas, TX. With a unique voice and sarcastic wit, Sheridi is always a crowd favorite. She has performed in numerous comedy festivals around the country including the “Laughing Skull Comedy Festival”, “Boston Comedy Festival”, and “Dallas Comedy Festival”. Headliners Sheridi has opened for include Paul Reiser, Nikki Glaser, and Jeff Ross. She is the 2023 winner of “Funniest Comic in Dallas”. You can see her regularly in clubs throughout the DFW area.

Linda Stogner

“Her mind is cracked – very funny!” – Joan Rivers

Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar Comedy Special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” Funniest Comic in Texas, Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland and Finalist in the The Funniest Woman in America Contest. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

Corey Cherry Jr.

Corey Cherry is a fast rising comedian in the DFW area. With his quick witted observations and inviting delivery, he has a way of captivating any audience he encounters. He has opened for comedians such as Lil JJ, Lav Luv, and Blaq Ron, and has his own mini special on youtube entitled “The Coach Box”. Corey is deemed one of the best off the cuff comics in the area and he is just getting started!

Paul Varghese

Paul Varghese has performed at the Montreal and Toronto Just For Laughs Festivals as well as HBO’s Las Vegas Comedy Festival. He’s the winner of the Funniest Comic In Texas Competition, the Laughing Skull Comedy Competition in Atlanta and most recently, the Trial By Laughter Competition in Indianapolis. He’s been the opening act for Gabriel Iglesias, Anjelah Johnson, Russell Peters, Dave Chappelle and the late Joan Rivers. He has been seen on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”, Showtime’s “Russell Peters Presents”, Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham” and “Stand-Up Revolution”, RIDE TV’s “Comedy Shootout” and his newest special will drop this fall on Helium Comedy. His latest album “Paul And Oates” available on iTunes.

Linda Stogner

“Her mind is cracked – very funny!” – Joan Rivers

Planet,” that premiered earlier this year. She is the winner of 2014 Funniest Comic in Texas and Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland 2019. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

Ralph Barbosa

From winner of 2019’s Funniest Comic in Texas, to making his HBOMAX debut on the HA comedy special, Ralph Barbosa is the shyest attention hog to hit the stage. Barbosa’s original style and goofy observations sneak up on audiences with stories you’d never thought you’d relate to.