SF Sketchfest 2024

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan and has been featured on Comedy Central. A writer/consultant on the hit podcast "Lovett or Leave It", he was also one of the hosts of Lemonada’s webby nominated podcast "I’m Sorry", where each week they unravel the latest and greatest in twitter gaffes, petty beef and not-so-subtle shade. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s "Unprotected Sets" and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad has a special skill for making you laugh at the seemingly unlaughable. The Libyan-born comedian combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him "an undisputed genius of comedy," and he's been featured on podcasts such as "Pod Save the People" and "Harmontown". He also toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop Up Magazine and worked as a digital producer for Sam Bee’s critically-acclaimed show "Full Frontal". Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing. Follow Mohanad on twitter @MohanadElshieky.

Joyelle Nicole Johnson is a comedian and writer who brings joy to the stage. Joyelle made her network TV debut on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and more recently performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" twice in one year. Her first stand-up special "Love Joy" is available on Peacock. It was nominated for a Critics Choice Award, and is executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. She was a staff writer for HBO’s "Pause with Sam Jay" and has done punchup for "Broad City" as well as Abbi and Ilana’s animated Comedy Central pilot "Mall Town". She co-wrote a digital series for Illuminative, which she also stars in. Her debut comedy album "Yell Joy!" was released on Juneteenth 2021. She was the warm up comic for Hasan Minhaj’s talk show "Patriot Act" on Netflix and the permanent guest host for the Sirius XM radio show "Godfrey Complex". She has performed on "Wyatt Cenac’s Night Train" for SeeSo, "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" and "Comics to Watch" for Comedy Central, "LaffMob" for TruTV, was a panelist on Refinery 29/Facebook Watch’s "After After Party" and can be seen in Apple’s "Helpsters", HBO’s "Crashing", "Search Party", Showtime’s "Flatbush Misdemeanors" and in the upcoming Netflix series "Survival of the Thickest". She made her off-broadway debut this past summer at the 59e59 production of The Panic of ‘29. She was selected for the 2018 FOX Comedy showcase, was a finalist in NBC’s "Stand Up For Diversity Showcase" and has performed at festivals like SF Sketchfest, Bonnaroo, The New York Comedy Festival and Bumbershoot. Vulture and NY Magazine named her one of the "comedians you should and will know in 2020."

Hosted by Jesse Hett. ($35 Preferred Seating, $25 General Admission, 18+)