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Ty, a Chicago native, started his career at Seattle’s “Comedy Underground” and his star keeps rising! Dedicated to “bringing the funny”, he’s been called “hilarious” (Whoopi Goldberg”), “a true talent” (Simon Cowell) and “naturally funny!” (Howie Mandel). His ability to appeal to diverse audiences has earned him countless TV appearances. He was one of two finalists on the Emmy-nominated “Last Comic Standing”. Since then, Ty has gone on to multiple “Tonight Show” appearances, HBO’s “Bad Boys of Comedy”, “Tosh.O”, Nickelodeon, his own “Comedy Central Presents” and was featured on “America’s Got Talent”.

Ty’s other appearances include his “Dry Bar” comedy special, as well as ‘“Issues” and “Grown Man, Baby Steps”. He’s also been featured on the sitcoms “Life in Pieces”, “Til Death”, “Samantha Who”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “A Million Little Things” and “Gen V”.

Emcee Kate Carlsen
Kate Carlsen is a stay-at-home mom, has been married for 20 years and has been performing stand-up comedy as a host, feature and closer as well as producing comedy shows throughout the Pacific Northwest for six years. She recently competed in the 42nd Annual Seattle Comedy Competition and can be seen in the film Fool Capacity: Comedy in the Time of Covid. Her fun storytelling style about her life and raising a big unconventional family will surely leave you laughing!

Lynette Manning
Lynette Manning is a comedian based out of Olympia, Washington, and has carved her place in the Northwest comedy scene. Her talent has graced stages all across the country and beyond! Lynette was recently featured in Forbes Magazine 12 Rising AAPI Stand-Up Comedians To Watch. Lynette's impressive roster of acts that she has opened for include Nate Jackson, Adam Ray, Bret Ernst, Godfrey, Ben Bailey and Kyle Kinane, showcasing her comedic prowess.

Selected for prestigious comedy festivals such as Moon Tower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas, Lynette captivates audiences with personal stories that resonate across diverse backgrounds. Lynette was also a semi-finalist in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. Confident and self-aware, she fearlessly mines her insecurities for laughs, inviting audiences to share her experiences. Her delivery is so engaging that listeners feel like they're part of the moment, compelled to stop and soak in her humor. When she's not on stage, Lynette balances her comedic career with her roles as an office professional and a devoted mom, adding depth to her relatable charm.

Will Friend is a southern California native currently residing in Kirkland. His music is inspired by a range of artists including Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder and Coldplay. A powerful and versatile vocalist, Will performs across genres such as rock, pop, soul, folk and country. He is also a gifted keyboardist with nearly two decades of experience. Will serves as Worship Director at Bellevue Neighborhood Church. Look for his upcoming single, “Will I Ever See You Again” coming soon to all platforms.