Day Chaser Presents: Annual Comedy Panel

With a format that is one part Inside the Actors Studio and one part talk show, come prepared to listen, laugh and pose questions to our entertaining special guests as they share stories and anecdotes from their experiences about any and all things comedy.  Featuring:

Moderator:
JUSTON MCKINNEY

Juston has multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, one-hour specials on Comedy Central and Amazon Prime, including Parentally Challenged and On Mid-Life Support. He just released his fifth stand-up special, Juston McKinney-On the Bright Side, currently streaming on his YouTube channel. He was also on a Showtime Comedy Special with Rob Gronkowski and twice performed at Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home at the TD Garden Arena in Boston. A Portsmouth native, his tv and movie credits include The King of Queens,100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom. He wrote and starred in the short film, Suck It Up, which screened in 2019 at the New Hampshire Film Festival. He was awarded Best NH Acting Performance.

GARY VALENTINE

Gary Valentine is a Long Island native who has been headlining comedy clubs and theaters for the past 20 years. He was on the CBS comedy Kevin Can Wait for two seasons as Kyle Gable, Kevin’s fireman brother. He also appeared as Danny on The King of Queens for nine years on CBS, for which he also wrote several episodes. Additional television credits include Fargo, Chelsea Lately, Men of a Certain Age, co-host of The X Show, and his own standup special, Comedy Central Presents: Gary Valentine. Gary also starred as George Bannister in a series of TV movies for ABC Family, The Dog Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation. His feature film credits include Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Here Comes the Boom, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Zookeeper, Stuck on You, Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury, and the independent short Alive N’ Kickin’.

LAURA SILVERMAN

Laura is best known for her role of Jane on the HBO Series The Comeback, starring with Lisa Kudrow. She recently wrapped a role in the independent feature Menorah in the Middle, and had recurring roles on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie, The Santa Clarita Diet on Netflix, and the Amazon series Goliath.  Laura also had a four-season run on the Comedy Central series The Sarah Silverman Program. She is currently recurring on the Fox animated series Bob’s Burgers and appeared in the Bob’s Burgers movie as well.

JOSH MEYERS

Josh Meyers is an actor and writer best known for his work on MADtv, That 70’s Show, and the Amazon original series Red Oaks. He appeared in HBO’s Behind the Candelabra, College Road Trip, and Brüno. He’s has written for and performed on the Hulu animated series The Awesomes and The Pee-wee Herman Herman Show on Broadway. He’s sold a couple scripts in the last few years but those bastards still haven’t made them. Thanks, Hollywood! You can see Josh in upcoming episodes of Quantum Leap, History of the World Part 2, and an Xfinity commercial where he plays a “manpire.”

AARON LEE

Aaron is a WGA Award-Winning writer/producer for TV and film. His work includes the animated series Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Duncanville and Paradise PD; and NBC sitcoms Superstore and The New Normal for creator Ryan Murphy. Lee also served as Head Writer for the Comedy Central Roasts. His most recent work includes the scripted podcast Dark Air, co-created by Lee and Rainn Wilson.

ROBERT KELLY

Robert has been winning over audiences for years touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival. He is currently seen starring in Fourth of July, a new film written by Joe List and Louis CK, Netflix’s The Degenerates Season 2, and recurring on Comedy Central series This Week At The Comedy Cellar. His one-hour special Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground, which debuted on Comedy Central and Netflix, and is now available on Amazon Prime. Robert’s roles include Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll and Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His other credits include roles in Trainwreck, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert also currently hosts the top-rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” on iTunes and is co-founder of the Laugh Button Network.