2024 Vatos Locos
Tampa Bay, Florida
Bart Wadhwa
"Bart Kumar did not intend to be a comedian. He's an attorney who began performing at open mics to practice his public speaking skills. He became addicted to stand-up while trying to balance his career and has continued doing comedy for over 6 years. Bart has been based in Texas, Florida, and Spain where he tells jokes in both English and Spanish about his international experiences. He currently performs in the Tampa Bay area."
Chicago, Illinois
Juan Arellano
"Juan Arellano, born in Mexico and raised in Chicago, began his stand-up comedy career in Indianapolis before recently moving back to Chicago. In 2023, he was a finalist in Indiana’s Funniest Comedy Competition, placing in the top 9 out of 160 contestants. In 2024, Juan is set to perform at the Columbus Comedy Festival, Motor City Comedy Festival, Middleground Comedy Festival, and the Fountain City Comedy Festival. He has opened for renowned Latino comedians such as Rene Vaca, Ken Flores, Richard Villa, Martin Amini, and frequently tours with Led Varela, performing in Spanish."
El Paso, Texas
Alfredo Marquez Jr
"Hobo Favela (or Saúl Alfredo Favela Muñiz-Medrano de la Garza) is a traveling comedian based out of West Texas and branching out across the American Southwest.
Hobo has cut his teeth by traveling and building relationships with pillars of the local comedy scenes in his home state as well as Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado."
Los Angeles, California
Oscar Gomez
"Hello my name is Oscar Gomez! They call me the OG I didn’t choose this life this life chose me…. And I know what you’re thinking I don’t look like a Gomez and that’s fine! Originally from Los Angeles California my Cali roots run deep so deep in fact I’m in the Deep South trying to convince everyone of my heritage! A comedian from the NC area there is no set structure to how I tell my stories but just know that I get into a lot of awkwardly funny situations. Being born with the initials OG means I grew up with a chip on my shoulder and having developed diabetes that means I ate that chip. Love showing the humorous side to a lot of awkward situations! And I’m excited to perform in front of as much people as I can!"
Miami, Florida
La Shae Elise
"Afro American comedian, also known as "ShaeTwice" straight out of Vice City, Miami, FL but currently resides in Denver, CO. An actress, vocalist and an overall entertainer who uses observation to joke and make light of diversity, inclusion, and the joys (and sorrows) of womanhood - Is she full grown? Ask your Pops. Is evolution constant? You better believe [in] it."
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Andrei Murrieta
"My name is Andrei I'm Mexican I'm 28 years old. Started doing stand up around March of this year. I work in construction so my comedy is mostly on the stuff and the different types of people that I come across. I smoke weed so visiting Colorado was on my bucket list. "
Mebane, North Carolina
Edgar Rivas
“My name is Edgar Rivas and I am a Salvadorean-American comedian from NC. I have done comedy for 3 years so far and have cut my teeth mostly in the Raleigh-Durham and Greensboro areas. I have also performed in Houston, TX and Myrtle Beach, SC. I currently host an open mic in Mebane, NC at Trackside Bottle Shop. People say to avoid certain topics, and personally I like talking about those things. I’m edgy, educated, and offensive. It’s all love and at the end of the day I enjoy making people laugh!”
Florida
Kristian Velando
"Meet Kristian Velando, the latest comedic sensation to make waves in Colorado’s comedy scene. Originally hailing from the sun-soaked shores of Florida, Kristian brings a unique blend of Cuban flair and Florida zest to the Rocky Mountains. Drawing inspiration from comedy legends Ralphie May and Norm Macdonald, Kristian’s style merges May’s unapologetic, larger-than-life humor with Macdonald’s sharp, offbeat wit. His routines are packed with hilarious anecdotes about his Cuban heritage, the cultural quirks of his move to Colorado, and the everyday absurdities of life. For a taste of his comedy and behind-the-scenes moments, be sure to check out his TikTok @KristianVComedy. "
Casper, Wyoming
Arturo Delgado
"Arturo Delgado is a rising star in the world of stand-up comedy, known for his unique blend of hilarious storytelling and physical comedy. With four years of experience under his belt, he has already accomplished great feats in the industry, opening for renowned comedians such as Javi Luna, Brandt Tobler, Jade Esteban Estrada, Eric Lyden,Christopher Lawrence, Ricky Ramos and many other well-known personalities.Born in El Paso Texas but raised in the picturesque town of Casper, Wyoming, Arturo brings a fresh perspective to the comedy scene. Despite being a larger-than-life guy, Arturo defies expectations with his impeccable timing and ability to excel in physical comedy. His larger-than-life presence on stage only adds to the laughter, as he fearlessly embraces physicality to engage and entertain his audience. Whether it's his animated facial expressions, exaggerated gestures, or unexpected dance moves, Arturo's physical comedy always leaves the crowd in stitches. Arturo's comedic journey has taken him from the lively streets of New York City to small towns dotting the map of America. With each performance, he has captivated audiences across the country."