A dozen of Canada’s hottest new comics gathered for one hilarious night of standup as part of the Just For Laughs VANCOUVER Festival. These rising stars each headline their own 10-minute episode exclusively for CBC Gem.
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Wassim was named by the Montreal Gazette as one of the artists to watch. In 2022 he was part of the Canadian New Faces of Comedy at Just for Laughs, and his debut album “You Can English” drops soon.
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Now based in Toronto, Isabel has performed at The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Debaters and Zoofest. Isabel’s jokes have been featured in Huffpost, Buzzfeed, Funny or Die, and The Chicago Tribune.
Aug 29, 2025 - 8m
Callum started comedy at 18, and has been making audiences laugh ever since with his sharply written observational material. He made his television debut on CBC Gem for The Winnipeg Comedy Festival.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
K.C. has performed at Seattle International Comedy Competition and Toronto’s SheDot Festival. Tracks from her debut album, “Burger, She Wrote,” can be heard on SiriusXM.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Randee is known for her subversively creative jokes, where her setups are as surprising as her punchlines. Performances include CBC Laugh Out Loud, Just for Laughs and debut comedy album, “Bad Baby.”
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Alain is a frequent performer on comedy shows all around Vancouver. He’s been featured at Just for Laughs Vancouver and also opened for comedian/rapper Zach Fox and Big Fun Vancouver.
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Olivia is best known for her work on the award-winning Crave original series, Letterkenny, and also appeared in three seasons of Roast Battle Canada
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Bree may be recognized from her performances at JFL New Faces, The Debaters, Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Just for Laughs Toronto, or from being the regular at the nearest dive bar.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Nathan currently based in Toronto is a comedian, writer and actor. His comedy sketches and videos have received millions of views and has been featured in Vulture’s funniest videos of the month.
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Adrienne’s performances have been showcased on national television including Homegrown Comics and Roast Battle Canada, and she is regularly featured across North America on SiriusXM.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Raajiee has performed at Just for Laughs Montreal and Zoofest, and opened for Dane Cook at Comediha X JFL in 2024.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Tim is a founding member of comedy troupe TallBoyz II Men, co-creator of Canadian Screen Award winning sketch show TallBoyz, and alumnus of Second City’s House Co.
Aug 29, 2025 - 10m
Henry is a basketball player turned comedian and writer. He’s been featured on Comedy Central, Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces, Don’t Tell Comedy, CBC as well as his 2025 album, “Mr. Sir.”
Aug 29, 2025 - 9m
Hassan is a star on the stage and screen. He was recently featured in The Office Movers, and continues to solidify his place in Canadian entertainment as a dynamic and influential figure.
