2019 CAMPAIGN ACADEMY

Vicci Martinez- Vicci Martinez is an American singer/songwriter from Tacoma, Washington. She came in joint third on NBC's singing competition series The Voice in 2011. She released her 2012 album with Republic Records, but self-released her 2015 album. Watch YouTube

Paul Lyons- Paul’s comedy is inspired, inventive, and a pure delight. For over twenty years he has performed in every state, as well as overseas in England and Australia. His more than two dozen TV appearances include Comedy Central, Everybody Love’s Raymond, And Showtime. The New York post sums him up this way, “Pure gold, very funny and illuminating. As a stand up comic, Paul has headlined in every state as well as overseas in London, England and Sydney, Australia. As an essayist Paul’s inspiring, peculiar pieces appear regularly in Playgirl, TV Guide and Details magazines. Watch YouTube

Bill MCCarty- Bill McCarty is one of the nation’s most gifted comedians. Clever and quick, thoughtful and aware, he elevates stand-up comedy to the level of fine art. His funny, imaginative routines and good-humored jibes are perfect for any audience, any event. McCarty’s talents have been seen on television’s The Rosie O’ Donnell Show (NBC) and Late Night with Conan O’ Brian (NBC), as well as Evening at the Improv. (A&E) and Caroline’s Comedy Hour (A&E). He has performed at many of the nation’s best venues such as New York City’s famous Comic Strip, Atlantic City’s prestigious Tropicana Hotel and Los Angeles’ renowned Comedy Store. In addition, McCarty was invited to perform stand-up comedy at the world class Edinburgh International Arts Festival in Scotland. He has also entertained passengers on the Royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise lines. Bill McCarty is the unseen voice of numerous radio and television commercials for Cannon, Burger King and GMC trucks. In addition, he has performed off, off-Broadway in the plays F-Stop and Triptych. McCarty has “opened” for comedian superstars David Brenner, Pat Cooper, Robert Klein and Bill Maher. Watch YouTube

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Barry Weintraub- Barry Weintraub, aka Barry Who, is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster, comedy writer and television producer. Originally from New York, Barry began his comedy career in the clubs of the Big Apple and Bean Town, while majoring in broadcast journalism at Boston University. After learning his craft on the booming East Coast comedy circuit, Barry made the move to the Bay Area, where he went to the finals of The San Francisco International Comedy Competition. Barry has continued to bring his unique brand of political satire to clubs and corporate events around the country, as well as on radio with biting political commentary and satire.

Shae D’lyn (Emcee) - Shae D'lyn is best known for her roles as series regular Jane on the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg, as Cousin Vicki in the feature film Vegas Vacation, and as Carolyn Rothstein on Boardwalk Empire. She has recently appeared in Cafe Society, Orange is the New Black, Louie, and Gypsy. She will next be seen in Melissa McCarthy's first dramatic film, Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Anita Wise- Anita Wise is known for her work on Seinfeld (1989) and Bob Hope Presents the Ladies of Laughter (1992).

Kris Atkins- Comedian/Host/Actor Kris Atkins with his quick witted style of deadpan along with his southern vernacular leaves audiences doubled over in laughter gasping for air. With experience performing for audiences of all ages and backgrounds everywhere from clubs,to bars, to churches, to schools, to corporate events, even prisons, and weddings you name it he's done it. Imagine Redd Foxx, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, and Richard Pryor all rolled up in Kevin Hart's body with a southern accent. Watch YouTube