2024 Industry Panelists
From top talent agencies, management companies, comedy networks, platforms, production companies, and creatives, Bergamot Comedy Fest prides itself on bringing the comedy industry together for education, resources, and true relationship building.

Brian Baldinger
Head of Comedy Store Studios

Brian Baldinger
Head of Comedy Store Studios

Brian Baldinger
Head of Comedy Store Studios

Branden Berger
Talent Agent, CAA

Branden Berger
Talent Agent, CAA

Branden Berger
Talent Agent, CAA

Holly Brown
Podcast Marketing & PR Specialist, Tink Media

Holly Brown
Podcast Marketing & PR Specialist, Tink Media

Holly Brown
Podcast Marketing & PR Specialist, Tink Media

J.P. Buck
Producer & Manager, Levity Live

J.P. Buck
Producer & Manager, Levity Live

J.P. Buck
Producer & Manager, Levity Live

Michael Cox
Stand-Up Booker, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Michael Cox
Stand-Up Booker, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Michael Cox
Stand-Up Booker, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Naela Durrani
Casting Director, America’s Got Talent

Naela Durrani
Casting Director, America’s Got Talent

Naela Durrani
Casting Director, America’s Got Talent

Michael Epstein
Owner of Spoke AV

Michael Epstein
Owner of Spoke AV

Michael Epstein
Owner of Spoke AV

Melanie Frankel
Past Head of Comedy at ABC Signature

Melanie Frankel
Past Head of Comedy at ABC Signature

Melanie Frankel
Past Head of Comedy at ABC Signature

Zoe Friedman
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Zoe Friedman
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Zoe Friedman
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Mathew Harawitz
TV Writer & Producer, Will & Grace, Night Court

Mathew Harawitz
TV Writer & Producer, Will & Grace, Night Court

Mathew Harawitz
TV Writer & Producer, Will & Grace, Night Court

Carly Hoogendyk
Talent Manager, Omnipop

Carly Hoogendyk
Talent Manager, Omnipop

Carly Hoogendyk
Talent Manager, Omnipop

Amber J
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Amber J
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Amber J
Co-Founder of Comedy Gives Back

Nate Jackson
Deputy Editor, Arts & Entertainment for LA Times

Nate Jackson
Deputy Editor, Arts & Entertainment for LA Times

Nate Jackson
Deputy Editor, Arts & Entertainment for LA Times

Sabina Kashi
Agent, CAA

Sabina Kashi
Agent, CAA

Sabina Kashi
Agent, CAA

Brett Kushner
Chief Operating Officer, Don’t Tell Comedy

Brett Kushner
Chief Operating Officer, Don’t Tell Comedy

Brett Kushner
Chief Operating Officer, Don’t Tell Comedy

Emilie Laford
Talent Booker, The Comedy Store

Emilie Laford
Talent Booker, The Comedy Store

Emilie Laford
Talent Booker, The Comedy Store

Jodi Lieberman
Comedy Gives Back, Co-Founder

Jodi Lieberman
Comedy Gives Back, Co-Founder

Jodi Lieberman
Comedy Gives Back, Co-Founder

Mike Lawrence
Writer, SNL

Mike Lawrence
Writer, SNL

Mike Lawrence
Writer, SNL

Chelsea London Lloyd
Financial Specialist for Comedians

Chelsea London Lloyd
Financial Specialist for Comedians

Chelsea London Lloyd
Financial Specialist for Comedians

Ryan Moran
Senior Talent & Development Executive, Comedy Central

Ryan Moran
Senior Talent & Development Executive, Comedy Central

Ryan Moran
Senior Talent & Development Executive, Comedy Central

Barb North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Barb North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Barb North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Steve North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Steve North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Steve North
Talent Manager, Brook Forest Entertainment

Katie O'Brien
Manager, 3 Arts Entertainment

Katie O'Brien
Manager, 3 Arts Entertainment

Katie O'Brien
Manager, 3 Arts Entertainment

Andrew Reich
Showrunner, Friends

Andrew Reich
Showrunner, Friends

Andrew Reich
Showrunner, Friends

Julie Seabaugh
Author, Documentarian, and Comedy Journalist, LA Times, Rolling Stone

Julie Seabaugh
Author, Documentarian, and Comedy Journalist, LA Times, Rolling Stone

Julie Seabaugh
Author, Documentarian, and Comedy Journalist, LA Times, Rolling Stone

Bruce Smith
President of Omnipop Talent Group

Bruce Smith
President of Omnipop Talent Group

Bruce Smith
President of Omnipop Talent Group

Marianne Ways
Comedy Booker for After Midnight

Marianne Ways
Comedy Booker for After Midnight

Marianne Ways
Comedy Booker for After Midnight
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat
March 31st thru April 5th
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
© 2024 Bergamot Comedy Fest
Branding & Design by One Blue Cat