John Campanelli & Special Guests! ft. Fahim Anwar, JD Witherspoon, Chuck Friedman, Cactus Tate, Lee Gordon, Emily Koller and more TBA!

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Fahim Anwar
Fahim Anwar is a Los Angeles-based standup comedian, actor and writer. Fahim is touring on the heels of his third stand up special, “House Money.” His previous special "Hat Trick" filmed at the World Famous Comedy Store was named one of the best specials of the year by the LA Times. The New York Times has listed Fahim as a "Most Promising Future Star." He's appeared on CONAN, LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS and performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. His recent FILM/TV credits include WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT opposite Tina Fey, NEIGHBORS, DRUNK HISTORY to name a few. Fahim served as head writer and starred on a sketch show special for Comedy Central with his comedy group (GOATFACE) which includes Hasan Minhaj from THE DAILY SHOW, Aristotle Athiras of SNL and Asif Ali of WANDAVISION. Off the success of the sketch show special, Fahim was named by Variety Magazine as one of 2019 Comics to Watch, and has been a popular guest on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast as well as WTF with Marc Maron.
John Campanelli
John is a New York based comedian who can be found regularly in both New York and Los Angeles.
His debut comedy album “Nervous” (2013), was highly regarded and lead LAFT Magazine to review John as, “A comedian for the people.”John released his second comedy album, “New Phone, Who Is This?” (2015) which was also well recognized ranking as #1 for New Comedy Releases during its opening weekend. Both albums are currently available on iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby.
He was featured on the WestJet Just For Laughs comedy tour headlined by Dane Cook. In addition, he featured for Cook at the Beacon Theater as part of the New York Comedy Festival. More recently, John opened for and appeared on Esther Povitsky’s Comedy Central special, “Hot For My Name” (2020) that was produced by Happy Madison.
John has been on Gotham Comedy Live twice. Other notable appearances/credits include: GWF podcast, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, TVGuide Network (POP), Playboy Radio, BiteSizeTV and Reelz Channel. He also headlines, “Live w/ John Campanelli” at the Comedy Store in Hollywood which has been running since 2011. And was the host of @ComedyTrend w/ John Campanelli at the Hollywood Laugh Factory from 2014-2018.
JD Witherspoon
Raised in California, JD Witherspoon is the eldest son to Comedian-Actor John Witherspoon and Actress-Artist Angela Robinson-Witherspoon. J.D is following behind his father as an aspiring comedian and actor. J.D is now working on YouTube. He is most known for his sketches and impersonations. He also is vlogger and runs a gaming channel.
Cactus Tate
audiences with her refreshing honesty and undeniable charisma. Known for her bold approach
and unique perspective, she effortlessly navigates through sensitive subjects, making her a
standout in the comedy world. Her star is on the rise, and she is undoubtedly a comedian to
watch.
In 2025, Cactus Tate embarks on an eagerly awaited comedy tour, bringing her incisive humor
and compelling storytelling to stages nationwide. As she prepares to captivate audiences in
cities near and far, her performances promise an unforgettable experience filled with laughter
and thought-provoking insights. Be sure to follow @CactusT ate on social media for the latest
updates on her shows and projects, and don't miss the opportunity to witness her brilliance live.