Comedians
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We have developed strong relationships with some of the most well-known comedians and comedy club owners in the country.
So, for a large corporate event, fundraiser/charity function, festival or a private party, let the experts at Lorio Ross Entertainment provide you with top-notch comic entertainment sure to keep you and your guests rolling in the aisles!
Mark Knope
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MARK has performed in 45 of these United States - with over 5,000 shows under his belt!Comedians for Hire in Michigan - Corporate & Private Parties - Mark_Knope_Comedian
He covers his material in a fun and energetic manner - peppering in sound effects, quirky facial expressions and a few celebrity impressions along the way! He never stays on a particular subject too long - he shifts his show's gears from tattoos to golf...then, on to "dating grandmothers" and breast implants!
COMCAST'S Comedy Spotlight on the Road, COMEDY CENTRAL'S Stand-Up, Stand-up, Nightshift on FOX, America's Funniest People and Comedy at CLUB54 are all television shows that have featured Mark over the years.
Since 1986, MARK has had the good fortune of working with many HEAVYWEIGHTS in the standup biz! He's opened for George Lopez, Kevin James, Harland Williams, Richard Lewis, Bobcat Goldthwaite, Tommy Chong, Bobby Collins, and Tommy Davidson!
In December of 2004, Mark had the opportunity to share the stage with "Mr. Las Vegas" himself - Wayne Newton - at Cleveland's Palace Theater!
Mark has headlined clubs ALL over the country - including:
The Comedy Castle (MI), Funny Business (MI), Stanford's(MO), The Stardome (AL), Laffs (AZ/NM), Comix Cafe (NY), Giggles (WI), Joey's (MI), Crackers (IN), Leo's Komedy Showcase (Ontario), Wiseacres (VA) Bonkerz (WI/MI), Connxtions (OH/MI), Funnybone (IN/OH), The Comedy Spot (AZ), Comedy Cabana (SC), Groucho' s (FL), Bullfrog's (KS), Cozzy's (VA), South Street (TN), Chaplin's (MI), Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase (MI), Wisecracker's (IN)
Bill Hildebrandt
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He’s shared the stage with many of today’s top acts, including Judy Tenuta, Rita Rudner and Rosie O’Donnell. In addition, Bill has opened for Huey Lewis and the News at the DTE Energy Music Theater in Michigan, and for the Doobie Brothers. For 12 years, Bill has been working in Las Vegas on a regular basis at the Riviera Hotel and Casino.
Listed as one of the “Funniest People in Detroit” by the Detroit Free Press, Bill is the only comic to headline an entire month solid at a Detroit comedy club.
Make no mistake: Bill is a surefire hit
Kevin Kramis
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Kevin Kramis has been performing standup comedy since he was an 18 year old kid. Too young to get into the bars in the States, Kevin would drive to Canada to perform at Leo Dufour's Komedy Korner. Now he's a regular in Las Vegas and also writes material for a number of comedians as well as a contributing writer for the Dr. Don Prep Sheet.Comedians for Hire in Michigan - Corporate & Private Parties - kramisheadshot1
Kevin works successfully before all kinds of people from mature, discerning audiences at outdoor venues like DTE to the inmates at the super-maximum security prison in Mansfield, Ohio.
Kevin has opened for Tim Allen, Jeff Foxworthy, Judy Tenuta, Gabe Kaplan, Richard Jeni, Billy Gardell, Pointer Sisters, Michael Feinstein, Three Dog Night, Brian Setzer Orchestra, JJ Walker, Tim Lilly, John Hefron, Steven Wright, Jeff Hobson, Ben Creed and Gerry Grossman and Arron Karo.
Mike Green
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While developing his own show he was lucky enough to work with such luminaries as Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Titus & Ellen Degeneres, Now Mike has a polished act that he has performed in 48 states. He headlines the Comedy Stop at the Tropicana in both Las Vegas and Atlantic city, The Comedy Castle in Detroit, Funny Bone South Bend, & countless other clubs and colleges from New York’s Comedy on Broadway to L.A’s Ice House Whether a college, club or corporate audience, If you haven’t seen Mike Green, you just aren’t very cool!
Jim Carmody
There’s a special charm and attraction between Jim Carmody and his audience. With a smile that easily illuminates every stage he graces, Jim combines the perfect mix of comedy, magic and hilarious audience involvement with a visual style that’s all his own.
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Joe Nipote
For FOUR successful seasons JOE NIPOTE played FRANKIE WATERS, the expert mechanic who lovingly cares for the Viper in, VIPER, the one-hour weekly action series produced by Pet Fly Productions in association with Paramount Network Television. Nipote is the only original member of the Viper team since its inception in 1994 through 1999!
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Joe has continued to pursue his first love of acting in movies, "Back By Midnight" in which he co-stars with Rodney Dangerfield playing the role of "Ears", a safecracker, then he followed with a small by hilarious performance in "The Last Tenor" also starring Rodney Dangerfield which is currently available at video stores, and also in "Cloud Nine" a new comedy soon to be released starring Burt Reynolds and "Soul's Midnight", a cheesy vampire flick in which he co-stars along with Armand Assante.
In 2010-2011 you can see Joe on episodes of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Disney's, "Suite Life On Deck."
Joe has always been very passionate about performing and reading for children, something he has done since he was 16 and worked for the City Of Southfield Library where he was known as, "Conductor Joe" traveling to schools in a makeshift rolling theater and performing stories and puppet shows for children. Joe will come to your school and perform his soon to be published children's books, "Eggy Yolk™ and the Dirty Rotten Dozen©", "Something Stinks©!" & "Spinelli-The Spider Who Hates The Taste Of Bugs!"
Joe has returned to the stage after 10 years producing his own standup comedy shows for various charities all across the country called, "Joe Nipote's comedySLAM™, A Night Of Slammin' Standup Comedy™!"
Look for Joe on the big and small screen!
