Good news: our comics don’t all sound the same.
Show #1
Colour Me Herlarious!
Colour Me Herlarious! is an all-women comedy showcase putting four fearless voices on stage for one night of sharp, relatable, and unapologetic laughs.
- Cookie Williams, Top 100 Roast Battle League competitor tackling family, work, and everyday life with precision;
- Sophie Haze, whose clever wordplay and absurd anecdotes have made her a nationwide favorite.
- Jenna Winterburn, a quick-witted radio host on 104.9 Virgin Radio and a stand-up comedian who’s performed across Canada.
- Lisa Baker, Edmonton-based festival veteran and SiriusXM recording artist with sharp storytelling that sticks. Four comedians, one stage, zero filler.
- Crystal Ferrier, a behavioral therapist and mom of two turning life’s chaos into laughs.
- Nasra Ali, Somali Canadian comedian taking the stage by storm with her sharp wit, nuanced takes, and unapologetic sass.
Show #2
Che Durena
Che Durena is a viral sensation with over 8 million followers and 1 billion views worldwide.
A stand-up veteran of more than a decade, he’s performed on Just For Laughs: All Access, headlined sold-out theatres, and shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Jay Pharoah, Fortune Feimster, Brad Williams, and Lil Rel Howery.
His work has been featured on CBC, the Comedy Network, CraveTV, and top podcasts such as Bertcast, Are You Garbage?, and KFC Radio. Most recently, Che toured with Bert Kreischer on the Tops Off Stadium Tour, playing to crowds of over 12,000
Show #3
Neema Naz
Neema Naz is an Iranian-Canadian comedian, actor, and content creator whose comedy has reached millions worldwide.
His 2022 headline tour, I’m Your Sugar Daddy, drew over 15,000 fans across North America, with additional sold-out shows in Sydney, Berlin, and Melbourne. He’s toured with icons like Russell Peters, Theo Von, Howie Mandel, Omid Djalili, and Maz Jobrani.
In 2025, Neema launches his global My Estupid Life tour and stars in the feature film Please, After You alongside acting credits in The Boys (Amazon Prime) and national campaigns for U.S. Bank.
SHOW #4
Colour Me Bastos!
Colour Me Bastos! brings unapologetic Pinoy humour to the stage. Expect bold stories, big laughs, and a little bit of bastos energy in a night that celebrates Filipino voices in comedy.
The lineup features Celeste Lampa, an Edmonton comic and suburban mom whose SiriusXM albums 25% and Sweet & Salty prove motherhood is comedy gold.
Heg Christian, a rising star known for razor-sharp crowd work and sold-out local shows like Maki Happy Comedy Jam.
Big Norm, a multi-talented performer whose hip-hop infused style has taken him from Toronto’s community housing to stages across the world, blending music, culture, and comedy into one unforgettable set.
SHOW #5
Sterling Scott
Sterling Scott brings his high-energy comedy to Edmonton for the live taping of his 2025 special, set for Juno nomination consideration.
Widely regarded as one of Canada’s fastest-rising comedic voices, Sterling made history in 2024 as the first comedian to win the Golden Buzzer and reach the finals on Canada’s Got Talent. That same year, he also won the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and was selected for the Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival.
With material rooted in the human experience, Sterling’s comedy resonates across audiences, uniting people through laughter that’s as sharp as it is inclusive.
Colour Me Comedy Festival celebrates comics of colour on stage.
This project is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.