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Scott Adsitt is an American comedian, actor and writer known for his role as Pete Hornberger on 30 Rock. Scott spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Kevin White is a writer known for his work on Canadian comedy hits This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Kim's Convenience, and Schitt's Creek. Kevin spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Andy Kindler is an American comedian and actor. Andy peformed live for Humber comedy students.

Andy Nulman is best known for co-founding the Just For Laughs comedy festival. Nulman came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Byrd Leavell is a literary agent and partner with Scott Waxman at the Waxman Leavell Literary Agency. Byrd spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Carol Leifer is an American comedian, writer, producer and actress. She's known for her inner monologue-driven, observational style. Leifer came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Danny Robinson, the senior vice-president of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and an expert in talent representation, came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Dashan is the Chinese stage name for Canadian comedian Mark Rowswell, who has become a celebrity in the People's Republic of China. Dashan spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Jason Rouse is a renegade touring stand-up comedian and Humber Comedy grad. He came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Jeremy Hotz is a Canadian actor and stand-up comedian. Brian Hartt is a writer and producer, known for The Kids in the Hall. Jeremy and Brian spoke to Humber's Comedy & Performance Students.

Joe Ianni is a Toronto podcaster and Pam Thomas is a producer and manager. Joe & Pam spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Kliph Nesteroff is a best-selling author known as "The Human Encyclopedia of Comedy." Kliph spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students at the launch of his new book, The Comedians.

Maria Bamford is a comedian, actress, and voice actress best known for her portrayal of her dysfunctional family. Bamford came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Mark Breslin is a Canadian entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and actor best known for co-founding Yuk Yuk's. He came to speak to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.

Print Humor Workshop Session 2 - Humor Book Editors and Agents

• Byrd Leavell – Co-head of Waxman Leavell, represents Justin Halpern (Shit My Dad Says), Tucker Max, and Mike Sacks?
• Jeremie Ruby Strauss – Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, edits Tucker Max and Cedric the Entertainer

Moderator Joe Kertes

Print Humor Workshop Session 3 - Writing with Humor About Humor?

• Brian Raftery – Contributor to GQ and Wired, and author of 2013’s High-Status Characters: How the Upright Citizens Brigade Stormed a City, Started a Scene, and Changed Comedy Forever?
• Adam Frucci – Editor-in-chief of Splitsider
• Jesse David Fox – Associate Editor at Vulture.com

Moderator Mike Sacks

Print Humor Workshop Session 5 - Writing Non-Fiction Humor

• Henry Alford – Contributor to Spy, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times
• Sarah Ball – Senior Editor at GQ

Moderator Andrew Clark

Print Humor Workshop Session 6 - Online humor

• Dan O’Brien – Head writer and creative director of video at Cracked.com
• Christopher Monks – Editor-in-chief of McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
• Susanna Wolff – Editor-in-chief of College Humor

Moderator Mike Sacks

Robin Duke is best known for her work on SCTV and Saturday Night Live. She co-founded Women Fully Clothed, a sketch comedy troupe and plays Wendy Kurtz on Schitt's Creek.

Tracey Hoyt is a Canadian voice actress and acting coach. Tracey spoke to Humber's Comedy Writing & Performance students.