Stand-Up at the Studio: November 2024

Stand-Up at the Studio returns as Aaron Bell brings a new lineup of comedians to Baltimore Avenue: Frank Neblett, Barry Naylor, Thomas Cryer, Dana Charitonchick, and Ayisha Henry.* Come early to catch them all, along with light snacks provided for guests.**

Frank Neblett (headliner) is a 26 year old Stand-Up Comedian born and based in Philadelphia. He has worked with the likes of Roy Wood Jr., Ali Siddiq, Sam Jay, Brian Simpson, and Bruce Bruce. Frank is a former Philly’s Phunniest Finalist, and is a regular at various clubs in and around the Philadelphia and tri-state area.

Barry Naylor (feature) transparently shares his life with his audiences by recounting experiences with those inside of his sphere of influence such as family, friends and coworkers. The South Carolina native’s witty and off the wall subject matters encompass random topics and character based jokes. Barry is multifaceted and is able to provide his comedic insight into improv, stand-up and sketch comedy which captivates his audiences. He’s also the Co-Producer of the Certified Fools Comedy Show which takes place once a month at the DC Comedy Loft. 

Thomas Cryer (feature) is a Philadelphia based standup comedian. His playful, honest, & almost always explicit approach helps him take on a range of topics like dating, religion, technology, & family from the perspective of your good old ‘Guncle Tom.’ You can find him performing locally at Helium Comedy where he’s had the opportunities to open/feature for touring comics like; Kim Congdon, Matthew Broussard, Emily Catalano, Matt Bellassai, Jenny Zigrino.

Dana Charitonchick (feature) is a Philadelphia area comic who got her start performing outdoors in the suburbs. Since she started, Dana has performed on Punchline Philly’s All-Pro Showcase and has hosted at Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia. 

Ayisha Henry (feature) is a stand-up comedienne from Philadelphia, PA, whose comedy highlights her humorous family experiences mixed with observations. She has performed all over the U.S. and has featured at Punchline Comedy club in Philadelphia as well as West Side Comedy Club in NYC. Ayisha is guaranteed to bring the laughter every time she steps on stage

Aaron Bell (host) is a West Philly native  that’s a regular in the local comedy scene and has performed at numerous festivals around the country.  He’s performed at the Tax Free Comedy Festival in Delaware (2019), the Franklin Street Comedy Festival in  North Carolina (2019), the Milwaukee Comedy Festival (2020), the Electric Comedy Festival in Utah (2021), The Portland Maine Comedy Festival (2022), the  North Carolina Comedy Festival (2022), the Blue Whale Comedy Festival (2023), the Baltimore Comedy Festival (2023),  the Des Comedie Festival (2023), the MMJ Comedy festival (2024), and the Rip City Comedy Festival (2024). In addition to  performing at these festivals, he’s featured at The Church of Satire Comedy Club, performed on Punchline Philly’s All-Pro Comedy Showcase, Don’t Tell Philly,  and has hosted at  Bristol Comedy Works in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Known for his dark, observational humor and laid back style, Aaron’s act focuses on his life as an  adolescent living in  the suburbs,  as well as his life as an adult living in Philly. 

*Line-ups subject to change!

**Please note that studio is:

• Up one flight of stairs
• Mask-optional
• A sober space