FOUNDER

Salina Singleton is a Camden Native and started the Collective as a community-building initiative for Camden and the surrounding area. Salina’s background is in Digital Marketing, Web Design, Production, Audio Editing, Podcasting, Hosting, Improv, and being an all-around goof ball. “Now more than ever in my lifetime we need spaces to create laughter. Comedy is an art form and we have some of the best talent here in NJ.

COMEDIAN, WRITER, PAINTER

Michael Hoover is a South Jersey-based comedian and abstract artist whose style blends storytelling with sharp, clever punchlines. His comedy draws from real-life experiences, weaving humor into personal and relatable moments. Beyond the stage, Michael is a dedicated math teacher and a passionate painter, creating custom abstract pieces inspired by music and emotion. Whether performing stand-up or showcasing his artwork, he brings creativity, authenticity, and a touch of corny charm to everything he does.

Work with Mike

COMEDIAN, WRITER

Queen Stewart has been doing stand-up comedy since 2022. Her comedy is often pulled from the pages of her life. In addition to organizing comedy shows under her company, Create Urgency®️, she has performed at Helium, Wilson's, Camden Arts Yard, and The Stress Factory. She enjoys writing and performing both stand-up and sketch comedy.

COMEDIAN, WRITER

Theo is a Trenton native and has been performing improv for over 3 years. Theo also is a phenomenal writer and comedian.

COMEDIAN, ACTOR

Born and Raised in South Jersey comedian/actor, Lil Jough brings a “bigger than life” personality to the stage! With his sharp jokes and witty humor he is quick on his feet and even quicker to the punch. You can catch him all around NJ, Philadelphia, and the Lehigh Valley! 
Instagram: @liljough

WRITER, ACTOR, ADMINISTRATION

A storyteller with a sharp ear, a keen eye, and a knack for making people laugh, Emily brings creativity and precision to every project. Whether shaping narratives through audio editing—honed in radio documentaries and advertising with WHYY—or refining prose in literary magazines, she knows how to strike the perfect balance between depth and wit. A performer at heart, she infuses her work with energy, timing, and just the right amount of flair. Whether on the page, behind the mic, or in an editorial deep dive, Emily believes every story is better with a little humor.  

COMEDIAN, ACTOR, WRITER

Jim Vrobel, known on stage as “Jimmy V,” is a South Jersey-based comedian that started exploring stand-up in 2023. Blending witty observations with relatable stories from his everyday life, Jimmy V delivers laughs rooted in real experiences. Keeping things honest, lighthearted, and grounded—just a guy sharing stories and hoping to get a few laughs along the way.

COMEDIAN, ACTOR, WRITER

Marcos Montana is a stand-up comic, actor and writer who focuses on observational and popular culture, in addition to navigating life as a queer person. He’s performed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. 

Instagram: @marcosfermon

COMEDIAN, FILMMAKER

Joey has spent the past 10 years working in film and television, with experiences ranging from filming sharks in Hawaii to screening films in France. With both creative vision and technical expertise, he knows how to bring a project to life. More recently, he decided to pursue his lifelong passion for comedy, stepping onto the stand-up stage for the first time. Now, Joey aims to blend his two loves—film and comedy—into something truly original (and just a little demented).

FILMMAKER, WRITER, ACTOR, MUSICIAN

Laquan Burroughs is a New York-born and South Jersey-raised Multi-Hyphenate artist with a love for creativity. He graduated Summa Cum Laude, majoring in Radio, Television & Film with a Minor in Creative Writing, and his multiple passions have led him into all avenues of the creative field, where he mostly writes, directs, acts, and edits his own films. He has a history on the radio, doing studio shows, and working behind the scenes as a Production Coordinator for the TV station QVC. Recently, he has picked up voice acting, as well as fight choreography, and continues to learn to write his own music. He looks to build a community of creatives that can spread the love of Jesus as well as help each other to tell unique and captivating stories. 

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COMEDIAN, ACTOR, WRITER, IMPROVISOR

"A self-aware dive into modern anxiety and the hilarity that comes with it.".  A lifelong creative (graphic designer, musician, actor, comedian), Cory Deelstra has been honing his stand-up in the clubs and rooms of New York City, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Having trained in Improv, Acting, and Stand-Up at The Second City in NYC, he takes comedy seriously, while realizing it’s not that serious!  Cory is also a working actor as seen on Netflix, Fox, Apple TV, Peacock, and more. Besides comedy, Cory is a graphic and web design professional with over 20 years’ experience, plays guitar and bass, and was a cast member of "A Sketch of New York,"; an off-off Broadway sketch comedy show.

Follow his journey on Instagram at @cory_deelstra

ACTOR, WRITER, IMPROVISOR

Brent Gordon is a South Jersey resident with a resume in community theater that dates back to 2014. He thrives on collaborating with others and doing the small yet invaluable things to bring productions to life. Brent has roots in  the performing arts ranging from sketch and improv to mystery dinner theater. Always looking to land a pun or get a joke off, his light hearted spirit and cucumber cool aura is the perfect dose of silly and fun.

COMEDIAN, ACTOR, WRITER

Michael Beavers is a writer, comedian and actor who started doing stand-up comedy in July 2021 and currently can be seen performing all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.  

He came in 2nd place out of over 300 comics in Helium Comedy Club’s prestigious Philadelphia’s Phunniest Person Contest in 2023 and was also a finalist in the inaugural Harrisburg‘s Hilarious Contest that year, which basically means he's a pretty good loser. 

Mike is a consistent Headliner on Independent Shows as a reliable closer.

He is a former host of the Party Zone comedy open mic at the classic Philly comedy venue, Fergie’s Pub. He has started to enter the realm of acting and sketch writing and has been a part of several productions with Baby Goblin Productions and Friendly Sketch Comedy. 

IG @leave_it.to_beavers

ADMINISTRATOR, SINGER, CREATIVE

I’m a community builder, creative, and singer with a heart for helping people and ideas grow. I’m part of this collective because I believe in its vision to create a positive, welcoming outlet for the community in South Jersey and beyond.

I bring both creativity and administrative leadership, supporting the collective through organization, follow-through, and hands-on involvement while also sharing my talents as opportunities develop. My goal is to help build community and systems that are sustainable, impactful, and rooted in purpose.

MUSIC PRODUCER, COMPOSER

Hey! My name's Jamir, and I've been a music producer and musician for over 15 years. I love bringing my passion and professionalism to every project I'm involved in. With all the various live performances, studio sessions, and informal collaborations I've been a part of, I've definitely gathered some ridiculous stories along the way. The nuances of effective storytelling are just as relevant in music as they are in comedy. Continuity is King. With that being said, let's make a funny memory together!

Music Producer 

Composer

COMEDIAN, WRITER, MAKEUP ARTIST

Kendra Shine is a Willingboro, New Jersey native known for her sharp observational humor and commanding stage presence. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Communications from Fairfield University in Connecticut, a foundation that shapes her relatable comedic voice. Kendra discovered her love for stand-up comedy in 2013 while living in Hawaii and quickly began making her mark. In 2015, she opened for Red Grant, DeRay Davis, and Lunell at Capone’s Comedy Smash at the Blaisdell Center in Honolulu. After taking time away from the stage, she maintained a social media presence before returning to comedy in January 2026 with renewed energy, perspective, and confidence. Beyond the mic, Kendra is a professional makeup artist of 12 years, bringing beauty, confidence, and transformation to women both on and off stage. She is a wife and mother of three, blending marriage, motherhood, and modern womanhood into relatable, engaging, and authentic comedy.

Instagram: @kendrashineofficial 

Tiktok: @kendrashineofficial 

COMEDIAN, WRITER, ACTOR

Jerry Torres, a Mount Holly, New Jersey native, began his stand-up comedy journey in October 1994. Despite facing numerous obstacles, he persevered—refining his craft, finding his voice, and building a dynamic presence on stage.

From comedy clubs and colleges to cruise ships and theaters, if there’s a stage, Jerry Torres has been on it, bringing energy, authenticity, and laughter to every audience he meets.

A graduate of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Jerry developed skills both in front of and behind the camera and microphone. He also hosts his own podcast, The Jerry Torres Program, available on Spotify. Expanding his performance background, Jerry trained at the John Casablancas School of Acting and spent six years immersed in the art of salsa dancing.

Driven by passion and growth, Jerry continues striving to be the best version of himself while encouraging others in the industry to do the same. As he lives by a simple but powerful piece of advice:

"To be a great entertainer… you just keep performing."

COMEDIAN, WRITER

Joe Scrocca started doing stand up at 62 years old. Joe wanted to do something fun and take time away from dating crazy women. Joe's first open mic was 12/14/2023 at what turned out to be a biker bar for a notorious NJ motorcycle club. Joe thought if he could survive that anything else would be easy. Since starting comedy Joe has opened for national touring comics including Steve Trevino, Tony Woods, Eddie Ifft, John Fuglesang and others. Joe had to follow a combined 40 minutes of Jim Gaffigan and Jerry Seinfeld who both showed up at a new comic showcase at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Joe is now touring the country bringing his Jersey style of comedy to the rest of America.

IG joe_scrocca_comedy

COMEDIAN, INFLUENCER, EDITOR

Alexa Green is a comedian who has been oversharing her life on stage since 2022. When she’s not making you feel secondhand embarrassment at the mic, she’s probably doing it in a more creative way on either TikTok at @tiktoksbyalexa or on Instagram at @photosbyalexa.

COMEDIAN, IMPROVISOR, WRITER

Dr. Holly is a Philly-based award-winning screenwriter who also acts, performs stand-up comedy and improv. She is known for her smart and sassy take on life. Her sharp wit and unapologetic humor has landed her performances at the prestigious New York Comedy Fest and Don't Tell Comedy (Minneapolis & New Orleans), hosted and showcased her talents at the San Francisco Sketch Fest, as well as opened for T. Murph at the Detroit House of Comedy and closed for Sheryl Underwood at Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia. Dr. Holly has performed improv, stand-up comedy and sketch comedy throughout America, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

IG @drhollysfunny

COMEDIAN, WRITER, EDUCATOR

LaTice is a South Jersey girl born and raised. She has been doing comedy since 2009 and has been seen on ABC’s The View for Joy Behar’s Comedy Corner and The Q Show on Fox. 

LaTice was chosen as one of the top 100 comics for the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. Selected for She-Devil in NYC, Black Girl Giggles, in New Orleans, Women in Comedy Festival in Boston, Memphis Comedy Festival and many more. LaTice has opened for John Witherspoon, Alonzo Bodden, Ali Siddiq, Sasheer Zamata, and many more National Headliners over the years. Performs regularly at Punch Line Philly, Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia, Atlantic City Comedy Club and has appeared at New York Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy Club, Comedy Cove, Goodnights, and Greenwich Village Comedy Club

COMEDIAN, FILMMAKER, ENGINEER

Engineer by day, creative by night (and also day). Rajiv began doing stand-up comedy in 2023 in Philadelphia and now performs regularly across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. In 2025, he expanded into filmmaking and acting. His project Matches was selected for the Asian American Film Thing Festival in New York City in 2026. He continues to refine both his comedy and filmmaking, aiming to create work that is as hilarious as it is visually stunning. Instagram: rajivboodram_comedy

YouTube: @RajivBoodramComedy

TikTok: @rajivboodram3