Ishmael Gaynor, a Yonkers, NY native with ties to Washington, DC, kickstarted his stand-up comedy career in the nation’s capital. His parents, who were deeply involved in the music and fashion industries, left a lasting impression on him. His rapid rise in the NYC and Washington, DC comedy scenes, with his gut-busting, conversational style, and tell-it-like-it-is approach, is a testament to their influence. His staggering 25 comedy competition wins, and 30 festival triumphs are a testament to his talent and hard work.
The industry compares Ishmael to comedy greats like Hannibal Buress and Chris Rock. He has been featured on Comedy Hype and has performed at numerous prestigious comedy festivals, including Just for Laughs’ Eat My Shorts, the NY Comedy Festival, the Houston Comedy Festival, the DC Comedy Festival, the Baltimore Comedy Festival, and the Harlem Comedy Festival. He also appeared on the popular TV show “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.”
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