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Our Mission
Meet our Board

Joanna Briley
Festival Director & Founder
Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised Joanna is a New York City-based actor, stand-up comedian and writer. Joanna manages the Brooklyn House of Comedy & has appeared on Lifetime TV's “Fempire” ad campaign, "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo TV with Andy Cohen, and several appearances on Wendy Williams “Street Talk” segment.

Lois Thompson
Festival Coordinator
Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised Joanna is a New York City-based actor, stand-up comedian and writer. Joanna manages the Brooklyn House of Comedy & has appeared on Lifetime TV's “Fempire” ad campaign, "Watch What Happens Live" on Bravo TV with Andy Cohen, and several appearances on Wendy Williams “Street Talk” segment.
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