STAND-UP 4 RECOVERY
Award-winning mobile comedy club 4 the recovery community.
Meet some of our Amazing Comedians!
A huge part of Recovery is connection. Laughter is a great way to connect, which few can elicit better than the ridiculously funny, talented, and raw NEMA WILLIAMS. Nema is one of the most well respected veterans in the comedy game and embodies Stand Up 4 Recovery’s mission; the alchemy of turning pain into laughter. Nema's real life experiences are sure to resonate as audiences roar with laughter! He’s appeared on Comedy Central, Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment, The Apollo, Comic View Allstars, the Bad Boys of Comedy on HBO, and headlined the 2nd Annual Stand-Up 4 Recovery Comedy Fest at the ATL Comedy Theater in 2023.
Alisha M. Bridges strives to inspire others by unapologetically living her best life. Meet Alisha M. Bridges, the ultimate recovery ally and award-winning comedian. She's brought the house down at clubs and colleges all over the country, and her hilarious sets have made her a household name in the Atlanta comedy scene. She's not just a comedian, writer, public speaker, media consultant, health buff, and fashionista, but as a chronic illness warrior, Alisha travels the world educating people on living their best life despite chronic illness. , no matter what. Her blog, "My Suicide Letter," has inspired countless individuals to seize the day and has racked up a whopping 50,000 views on an online psoriasis support group.
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Gabbie Watts has performed at Lookout Comedy Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival, West End Comedy Feat, Flyover Comedy Festival, and Fountain City Comedy Festival and was the winner of the 2023 “Queer of the Year” competition at the P3 Comedy Fest, where she will be a featured headliner in 2024. Gabbie is also the host of the iHeart podcast American Filth, where she tells a filthy story from American history every week. And her comedy songs are beloved by hordes of mentally ill adults on TikTok.
Andy Sandford's comedic talent and unique perspective have led to an impressive list of credits. His quick wit and distinct style have been showcased on popular shows including Conan and the Late Late Show with James Cordon. Sandford's two award-winning hour-long specials, including 'Shameful Information', which is among the "Top 50 Standup Specials on Amazon Prime", have earned him critical acclaim. Additionally, his special 'Basket Case' has gained over 97K views in just seven months, With his talent, dedication, and razor sharp writing style, he is sure to continue making audiences laugh for years to come. Sandford's versatility is also on display, having been animated as himself on Adult Swim's Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
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Taylor Neely is a one of a kind comedic voice and his charm is undeniable! He performs regularly all over the southeast. He recently opened for Billy Wayne Davis at The Earl and Dave Hill in Asheville and Charleston. Taylor is the Co-Host of the Podcast “Sober Boyz”.
William Childress is a force to be recond with. He got his start performing English language comedy in Shanghai. He’s performed in over a dozen countries, ran a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland and moved back to the US where he can be seen touring the country.
 Richie Satori with the amazing Neil Campbell, founding Executive Director of the Georgia Council for Recovery at Stand-Up 4 Recovery Comedy Fest '22.
Richie Satori, Stand Up 4 Recovery
Exec. Dir/Producer/Host has been featured on ComedyHype’s list of Hot 100 Comics to Watch, Kenan Thompson Presents, appeared in sketches with Funny Marco to Kountry Wayne & can be seen on Hulu/FX Class of ‘09. 
Liz Derr is a Stand-up Comedian and Voice Over Actor who’s not afraid to bring her real life onto the stage. She’s a fresh faced comic with a New Jersey style take on southern living and her brutal potty humor will leave you laughing.
Jonsie Pitts has lived life to the fullest. He brings those stories to the stage as well as observations he’s made along the way; from wild nights to fatherhood and everything in between. He hosts Not A Glum Lot, a sober comedy event.
Billy Willig. Bio coming soon.
Adam Laborde Bio coming soon.
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Tim Maggard has performed stand-up comedy across the country since 2012. He now lives in Atlanta, where he writes and edits a monthly printed humor publication called RAD. He's an open book when it comes to mental health and addiction challenges. Tim is a regular with Stand Up 4 Recovery and a crowd favorite.
Minori Hinds speaks openly about mental health challenges in a relatable way that brings the audience along for the ride. She has opened for Todd Barry, Rory Scovel, Judah Friedlander, Margaret Cho, and many more!
The outstanding comedienne and actress WALKER HAYS! According to Hays herself, "I'm a Baltimore born artist with a passion for anything Old Bay and Ravens, both NFL and Edgar Allan Poe. You might've seen me on FOX, Netflix or traveling the country opening for comics who are much more famous than me. And maybe you’ve heard my jokes being told by boys on Late Night TV because I have far too many jokes about testicles to keep them all to myself." Walker has had some great articles on sobriety published on Medium.
Dillon Toups is a Comedian's Comedian, consummate Stand Up Storyteller and merch Guru to the Stars at D's Tee's. Atlscreenprinters.com He’s been there, done that, printed the T-Shirts! Dillon was a crowd favorite at the Stand Up 4 Recovery Comedy Fest ‘22.
Gilbert Lawand has performed in several festivals including the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains Festival, and Laughing Skull Festival and also produces the annual Red Clay Comedy Fest. He’s opened up theater shows for Dave Chappelle, Rory Scovel, Eric Andre, Tom Segura, and Aziz Ansari.
Sherry. Bio coming soon.
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Very special thanks to Garrett at Atlanta Comedy Theater, Jeff at DBHDS, Tim at Clinton Foundation, Bree our PR Manager, Larissa and the rest of Georgia Council for Recovery for their continued support of Stand- Up 4 Recovery Comedy Shows and helping make this event possible, and Whit Rummel for our flier design. Thanks to all the comics for sharing their experience, strength and jokes and thank you to the audience for sharing your healing laughter!
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