Named one of Rolling Stone’s five
comics to watch, Ryan’s appearances on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Conan, Comedy
Central's Live at Gotham, and the Showtime special Caroline Rhea and Friends,
Ryan is on his way to establishing himself as one of the country's favorite
stand-ups.
With immediate comic charisma and a crisp, clean writing style, Ryan is sought
after for his ability to perform for a variety of audiences while making each
show an individual and unique experience.
With an extensive touring schedule, he often finds himself far from his Idaho
roots and currently makes his home in New York City. Much of his trademark
humor comes from that unique contrast.
He's become known among industry insiders as the fastest rising star, racking
up local and national comedy competition wins and festival appearances. He most recently won the Great American
Comedy Festival in Norfolk, Nebraska, which honors the roots of Johnny Carson.
He has also won the National MVP award for The Comedy Leagues competition at
the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival. Prior to that, he won Sierra
Mist's America's Next Great Comic Search, was a two-time finalist at the Boston
Comedy Festival competition, and appeared at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival as
an up and coming talent. He's also a regular guest on the nationally syndicated
Bob and Tom radio show.