Ryan's future is bright. Named one of Rolling Stone’s
five comics to watch and with standout appearances on NBC's Last Comic
Standing, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, and the Showtime special Caroline
Rhea and Friends, he's on his way to establishing himself as one of the
nation's favorite stand-ups.
He received his degree in journalism and public relations at Brigham Young
University. Before graduating he took an internship in a small New Hampshire
town and spent the weekends exploring Boston. On one trip, Ryan caught
a stand-up show headlining the late Mitch Hedberg that had a profound
effect and was the final push he needed to give stand up a go.
Three years later, almost to the day, Ryan performed in that same Boston
club as a semi-finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, one of a handful
of fledgling comedians selected in a nationwide search. His first real
break came when he won the industry night at the Seattle International
Comedy Competition. He considers both Salt Lake City and Seattle comedy
homes.
He's become a favorite among industry insiders by racking up national
competition wins and festival appearances. He most recently won the MVP
award for “The Comedy Leagues” competition at the Just For
Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, garnering him a spot on the Just For
Laughs Canadian cross-country tour.
Previously, 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 HBO's 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.
With immediate comic charisma and a crisp, clean writing style, Ryan is
sought after for his ability to perform for a wide variety of audiences
while making each show a unique, memorable experience.
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