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Marc Trinidad joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Marc Trinidad may have been born and raised on the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, but the Caribbean island paradise could not contain his talent and aspirations for long. After being exposed to theatre and sketch comedy on his native island, a craving for international exposure began. Marc packed his bags and headed to the great white north to sharpen his stand up comedy sabre.

In the twenty years since making that jump, he's worked the stage with some of the best in the business, the legendary Kenny Robinson, social media sensation Majah Hype, The Daily Show's Gina Yashere, living legend Dave Chappelle and the unconquerable Chris Rock are names that will ring a bell. He's created history as the first Canadian to have appeared on BET ComicView, was featured on the Comedy Network, Now Magazine rated him as 'One to watch', voted Best Comic 'Soul'd Out Comedy Festival, winner of the Brantford Comedy Festival 2019 and is in rotation at Sirius XM. Not satisfied with wowing crowds across Canada, he's toured the Netherlands, the UK, the US and the Caribbean.  Armed with a versatile and wide ranging repertoire, new fans are routinely shocked by his unique island man swagger with razor sharp Canadian wit and timing.

Whether it's a corporate event that requires a host with polished professional subtle material, or a bar/club environment that needs to be more high energy and shocking, he lives his mantra, 'Honesty in comedy.'

Ali Hassan joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Ali Hassan is a Stand-Up Comic, Actor and Chef who has performed on stages across Canada, in the U.S. and twice in the Middle East at the Amman Stand-Up Comedy Festival.  

Ali has graced the Big Screen in 3 award-winning films: Breakaway, French Immersion and as the memorable Lebanese "Uncle Stevie" opposite Seann William Scott, Jay Baruchel and Eugene Levy in the hockey hit GOON...and you'll see him on screen again in MySpy and Mafia, Inc. in 2019.

Ali has also had recurring roles on television on Odd Squad (PBS Kids, TVO Kids, CBBC), Man Seeking Woman (FXX) Game On (YTV) and Dino Dana (Amazon Studios).  Ali joined the cast of CTV's Cardinal, as a recurring character, starred in ABC's 2nd season of Designated Survivor and VICE's FUBAR: Age of Computer. In 2019, you'll see him on CBS's Blood & Treasure and he was just on Netflix in The Holiday Calendar!

Ali is the host of LAUGH OUT LOUD on CBC Radio & SiriusXM, a show with a base of over a million listeners. He is also the frequent guest-host of q - the premiere national arts & entertainment show that airs on CBC Radio One, NPR and PRI.  He was also the Lead Comedy Panelist on CBC Television's George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight, recording over 160 episodes with the show.

He has been invited twice to perform at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and Toronto's JFL42.  Ali has also performed as part of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival - a set that aired on CBC Television. Ali is also a Canadian Comedy Award nominee who has taken his solo show Muslim, Interrupted to Scotland to perform at the world's largest comedy festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  Since that time he has been touring the show around Canada - 30 cities and counting - to great acclaim. 

Daniel Woodrow joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Daniel Woodrow has been fighting to bring laughter to audiences all over the world. His laid-back, observational, calls-it-like-he-sees-it humour, will make you wish you were his best friend. Daniel's comedy has been seen on Just For Laughs, JFL42, CTV, Comedy Network, Much Music, MTV, CBC and SiriusXM. Daniel has performed at Comedy Clubs across Canada, NYC, L.A. and he's also headlined two different cities in Iceland. You may also recognize him from his multiple appearances in T.V. commercials, Video On Trial, and The Beaverton. Winner of The Brantford Comedy Festival Daniel Woodrow is becoming a destination in comedy.

Andrew Oporto joins Jimmer Lowe to talk Comedy on the streets, the progression of comedy online and changing your name as a comedian. 

Dana Smith joins Jimmer Lowe to talk her journey in Comedy, the growth of Comedy in Winnipeg and getting Married on an Episode of The Debaters. 

Tim Gray joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Tim Gray is an absurdist comedian who has been entertaining crowds for over 10 years. He has appeared twice on the CBC Radio program "The Debaters" including an episode that ended with him getting married on stage to his comedy and life partner - Dana Smith.

Tim is also a member of the sketch comedy group HUNKS and has been invited to perform for comedy festivals in Toronto, Vancouver, Chicago, San Francisco, Montreal, Edmonton, and more.

In 2017, Tim released his debut stand-up comedy album "You Gotta Laugh" available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and in compact disc form out of the trunk of Tim's car.

Andrew Packer joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up.  Andrew Packer is a stand up comedian, writer, improviser, podcaster and MC.  In 2016, Andrew founded the JNT Comedy Tour, which has gone on to produces multiple successful comedy tours across Canada & internationally.

Andrew’s credits include performances at JFL 42, JFL Northwest and the world famous Edinburgh International Fringe Festival.  He has performed in over 15 countries and headlined multiple international comedy tours.  Andrew was also a finalist in the 40th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. 

As an improviser, Andrew is an alumni of the long form improv programs at both The Assembly Improv Theatre & Blind Tiger Comedy.

Check out the Joker Broker Podcast where Andrew explores the theory of stand up comedy and insurance with good friend and insurance broker Sam Jazayeri (available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud and Stitcher).

Heckled’s Medical Expert Will Johnston joins Jimmer Lowe for a second time to discuss the progress of social distancing, the effectiveness of masks and Sweden. Also, Will gets Heckled on call again. 

Collin Sideris joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up.  Collin is a Toronto based comedian most commonly know as “the best hair in the game”. He has been featured on HERB, CBC Next Up and has performed as far north as Thunder Bay and as far west as Alberta telling jokes. He also performs sketch comedy on the youtube channel Pizza Breakfast so please watch like 1 or 2 of his videos (he is me I am Collin).

Aliya Kanani joins Jimmer Lowe for an Episode of Q’d Up. Aliya is a Toronto-based comedian best known for her playful and mischievous personality.

​After selling out more than half her shows at her solo show debut of ”Where You From, From?” at the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Aliya went on to sell out the complete run at the Just for Laughs Festival in the same year! She has since continued to tour her show internationally, including sell out shows in Fringe World Perth, 2o2o.

​Aliya has showcased with Standup NBC in New York at the renowned Gotham Comedy Club, Zoofest/Off-JFL, Chicago’s NBC/Second City Breakout Comedy Festival, SiriusXM’s Top Comic, Montreal’s LadyFest, Seattle International Comedy Competition, Brantford Comedy Festival, Shedot, Crom Fest, NXNE Festival and headlined Madison’s Lady Laughs Festival. Aliya can be heard on the CBC LOL network, as well as SiriusXM.

​She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Program and a proud member of the Bob Curry Fellowship. Aliya is also the co- creator, co-star of the wacky web series, Juicy. In her spare time, she co-produces and hosts underground pop-up comedy shows with The Backdoor Comedy.