Meet the team!

Tony Vicich, our head instructor, has taught comedy workshops for over twenty-five years. He has seen his students go from their first class to careers and national television.  With a long career as a stand-up comic, television producer, radio personality, podcaster, writer, and club owner, Tony understands all facets of the stand-up industry and is eager to share them with you.

DJ Payne.

DJ has taught classes with comedyschools.com for over seven years. His stand-up has taken him to clubs in New York and Los Angeles and all points between. DJ can be seen on the premier episode of Typhoon’s Comedy On Demand on The Typhoon Network.

Liz Frisius

Liz is an invaluable team member. For over four years, she has assisted in running and teaching workshops. She has co-produced hundreds of shows throughout the Greater Phoenix area and worked as a producer on several streaming stand-up comedy shows. 

You won’t find a more experienced, patient, or creative team of entertainment instructors in the Valley. 

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