Joe Machi

Joe Machi is an American stand-up comedian born on June 22, 1979, in State College, Pennsylvania. Active in stand-up since 2006, he became a household name after finishing in the top four of NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' season 8 in 2014. He is best known for his tight one-liner construction, absurdist premises, and an unmistakable innocent, almost child-like vocal delivery that has made him one of the most recognizable joke writers of his generation.

Machi moved from State College to New York City in 2006 and quickly built a reputation on the city's club circuit. He won the Emerging Comics contest at the 2010 New York Underground Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Festival's Funniest Comedian competition in 2013. The following year he placed fourth on NBC's 'Last Comic Standing' season 8. He has performed on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', 'Conan', and 'This Week at the Comedy Cellar', and recorded a half-hour 'Comedy Central Presents' special. Machi is also a regular guest and occasional host on Fox News' 'Gutfeld!', and his Dry Bar Comedy special has been watched more than 12 million times. His style is built on quietly absurd one-liners and unexpected, twist-driven punchlines.

Joe Machi tours the United States year-round, headlining Improv, Helium, Funny Bone, and Zanies clubs and selected theater dates. His 2026 tour kicks off in January at Desert Ridge Improv in Phoenix, AZ and includes more than 30 confirmed dates across the country. Machi's set on tour is built around brand new club-tested material that he refines into a new hour. His Dry Bar Comedy special is available free on YouTube.