Ava Val is a John Candy Award-winning comedian from Toronto. Her honest and insightful-yet-silly & spontaneous account of her transgender journey has turned heads across North America, earning her repeat appearances at renowned festivals including Just For Laughs, JFL Toronto and Vancouver, Off-JFL/Zoofest, and the Winnipeg, Halifax, and Arctic Comedy Festivals, among others. Ava’s talents also earned her a writing role on the 30th season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, a spot on season 4 of Roast Battle Canada, and a unanimous round of “yeses” from the judges of Canada’s Got Talent, season 3. Notably, she is the first trans person to achieve several of the above credits.

In addition to her numerous taped standup performances for CBC Gem, CraveTV, CTV, and CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud, she also has a new standup comedy special “So Brave” currently on YouTube, hosts her own podcast “PodGis”, and was a lead cast member in season 3 of OutTV’s Drag Heals. Ava is surely an act that must be seen in person to be believed – and celebrated!

Zane Oak is a Queer, transgender comedian who has been performing stand up comedy for nine years. Zane's comedy has been described as, "funny, clever and true", by Eleven Talent Management. Zane is known for their unique storytelling style and their hilarious, unexpected punchlines.
 
Zane has opened up for Maria Bamford, Julie Kim, Jane Stanton, Darcy Michael, Steev Letts, Queer As Funk and performed with GAYAF comedy tour.
 
Zane is a three time winner of the comedy SHOWDOWN and has performed in various comedy venues and theatres in Victoria. Zane produced and hosted, "Queer Dog Comedy Night" at the Vicious Poodle for three years and has performed in the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, as well as at The Gas Station Theatre, for the show "Queerly Beloved.

Elise LeBlanc channels the spirit of classic country, Appalachia, rockabilly, and Texas swing—spinning stories of queer love, longing, and the wild west. With heart-rending vocals and a timeless twang, this songwriter delivers two-steppin’ swagger with front porch soul. Elise's latest record "The Fiddle & The Fire" was featured on CBC radio, Country Queer, and Bandcamp Best Country Music. Elise is based in Victoria, BC.