Joel Bryant, a New Mexico native, has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an accomplished actor, comedian, and host. Joel started his journey in entertainment at the tender age of 11, and by 14, he was performing standup comedy. With a scholarship for theatre, he graduated magna cum laude in three years from Pepperdine University with a B.A. in acting. Joel has performed in numerous theatre productions across the Southwest, including the world premiere of "Terminal Cafe" with Neil Patrick Harris. Joel's improv skills were nurtured at the L.A. Connection where he co-founded and is a member of Composte Comedy Heap, an award-winning improv duo with Deven Green. Joel's comedy and acting talents have been showcased on big stages like The Venetian in Las Vegas, The Comedy Store, and the San Francisco Fringe Festival. Joel's creativity and writing skills have also been seen in several well-received sketch comedy shows, including "Sketch This!," "Sketch in the City," and "Unnatural Selections." He was also a writer for "Friday Night Fix" on F/X and is currently developing a full-length feature for Fox.