Big New Names in Comedy at Tommy Fox's

Comics on the Rise!
Presented by Steinberg Talent Management Join us for a night of sharp, rising talent at The Basement at Tommy’s!
Thursday, October 9th | 7 PM
32 S. Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621

Headlined by Gus Tate (Just For Laughs Festival),
with special appearances by:

• Daryn Passarello (Netflix)
• Chip Ambrogio (Hulu)
• Gerald Lee (NY Comedy Festival)

Expect big laughs from some of the hottest comics on the rise in a intimate, high-energy basement setting. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door
2-item minimum
Get yours now at: OUR.SHOW/STM10 Don’t miss this stacked night of comedy!

Bottom level by the parking lot entrance facing Portland Ave

Bios
Gus Tate
NYC-based stand-up comic originally from Lexington, Kentucky. Gus started performing in China (Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong) before moving to New York. A 2026 Just For Laughs New Face, he has released two specials (Top Gus and Two Wrongs), appeared on Comics Unleashed (CBS) and America’s Funniest People (ABC), and performed at festivals including Boston, Gilda’s LaughFest, and Big Sky. Known for his understated style and sharp observational humor about fatherhood and everyday life.
Daryn Passarello
Multi-award-winning comedian, content creator, and on-air personality. A finalist for Netflix Is a Joke and Just For Laughs, and named a NY Comedy Festival Comic to Watch. She has opened for Gina Brillon, performs regularly at top NYC clubs, and brings over 20 years of entertainment experience, including work with Marvel/Stan Lee, Disney, and NBCU. Her comedy blends personal storytelling with high-energy delivery.
Chip Ambrogio
Veteran New Jersey comedian, writer, producer, and comedy teacher. A mainstay of the local scene, Chip produces and performs shows at The Basement at Tommy’s (and other NJ venues), teaches stand-up classes that have helped hundreds of students take the stage, and brings decades of experience as a performer and show creator. Credited with Hulu appearances, he’s known for sharp, relatable material and mentoring the next generation of comics.
Gerald Lee
Jersey-born, Brooklyn-based stand-up comedian. Known for his high-energy sets and a legendary early Dave Chappelle impression performed in front of Chappelle himself at the Boston Comedy Club (Chappelle’s reaction: “Damn, I can quit comedy and just let Gerald do my jokes for me”). A regular on the NYC circuit (including New York Comedy Club and festival shows), Gerald delivers lively, crowd-pleasing comedy with strong stage presence.