Adam Oliensis, Comedian Comedian from Fort Lee, NJ

#1 Ranked Comedian for hire in New York 9 years running (2015-2023): Thumbtack-com Winner: 2013 Paramount Theatre Standup & Acting Star Search Runner-Up: 2013 Ha-Ha Holiday Comedy Show & Contest Finalist: 2013 Slaughter Stand-Up Summer Showdown Tony & Drama Desk Award Nominee (Best Revival) Clio Award Nominee (Best Performance) (The Oscars of TV Commercials) In his stand-up Adam explores the lessons in humility he's learning from his wife and especially from his children. Having lived as a child in East Africa, studied martial arts in India, & languished spiritually in New Jersey, Adam is attuned to the absurdities that arise in the everyday, mining both the ironies and silliness that exist in the most humbling situations (with which he continues to gain vast experience). Adam has recently opened for such comedy legends and luminaries as Robert Klein, Colin Quinn, Gilbert Gottfried, and Larry Miller. He performs at comedy clubs all over New York City and the surrounding area, including regularly at Gotham Comedy Club, Foxwoods Casing, and Levity Live, as well as at Comic Strip Live, Dangerfield's, and Broadway Comedy Club, . Also at colleges, corporate & private events, churches, synagogues, theatres, and JCCs throughout NY, NJ, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Adam co-authored the movie, The Pompatus of Love, with Jon Cryer (Best Comedy: Worldfest-Charlotte. Gold Award: Worldfest, Houston), and in which he stars along with Mr. Cryer and Kristen Scott Thomas. TESTIMONIALS: ***** (5 Stars) Chuck J. May 22, 2017 Adam was great every step of the way. He made my father's 75th birthday party a hit. Everyone thought it was an amazing show. Thanks for everything!! ***** (5 Stars) Cathy K. April 22, 2017 Adam was incredible to work with and so funny! He was quick to respond to all my emails and questions. Adam's professionalism carried through from start to finish. He got two additional comedians for our show through his LoHud Comedy group and they were hysterical. I conveyed to Adam the level of edginess I was looking for in the show, as we are a non-profit and they were all perfect. Weeks later, people are still talking about what a great show it was. I would highly recommend Adam and LoHud Comedy and plan to use them again in the future. Cathy K., Co-President Southbury Women's Club ***** (5 Stars) Melissa Jan 19, 2015 Adam was very professional and delivered a show tailored to our audience. He was very funny and took the time to learn about my parents so he could create new material specifically about them for their anniversary party! He certainly kicked off our evening with great success! I would surely recommend using him at your next event! Jessica Jan 13, 2015 *****(5 Stars) Adam graciously accepted my request to perform at my fiance's 40th birthday party in Manhattan. From initial contact, Adam was very communicative and flexible. He didn't respond with a template, like most other performers did. The venue did not have a formal stage, as it was a winery, however Adam made the entire room feel like a comedy club. I was a little nervous initially as the age gap of attendees was so vast (from 26 to 74 years old), but Adam quickly had everyone laughing and clapping. Adam involved the audience for on the spot comedy and was very current, likable, and easy to relate to. If you are considering booking Adam for your event, don't second guess yourself. you won't be disappointed! Yana Dec 16, 2014 ***** (5 Stars) Great Comedian, very funny, was on time, did explore and addressed everyone within short period of time. Would highly recommend to hire him. We will defiantly use Adam on any occasion we have! Thanks again for making it a great night! ***** (5 Stars) March 25, 2014 Mr. Oliensis, I just wanted to...thank you for the fantastic job you did producing our Comedy Night fundraiser. The comics you chose were all so amazing, including yourself, and we have been getting nothing but rave reviews from the parents that attended. In fact, we had a few people who also went to the other league's Comedy show and they said yours was so much better. One mom told us, 'this was the best comedy show she ever saw!" We look forward to having you back for many years to come. Regards, Tom G. Board Member, Entertainment Committee Palisades-Sparkill Baseball ***** (5 Stars) March 9, 2014 He was a big hit! My guests are still talking about how funny and entertaining he was, I definitely recommend!! Nancy N. ***** (5 Stars) Oct. 8, 2013 Adam is a consummate professional! He made our event a success. We knew we wanted a comedy show but had no clue how to set it up. Adam took care of everything and we could not have been more pleased with the results.. We will definitely be doing this more often from now on. Andrew B.