- Hamilton, ON
- Stand-Up Comedian
- $500 and up
Overview
You may hire me for my quick wit, charming smile or enchanting personality but when you get me you get:
- a professional announcer and master of ceremonies
- an experienced standup comedian
- a quick witted musical improvisor
- a fun and entertaining trivia master
- a knowledgeable and savvy talent booker
So send me a message about your event and lets make it an awesome time!
Reviews
7 reviews
Alice W.
December 29, 2025Amazing Comedian, Full of great jokes
Cliff Knight was an amazing addition to our Ubuntu Gala. He was hilarious—full of great jokes that were relatable and had the room laughing throughout his set. What stood out most was how prepared he was for our audience; it was clear he did his homework and came ready to connect with our crowd in a thoughtful way. We would absolutely invite him again and highly recommend him for any event looking for a professional, engaging comedian.
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Antonia
May 21, 2025Mother's Day Event
Clif did great. He was very interactive and funny. My audience loved him. I will definitely hire him again!
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Samantha L.
April 11, 2025Amazing Standup Performance!
We had the pleasure of hiring Clif Knight as part of a lineup of stand-up comedians for a Comedy Night at a local Toronto community centre for a charitable comedy show —and he was absolutely amazing! From the very beginning, Clif was easy to get in contact with, responsive, and professional. On the night of the event, he arrived promptly and was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Clif’s set was hilarious from start to finish. He had the audience laughing the entire time and did a fantastic job reading the room and tailoring his performance to suit the crowd. His energy, timing, and delivery were spot-on, and it was clear that he knows how to engage an audience.
We would highly recommend Clif Knight for any comedy event—he’s talented, reliable, and a true crowd-pleaser!
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Tifany S.
October 16, 2023Talented Announcer and MC
We hired Clif for a consumer event that needed some hype and to keep the energy up. He was fantastic to work with, from his quick and comprehensive communication to his flexibility and of course his showmanship day-off, on all around great partner. Highly recommend him!
Hired as: Arts/Entertainment Speaker
Clif Knight
Thank you so much for your kind words Tifany!
I had such a great time hyping up your crowd and keeping all the doggies on their toes!
James S.
October 11, 2023Amazing MC!
Clif was an absolute delight at our Wedding.
He kept us on schedule and pivoted when needed to make sure we had time for the important moments.
Thanks to him, our games and entertainment went smoothly and we had a blast.
Very funny, approachable, and professional.
Thank you for making our day even more special!
Hired as: Arts/Entertainment Speaker
Clif Knight
Thank you so much James I had a lot of fun!
Congrats to you and Toni!
Booking information
Price range: $300-2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes
What to expect
When you hire me you can expect a fun and energetic host, very organized and helpful.
If it's a birthday event, tea party or reunion you can count on me to keep the energy in the room with some great crowdwork, well placed humor and storytelling.
For corporate events and special occasions I can provide customized material for the event or company just give me the details and we're good to go!
If you just need a comedian to lighten the night, I have performed at various clubs across Canada; Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy, Comedy Bar and The Comedy Nest.
I have been featured at the Laugh Tent at the NXNE Festival and also had my one man show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Hire me for your event TODAY!
About
Clif Knight is a Guyanese born comedian based in Toronto, Ontario.
A unique observational style coupled with vibrant storytelling has garnered him featured spots at Absolute Comedy and Yuk Yuks in Ontario as well as the Comedy Nest in Montreal and the Comedy Studio in Boston.
In 2018 he premiered his one man show "Clif Knight Sucks!" At the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
In addition to all this, he regularly hosts and MC's special events and parties as well as planning and developing cultural event opportunities.
Message and get your quote today.
Additional booking notes
A stage and a working microphone. (stage optional)
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
13
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
May 2025
11
Sunday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
March 2025
30
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
August 2024
03
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Prince Edward, ON
July 2024
24
Wednesday
Retirement Community Event
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Kingston, ON
October 2023
14
Saturday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 4:00pm
•
Toronto, ON
08
Sunday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
November 2019
29
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Toronto, ON
June 2019
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Scarborough, ON
Set list
Typically this would apply to my karaoke set which is focused in the 90s and 2000s but I have songs dating back to the 50s and 60s for parties that require it.
Influences and inspiration
Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Sarah Silverman, Tim Minchin, Hannibal Buress, Tom Segura, Bo Burnham, Iliza, Gary Gulman.
Setup requirements
Microphone with a mic stand and preferably a stool on stage
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