Cortez

Philadelphia, PA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Versatile observational style comic.
No matter the crowd size I provide laughs & positive vibes. I have comic club & private event experience. I have and am willing to travel to make you & your friends/family laugh. My pricing is fair, and I am easy to work with. I get to the funny.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Vince O.

August 27, 2025

Nonstop Laughs

I have seen Cortez at least four times in Philly and D.C and each time he had me laughing from the start and end of the show. He has fresh new jokes each time that go well with his established jokes. He is also able to go away from his jokes and interact with the crowd.

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian


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Kiesha E.

August 21, 2025

No filter … All laughs

No topic or subject is off limits when it comes to his shows! He will leave you dying from laughter at any and everything - from current events to family life to dating and everything in between. His shows are hilariously relatable and engaging; you will leave feeling as if you just shared laughs and stories with a friend instead of watching a comedy show. Cortez is naturally unfiltered and says what some people are too afraid to say, but still possesses a level of humility which adds to his relatability. You will be left with a stomach ache and teary eyed from laughing so hard!

Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian


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Kay F.

August 21, 2025

Hilarious!

Funny, creative, and kept the whole crowd entertained. Loved every minute of it.

Hired as: Comedian


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Shari B.

August 21, 2025

Standout and hilarious Comedian

Cortez has always been professional and on time. He had the room laughing hysterically and we enjoy his shows. Highly recommended for private shows and stand-up. Very versatile.

Hired as: Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 15 - 30 minutes

What to expect

My style of comedy is observational, laid back, and conversational. I have had an interesting life and I am here to share it through comedy. Every laugh is worth it and my sets are based on life experiences, current events, & random occurrences that every race, gender, and walk of life can laugh at and relate to.

About

Name: Cortez
From: NYC

I live breath, study, and most importantly LOVE comedy. With that said and with my work ethic I have been able to travel and make thousands of people laugh.

I have performed at places like:
The Stress Factory (NJ)
Comedy In Harlem (NY)
Helium (Philly)
DC Comedy Clubhouse (Washington DC)

I have done open mics and shows from east to west and even in Canada.
I believe in always being on time and I carry a high level of professionalism so when I am booked for gigs, I like to show up around 45min before the start time of the event.

My prices are negotiable & vary per event type, venue, & time of set needed but I am very easy to work with.
Please consider me for your next event.

Additional booking notes

None just know I'm bringing the laughs

Past booked events

April 2026

19

Sunday

Birthday Party

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Macungie, PA

Set list

My personal life
Current events
Random Occurrences

Influences and inspiration

Richard Pryor
Dave Chappelle
Patrice Oneal
Bill Burr
DeRay Davis
Deon Cole

Setup requirements

I do not require anything special just a working mic with good sound to be heard and a good crowd.

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