Our Comedians:
July 11, 2025
Murray, Kentucky
Dale Jones – Headliner
Dale Jones is a high-energy comedian with over 20 years of experience, known for his machine gun-style delivery, animated expressions, quick improvisations, and expertly placed physical comedy. A semi-finalist on season 6 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Dale has earned accolades as the winner of the Comedy 10K, Laughlin, Antelope, and San Diego Comedy Festivals. He has also been invited to perform at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Chicago and has appeared on The Very Funny Show for TBS and The Comedy All Stars for Pureflix. His electrifying performances leave audiences wishing they had his boundless energy.
Jodi White
Jodi White is a bold, brazen, and ballsy comedian who takes the stage—and life—by storm. With three ex-husbands, three kids, and a sharp wit honed through real-life experiences, Jodi leaves nothing off-limits, delivering laugh-out-loud truths about family, relationships, and everything in between. A featured performer at comedy festivals across the U.S. and Canada, Jodi has also appeared on NickMom Night Out on Nick Jr., Fox TV’s Laughs, Nashville Live, and the series Island Hoppers with James Van Der Beek. Add to that her feature in Today’s Woman Magazine, and you’ll quickly see why audiences love her from the moment she grabs the mic!
Jeremiah Martin
Jeremiah Martin was raised in western Kentucky where he first observed and laughed at the norms of small-town life. His outlook and comedy have gotten him booked and in front of crowds in several clubs throughout the country such as Loony Bin’s, Comedy Off Broadway, The Caravan, Ft. Wayne Comedy Club, and many others where he’s been fortunate enough to work with comedians such as Dale Jones, Jodi White, Slade Ham, Stewart Huff, and Matt Holt.
Our Comedians:
July 12, 2025
Paducah, Kentucky
Jeff Allen – Headliner
Jeff Allen is in his fifth decade as a working comedian. You may have seen him on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, HBO, Amazon Prime, Huckabee, Pureflix, Comedy Central, VH-1, Showtime, TBN, CBN, Family Net and numerous other television networks and Podcasts. Jeff has also produced and starred in his own sitcom pilot for Castlerock Television and in the critically acclaimed films, “Apostles of Comedy.”
June Vaughn Colson
June Colson is a Clean/Christian Comedian from Bowling Green, KY. She is the co-host of the Laugh Support Podcast and Nashville’s 2020 Clean Comedy Challenge Champion. June’s comedy is 100% clean and family friendly. June can go from straight up standup to inspirational testimony. She has the ability to be diverse in her delivery. She has performed in clubs, churches, community events, date nights, women’s events, and crowd warm up for the Huckabee Show. You can’t go wrong with “June Bug”!
meet your hosts
Ben Wilson, Founder
Kentucky Comedy Festival
Ben Wilson is the founder of the Kentucky Comedy Festival and native of Paducah, Kentucky and Calvert City, Kentucky. He is a 1999 graduate of Murray State University and a 2004 graduate of the University of Miami (FL) law school with a Masters of Law in Real Estate Development. Ben has been practicing law as a real estate attorney in Florida since 2004. He is excited to bring the Kentucky Comedy Festival to his hometown area to bring laughter to Western Kentucky and support to Murray State!
Mallory Hudson
Miss Kentucky 2023
Mallory Hudson served as Miss Kentucky 2023, and was 4th Runner-Up in the 2024 Miss America Pageant. She’s a passionate advocate for inclusion and education. She’s a graduate of the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism at Murray State University. Mallory has a strong background in theater, championing her Community Service Initiative, “Inclusive Stages.” She serves as the official spokesperson for Kentucky Proud, supporting local agriculture. Mallory aims to be remembered for her advocacy, leadership, and commitment to empowering others.
Karlie Holmen
Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2024
Karlie Holmen served as Miss Kentucky Teen USA 2024 and returns to Co-Host the Kentucky Comedy Festival after Co-Hosting the 2024 Summer Series. Karlie is currently a senior at Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky where she is an honors student and a member of the cheerleading team. Karlie has a passion for helping animals, and she plans to attend Murray State University upon graduation from high school to become a veterinarian.
Sponsor Package
Are you looking for an opportunity to support a great cause and gain valuable exposure for your business? Look no further than the Kentucky Comedy Festival Sponsorship program. Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
As a Presenting Sponsor for the festival, you’ll receive a variety of benefits that will give your business the recognition it deserves. For a contribution of $5,000, you’ll receive 30 tickets to the festival, be listed as the Presenting Sponsor on the festival website and marketing materials, with 2 dedicated social media posts promoting only your business. Your business logo and website link will also be displayed on the Kentucky Comedy Festival website to direct our customers to your business website.
Additionally, you’ll get a meet and greet with Kentucky Comedy Festival participating comedians, who have been featured on shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, Showtime, Dry Bar Comedy, and more.
General Event Sponsor
$2,500
If you’re looking for a more modest investment, our Sponsor package may be the perfect fit. For a contribution of $2,500, you’ll receive 15 tickets to the festival, be listed as a Sponsor on the festival website and marketing materials, with 1 dedicated social media post promoting only your business. Your business logo and website link will be displayed on the Kentucky Comedy Festival website to direct our customers to your business website. And you’ll also get a meet and greet with Kentucky Comedy Festival participating comedians.