Joe Zimmerman - Clean, Clever Comedy

Clean, Corporate Comedian

Joe’s comedy is clean, safe for work, and highly engaging. His humor remains sharp and relatable without ever needing to “punch down.” This makes him a popular choice for corporate and family-friendly events, where audiences appreciate his blend of intelligence, warmth, and originality.

Brian Regan called Joe, “One of my favorite comedians” and invited him to perform with him at The Kennedy Center, Red Rocks, Radio City Music Hall, and his Netflix Special at the Paramount.

John Oliver called him “Spectacular” after a set for Comedy Central; and Ricky Gervais invited him to perform with two separate times at Madison Square Garden. Jimmy Fallon invited him to do his debut on The Tonight Show in 2017.

Joe finds the absurdities and contradictions of everyday existence – the ones you almost don’t notice but instantly relate to, as well as touching on more creative topics from history, to pop-science, bird watching, time machines, Bigfoot, The Universe, monkey research, Doomsday preppers, and of course baby Hitler.

Joe Zimmerman grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia, and started his comedy career in North Carolina. While living in the South, his stand-up group the Beards of Comedy landed a record deal with Comedy Central Records.

He moved to New York City in 2012, quickly appearing on The Late Late Show and John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, as well as performing at Montreal’s prestigious Just for Laughs festival.

His resume has since grown to include:

• The Tonight Show
• Conan
• Nickelodeon
• Last Comic Standing
• His own Comedy Central Half Hour

Joe’s solo album Smiling at Wolves reached number two on the iTunes comedy charts and is played regularly on SiriusXM. (His second, Innocence, is due this summer on Comedy Central Records.) He has also contributed humor pieces to The New York Times.

Joe has built a following through hundreds of live appearances around the country as well as his comedy albums, podcast, writing, and multiple TV appearances.

Virtual Comedian

Drawing on his sixteen years of experience, Joe has developed a fun and interactive virtual show that allows you to laugh from the comfort of your own home in a time when live connection comes as a much-needed relief.

He has performed upwards of 30 corporate virtual events, from large clients like Microsoft, Okta, Experian and Deloitte, to small tech start-ups, accountant groups, law firms, regional financial advisors, recruiters, IT departments, and even a team of nannies.

Testimonials for Joe Zimmerman

Artist/Attraction Rating: 5 stars

“Joe was the perfect comedian for our holiday event. He is super talented and to be able to hold everyone’s attention and keep us laughing on a virtual platform is super impressive!” -Case Works, LLC

“Joe Zimmerman was the perfect comedian for my company holiday party. His material was so funny and work appropriate. My company had a really good time laughing and couldn’t stop talking about a couple of his jokes after the Zoom call ended. Joe is also very kind, he spent some time with my team to go over the details for the show and was super responsive with communication via email. I’m now a true fan of Joe!” -Envoy

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Joe for 3 events. Joe was committed to making sure our needs and goals were met at each event. His comedy is clean and appropriate for a professional setting. He is extremely funny, easy going and easy to work with. I can’t wait to work with him again.” -Emily Stock / Associate Director, Habitat for Humanity

“We hired Joe for a virtual event, and he was fantastic. He knows how to read a virtual room and keep everyone engaged.” – Momentum

“In every instance, Joe represented Comedy Central very well. His sets are professional, appropriate, and always a hit.” – Comedy Central

College Comedian

Joe’s comedy resonates with college audiences who enjoy his refreshing humor and curious perspective. His adaptable material and approachable style make him a popular choice for universities across the country, where he covers both everyday topics and more whimsical themes.