Biography
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Chris Johnston is no stranger to confusion, being a pale red head of Irish-descent who was born and raised in urban New Jersey. Now in his early thirties, he uses comedy to poke fun at the misunderstood world around him. Chris electrifies the stage with a charismatic delivery of opinions on everyday life and unique stories regarding his struggles of fitting in to society. He shares creative personal views of daily routines, thoughts and awkward moments that anyone can relate to. With a boyish charm and relaxed ability to interact with audiences, even edgy or controversial topics seem comforting and laughable to all. Chris’ versatility and quick witted nature allow him to work crowds of all types. From clean rooms and theatres to the edgiest bars around Chris is always comfortable identifying with his audience and giving a stellar performance. A Chris Johnston show is always sure to be fun, full of energy and one not to be missed.
Chris began his comedy career performing at NY/NJ clubs in 1999. From 2004 to 2007 he shared residency between Boston and the NY/NJ areas, becoming a regular at east coast clubs along the way. Since then he has appeared on several popular radio shows and has gone on to tour with national acts at clubs and colleges across the United States. He was recently added as a regular to the “Killers of Comedy” and “Best Damn Comedy Show” tours, featuring comedians from Howard Stern and Opie and Anthony. Chris continues to be a requested act for clubs and national headliners across the country.
Film
"The Perfect Age of Rock & Roll" - Spike Lee/Scott Rosenbaum
"Jingy" – Independent Production – Tom Klien – www.jingythemovie.com
Radio
Sirius/XM Radio-Raw Dog Radio
Sirius Radio-Howard 101-Miserable Men
XM Radio - Monster’s in the Morning Show
Real Radio 104.1 Orlando, FL
WDHA 105.1 New Jersey Rock Radio
WIP 610 Philadelphia Sports Radio
Stern Syndicate Radio
Cringe Humor Radio
Conte & Kenny Radio Show
Notable
Killers of Comedy Tour (Select Dates)
Best Damn Comedy Show Period (Select Dates)
Vans Warped Tour (Select Dates)
Boston Comedy Festival
Six Nights to Live Festival NYC
NY Underground Comedy Festival
Baltimore’s Funniest Person Finalist
Just For Laughs Festival (Montreal)
| Appeared with | |||
| Artie Lange | Robert Kelly | Sal “Stockbroker” Governale | Joey Vega |
| Jim Breuer | Lisa Landry | Pete Dominick | Joey Gay |
| Doug Stanhope | Patrice O’Neal | Joe Matarese | Jim Lauletta |
| Lisa Lampanlli | Rich Vos | Paul Venier | Al Lubel |
| Jim Jefferies | Craig Gass | Vic Dibitetto | Vince Dantona |
| Nick DiPaolo | Brian Kiley | Paul Bond | Tom Whitely |
| Colin Quinn | Uncle Floyd | Mike Marino | Eddie Clark |
| Jimmy Schubert | Joey Kola | Dustin Diamond | Goumba Johnny |
| Rev. Bob Levy | Shuli John “Dr. Dirty” Valby | Roz G | Mike Morse |
| Otto & George | Don Jamieson | Jim Dailakis | Steve White |
| Jim Florinitne | Joe Franklin | Don MacArthur | Richie Byrne |
| Jim Norton | Bobby Collins | Steve Sweeney |
| Venue Appearances | |
| The Stress Factory New Brunswick, NJ | The Funny Bone Various Locations |
| The Comedy Shoppe Various, NJ/NY | Comedy Works Various Locations, PA |
| Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Various, NJ/NY | Comedy Cabaret Various Locations PA/NJ |
| The Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ | Levy’s Comedy Clubs Various, PA/NJ |
| Danny’s Upstairs Hoboken, NJ | Coliseum Comedy Club Various, PA/DE |
| The Comedy Cove Springfield, NJ | Helium Comedy Club Philadelphia, PA |
| Joey Harrison’s Surf Club Ortley Beach, NJ | Chuckles Comedy Clubs Various, PA |
| Catch a Rising Star Various NJ/NY/CT/RI | Wisecrackers, Various Locations PA |
| Coffee Dot Comedy Sea Isle, NJ | Stitches Comedy Club, Lancaster PA |
| Prime Time Comedy Club Sayreville, NJ | The Comedy Room Wyandotte MI |
| Banana’s Comedy Club Various Locations | Laff’s Comedy Clubs, Various Locations |
| Nokia Theatre New York, NY | Baltimore Comedy Factory Baltimore, MD |
| Caroline’s New York, NY | Giggles Comedy Clubs Various, NY/PA/FL |
| Joe Franklin Comedy Club New York, NY | Bonkerz Comedy Clubs Various, FL |
| HA! Comedy Club New York, NY | Cozzy’s Comedy Club Newport News, VA |
| Comedy Village New York, NY | The Comedy Store Various, CA |
| NY Comedy Club New York, NY | Comedy Works, Montreal, Quebec |
| Magic City Music Hall Johnson City, NY | |
| Comix New York, NY | Mercer County College Mercer, NJ |
| McGuire’s Comedy Club Long Island, NY | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ |
| Joker’s Wild New Haven, CT | Saint Peter’s College Jersey City, NJ |
| Comedy Connection Various, ME/MA/RI | Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ |
| Nick’s Comedy Stop Boston, MA | Wagner College Staten Island, NY |
| Bean Town Comedy Vault Boston, MA | Fairleigh Dickinson University NJ |