Comedian directory – not in any particular order

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Talented Finnish Stand-Up Comedians

Ismo Leikola

Finland’s most internationally successful comedian, known for language-based humor
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Photo: Komediakalenteri, Ismo laugh factory 2014, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sami Hedberg

Energetic performer, master of impressions, known from TV

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Photo Tuomas Vitikainen, EuroBasket 2017 – Sami Hedberg 2, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Niko Kivelä

Honest and everyday humor, long-time veteran of the scene

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Ali Jahangiri

Humor drawn from cultural clashes, with a social commentary edge

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Heli Sutela

Pioneer among female comedians in Finland, observer of everyday life

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Krisse Salminen

Character-driven comedy, self-irony, and TV appearances

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Teemu Vesterinen

Philosophical and narrative style, also author of comedy guides

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André Wickström

Bilingual comedian performing in both Finland and Sweden

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Photo Althol, Näyttökuva 2018-4-8 kello 19.14.15, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Jape Grönroos

Laid-back style, also known from radio and TV shows

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Riku Suokas

Long-time comedian and director, also active in theatre

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Eeva Vekki

Sharp social humor, feminism and everyday themes

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Mikko Vaismaa

Master of wordplay, warm and absurd style

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Photo Matti-92, Mikkovaismaa, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Antti Syrjä

Dark humor with social commentary

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Kaisa Pylkkänen

Improv background, intelligent and insightful humor

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Tiina Henkola 

“Stand-up comedian Tiina Henkola views the world through the eyes of a kind, life-experienced senior

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Jussi Simola

Jussi has been doing stand-up since 2004. He has also performed in TV shows

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Ilkka Kivi

Kivi, who lives in Oulu, has worked as a full-time stand-up comedian since 2012

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Ernest Lawson

A multitalented man, known nationwide as a television personality, whose humor draws from his middle age, fatherhood, and profession.

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Mikko Töyssy 

Singer, actor, and comedian

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Ilari Johansson  

Freelance actor and stand-up comedian. In addition to performing on stand-up stages, Johansson has also appeared on television.

Facebook

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Ville Myllyrinne

Actor, screenwriter, director, comedian

Instagram

Photo Soppakanuuna, Ville Myllyrinne, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Heikki Vilja

Stand-up comedian, theatre instructor, and actor.

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Fathi Ahmed

Stand-up comedian and actor.

Instagram

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Jacke Björklund

Jacke Björklund’s comedy explores cultural differences, the challenges of communication between men and women, and people’s strange habits

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Tomi Haustola

Stand-up comedian and scriptwriter

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Photo Jape Grönroos, Tomi Haustola Tomaateilla, CC BY-SA 1.0

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Antti Haapala 

stand-up comedian and scriptwriter. Haapala has been performing stand-up comedy since 2011

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Johanna Tohni

One notch louder and wilder on stage

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Ursula Herlin

Comedian, scriptwriter, and a football mom from Lohja

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Tomi Walamies  

Has worked as a comedian since 2004 and performed over 1,400 shows in eight different countries.

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Saana Peltola

Stand-up comedian and theatre professiona

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Photo Tsirptsirp, Saananen, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Aatu Raitala

Stand-up comedian and scriptwriter

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Lasse Oikarinen  

In 2017, he won the coveted Newcomer of the Year title. Lasse is known for his energetic and uninhibited style.

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Ida Grönlund 

Comedian, scriptwriter, author, and stand-up comedy instructor.

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Ray Zambino

Finnish-Scottish stand-up comedian who moved to Finland 10 years ago

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Mika Eirtovaara 

Stand-up comedian, actor, theatre director, and scriptwriter

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Anna Rimpelä

Actress, stand-up comedian, and author

Instagram

Photo Hezzu, Anna Rimpelä stand-up-keikalla, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Roosa Maskonen 

stand-up comedian, documentarian, and journalist. Maskonen won the 2023 Newcomer of the Year stand-up competition

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Matti Paalanen

Finnish stand-up comedian. He has been performing since 2013.

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Anitta Ahonen

Stage name Iso A. She is known for her bold humor, in which she addresses topics such as her obesity, her experience with cancer, and the people close to her

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