Troy Stark

Troy Stark’s ability to switch from deadpan jokes to swift storytelling make him one of Canada's most captivating stand-up comedians. He has performed on countless festivals (ZooFest/OFF-JFL, Montreal Fringe Fest, The Dark Comedy Festival, Pretty Good Comedy Fest).



Troy has emceed for Damonde Tschritter, Spencer Rice, Brian Posehn, Robert Kelly, Darryl Lenox, and more.



He’s currently employed as a Narrative Designer at Ubisoft, where he works on scripts, storyboards, character design, continuity, etc. for various projects (Romance, Action, Sci-Fi). He’s published articles on The AV Club and worked as a copywriter for Zerys Media.



While living in Montreal, he created several staple shows in the comedy community including The Nerdy Show (over 30 sold-out shows, Montreal ComicCon, Ottawa ComicCon, FanExpo Canada), MTL Grand, and Big Laughs. During the pandemic, Troy spent his time on Gabriola Island, BC, where he created a Gabriola Laughs (SOLD OUT) in collaboration with the Gabriola Arts Council and #GabriolaLive, hosted the Storytelling and Comedy Workshop with the Isle of The Arts Festival, and started Comedy Night at the Gabriola Golf Club.



Now, back in Montreal, Troy is proud to announce that the MTL Grand Comedy Competition is back for Fall 2022! More cash prizes, new amazing venues, and more comedians than ever!



Troy has been featured on SiriusXM's Canada Laughs, The CW and MTV Canada. His debut album The King Of Clubs can be streamed everywhere.