Derrick Stroup: Bio, Comedy Style, and Where to Watch

Who is Derrick Stroup?

Derrick Stroup is an Alabama native, Waffle House enthusiast, and stand-up comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery — described by venues as having “the cadence of an angry auctioneer.” He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in New York City and has built a national headlining career selling out clubs and theaters across the country.

He made his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2023 and returned for a second appearance in 2025. He received rave reviews for his involvement in Nate Bargatze’s Nashville Christmas on CBS in 2024. His debut Netflix comedy special Nostalgic — covering his experiences growing up as a 90s kid in rural Alabama, from partying with friends to board games and parental relationships — premiered globally on Netflix on March 10, 2026. He is set to appear in Nate Bargatze’s upcoming film The Breadwinner. He has toured alongside Bert Kreischer, Larry the Cable Guy, John Crist, and Nate Bargatze. He launched his 2026 Running Hot Tour in March 2026. He performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar.

Derrick Stroup’s Comedy Style

Stroup is a Southern storyteller who performs at machine-gun pace — detailed, animated, and high-energy in a way that locks audiences in from the first sentence. His Alabama background is not incidental to the material; it is the material, told with a self-awareness and specificity that makes the regional details universal. The Netflix special and the CBS Christmas special in the same twelve-month window confirm a comedian on a fast upward trajectory.

Where to Find Derrick Stroup

Nostalgic is on Netflix. Find tour dates at derrickstroup.com.

Derrick Stroup has performed at the Comedy Cellar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Check the current lineup and upcoming shows at comedycellar.com.

Catch Comedy Cellar shows live from New York on Mint Comedy at watch.mintcomedy.com.