Josh Ocean Thomas: Bio, Comedy Style, and Where to Watch

Who is Josh Ocean Thomas?

Josh Ocean Thomas is a Tunisian-American stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his energetic stage presence, quick wit, and larger-than-life physicality. His material draws on stories about his mother, past relationships, and his mixed cultural background — a perspective he brings to the stage with vibrant, relatable humor. He is also, by his own description, a recovering child magician.

He was named a 2025 Comics to Watch by the New York Comedy Festival. He has appeared in New York Comedy Festival showcases and performs regularly at The Stand in New York City and clubs across the country. He has 34,000 Instagram followers and continues to build his national touring presence. He performs regularly at the Comedy Cellar when in New York.

Josh Ocean Thomas’s Comedy Style

Thomas is a high-energy, physical comedian whose Tunisian-American background gives his storytelling a cultural specificity that cuts through. The recovering-child-magician self-description reflects a comedian who leans into his own specific weirdness rather than smoothing it out — and the NYCF Comics to Watch designation confirms he is doing it at a level the industry is paying attention to.

Where to Find Josh Ocean Thomas

Find upcoming shows at @joshoceanthomas on Instagram.

Josh Ocean Thomas 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.