Matt is a quick-witted, heartfelt, and hilarious comedian with over a decade of experience. His captivating storytelling delves into his years of mischief and boldly addresses controversial topics, making them both relatable and inviting.
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Matt Cole became a prominent figure in the OC/LA comedy scene before recently relocating to Las Vegas. He has performed regularly at the Brea Improv, The Ice House, The Comedy Store, Jimmy Kimmel’s, and Wiseguys comedy clubs.
Matt can be seen nightly with a microphone in hand, flooring audiences with true tales at countless other comedy shows in the surrounding areas. He has opened for notable acts like Steve Simeone, Cory and Chad (The Smash Brothers), Steve Trevino, and Ralphie May.
Matt’s comedy has been featured on Laughs on Fox, OC Weekly, Center Stage Magazine, and on KROQ’s Kevin and Bean Show. On the festival circuit, Matt has was selected as to perform at the Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival and Devil’s Cup Comedy Festival (NYC).
As a producer, his Clubhouse Comedy Show has been awarded “Best of Orange County” three years in a row by OC Register. Matt also hosts the Honest Ignorance Podcast, where he interviews guests who live outside the “norm” to educate and entertain. He runs Comedy Fundraisers for Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R. Rescue), supporting efforts to rescue children from sex traffickers.