The Minneapolis Comedy All-Stars were originally founded in the 1980's to give original talent a place, a forum, a stage, to showcase their talents. The Minneapolis scene twenty years ago was bursting with creative energy that needed an outlet.

The original Minneapolis Comedy All-Stars were:

• Alex Cole (actor, comedian, radio host)
• Louie Anderson (Life with Louie, Family Feud)
• Jeff Cesario (The Larry Sanders Show,Talkshow with Spike Feresten)
• Joel Madison (Herman's Head, Roseanne, Malcolm & Eddie)

When some members left the All-Stars to seek fame and fortune in L.A., other talent eagerly stepped up. While the roster of the All-Stars has changed over the years, one thing has remained a constant - our commitment to providing only the best in entertainment.

Today, the Minneapolis Comedy All-Stars have taken that commitment to excellence and have formed the Upper Midwest's premier talent agency, run by and for the performers.

Two of the principles involved in this incarnation of the All-Stars are founding member Alex Cole, and fellow comedian "Wild" Bill Bauer.