# Comedian Chris Distefano Signs With CAA

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/comedian-chris-distefano-signs-with-caa/
- Published: 2026-08-03T22:41:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-25T11:17:15+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/08/chris-distefano-signs-caa-1237016570/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music, TV

## Key points

- Comedian Chris Distefano has signed with talent agency CAA
- First stand-up to sell out Radio City and MSG on consecutive nights (2023)
- Latest special, It's Just Unfortunate, aired on Hulu in February 2025

## Summary

Talent agency CAA has signed New York stand-up comedian Chris Distefano for representation, according to an exclusive report from Deadline. Distefano first gained wider recognition as a regular on MTV's Guy Code and Girl Code before building a major solo touring career, and the signing marks a further step in his growth as a mainstream comedy figure.

Distefano made history in 2023 as the first stand-up comedian to sell out both Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden in New York City on consecutive nights. His stand-up specials include Size 38 Waist (Comedy Central, 2019), Speshy Weshy (Netflix, 2022) and It's Just Unfortunate, released in February 2025 as part of Hulu's Hularious series. He also co-hosts the podcasts History Hyenas and Chrissy Chaos, and continues to be represented by manager James Dixon and attorney Seth Horwitz.

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