Ryan began his stand-up career by begging his parents to let him stay up and watch Johnny Carson’s monologue and perform those jokes the next day at school. Stealing did not last long, as Ryan started to write his own material and performed it in his Economics class during his senior year of high school. During college, Ryan performed a few times, and not long after college, he performed at open mike nights at a local comedy club.
His first paid week was April of 1989 as the Emcee. Soon after, he moved into the Emcee/Open slot and the rest is…well you know. Having performed at clubs, colleges, and corporate events throughout the Midwest, Ryan brings his likable stage persona to Northern California, where he relocated in 2014. Covering a wide range of topics, Ryan easily weaves a nice comical slant on dating, marriage, divorce, children, and his most proud accomplishment — being a cancer survivor. In the nearly 30 years Ryan has performed, he has grown substantially as a performer and is sure to please.
Join us at Sacramento Punchline Callback Bar featuring Ryan McCormick and some other baby boomers. You can find us at 2100 Arden Way, Sacramento CA. Hope to see you there!
It was a great time opening for Henry Cho at the Gallo in Modesto, CA, and the Crest in Sacramento, CA.
My performance at Lewis Grace Winery was de-VINE.
Had a great time at The Stage at Burke Junction.
Opening for Henry Cho at the Merced Theatre in the Art Kamangar Center.
Ryan emceeing at Sacraments Municipal Utility District’s Safety Day.