The 15 best shows to see at the New York Comedy Festival

The astonishing, totally fearless Everett has been playing more comedy shows these past few years, including opening for Amy Schumer, and she never fails to shake up a room with hits like "Boob Song." The towering sex goddess's triumphant set finds her belting and oversharing as only she can. Not to be missed.

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Saying that this comic and political commentator is smug and self-satisfied is akin to noting that the sun sets in the West; you've also got to admit that he's created a massive platform for his liberal and atheist beliefs through his keen dissections of American society. Given the recent antics of several presidential candidates (looking at you, Trump) Maher should have plenty of ripe fruit for picking.

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The South African comedian has left audiences in stitches with jokes about politics, race and class. If earlier shows are any indication of what's in store for his takeover of The Daily Show, expect Noah to push the envelope just far enough.

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LeeLo brings a vivacious daytime personality to a late-night setting in this live talk show. Expect celebrity appearances—like the Broad City creators and cast members of 30 Rock and Girls—baked goods, great tunes and fun surprises.

The challenges of growing up as a first-generation American, like culture clashes with parents and navigating identity issues, are recounted with enthusiasm and good-natured ribbing by delightful stand-up comedian and Daily Show correspondent Minhaj in his one-man show.

As the stoner-dentist-with-a-romantic-heart character on Broad City and as himself, a stand-up who spins comedy gold juxtaposing a slow speech pattern with a lightning-fast wit on Why? With Hannibal Buress, Buress has risen to be one of Comedy Central’s biggest breakout stars.

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The indefatigable, irritating and idiotic possible president puts together one last rally five days before the election, where he'll deliver opinions and updates on his presidency and even answer audience questions (so long as they're not from Megyn Kelly).

The multi-talented Fred Armisen is well-known for his wide-range of eccentric characters on Portlandia, and the comic recently embarked upon a new IFC comedy venture, DOCUMENTARY NOW! For one night only, the actor/comic/producer/musician takes the stage—solo—to show off his undeniable and quirkiness.

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Following the release of his 2013 directorial debut, Troublemaker, on Showtime, we’re excited to see what the hypermasculine, multiplatinum album–selling comic has up his sleeve for the New York Comedy Festival. We imagine his on-fire comedic stand up is as strong as ever.

When the hilarious and unpredictable 30 Rock alum (and author of the memoir I Am the New Black) takes the stage, he rants about sex, drugs and his love of porn, among other things.