Sharief Johnson

Comedy
Bayonne, NJ

• Won Sirius XM comedy competition 2018

• Named “Best of the Festival” – Big Pine Comedy Festival

• Featured Comedian for Netflix is a Joke festival

• Recorded comedy Album “I Wish That Was a Joke”

• Recorded “Are You Listening “with Netflix is a Joke”

• Filmed Don’t Tell Comedy Set

• Starred on Curtis Jackson A.K.A 50 cent show “Raising Kanan”

Sharief Johnson, a comedian, actor, and writer from NJ, won Sirius’s 2018 comedy contest and stars in Raising Kanan. Known for his sharp wit, he tours nationwide and released I Wish That Was a Joke in 2024, which was featured on Netflix is a Joke Festival 2026. Johnson Filmed Don’t tell comedy Set June 2026.

Sharief Johnson is a comedian who turns real life into real laughs. Known for his honest, laid-back style and sharp perspective, Sharief pulls from his own experiences— family, relationships, everyday struggles, and everything in between—to create comedy that feels personal, unfiltered, and genuinely funny. His storytelling isn’t just about getting laughs, it’s about connecting with people in a way that feels real.

Sharief’s journey into entertainment includes acting, with an appearance on Power Book III: Raising Kanan, executive produced by 50 Cent. He has also appeared in national commercial campaigns for Under Armour alongside Seth Curry, as well as for Adidas.

On the comedy side, Sharief has been featured in some of the country’s top festivals, including Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, and Big Pine Comedy Festival. These appearances have helped solidify his reputation as a rising voice with a unique point of view.

Offstage, Sharief is just as relatable as he is onstage bringing the same authenticity and perspective that makes his comedy hit home. Every set feels like a conversation you didn’t know you needed, filled with laughs you won’t forget.