James Graves is a stand-up comedian, writer, and musician based in Southern California.
After years in sketch and improv, he found his voice in stand-up-and hasn’t shut up since.
James pulls from his offbeat life as a dad, husband, former teacher, and lifelong “nice guy,” using sharp, relatable material to make sense of the madness. During 2026, James will be touring with Teachers Gone Bad, featuring at Pechanga Resort and Casino, and appearing at multiple comedy festivals.
James Graves is a stand-up comedian, writer, and musician based in Southern California.
After years in sketch and improv, he found his voice in stand-up-and hasn’t shut up since.
James pulls from his offbeat life as a dad, husband, former teacher, and lifelong “nice guy,” using sharp, relatable material to make sense of the madness. During 2026, James will be touring with Teachers Gone Bad, featuring at Pechanga Resort and Casino, and appearing at multiple comedy festivals.
