Stand up comedians, also known as comedians or comics, are individuals who perform comedy material on stage. They make audiences laugh with their observations, wit, and humorous anecdotes. Other synonyms for stand up comedians include humorists, jesters, jestresses, jokers, pranksters, clowns, and satirists. Humorists are individuals who have a talent for making others laugh, while jesters, jestresses, and jokers are known for their funny and clever jokes. Pranksters are comedians who often play practical jokes on stage and in their material. Clowns are comedians who use physical comedy to entertain audiences, and satirists use biting commentary to poke fun at societal issues. All of these synonyms describe the art of stand-up comedy and the many talents of those who perform it.