Where to catch Nef during the 2026 Columbus Comedy Festival:
Thursday, August 27th – 8:00pm – Featuring for Kasaun Wilson at The Attic
Friday, August 28th – 9:00pm – Featuring for Learnmore Jonasi at The Attic
Saturday, August 29th – 7:00pm – Pop-Up Comedy Jam at The Attic
Saturday, August 29th – 9:00pm – Featuring for Drew Dunn at The Attic
Sunday, August 30th – 5:45pm – Clean Comedy Showcase at Seventh Son
Stand-Up Comic • Columbus
Nef Johnson is a comedian with a biting wit, skill for wordplay and an occasional deadpan delivery. He hails from Columbus, Ohio with ties to Chicago. As a host, standup, and writer, Johnson shares his thoughts on hot topics in his somewhat blue, anecdotal comedic style gaining much of his material through his travels. He’s performed at the Funny Bone, Skully’s Music-Diner, and numerous other venues. As the founder of Cap City Comics, Johnson created a launching pad for new and returning local comedians in the Columbus area.