IRA PETTLE is a Canadian-born entertainer, arts educator and co-founder of Laugh Out LIVE! A graduate of Toronto’s acclaimed Second City Conservatory Program, he studied theatre at the Randolph College for the Performing Arts, holds a Master’s degree in Education and was named Champion of Arts & Culture at the 2019 Whistler Excellence Awards. His high-energy kids’ character “DJ Ira” is one of British Columbia’s most sought-after family entertainments and his debut album, A Little Bit—co-written with Juno Award-winner Norman Foote—was nominated for Children’s Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. Pettle’s first full-length adult contemporary record is set for release in winter 2026. www.irapettle.com www.laughoutlive.com