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Sterling Thrill is a stand-up comedian, viral content creator, and corporate entertainer who has made millions laugh across screens and stages. Known for his high-energy performances, original characters, and quick-witted live shows, Sterling has built a comedy brand that connects across formats—and across the world.

As a corporate entertainer, Sterling has brought engaging, laugh-filled experiences to teams at Google, Meta, GE, Victoria's Secret, Bank of America, Huda Beauty, Ally, UBS, AAA, and many more. His highly reviewed virtual game shows, live hosting, and comedy-driven events have connected thousands of remote team members globally, earning him hundreds of 5-star reviews in the process. Outside of the corporate world, Sterling is best known for his viral TikToks and original series like “Jeff Jackston the No Guy,” “The Life of a Show Sterl” and “Home for the Holidays” which have racked up tens of millions of views across platforms.

Comedy found its way into his life early on. “My mom loved Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy tapes,” Sterling says. “I wanted to make her (and everyone else) laugh the way they did.” From that early spark, his journey took him through theater, radio, and some very unexpected roles, like his first job as Billy the Housekeeper in a multimillion-dollar haunted house. “It was this crazy immersive horror experience... and scaring people gave me waaay too much joy,” he laughs.

Sterling eventually landed a dream gig as the night show host on Mix 97.7 in Myrtle Beach, where he held the top spot in his timeslot and at one point was #1 at night on Mix and #1 in the afternoon on Rock 107 simultaneously. During his radio run, he worked alongside artists like Jason Derulo, Katy Perry, The Yin Yang Twins, and Shinedown, producing events and hosting shows that blended live music, personality, and audience connection.

After stepping away from radio, Sterling began performing regularly in comedy clubs and at corporate events, quickly making a name for himself on stage. He went on to win both the Comedy Cabana Open Mic Competition in Myrtle Beach, SC and the Comic Strip Vol. 5 in Charlotte, NC. That momentum carried into the digital space, where his character-driven videos began racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.

“When that first TikTok went viral, I remember thinking, ‘this is it...’” he says. “It wasn’t. I didn’t go viral again for a year—and then not mega-viral again for another year after that.” Still, the reach and resonance of those viral moments stuck with him. “Entertainment is like my universal language. It’s wild to connect with people all over the world, whether I’m on their phone screen or right in front of them.”

His viral creations include fan-favorite formats like “Jeff Jackston,” “The Life of a Show Sterl,” and “Home for the Holidays”, which have generated tens of millions of views and hundreds of thousands of shares across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels, and Facebook. Each video draws passionate conversations from fans and proves that authenticity and absurdity still win the internet.

When it comes to style, Sterling isn’t loyal to just one lane. “I love all comedy,” he says. “Sure, I can’t do musical comedy that’s what MonaLisa’s for.” But from crowd work to characters, he’s drawn to whatever gives people the most joy in the moment. “My favorite kind of comedy is the kind the audience needs right then. A bit, a sketch, a face turn… whatever helps someone leave a little lighter than they came in.”

He credits comedian Michael Jr. for reshaping his approach: “He said instead of asking what I can get from the audience (laughs), I should ask what I can give to the audience… an opportunity to laugh.”

🎬 What’s Next: personality hire

In today’s workplace, teams that connect perform better. Organizations that invest in team building see measurable gains in engagement, communication, and satisfaction. For example, companies with effective team building report stronger morale, higher employee loyalty, and significant improvements in collaboration and outcomes, with up to a 25 percent increase in productivity and deeper engagement when teams participate in shared activities. (keevee.com) Studies also show that team building can reduce turnover by as much as 30 percent, and employees who feel connected and appreciated are far more likely to stay committed and productive. (zipdo.co)

That is exactly why personality hire exists. While the TikTok and Instagram series offers a humorous look into office life and remote work, its true purpose is to highlight the importance of team engagement and bring that energy to life through Sterling’s hilarious team building events. Sterling Thrill’s experiences are designed to make teams laugh together, participate comfortably, and build real rapport without pressure or awkward moments. With hundreds of five star reviews from team members at companies like Google, Meta, Amazon, Capital One, Huda Beauty, Bank of America, Ally, SEPHORA, IHG, and more, these events consistently leave teams energized and engaged.

If you want a team building experience that works as well as it entertains, click here to explore hilarious team building events, and let Sterling Thrill be your personality hire for team connection, energy, and engagement that people genuinely appreciate.

Also, you can catch Sterling performing stand-up live at clubs across the country or cracking up millions online @SterlingThrill. Want to bring him to your event or city?

👉 [Click here to request a live show.]

Plus check out some of his pics in the gallery below.

📸 Bobby Kerns, Brian Twitty, & Adam Cannavo