Ian Stuart is a Maine-based stand-up comedian, writer and director. He is also the founder of the Portland Maine Comedy Festival, New England’s Funniest Comedy Competition and The Maine Comedy All-Stars Comedy Tour. Ian is known for his time on The Mountain Morning Show on WTOS and as the writer/director and co-star of the popular series “Welcome to Maine” as Maaahk.

Stuart's comedic style is characterized by vivid storytelling, sharp one-liners, and playful crowd work. He has performed at various theaters and concert venues across New England, working with notable comedians such as Dave Attell, Jay Mohr, Maria Bamford, Mark Normand and Demetri Martin . In addition to his stand-up career, Stuart is a renowned comedy hypnotist, performing throughout New England .

Ian began mixing Cannabis and Comedy with his series “The Strainger” a parody of the cannabis focused review shows of the early 2010’s. Through this humorous take on the cannabis community and culture Ian began to write for The 420 Times as a Staff Writer. Ian later went on to become the head writer for The Cannabis Chronicle for a number of years.

In 2020, during the pandemic, Stuart launched the Welcome to Maine web series, where everyone met “Friggin Maaahk”. The series humorously explores Maine's culture, history, and landmarks, blending traditional Maine humor with modern sensibilities.

For more information about Ian Stuart's performances and projects, you can visit his official website or follow him on his social media platforms.