Best Of 2023

Best of Cleveland 2023
Best of Cleveland 2023

Best DJ: DJ Step One

Winner: DJ Step One

2. Koly Kolgate

3. JonDoeTho1

Best Local Comedian (Female): Mary Santora

Winner: Mary Santora

2. Tabitha Jones

3. Kadijah Wingo

Best Local Comedian (Male): Martin Malloy aka Skitzo Bill

Winner: Martin Malloy aka Skitzo Bill

2. Bill Squire

3. Ryan Polk

Best Magician: Rick Smith

Winner: Rick Smith

2. The Alan’s

3. David Gilligan

Best Arts Event: Lakewood Arts Festival

Winner: Lakewood Arts Festival

2. Ingenuity Fest

3. Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios

Best Photographer: Gabe Wasylko

Winner: Gabe Wasylko

2. Robyn White Photography LLC

3. Amber Patrick / aterrormusical photography

Best Dance Troupe: Cleveland Burlesque

Winner: Cleveland Burlesque

2. Cleveland Dance Project

3. The Fandom Fantasies

Best Local Author/Writer: Michael S. Vassel

Winner: Michael S. Vassel

2. Latoya Marie Jackson

3. Leila Khoury

Best Movie Theater: Cedar Lee Theater

Winner: Cedar Lee Theater

2. Cinemark Valley View

3. Capitol Theatre

Best Filmmaker: Matthew Mark Hunter

Winner: Matthew Mark Hunter

2. Thomas Sawyer

3. Nonie Shiverick

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