Here you have it! The Woove Editorial Board’s list of Top 10 Comedians You Should Know But Don't.

 In Memoriam of Greg Giraldo (1965-2010), who we miss every day.

1. Bill Hicks

“I'm Bill Hicks and I'm dead now because I smoked cigarettes. Cigarettes didn't kill me; a bunch of non-smokers kicked the shit out of me one day.” Whether you’re familiar with him from HBO reruns, Tool songs, or Denis Leary stealing his jokes, and clearly that’s not enough for readers out there, Bill Hicks was and (posthumously) is a highly influential comedian whose legacy can be seen across the board in expressive art mediums. The reason you probably haven’t heard about him is because he was not the comedian for everyone. His comedy heavily attacked consumerism, religion, politics, and popular culture in a very blunt and candid way that made the mainstream media more than a little uncomfortable (including David Letterman who allowed Hicks’s entire routine to be cut after taping in 1993). He leads this list because he is a true comedian’s comedian and familiarity with his brand of humor helps prime people for other more unique and controversial forms of standup comedy. –Alex Tallant

 2. David Cross

Mostly known for his role as Tobias Fünke on Arrested Development and his co-hosting of HBO’s Mr. Show, David Cross makes our list at the number two spot.  Tobias Fünke from Arrested Development was originally supposed to be a background character until Cross transformed the role into what fans would describe as one of the funniest; guaranteeing a hilarious scene in each episode.  Cross’ style of standup comedy is equally brilliant.  His act is witty and sarcastic, with jokes that are thoughtful and funny from start to finish.  By the end of a set, Cross will make you laugh at things you never knew could be funny.  From jokes about personal subjects such as religion, politics, or societal issues, Cross has the balls to say anything.  You’ll frequently ask yourself, “Did he really just say that?”  He has also been known to yell “Git-R-Done,” poking fun at Larry the Cable Guy’s insipidity.  Some argue that Cross’s standup suffers from excessive religious and/or political rants, but it all makes for a good laugh.  Cross is an intelligent man, and his act shows it.  Anyone who enjoys creative comedy will be entertained. –Miles Ellenberg

3. Louis C.K.

There is something hilariously tragic about Louis C.K.’s standup in which he reflects on his life and the mistakes he has made. At 43 with two kids, Louis is not afraid to be brutally honest about his life’s problems: women, his career, appearance, marriage, or parenting, Louis finds humor in all his faults. Although much of his standup comes from his failures in life, he remains one of the most influential comedians. Louis has written for Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Chris Rock Show, and the Late Show with David Letterman. He has also acted in comedies like Role Models and NBC’s Parks and Recreations, but he does his best work in his standup. It is no surprise that his new FX show, Louis, is about his life both on and off stage. Instead of telling his audience, he uses Louis to show his life’s problems. Louis C.K. uses many different themes in the show. In one scene he may embarrass himself while on a date and in another play the role of a loving father. The show often becomes unbearably awkward or embarrassing; his audience experiencing everything that Louis goes through. His unique kind of comedy appeals to a variety of people. By humorously examining his own shortcomings, Louis’s standup is relatable to audiences. Even though he talks about his struggles with life, he remains one of the funniest comics in America. –Mike Edstrom

4. Donald Glover

Donald Glover is a comedian's Renaissance man. After gaining notoriety as a writer on 30 Rock and a member of the popular internet sketch comedy group Derrick Comedy, Glover’s popularity has quickly risen over the past few years, landing roles on television (Troy in Community) and in movies (the sadly underrated Mystery Team.) But he truly shines in his standup. Donald Glover is one of those rare comedians who know how to make his comedy extremely personal without being over-the-top. He's relevant and funny, but never falls into any sort of comedic stereotype—he's black, and a comedian, but he's not a “black comedian” in the sense that most people think. He's a geek, and it shows, but it's his willingness to explore his own past and the social conditions surrounding it through his comedy that makes his standup so engaging. He also DJs and raps under the names “mcDJ” and “Childish Gambino.” It’s serious rapping, not comic rapping. And it's not half bad, either, look it up. –Peter Tesh

5. Greg Proops

“Why not prepare something funny?” That’s comedian Greg Proops’s favorite comment about improvisation. “’Cause we’re lazy. You don’t get to smoke that much dope when you’re doing improv.” At the standup mic, the bespectacled former Whose Line regular takes few a topic seriously, be it Obama’s oratorical tendencies, Lindsay Lohan’s cocaine dependency, or his own career. Still, Proops makes us care ourselves by keeping his act as topical as possible. To call him a flamboyant Dennis Miller would downplay his scathing off-the-cuff sarcasm. To call him a Democratic George Carlin would oversimplify his dual love affair with formal and colloquial language. Anyway, he’d probably rather you refer to him as “fuckin’ Buddy Holly.” –Zach Armentrout

6. Maria Bamford

People may ignore a comedienne featured on this list due to a skewed stigma against women in standup, but that’s their loss. Maria Bamford is easily one of the most original comics around today. Unlike most popular comedians, regardless of gender, Maria Bamford draws her humor from a wealth of distinct and satirical characters that fit modern day social archetypes. She uses them for an enriched approach at observational humor with her own flavor of disquieting insanity to paint the portrait of a horribly expectable life being forced upon a decent self-respecting crazy-person. Her act also exists beyond standup in the short-lived web show, The Maria Bamford Show, which played on SuperDeluxe.com about two years ago. Her disregard for looking pretty and enchanting her audience gives her the freedom to explore areas of comedy that would otherwise be underdeveloped. –Alex Tallant

7. Josh Blue

That guy with Cerebral Palsy.  You may recognize his routine from Season 4 of Last Comic Standing and if not, it's time to join the Blue Crew.  Comedian Josh Blue gained a following by explicating his Cerebral Palsy, centering many of his jokes around his disease, how he lives with it, and how he messes with people who have no idea what's going on with his right hand, which has a mind of its own.  With his naturally spastic movements and quivering voice, you might think that it's all part of the act, but Blue is 100% sincere and he's out to prove that people with disabilities can rise above their challenges and make a name for themselves. –Eva Luton

8. Brian Posehn

He has been in countless comedy shows and movies: Mr. Show, The Sarah Silverman Program, The Comedians of Comedy, Super High Me, and many others. Brian Posehn has accumulated an impressive comedic resume over the years. Even if you don’t know who he is, you’ve probably seen him in either a movie or a TV show. But he is more than just a supporting role in television shows; he is also the ultimate nerd comedian. The self-proclaimed “metal nerd” has proven himself a seriously funny standup comedian. In his standup he talks about the trouble of being a 44-year-old geek. Pacing around on stage in a monotone voice complaining about his appearance, Posehn has developed a unique standup routine. He is totally honest and sincere when discussing the various things that he hates. Although he has never maintained a mainstream audience, he is a comedy god in underground standup; his standup isn’t what he’s famous for, but it’s what he’s best at. He has toured with other great standup comedians like David Cross, Louis C.K., and Patton Oswalt. Although many new comics adopt the nerdy style of standup, Posehn perfected it before it was popular. The original comic geek, he has a reputation for being one of the funniest men in the business. –Mike Edstrom

9. John Mulaney

With his bit about devilishly raising havoc in diner by playing Tom Jones' "What's New Pussycat" 21 times in a row on a jukebox, how can you not snicker at the baby-faced comic's stand-up?  Recognizable on television from VH1's Best Week Ever and a noted writer for Comedy Central's Important Things with Demetri Martin and NBC's Saturday Night Live, it's safe to say that Mulaney's dry humor is geared towards a loyal audience that gobbles up whatever he's dishing out. –Eva Luton

10. Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart, who you’ve seen in Scary Movie 3, Along Came Polly, and Death at a Funeral, does the typical standup jokes about his family, the difference between men and women, and his social critiques of religion, racial stereotypes, and his friends. What stands him apart lies in his delivery: He tells stories with heated energy that demands his audience’s attention. He uses physical comedy and animated intonations to make them laugh: “A reason why I could never be a rapper?” he asks his audience, getting up on a stool and swinging his short legs back and forth, “I’m too short!” He does impressions of his daughter, displays his personal lackluster fight move across the stage (“a quick shuffle of the feet!”), and elaborates on the time he got attacked by a pregnant gnat. Sure to have been influenced by legendary comedians like Eddie Murphy and Chris Rock, you should know Kevin Hart because of his great attitude on life and his love for performing and getting involved with his audience. –Rosalie Wind