Stella is a comedy trio consisting of
Michael Showalter,
Michael Ian Black, and
David Wain. The group formed in 1997 as a weekly nightclub comedy attraction, performing at
New York City nightclub
Fez from 1997 until the club's closing in February 2005. Stella soon gained a wider cult following after a series of self-produced shorts were released in limited quantities on DVD. Now known for their unique blend of potently mainstream comedy and surrealist humor, Stella has garnered a small but dedicated fanbase.