First Timer Funnies Pro Am w Helen Hong Starring: Helen Hong NPR WAIT WAIT DON'T TELL , ARSENIO HALL SHOW, INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS, BLUNT TALK ON STARZ, THE THUNDERMANS September 14th, 2016 at 10:00PM
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Helen Hong has performed on The Arsenio Hall Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Gotham Comedy Live and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. She is a regular panelist on the NPR news quiz Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, and host of the trivia podcast Go Fact Yourself. Helen was featured in the Coen Brothers' film Inside Llewyn Davis, and is a recurring character in two series, The Thundermans on Nickelodeon and Blunt Talk on Starz. Helen has also had roles on Parks and Recreation, Pretty Little Liars, New Girl, Scream Queens, and Inside Amy Schumer. Her social media handles are @funnyhelenhong because some other bitch named Helen Hong has her shit.
Enjoy a showcase of comedians in an intimate setting in our fabulous Yoo Hoo Room. Come on out and celebrate the middle of the week, with LA's hottest up and coming comedians & surprise celebrity guests. And treat yourself to some steak or salmon and a fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, because you deserve it!
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Host/MC Rachel McDowell STAND UP & DELIVER, CABO COMEDY FESTIVAL, KILLER LAUGHS COMPETITION
During her show, Rachel takes the audience on a hilarious tour of what women will go through to make themselves beautiful, but in the end she lets everyone know its much better to just be themselves. She shares her unique and adorable perspectives on culture, relationships, and laughing in a way that both sexes and all ages enjoy. She leaves the audience wanting more and has quickly become a crowd favorite. Join her on this journey and to figure out what it really means to �go for it�. Rachel is a regular performer at the best comedy clubs in the country and has a recurring spot opening for Tim Allen at the Hollywood Laugh Factory. She�s been featured on NUVO TV�s Stand Up and Deliver and has been a finalist in national comedy competitions in Cabo and Las Vegas. WEBSITE |
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We can't tell you who it is...But this guest is a major celebrity and will definitely make you laugh! TWITTER |
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Comedian j Marie NICKELODEON- DANGER FORCE, FILM- BLACKJACK CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS THE WRIGHT WAY
Jennifer Marie is an actress, stand-up comedian, and on camera personality that has a gift of connecting with the audience on camera and on stage. Jennifer won the last comic standing at HaHa Comedy Club and was awarded the diversity scholarship at UCB to receive incredible training for her improv and comedy writing. She recently became a Wheel of Fortune Bonus Round Champion. She continues to study and train while performing in multiple film projects, commercials and on plenty of stand-up stages. Jennifer is looking forward to leaving a mark in the world of comedy and hosting with hard work and dedication! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Brandon Irvin THE IMPROV, COMEDY STORE, GROUNDLINGS SHOOL, LA STANDUPS,
A graduate from Ball So Hard University, Brandon now is working on escalating his status in life by telling jokes around the greater Los Angeles area. TWITTER |
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Comedian Julien Tshikuna AMAZON PRIME VIDEO , CHOCOLATE SUNDAE , THE COMEDY STORE, "LAUGH WITH AFRICA", OPENING ACT JUSTIN HIRES
Congo-rooted, Julien Tshikuna (Chee-koo-na) grew up in Belgium. The last offspring of a very famous Boxer in Congo. This Afro-Euro-American stand-up comedian is unique in style and his comedic timing is amazing. His background is very diverse with many places and experiences to draw from, that is guaranteed to please any audience. You can definitely expect the unexpected and be entertained with his interesting perspective from around the world to any open stage.
After a promising career in Paris and Brussels, both on stage and in film, Julien decided to fast forward his dream and start from scratch in America. The miraculous pool of hilarious situations accumulated by an African kid who grew up under the ever-grey, fried food scented skies of his dear old Brussels. He became a very outrageously funny character named Julien Tshikuna. WEBSITE | |
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Laura is a Boston-born comedian and sarcastic piece of crap. A graduate of Emerson College, Laura works as an Editor for HITRECORD, does kickboxing in her spare time, and also thinks she might be lactose intolerant... but who's to say? TWITTER |
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Caleb McLemore is a comedian, actor, and avid gamer. Thanks to his upbringing in "God's Country" (Texas), he looks at things a bit differently. He has performed at the Hollywood Improv and Shaky Town Live. Be ready for comedy that takes a different look at growing up in the middle of nowhere, geek culture, the Internet, and just how he survives being surrounded by crazy people--himself included. WEBSITE | |
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I hail from Wisconsin. I went to UW-Madison, got a degree, moved to Brazil to be an English teacher and then realized stand up is what I really want to do. I came straight from Rio de Janeiro to LA and have been working on my craft ever since. Don't have much for credits YET, but there's good stuff on the way. I hope. TWITTER |
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Comedian Ralphy Ralph Sanchez THE LIFTER , MIKE & MOLLY, CSI: NY, PRODUCER: CITY V. CITY ,
Ralphy Ralph Sanchez has always loved being the center of attention, especially when making others smile and laugh.
Born and raised in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico for his first 11 years, he and his family lived around the world before landing in California. His glimpse into other cultures, along with being a father of three children, lends itself to his unique comedic perspective.
Ralphy has performed professionally across the country over the past four years and has made appearances on CBS, TNT, and USA networks, as well as a few short films. Credits include The Lifter, a film directed by Kevin Lyons, where he played a small yet unforgettable role. He regularly performs in comedy clubs across LA, and is the producer of the City Vs. City Comedy Battle show. TWITTER |
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Anthony has been doing stand-up comedy since 2014 in the North Hollywood area. As a former middle school perfect attendance award winner, he has built a strong reputation of reliability and is known for his keen observational humor. TWITTER |
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