Character Connection.

Character Connection
August 17th, 2017 at 10:00PM
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Flappers Satellite - LA Connection Comedy Theatre
3435 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505

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Check out the hottest comedians, improvisers, and sketch acts from around the country at the 5th Annual Burbank Comedy Festival's remote location: The Lusanet Collective.




Also Starring:
Host/MC
Paige Wesley
MARCH MADNESS FINALIST, TODAY IN LA, EAGLE ROCK COMEDY FEST, SAN DIEGO PRIDE FESTIVAL,
Paige Wesley is a fun, confident, and assertive new voice in comedy. Originally from Dublin, California she found her calling when the kids started picking on the "chubby chick" and it seemed that the only comeback for those bullies was a few solid punchlines. After a brief stint at UCLA where she studied screenwriting, she decided she couldn't stay away from Stand-Up Comedy. She has been seen on Today in LA, at the San Diego Pride Festival, and the Eagle Rock Comedy Festival. She was Burbank's Funniest Female Finalist in 2016, and a Los Angeles' March Comedy Madness Finalist 2013. @paigewesley
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Comedian Patrese Hedding
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE, GO TV,
Seen @ L.A. Connection and lurking around Flappers Comedy Club, Patrese continues to develop her comedy career despite a challenging disability called "Hair-eola" or as she refers to it, "Random nipple hair". Patrese is married and when asked if she's still sexually active answers, "I pretty much just lie there". Patrese is quick to say I love you and also points out "It's not just the alcohol talking. It's the weed too"
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Comedian Felix McNulty
FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, HA HA COMEDY CLUB, VENTURA HARBOR COMEDY, COMEDY CALIENTE ,

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Comedian Taylor Fogg
BUDDY GAMES -JOSH DUHAMEL, WING NIGHT -ERICA V ELSON,
Taylor’s come a long way " he started a tri-sport teen, who got his EMT certification, graduated a fire academy, joined a choir (we all make mistakes), and got his MBA. Now he’s just that endearing guy next door with a goofy wit and jaded charm " who became an actor, comedian, Apple Genius, and above-average coffee snob. After years of studying acting, he started some deep dabbling in stand-up as well. He knew that if he could just get on stage and plead his case, people would see he’s actually got his shit together!
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Comedian Ronnie Slavis

Enjoy an Evening of Angst with Ronnie Slavis. Whatever it is, it's a problem!
Ronnie is proud he is the first person turned down by the NASA program due to his "Allergy to Beats."
Ronnie performs around town at Flappers, LA Connection and other clubs.

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Comedian Kelly Gullett


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Comedian Gianna McLaughlin
L.A. CONNECTION COMEDY, UCB,
Gia McLaughlin is a totally normal, everyday, ex-gymanst turned into an aerial acrobatic. If you just read that and thought about her skills in the bedroom, then you are totally correct, she can fall asleep in almost any position. Fun fact, Gia is an endangered species. As one of the last few natural born red-heads Gia is a walking zoo attraction. People flock from miles to see her out in the Los Angeles clubs and bars, where she spends her nights drinking, dancing and falling for countless boys, literally falling down staircases chasing after them. Gia has performed all over Los Angeles comedy stages where countless of the biggest names in comedy also have performed at some point!
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Comedian Natisha Anderson
MONTREAL JFL FESTIVAL, ANGIE TRIBECA (TBS), LADY DYNAMITE (NETFLIX), CSI: CYBER (CBS), GAME SHAKERS (NICKELODEON
Natisha Anderson is a basketcase of cute ---
like Little Orphan Annie after a panic attack.
Originally from the cornfields of Indiana, Natisha now resides in Los Angeles.
She recently performed in the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Set List Show. As an actor, she has played roles on Angie Tribeca (TBS), Lady Dynamite (Netflix), CSI: Cyber (CBS), Game Shakers (Nickelodeon), Bizardvaarks (Disney), and Primal Screen (AMC/ Shudder). She also performed standup on NuVo TV's Stand up and Deliver. She also placed in the top four finalists in CA's Funniest Female Contest - out of 90 women. Natisha loves dinosaurs.

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Comedian Katie Ghidossi
ROMEO & JULIET, COASTAL ROUNDS, INSTAUBER, LOVERTIGO,
Katie is an up-and-coming actress and comedienne. According to her, she was just offered a 3-picture deal from Paramount. “It’s great, I can also get ten 5x7s and thirty wallet-sized!” And she’s a caring friend also. When her best friend got married, Katie was right there with her in the honeymoon suite and a video crew. You can catch Katie regularly at the LA Connections Theatre on Thursday nights and at open mic nights throughout the city. Check out her Facebook page for more deets.
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Comedian Willow Clay
PROSPECTORS THE FORGIVEN , WHOSE WATER CAN LIGHT LAM, HAND, SUICIDE FILMS, CALL 911
Moved to LA to avoid ice storms. I was represented by Daily Talent a few years ago. Then I left the industry for personal reasons. I am currently with Real Deal Management.
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Comedian Rish and Kanish
SAN JOSE LAUGH EMPORIUM, CULVER CITY CHUCKLE CHAMP, BERKELEY COMEDY CRUSHERS
We are a sibling comedy duo and have been performing together our entire lives. We're still college age so our dreams have yet to be crushed by the real world. Our brand of comedy combines our unique talents to mix sketch with traditional stand up.
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Terrell Butler is from Oakland California. Referred to as Big-T, he has always been the comedian of his social circle. Terrell has quickly earned respect as a feature performer.  Terrell is the Winner of the 2016 Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Competition. As a comedian, Big-T draws his comedy from life experience.  From the characters in his family, his life as an Oakland youth, and his years as a bouncer in Bay Area nightclubs.  Terrell is a graduate of Academy Of Art University, with a BA in Communication and Media Technology, & MFA in Writing for Film & TV. He has won several awards for his short film. He also served as the Program Director for Urban Knight Radio.com. There is no doubt that Terrell can excel in whatever field he sets his mind to. He is destined to make an impact in the Entertainment Industry.
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Comedian Meshelle The Indie-Mom of Comedy
NICKELODEON , STARZ, BET, GOTHAM COMEDY CLUB, THE COMEDY STORE
"Look Like The Girlfriend!!" NEVER the WIFE! The gospel according to MESHELLE "The Indie-Mom of Comedy" boasting that although she's been married nearly two decades and birthed 3 kids, she will never lose her 'Swagger". MESHELLE has appeared in Montreal, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, DC, Boston and everywhere in between. A bold story-teller and award winning playwright, her one-woman show, Diary Of A MILF "Mom I'd Love to FOLLOW" Directed by Rain Pryor, has taken the festival circuit by storm landing her Off-Broadway in NY's Midtown International Theatre Festival, winner of "Outstanding Solo Performance Award". Featured on Nickelodeon’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America 3, Martin Lawrence Presents: The First Amendment Stand Up, BET’s COMICVIEW, ASPIRE TV’s “We Got Next”." Funny As A Mother... " is her latest project on Comedy Dynamics Records. MESHELLE is Roseanne, Jackie “Moms” Mabley and Lucille Ball amalgamated!!
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Comedian Julian Fernandez
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ON USA, SPIKE TV, LAUGHS ON FOX
Julian Fernandez is a latino comedian and impressionist who started his comedy career at just seventeen years old in Los Angeles, CA. His comedy has been featured on shows like "First Impressions with Dana Carvey" and season 3 of "Laughs" on Fox. He has performed in a number of festivals such as Highlarious, Ventura Harbor Comedy Festival and has won "Best of Fest" during the 2015 Burbank Comedy Festival. In April 2017, Julian was chosen from over 150 comedians to open for Kevin & Bean's April Foolishness in front of over 6,000 people. Julian's comedy has earned him admiration among comedians such as Anjelah Johnson, Bill Burr, Joey Medina, Wendy Liebman, Adam Ray, and many more. His charming personality and spot on celebrity impressions and voices will have audiences falling in love.
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Comedian Gary Cannon
LAST CALL W/ CARSON DALY, COMEDY CENTRAL, USO TOUR FOR TROOPS
Gary Cannon has warmed the audience for Craig Ferguson, Carson Daly, Dancing w/ the Stars, Americas Got Talent, and Steve Byrne�s Sullivan & Son. During Sullivans three season run, Gary and Steve became close friends and has lead to Gary opening for Steve on the road. In addition to working with Steve, Gary is proud to say he has been to Iraq entertaining the troops and is currently the audience warm up for the Conan O'Brien show on TBS.
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Comedian Pauline Yasuda
WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY, SACRAMENTO COMEDY CONTEST, CRIMINAL MINDS, THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW,
Pauline Yasuda is the winner of the 2013 California's Funniest Female Competition. She is an alumni of Acme Comedy Theatre and has shared the stage with such stars as Matthew Lillard, Alex Borstein, and Tatyana Ali as a sketch performer and writer. As a stand-up comedian, she won the Wild Card Round at the World Series of Comedy in 2012. She has performed at The Cleveland Comedy Festival, Jokers in Richland, Washington, Flappers,The World Famous Comedy Store. TV appearances include "Criminal Minds" and "The Bill Engvall Show."
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Comedian Darren Carter
POCKET PARTY PODCAST , COMEDY CENTRAL, BET, SHOWTIME, THE TONIGHT SHOW
Darren Carter, also known as "The Party Starter," is an American stand-up comedian and actor born in Fresno, California. He has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years with his unique style of comedy, which blends observational humor and physical comedy. Darren Carter's hilarious Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, and podcast have helped him amass over 200,000 followers worldwide. When Carter is home in Los Angeles, he can be found going to Guitar Center with his teenage son and watching him play every instrument in the building until they get kicked out.
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Producer Chelsea Mitchell

Associate Producer of Burbank Comedy Festival 2018!
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