Flappers University Student Showcase Starring: John Diresta OWN SITCOM: DIRESTA UPN, TRASH TO CASH ON FX, MISS CONGENIALITY 1 & 2, HOW TO LOSE A GUY , TONIGHT SHOW September 13th, 2015 at 5:00PM
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John DiResta has been around the block, twice. He was a NYC cop for 12 years. He had his own sitcom called 'DiResta' on the UPN. He has had three cable shows on the air; Trash to Cash was on FX, Hammered was on HGTV and Dirty Money was on Discovery. John was also a cast member of Comedy Central's show American Body Shop. John can be seen in over a dozen feature films; Miss Congeniality, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days and 15 Minutes with Bob De Niro, to name a few. John is a national headliner; working such clubs as Carolines, Improv and theathers all over the USA.
The Best and the Funniest Flappers University students and alumni, Flappers Favorites and (wink-wink) some special guests! Break out the Rockefeller Margarita and the Dirty Bathtub Martinis! There's plenty of weekend left! It's #SundayFunday!
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Host/MC Howard Aronin SIRIUS RADIO XM, THE IMPROV, COMEDY STORE, WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY,
Howard Aronin: He's worked in the airline industry for over thirty years. Poet, auctioneer, actor. Featured on Sirius XM radio. Host/auctioneer of the prestigious annual Calabasas Hootenanny Music festival. He has been chosen "Best of the Fest" in the Burbank Comedy Festival several times. He'll dress up in costume as Fred Flintstone, Super Mario for Comic-Cons. WEBSITE |
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Comedian Gabe Abelson LATE SHOW W/ LETTERMAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW, THE NEW TOM GREEN SHOW, MIND OF MENCIA, BILL MAHER
Originally from New York City, Gabe graduated Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, where he studied with acting guru Lee Strasberg. After booking a number of stage roles and television commercials after college, he decided to pursue his real love… stand-up comedy. A headlining comedian, Gabe toured the world before being offered the role of Head Monologue Writer for Late Show with David Letterman. Within five years, he received five Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program and three Writers Guild nominations. Gabe is a member of the Writers Guild and SAG/AFTRA. After Letterman, Gabe relocated to LA to write for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn. In addition, he was Writer/Producer for The Tom Green Show, and Writer/Producer on the pilot of Lopez Tonight TWITTER |
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Comedian Brian Jacobovitz THE COMEDY STORE, JR'S COMEDY CLUB, VENTURA HARBOR COMEDY , FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, COMEDY AND MEATBALLS
An up and coming comedian who is making comedy tracks throughout LA. He has performed at many clubs and has been in many shows with great veteran comics. Brian has been praised for his clever comedy and gained the respect of a lot of his comedic colleagues. He has opened for and performed with many great comedic talents including: Elayne Boosler, Emo Phillips, Pauly Shore, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Whitney Cummings, Jeff Garland, Jeffrey Ross, and many more. Brian is hoping to become a comedic writer; creating comedic articles for online websites, writing for late night television, sitcoms and movies, and sketch comedy. TWITTER |
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Comedian Will Kittler @MIDNIGHT, UNDATEABLE LIVE, WHY? WITH HANIBAL BURRESS, THE VOICE, AMERICA NINJA WARRIOR
A former world class certified International Chef. Retired from the kitchen, I am taking my international experience and unique view on life to the stage. A former writer for President Clinton and frequent contributor to The Stephanie Miller Show, I always try to provoke both thought and laughs. TWITTER |
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Half-time engineer by day, kooky comedian by night, Andre T aims to make you laugh either with him, or, preferably, at him. Hailing from the mean streets of Sunnyvale, California, Andre has lived down south now since 1995. While technically a doctor (of philosophy), he's only qualified to operate on your funny bone (malpractice lawsuits notwithstanding). TWITTER |
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Comedian Magdalene Vick THE RETURN, SUPERZERO, THE DRAMA QUEEN
Magdalene Vick was raised in Kansas City Missouri, where she discovered herself in the theatre. She performed professionally at the Unicorn, The Missouri Rep, and the Coterie and continued her education at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. She was featured in a short with Caroline Goodall and BOOK
Katie was introduced to comedy and entertainment very early by her father. Jerry Lewis, Abbott & Costello, Carol Burnett and Saturday Night Live were staples of the Johnson household. Katie graduated Southwest Missouri State University with a BS in Film and was an on-air camera reporter for the local morning news. In 2001, Katie moved to Los Angeles to pursue her love of entertainment. She's studied at Second City, Flappers University, LA StandUps, & Stand Up Comedy Clinic and has performed at the Hollywood Improv & Comedy Store. Katie continues to study in Los Angeles, sharpening her skills as a writer, comedian and professional ballroom dancer. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Steve Saracino ACTOR, COMMERCIAL MUSIC COMPOSER, CHRIS FARLEY IMPERSONATOR, BODY-DOUBLE FOR BRAD PITT, FORMER CHILD
This guy will make you laugh! Maybe. He has won no major awards other than 1st Place in the Sixth Grade Science Fair. That gold plated medal is still being challenged by silver medalist Melvin Sworky. TWITTER |
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ProducerKen Pringle DEAN, FLAPPERS UNIVERSITY, VOICE OF DINGO IN EPIC 7, MTV'S YO MOMMA, TLC'S FAKIN' IT, INAPPROPRIATE COMEDY
Ken Pringle is a popular stand up comedian and engaging voice actor, known for his work in film, television and web media. A fan favorite on series including 'Comedians On…', 'Date Debate' and 'Comics on Comics', his youthful, energetic voice has been heard as a defender of pop culture, from debating the science of Spider-Man with Phil LaMarr at San Diego Comic-Con to grilling the editors of Mad Magazine at the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. His album 'Got Game' is a popular download on iTunes, and his voice & persona can be heard on numerous projects, including the popular anime RPG 'Epic Seven', MTV's 'Yo Momma', TLC's 'Fakin It', and many national television commercials.
When he’s not in the booth or on the stage, Ken also works as one of the most sought-after comedy teachers in the country, having taught thousands of students about the psychology behind performing comedy. WEBSITE | |
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