In response to the President-elect’s repeated threats on human rights, comedians in over 20 cities are coordinating shows to raise money for the ACLU on Inauguration Day Weekend for the WHAT A JOKE Comedy Fest, organized by New York comedians Jenn Welch (The New York Comedy Festival) and Emily Winter (Writer for TV Land, Fusion TV). From Thursday, January 19th, through Saturday, January 21st, benefit comedy shows under the name WHAT A JOKE will take place simultaneously around the country and in the UK. Because seriously, what a joke. A portion of the proceeds from the shows this week will go to the ACLU.
Rikki Perez, H2F and Flappers booker, is actively seeking new clients for H2F and emcees, features, and headliners for Flappers Comedy Club and off-site venues. Tuesdays at 7:30, join us as up-and-coming comedians and already established comedians showcase their best 5 minutes! Tickets are only $2, but the comedy is priceless!
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Host/MC Joshua Snyder LAUGH AFTER DARK, BURBANK COMEDY FESTIVAL, COMEDY WORKS DENVER
The lure of Southern California's market research facilities could not keep Josh in Colorado. He currently works as a Client Service Representative, where he makes name tags, defends the dignity of the office printers, and shows clients how to use the coffee machine with only one button on it. He currently works as the Talent Booker for Flappers Comedy Club as well as the Sales and Marketing Director and teaches all levels of stand up Comedy at Flappers University! WEBSITE |
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Zara Mizrahi began acting at 16 years old and trained in dramatic and comedic technique. In 2011 she released a solo album, “Loosen My Lips,” which she wrote, sang and played on. Shortly afterward, Zara’s brother dared her to try stand-up comedy. Because she happens to love life and is incapable of regret, she accepted the challenge. She now performs stand-up every night. TWITTER |
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Lance Paullin is a stand up comedian, actor and improvisor in Los Angeles, California. His skewed view of reality and absurd outlook on life allows for an amusingly, abstract styled stand up show. He talks of life, love, drugs and the struggle with existing, with a well timed dry, but charming delivery. He was featured at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and has acted in several national commercials and is one half of sketch comedy group, Dropouts Comedy. He is represented by Haven Entertainment and Reign Agency. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Billy Griffin AMERICA'S FUNNIEST VIDEOS, LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK, FRESH OUT LA
Billy Griffin, a Columbus, Ohio native, is a stand-up comedian, actor, and improviser. He is currently the Audience Warm-Up Comedian for AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS. His comedic roots stem from his time at The Second City in Chicago. He is a graduate of The Second City Conservatory Program in Hollywood. He continues to write and perform his stand up material around Los Angeles. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Dave Merheje JUST FOR LAUGHS (4 TIMES), MTV CANADA, MUCHMUSIC VIDEO ON TRIAL, FINALIST: NBC'S DIVERSITY,
Dave Merheje is considered to be one of the most original standup acts on the comedy scene today. His multiple award-winning act has gained a loyal following across in North America and Australia with his �no fear� approach on stage and a comedy style best described as aggressive in-your-face funny. Taping into his middle-eastern roots and an arithmetic interpretation of urbanized life. He ihas been a regular contributor on MTV Canada, and has old his own comedy special �We Ain�t Terrorists� to ABC2 Australia. Dave Merheje won the Just For Laugh's 2011 Homegrown Comic Competition and NOW Magazine's 2011 Best of Toronto Award for Best Male Stand-up. He was on NBC�s Standup for Diversity tour, was a Canadian Comedy Award-nominee for Best Stand-up in 2012, and has been nominated for a 2013 Canadian Comedy Award for best taped live performance for his appearance at the Halifax Comedy Festival. TWITTER |
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Comedian Sumukh Torgalkar MAD MAGAZINE, TOP 10 ON ITUNES COMEDY, ALIVE - PERSON TO WATCH
Sumukh Torgalkar has organized numerous comedy festivals and independent shows in the Midwest. He tours the country performing anywhere from independent stages to comedy clubs to corporate events all while accomplishing what one audience member described as “the impossible task of being funny to a group of people ranging from their early 20s all the way to their 80s.” He has opened for such major acts as Reggie Watts, Russell Peters, Kyle Kinane, and Chad Daniels. Torgalkar also works as a freelance comedy writer and has contributed to MAD magazine. He released his first stand-up comedy album, The Mispronunciation of Sumukh Torgalkar, appeared in the top 10 of the iTunes comedy charts and has drawn rave reviews from fans and critics alike. WEBSITE | |
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Arlo Sanders is a stand up comedian, musician, and actor based out of Los Angeles, California. He is originally from Seattle, Washington, and started doing stand up comedy at the age of 18. He quickly became a favorite in Seattle, and he has performed at the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival as well as the Sasquatch Music Festival. WEBSITE | |
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Born and raised to a writer in Los Angeles, Nelson Ventress loves writing useless information. He's kind of weird looking which helps in comedy. Nelson previously produced and hosted the show Laugh Your Class Off at Cal State Northridge, and has opened for Brody Stevens, Theo Von, and Taylor Williamson TWITTER |
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Comedian Jonathan Cooke FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, VENTURA COMEDY FESTIVAL,
Raised in Australia by British parents, Jonathan now brings his unique point of view to the stage in Los Angeles. A clean and 'safe for work' writer and comedian, Jonathan puts a clever spin on silly things. You may have seen him in the Main Room at The Comedy Store and Flappers Comedy Club or heard him on the Screen Verdict podcast. BOOK
Pallavi Gunalan is too laid back in some situations and weirdly high strung in others. She is looking for any opportunity to make people laugh by speaking private words at them in public. She has performed in Washington DC, San Diego, and all over LA, including at Flappers Comedy Club, The Ice House, The Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store, and on the Kill Tony podcast. She’s performed in Pune, Chennai, and Mumbai, India, including at the Canvas Laugh Club. Her ex-boyfriends would describe her as “around too much” and “which one is that?” while her parents say she is a “jack of all trades, master of none.” Pallavi is just hoping someone will pronounce her name correctly. TWITTER |
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Comedian Kyle Clark SF SKETCHFEST, LAUGHING SKULL FESTIVAL, STONECUTTERS LA , THIS IS RAD! PODCAST, RADLAND RECORDS
Kyle Clark is a comedian from Los Angeles. He has three comedy albums and runs comedy record label Radland Records and a podcast called This Is Rad! WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Rebekah Adams FLAPPERS COMEDY CLUB, ACME COMEDY - MINNEAPOLIS, THE COMEDY STORE
Native Chicagoan who has roamed the country, Veteran of the USAF, Funeral Director, grandmother and Scotch Whisky fan, I've been married longer than most locals have lived - to the same great guy! TWITTER |
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Crystal Charee Reich is Flappers Comedy Club's resident comedy fan and Yoo Hoo Room Booker. You can find her Wednesdays and Thursdays co-hosting the auditions, and running the shows on Fridays and Saturdays in the Yoo Hoo Room. The rest of the time, you can find her bossing people around out of habit. FACEBOOK |
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