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COMEDY CRUSH ft. Justine Marino + Avery Pearson, Anthony Jeselnik, Atsuko Okatsuka, Craig Robinson and Adam Ray!
Wed, 23 Apr, 7:30 PM PDT
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Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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Comedy
Anthony Jeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik
Comedy
Anthony Jeselnik is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. Over the past 25 years, he has performed all across the globe and has written, produced, and starred in three Netflix comedy specials: Thoughts and Prayers, Fire in the Maternity Ward, and his latest, Bones and All. Jeselnik also wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy special Caligula and the stand-up album Shakespeare. In addition to his stand-up, Jeselnik is an Emmy-nominated writer who created, produced, and starred in the cult-classic television series Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik and The Jeselnik Offensive, alongside his breakout performances on The Roast of Donald Trump and The Roast of Charlie Sheen.

Comedy
Atsuko Okatsuka
Atsuko Okatsuka
Comedy
Atsuko Okatsuka is a global stand-up comedian and actress whose highly anticipated sophomore stand-up special will premiere in 2025 on Hulu and internationally on Disney+. This new special follows the success of her critically acclaimed debut, THE INTRUDER (HBO), which was named the “Best Debut Special of 2022” by The New York Times and one of the “Best Specials of 2022” by Vulture and Variety. Clips from THE INTRUDER have gone viral, amassing over 100 million views on social media. Currently, Atsuko is captivating sold-out, worldwide audiences on her FULL GROWN tour, performing over 200 shows in 100+ cities, 20+ countries, four continents, and selling over 100K tickets. She was recently named one of the top performing acts of 2025 by NIVA’s “Live List”.
In addition to her stand-up success, Atsuko voiced the character of Yuri in SPIDER-VERSE: ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and starred in two films that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival: ALL THAT WE LOVE, directed by Yen Tan, and GROUP THERAPY, directed by Neil Berkely and produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Productions. This June, she will make her Pixar debut by voicing the character of Ambassador Naos in the feature film ELIO, and in December she will appear alongside Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves in the highly anticipated studio comedy OUTCOME (Apple+).
Atsuko’s infectious joy and fun loving shenanigans have catapulted her to global stardom. A master of trending moments, she has created many viral videos, including her presentation at The Unforgettable Gala (100M+ views), her saving a couple from breaking up during her stand-up show, and her creation of the #DropChallenge, which brought Beyoncé’s song Partition back on the charts. Atsuko leaves a lasting impression wherever she goes, with fans often attending her shows in wigs mimicking her iconic bowl cut.
Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch for 2022”, Atsuko made her late-night stand-up debut on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN, with Vulture proclaiming she had “won late-night.” Other on-screen credits include HISTORY OF THE WORLD PT. II (Hulu) and ROOM 104 (HBO). Recently, Atsuko was featured on THIS AMERICAN LIFE with Ira Glass, where she shared her story of immigrating to the U.S. with her grandmother, who raised her, and future co-creator of the viral #DropChallenge, which has since garnered more than 10 million views. Atsuko’s unique upbringing has shaped her artfully offbeat and resilient persona– perfectly embodied by her signature blunt bangs and bowl cut.
Atsuko has collaborated with global brands such as Apple, Amazon Prime, Genesis, Kind Bar, Secret Deodorant, Kikori Whiskey and more. With her upcoming special, she joins the “Hularious” comedy brand, alongside other renowned comics like Jim Gaffigan, Bill Burr, Roy Wood Jr., and Ilana Glazer.

Comedy
Adam Ray
Adam Ray
Comedy
Adam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle, renowned for his versatile performances across television, film, and digital platforms. His extensive acting credits include roles in critically acclaimed shows and movies such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, and The Heat, among many others.
In addition to his prolific work in traditional media, Adam has made significant strides in the digital space and live performances. He has a combined 2.7M+ followers across social media and his appearances on popular podcasts like Kill Tony, Bad Friends, and Two Bears, One Cave have garnered millions of views, with some episodes ranking among the most watched in the shows' histories. Adam is also the host of his own podcast, About Last Night Podcast, which features the comedian and actor interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in comedy, sports, and entertainment.
Adam's talent for impressions and character work shines through his portrayals of iconic figures like Joe Biden, Dr. Phil, and original characters such as Bruce Robbins, Elaine, Jeremy, and Tony Caruso. These performances have not only captivated audiences but also contributed to the rapid growth of his YouTube and social channels, where his content continues to reach an ever-expanding audience.
One of Adam's standout achievements was his July 16th, 2024, performance on Kill Tony episode #672, which not only captivated viewers but also shattered records, amassing over 15 million views within the first week. On the episode Adam Ray appears as Joe Biden and Shane Gillis appears as Donald Trump. This episode has since become the most popular in the show's history. Following the episode release, Adam Ray was inducted into the Kill Tony Hall of Fame live at Madison Square Garden. He was the first non-regular in the Kill Tony Hall of Fame. This achievement is a follow up to Adam Ray being awarded as the 2023 Kill Tony Guest of the Year.
Riding the wave of his success, Adam took his show, Dr. Phil LIVE! on the road with a national theater tour including 50 different shows. The tour offered fans an electrifying mix of stand-up, crowd interactions, celebrity guests, surprise characters, and unforgettable moments. The final Dr. Phil LIVE! show will occur in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on December 16, 2025.
Adam Ray brought his Dr. Phil parody to Netflix on November 19, 2024, with the release of Adam Ray is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED. The special features comedian Adam Ray coming face to face with Dr. Phil himself. His recent stand-up comedy special, Like and Subscribe, has received over a million views and further solidified his status as a must-watch performer.
As Adam continues to tour across the country and internationally, he remains one of the most dynamic and entertaining figures in comedy today, consistently delivering performances that leave audiences eagerly anticipating what's next. In 2026, Adam kicks off the WHO IS ME Tour, performing stand-up comedy in theaters across North America. For additional dates and info, go to: adamraycomedy.com

Stand-up
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson
Stand-up
Beginning as a stand-up comedian, Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Now headlining venues and festivals across the country, he does both solo acts as well as full-band sets with his band “The Nasty Delicious.” Before deciding to pursue his comedy career full time, Robinson was a K-8 teacher in the Chicago Public School System. He earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his Masters of Education from St. Xavier University. It was while Craig was studying education in Chicago that he also discovered his love of acting and comedy when he joined the famed Second City Theatre. Craig is best known for his portrayal of Daryl Philban in NBC’s “The Office” but has also starred in such movies as KNOCKED UP, THIS IS THE END, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE, HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2, MORRIS FROM AMERICA, TRAGEDY GIRLS, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME! with Eddie Murphy, TIMMY FAILURE, and MONA LISA AND THE BOOD MOON with Kate Hudson. Craig also starred in his very own sitcom, MR. ROBINSON on NBC, as well as GHOSTED on FOX.

Music
Avery Pearson
Avery Pearson
Music
Avery Pearson is a comedian, actor, and musician whose original comedy music has been featured on SNL, Broadway, and Netflix. He wrote and performed opening numbers on ‘The ESPYs’ and ‘NFL Honors’ as well as the Emmy-winning ‘Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson’. Avery served as the music director and wrote all the songs for ‘Historical Roasts with Jeff Ross’ and ‘Back That Year Up’ (Peacock). His appearances include ‘Iliza’s Locals’ (Hulu), ‘The Hall’ (Netflix), ‘Bill Burr’s Friends Who Kill’ (Netflix), ‘Masters of Sex’ (Showtime), WYFD? (Apple TV), and 'Suits' (USA). Avery co-wrote and co-directed the music video 'Christmas Magic' featuring 60 all-star comics (Howie Mandel, Adam Devine, Richard Lewis) to benefit the charity Comedy Gives Back.
A staple of the comedy scene, Avery tours his signature comedy music show ‘Comedian Rhapsody’ and produces two hit live shows in Los Angeles: Comedy Crush (The Hollywood Improv) and Keys to the Store (The Comedy Store). He's also been featured at JFL, Moontower and New York Comedy Festival. His special GIVE IT UP, AVERY PEARSON was released by Veeps & Pinch Records and his solo comedy music album drops in the Fall of 2025.

Comedy
Justine Marino
Justine Marino
Comedy
Justine Marino is a comedian, actor, writer and producer who realized her love for comedy at The Groundlings School shortly after moving to Los Angeles. She started doing stand-up while working as a tour guide at Universal Studios, and soon began opening for Jon Lovitz, Bo Burnham, and Joel McHale. Justine quickly caught the eye of Jenny McCarthy, and was cast in the special Jenny McCarthy's Dirty, Sexy, Funny, which streamed on Netflix.
In 2014 Justine was selected as a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs Festival and has been seen on NBC, Comedy Central, and MTV. Most recently, Justine hosted and executive produced The Funny Dance Show for E!, which is based on the successful live show she created at The World Famous Comedy Store. The Funny Dance Show will premiere later this year on E!