Comedy Grind ft. Kristy Quinn, Lachlan Patterson, Thom Tran, Isaac Chu, Jim Gallagher, Amy Ashton, Willie Krisztal, Dustin David, Jessica Alaniz, Klein Boys, Rob DaRocha and more TBA

Fri Aug 14 2026

9:30 PM (Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

$24.19

Ages 21+

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DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:

There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

  • Rob DaRocha

    Stand-up

    Rob was born in New Orleans, Los Angeles and was raised by a single mom. Contrary to popular belief and unfounded assumptions, he is NOT white. He is actually half El Salvadorian and half Brazilian.

     

    He began his stand-up comedy career in his hometown of Los Angeles and has emerged as a favorite at the Ice House in Pasadena, Laugh Factory both in Los Angeles and in Long Beach, and at the Improv in Los Angeles. He’s also performed in Orange County at various comedy clubs.  He was selected to be part of the 2007 Latino Laugh Festival’s Diamonds in the Rough Show featuring top headliner comic Nick Swardson. 

     

    Rob has a very strong stage presence and great comedic timing.  He performs all over the Los Angeles and Orange Country area and currently has two national commercials running, so you may have seen him on TV. He shot a sports pilot, Talking Trash, with Greg Wolf, a sports anchorman on Fox Sports West. He recently performed on Standup and Deliver on NUVO TV.

  • Kristy Quinn

    Stand-up

    Kristy Quinn is a comedian and YouTuber from the South Side of Chicago. With her fierce delivery and energy, Kristy is a force to be reckoned with in comedy. Kristy quickly made a name for herself in stand-up sharing the stage with the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Iliza Shlesinger and Jamie Kennedy. Performing in comedy clubs all around, she also won “Best of the Fest” in the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival.

  • Lachlan Patterson

    Comedy

    Hot off his memorable debut performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Lachlan Patterson has one of the most recognizable working comedians in the Stand Up world today. With Festival invitations from Austin Montreal Aspen Michigan Vancouver and Nova Scotia there is no shortage of stage time for this brilliant young performer.

    On Comedy Central you can find Lachlan performing on the series Live at Gotham or on the Comedy Network where he filmed his uproarious half hour special. Lachlan's rib-tickling debut CD "Jokes To Make Love To" made Rooftop Comedy's "Best of 2010" list. Available on iTunes and Amazon.com "JTMLT" has become a favorite amongst Comedians and Fans alike.

    "If Christopher Walken ever decided to go into stand-up comedy and was amazing at it people would accuse him of stealing from Lachlan Patterson" Ed Placencia-ComedyReviews.wordpress.com.

    Go to LachlanPatterson.com to see more information.

  • Thom Tran

    Comedy

    THOM TRAN: (US ARMY - Myx TV, CBS, Fusion Network)

    In 2003, Thom was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in combat during a firefight in Iraq. Then in 2005 he retired from the Army because of those wounds. Comedy became his therapy after combat, and his goal was to bring that therapy to soldiers who are still deployed. In 2008, Thom toured overseas for 2 weeks performing to troops all over Iraq and Kuwait, and in 2009 was named the USO’s “Funniest Service Member” at a benefit for the Bob Hope USO at LAX.

    Thom’s performed all over the United States, now calling Los Angeles his home and can usually be found on stage at the famed Hollywood Improv, the World Famous Comedy Store, and clubs all over LA when he’s not on tour throughout the country.

    Thom created the GIs of Comedy hoping to bring the therapy of laughter to troops still serving in combat zones.
     

  • Those Klein Boyz

    Comedy

  • Isaac Chu

    Stand-up

  • Jim Gallagher

    Comedy

  • Rob DaRocha

    Stand-up

    Rob was born in New Orleans, Los Angeles and was raised by a single mom. Contrary to popular belief and unfounded assumptions, he is NOT white. He is actually half El Salvadorian and half Brazilian.

     

    He began his stand-up comedy career in his hometown of Los Angeles and has emerged as a favorite at the Ice House in Pasadena, Laugh Factory both in Los Angeles and in Long Beach, and at the Improv in Los Angeles. He’s also performed in Orange County at various comedy clubs.  He was selected to be part of the 2007 Latino Laugh Festival’s Diamonds in the Rough Show featuring top headliner comic Nick Swardson. 

     

    Rob has a very strong stage presence and great comedic timing.  He performs all over the Los Angeles and Orange Country area and currently has two national commercials running, so you may have seen him on TV. He shot a sports pilot, Talking Trash, with Greg Wolf, a sports anchorman on Fox Sports West. He recently performed on Standup and Deliver on NUVO TV.

  • Amy Ashton

    Comedy

    Amy Ashton: Comedian, Writer, Producer, has been on HBO, Netflix, may recognize her from her Superbowl and current Poppi Soda and Amazon commercials and she used to write for the late Joan Rivers on E! Fashion Police. She has performed for over 500 Corporations including Google and Facebook Inc. and has headlined comedy shows worldwide in clubs, theaters and ships. She has been seen regularly on the TV Talk Show circuit as a Comic/Relationship Expert. She has also created and executive produced several TV Show that aired on E! and other networks, and now has a Late Night TV show in development on her book on relationships. Amy says, “She has finally turned into the man she always wanted to marry… only with hair.”

    She started her stand-up at the Hollywood World Famous Comedy Store, when Mitzi Shore chose her to be a Paid Regular, having to develop her act following some comic icons. Mitzi, said to her, “Your Mother character. I love that Mother character.” Do that and you’re a Paid Regular! Amy now has a show in development about her Mother, Glenda as well as another Talk-Show on relationships! “This high energy, joke per second, in your face authentic powerhouse act is sure to captivate. “- LA Times.

  • Willie Krisztal

    Stand-up

  • Dustin David

    Stand-up

  • Jessica Alaniz

    Comedy

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• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless the event is canceled.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.



Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign, and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.



If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights. For more info: Terms

Comedy Grind ft. Kristy Quinn, Lachlan Patterson, Thom Tran, Isaac Chu, Jim Gallagher, Amy Ashton, Willie Krisztal, Dustin David, Jessica Alaniz, Klein Boys, Rob DaRocha and more TBA

Fri Aug 14 2026 9:30 PM

(Doors 9:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

$24.19 Ages 21+

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:

There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info, e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact Hollywood Improv.

Rob was born in New Orleans, Los Angeles and was raised by a single mom. Contrary to popular belief and unfounded assumptions, he is NOT white. He is actually half El Salvadorian and half Brazilian.

 

He began his stand-up comedy career in his hometown of Los Angeles and has emerged as a favorite at the Ice House in Pasadena, Laugh Factory both in Los Angeles and in Long Beach, and at the Improv in Los Angeles. He’s also performed in Orange County at various comedy clubs.  He was selected to be part of the 2007 Latino Laugh Festival’s Diamonds in the Rough Show featuring top headliner comic Nick Swardson. 

 

Rob has a very strong stage presence and great comedic timing.  He performs all over the Los Angeles and Orange Country area and currently has two national commercials running, so you may have seen him on TV. He shot a sports pilot, Talking Trash, with Greg Wolf, a sports anchorman on Fox Sports West. He recently performed on Standup and Deliver on NUVO TV.

Kristy Quinn is a comedian and YouTuber from the South Side of Chicago. With her fierce delivery and energy, Kristy is a force to be reckoned with in comedy. Kristy quickly made a name for herself in stand-up sharing the stage with the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Iliza Shlesinger and Jamie Kennedy. Performing in comedy clubs all around, she also won “Best of the Fest” in the 2023 Burbank Comedy Festival.

Hot off his memorable debut performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Lachlan Patterson has one of the most recognizable working comedians in the Stand Up world today. With Festival invitations from Austin Montreal Aspen Michigan Vancouver and Nova Scotia there is no shortage of stage time for this brilliant young performer.

On Comedy Central you can find Lachlan performing on the series Live at Gotham or on the Comedy Network where he filmed his uproarious half hour special. Lachlan's rib-tickling debut CD "Jokes To Make Love To" made Rooftop Comedy's "Best of 2010" list. Available on iTunes and Amazon.com "JTMLT" has become a favorite amongst Comedians and Fans alike.

"If Christopher Walken ever decided to go into stand-up comedy and was amazing at it people would accuse him of stealing from Lachlan Patterson" Ed Placencia-ComedyReviews.wordpress.com.

Go to LachlanPatterson.com to see more information.

THOM TRAN: (US ARMY - Myx TV, CBS, Fusion Network)

In 2003, Thom was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in combat during a firefight in Iraq. Then in 2005 he retired from the Army because of those wounds. Comedy became his therapy after combat, and his goal was to bring that therapy to soldiers who are still deployed. In 2008, Thom toured overseas for 2 weeks performing to troops all over Iraq and Kuwait, and in 2009 was named the USO’s “Funniest Service Member” at a benefit for the Bob Hope USO at LAX.

Thom’s performed all over the United States, now calling Los Angeles his home and can usually be found on stage at the famed Hollywood Improv, the World Famous Comedy Store, and clubs all over LA when he’s not on tour throughout the country.

Thom created the GIs of Comedy hoping to bring the therapy of laughter to troops still serving in combat zones.
 
Rob was born in New Orleans, Los Angeles and was raised by a single mom. Contrary to popular belief and unfounded assumptions, he is NOT white. He is actually half El Salvadorian and half Brazilian.

 

He began his stand-up comedy career in his hometown of Los Angeles and has emerged as a favorite at the Ice House in Pasadena, Laugh Factory both in Los Angeles and in Long Beach, and at the Improv in Los Angeles. He’s also performed in Orange County at various comedy clubs.  He was selected to be part of the 2007 Latino Laugh Festival’s Diamonds in the Rough Show featuring top headliner comic Nick Swardson. 

 

Rob has a very strong stage presence and great comedic timing.  He performs all over the Los Angeles and Orange Country area and currently has two national commercials running, so you may have seen him on TV. He shot a sports pilot, Talking Trash, with Greg Wolf, a sports anchorman on Fox Sports West. He recently performed on Standup and Deliver on NUVO TV.

Amy Ashton: Comedian, Writer, Producer, has been on HBO, Netflix, may recognize her from her Superbowl and current Poppi Soda and Amazon commercials and she used to write for the late Joan Rivers on E! Fashion Police. She has performed for over 500 Corporations including Google and Facebook Inc. and has headlined comedy shows worldwide in clubs, theaters and ships. She has been seen regularly on the TV Talk Show circuit as a Comic/Relationship Expert. She has also created and executive produced several TV Show that aired on E! and other networks, and now has a Late Night TV show in development on her book on relationships. Amy says, “She has finally turned into the man she always wanted to marry… only with hair.”

She started her stand-up at the Hollywood World Famous Comedy Store, when Mitzi Shore chose her to be a Paid Regular, having to develop her act following some comic icons. Mitzi, said to her, “Your Mother character. I love that Mother character.” Do that and you’re a Paid Regular! Amy now has a show in development about her Mother, Glenda as well as another Talk-Show on relationships! “This high energy, joke per second, in your face authentic powerhouse act is sure to captivate. “- LA Times.

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limit 4 per person
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$24.19 ($20.00 + $4.19 fees)

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Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.



• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless the event is canceled.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.



Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign, and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.



If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights. For more info: Terms