Cult Comedy ft. Laurie Douglas, Sam Grody, Jesus Sepulveda, Tahir Moore, Vanessa Graddick, Faysal Lawrence

Thu Oct 8 2026

7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood Improv (The Lab)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

$15.95

Ages 21+

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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.

  • Laurie Douglas

    Stand-up

    Laurie Douglas is an actor, comedian and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. She performs all over the country and internationally at the Dubai Comedy Festival. Laurie’s appeared on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV and has several films available on Amazon. Laurie also had a short film, The Hollies, premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

  • Sam Grody

    Comedy

    Sam Grody is a comedian, writer and producer based out of Los Angeles. She performs in LA, New York and all over the country. Sam began producing her first show in 2015, eventually taking the show to Las Vegas for a monthly residence until 2020. 

  • Jesus Sepulveda

    Stand-up

    Jesus Sepulveda is making waves in the comedy world, and there’s no sign of him slowing down. Following the release of his hit half-hour special Mr. Tough Life on MAX, he’s been performing across the country and co-hosting one of Los Angeles' most beloved radio shows.

    Sepulveda’s comedy is rooted in his relatable experiences, drawing inspiration from his life and Latino family, giving him a wealth of material to share with his audience. His authentic voice has caught the attention of top comedians, leading to opportunities to open for comedy legends like Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, ISMO, and Mexican comedian Chupitos, to name just a few. In addition to his stand-up career, Jesus continues to work with some of the biggest organizations in the industry including Los Angeles Police Department, Mitu, Netflix, NBC, and HBO, performing for both audiences and collaborators who have supported him from the very start of his career.

    In 2024, Sepulveda released his highly anticipated half-hour special with Don’t Tell Comedy on YouTube. The previous year, he delighted fans with his special A Very Latino Christmas, also on YouTube. Jesus is committed to bringing Latino voices to the mainstream, collaborating with major studios and brands to showcase the richness of Latino comedy.

    In 2023, he played an instrumental role in bringing Warner Bros. Studios’ inaugural Vamos Comedy Event to life and was one of the first comedians to perform for Central Valley Comedy, which aims to bring stand-up to central and northern California. He also took on the role of host at the prestigious Action Icon Awards, honoring the stunt performers who make Hollywood action films come alive.

    Beyond the stage, Sepulveda lends his voice to Senor Tomas in the animated series House of Chico by Toonstar. He’s also a co-host on the popular syndicated radio show, Big Boy’s Neighborhood, keeping Los Angeles listeners entertained every morning.

  • Tahir Moore

    Stand-up

  • Vanessa Graddick

    Comedy

    Vanessa Graddick was born in St. Paul, MN where she grew up an athlete, performer and involved in several social clubs. Prior to her career as a comedian she was a Children’s Social Worker in both Minnesota and California. In January 2006, Vanessa moved to the City of Angels to see what else the world had in store. However, it was much more than expected. On November 1, 2006, her mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Needing an instant distraction from real life, that very night Graddick took to the stage, and the people laughed. Since then this talented, driven and most importantly, funny Stand Up Comedian has been taking comedy by storm. Though based in LA, Vanessa has performed all over the United States including major Comedy Clubs in California, New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Florida and more. Additionally, she has entertained American troops in Kuwait, Iraq, Korea, Japan, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.
     
    Vanessa has participated in several comedy competitions including the New York Underground and Boston Comedy Festivals. She was the winner of Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition in Los Angeles and a semi-finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. To round off her comedic competition experience, Vanessa was a Top 10 Finalist in the NBC Stand Up For Diversity National Search.
     
    Since then Vanessa has been seen on Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, The Gossip Queens, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Showtime Network’s Lip Service, NuvoTv’s Stand Up and Deliver and BET’s Comic View. She has also made appearances on The Real Husbands of Hollywood and Black Jesus. Not only has she made her presence felt on camera, Vanessa moved behind the camera as a Segment Producer on celebrity news show, The Gossip Queens and as a Producer on the hilarious game show, Funny You Should Ask.
     
    Vanessa comedy is direct, fast paced, and intelligent with attitude and no regrets. Real life, real talk and real funny!
    With her introspective and thought-provoking comedy, Vanessa Graddick is proving quickly to be a name to watch out for.

  • Faysal Lawrence

    Stand-up

    Los Angeles native Faysal Alkhayat (A.K.A. Faysal Lawrence) is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who is of Saudi Arabian and Iraqi decent. His mother was able to leave Iraq before Faysal was born so he could have a chance at a life without tyranny. Faysal’s mother worked very hard to raise him as a single mother. To reward her hard work and sacrifice, Faysal dropped out of college before applying to  law school to pursue comedy. As a philosophy major and a Middle Eastern American, Faysal brings a unique approach to comedy. 

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• 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.



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Cult Comedy ft. Laurie Douglas, Sam Grody, Jesus Sepulveda, Tahir Moore, Vanessa Graddick, Faysal Lawrence

Thu Oct 8 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

$15.95 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.

Laurie Douglas is an actor, comedian and writer based in Los Angeles, CA. She performs all over the country and internationally at the Dubai Comedy Festival. Laurie’s appeared on both seasons of Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks on TruTV and has several films available on Amazon. Laurie also had a short film, The Hollies, premiere at Cannes Film Festival.
Sam Grody is a comedian, writer and producer based out of Los Angeles. She performs in LA, New York and all over the country. Sam began producing her first show in 2015, eventually taking the show to Las Vegas for a monthly residence until 2020. 

Jesus Sepulveda is making waves in the comedy world, and there’s no sign of him slowing down. Following the release of his hit half-hour special Mr. Tough Life on MAX, he’s been performing across the country and co-hosting one of Los Angeles' most beloved radio shows.

Sepulveda’s comedy is rooted in his relatable experiences, drawing inspiration from his life and Latino family, giving him a wealth of material to share with his audience. His authentic voice has caught the attention of top comedians, leading to opportunities to open for comedy legends like Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, ISMO, and Mexican comedian Chupitos, to name just a few. In addition to his stand-up career, Jesus continues to work with some of the biggest organizations in the industry including Los Angeles Police Department, Mitu, Netflix, NBC, and HBO, performing for both audiences and collaborators who have supported him from the very start of his career.

In 2024, Sepulveda released his highly anticipated half-hour special with Don’t Tell Comedy on YouTube. The previous year, he delighted fans with his special A Very Latino Christmas, also on YouTube. Jesus is committed to bringing Latino voices to the mainstream, collaborating with major studios and brands to showcase the richness of Latino comedy.

In 2023, he played an instrumental role in bringing Warner Bros. Studios’ inaugural Vamos Comedy Event to life and was one of the first comedians to perform for Central Valley Comedy, which aims to bring stand-up to central and northern California. He also took on the role of host at the prestigious Action Icon Awards, honoring the stunt performers who make Hollywood action films come alive.

Beyond the stage, Sepulveda lends his voice to Senor Tomas in the animated series House of Chico by Toonstar. He’s also a co-host on the popular syndicated radio show, Big Boy’s Neighborhood, keeping Los Angeles listeners entertained every morning.

Vanessa Graddick was born in St. Paul, MN where she grew up an athlete, performer and involved in several social clubs. Prior to her career as a comedian she was a Children’s Social Worker in both Minnesota and California. In January 2006, Vanessa moved to the City of Angels to see what else the world had in store. However, it was much more than expected. On November 1, 2006, her mother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Needing an instant distraction from real life, that very night Graddick took to the stage, and the people laughed. Since then this talented, driven and most importantly, funny Stand Up Comedian has been taking comedy by storm. Though based in LA, Vanessa has performed all over the United States including major Comedy Clubs in California, New York, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Florida and more. Additionally, she has entertained American troops in Kuwait, Iraq, Korea, Japan, Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan.
 
Vanessa has participated in several comedy competitions including the New York Underground and Boston Comedy Festivals. She was the winner of Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition in Los Angeles and a semi-finalist in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition. To round off her comedic competition experience, Vanessa was a Top 10 Finalist in the NBC Stand Up For Diversity National Search.
 
Since then Vanessa has been seen on Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, The Gossip Queens, Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, Showtime Network’s Lip Service, NuvoTv’s Stand Up and Deliver and BET’s Comic View. She has also made appearances on The Real Husbands of Hollywood and Black Jesus. Not only has she made her presence felt on camera, Vanessa moved behind the camera as a Segment Producer on celebrity news show, The Gossip Queens and as a Producer on the hilarious game show, Funny You Should Ask.
 
Vanessa comedy is direct, fast paced, and intelligent with attitude and no regrets. Real life, real talk and real funny!
With her introspective and thought-provoking comedy, Vanessa Graddick is proving quickly to be a name to watch out for.

Los Angeles native Faysal Alkhayat (A.K.A. Faysal Lawrence) is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who is of Saudi Arabian and Iraqi decent. His mother was able to leave Iraq before Faysal was born so he could have a chance at a life without tyranny. Faysal’s mother worked very hard to raise him as a single mother. To reward her hard work and sacrifice, Faysal dropped out of college before applying to  law school to pursue comedy. As a philosophy major and a Middle Eastern American, Faysal brings a unique approach to comedy. 

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Ages 21+
limit 4 per person
General Admission
Host-Escorted Seating
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$15.95 ($12.00 + $3.95 fees)

Delivery Method

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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