Lauren Michaels is a dynamic actor and comedienne who was born and raised in Dayton, OH. A graduate of NYU TSOA and The Second City, she flourished in sketch and improv, which led her to direct her first comedy short, "A.I. Vibrator." Lauren has been standing up across LA's comedy clubs, including Roast Battles at The Comedy Store and The Ontario Improv.  In 2022 she created the Ego Death event, encouraging comedians to have fun through stories and songs, and now she is happy to see it flourish at the Lab, and soon another city near you! When she isn't inducing LOLs, she's riding her bicycle throughout Los Angeles-- watch out for her!   Follow on IG @lorangemic 

Apr. 15th, 2010 Papp Johnson touched the stage for the first time and changed comedy forever by winning Sony’s Death at a funeral stand up competition while sitting down. Instead he stood on his incredible storytelliing ability and punchlines that would later carry him onward to Los Angeles, CA. where his legend grew even bigger with several festival appearances (SF Sketchfest, Treefort Comedy Festival, 1865 festival) And if you think he looks fimilar it might be from one of his many commercials with Dunkin Donuts, Samsung, Fox sports or one of his appearances on “That Damn Michael Che” or “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”. No matter what or where you’ve seen him there is no denying that Papp Johnson’s art is timeless.

Courtney Bee is a star on the New York City comedy scene. With her rich experiences developed in her hometown of Detroit Michigan, her hilarious wit, aggressive punch lines and every day observations keep audiences laughing and entertained around the country. Participating in comedy festivals such as the Black Women in Comedy and Rhode Island Comedy Festivals she also opens up for Michael Che and Dulce Sloan. She can be seen on Season 2 of “That Damn Michael Che” show and Season 18 of Wild N’ Out.  Having been featured in national commercials, television shows and campaigns, Courtney is a rising comedic presence ready for her next big opportunity.

Dave Yates is a Los Angeles based writer, comedian & actor whose humor can be described as "a mix of wit and whimsy' as he details his adventures through life. Dave performs Stand Up Comedy nationally while also selling his wildly successful Ha Ha Hot Sauce. He is a current staff writer for Dumpster Fire with Bridget Phetasy and creator of the nationally successful Wook Comedy Show His TV appearances include Amazon's Laugh After Dark, Rain Wilson's SoulPancake Network and Kendra On Top on WeTV. He has appeared nationally in comedy festivals including SLO Comedy Fest and the prestigious Gilda's LaughFest. In addition, Dave's highly regarded album "One Long Merch Pitch" is on regular rotation on SiriusXM

Originally from Maine, Handren came up through the Boston comedy scene before moving to Los Angeles. In 2023 he put out his first comedy special “XI YRS” with Four By Three productions. He’s also been featured on VetTV and Roast Battle and is a regular at the Hollywood Improv.

Leah Knauer is a multi-talented comedic and musical force to be reckoned with. An extremely gifted improviser, actress, and singer, Leah's performances are a captivating blend of sass, wit, and musical charm that leave audiences in stitches. Leah's impressive resumé includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Wayne Brady, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Kimmel, Meghan Trainor, Travis Kelce, and Jack Black. She has been in films such as JAY AND SILENT BOB REBOOT, PINK SKIES AHEAD, and DOGNAPPED: HOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS. As for TV, you've seen her on Comedy Central's CORPORATE and NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER. Leah has been a guest several times on the ADAM CAROLLA SHOW. Leah has proven herself to be a versatile performer capable of entertaining audiences on every medium. Leah is the Gemini co-host of the popular spiritual-comedy "BASIC WITCHES" podcast, which was recorded in the haunted basement of The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood. Leah's work extends beyond the stage and screen, as she has been featured in videos and articles in various media outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, CollegeHumor, Clevver, Adam Carolla Show, and Refinery 29. Leah wrote, produced, and performed THE C-WORD: CONSENT, a comedic sexual consent awareness show that currently tours colleges all across the country. She was also a writer for Fullscreen, DirecTV's comedy sports late-night talk show FAIR GAME WITH BROCK EVERETT, and was a Talent & Monologue Intern at CONAN. She has been a consultant on and helped develop over 100+ game shows and comedy shows for network television. Leah is an outspoken advocate for issues close to her heart, including mental health, sex & body positivity, healing from addiction, and female empowerment. In her free time, she paints funky neon art (and sells it!), writes music, volunteers at Young Storytellers, and even has three of her own holographic oracle decks! (One of which, the Deck of Hearts, is already SOLD OUT!) With her extensive training in improv at Groundlings, UCB, iO West, Second City Chicago, and Westside Comedy, Leah is a master of her craft. Leah was accepted into the Groundlings Writer's Lab. She has  performed at renowned comedy festivals such as SF SketchFest, Del Close Marathon in NYC, Red Rocks Comedy Festival in Utah, Las Vegas Comedy Festival, and more. She often goes viral on TikTok for her celebrity impressions. Leah's personal mission in life is to add sparkle, sass, and laughs wherever she can. // Come to a show, buy her art, and follow her on Instagram!

Bear Badeaux is a southern actor and comedian who produces the off the wall, wrestling inspired, traveling show “Mullet Time Comedy.”  Many recognize Bear from Roast Battle and Kill Tony, but he’s also starred in 2 Broke Girls, Black Jesus, Mind of Mencia, and more. Recently, you can catch him starring as Floyd in the award winning film Roving Woman now available on amazon. In 2024, it was his honor to work on the OnlyFans Roast of Whitney Cummings and Bert Kreischer.

Joy Mamey is a stand up comedian, singer and improviser born and raised in Los Angeles.  She's just been named the 2023 Master of the Masters at the Universal Studios Hollywood Tour and has been featured in the NBC Universal Showcase.  You can find her eating a slice of microwaved pizza in a recent commercial for CodeCademy. She's also written and self produced her sketch show at the Comedy Central Stage with  "Joy Mamey: First Woman President." She's a cancer survivor and cute AF, so follow @joymamey on Instagram and Tiktok.

Maggie Faris is a highly acclaimed comedian celebrated for her ceaselessly cheerful personality and seemingly endless series of quirky, intelligent jokes that dissect our fears and social barriers. She has made a significant mark in the comedy world, winning the Minnesota Laugh Off and becoming the Public Address Announcer for the St. Paul Saints professional baseball team, which led to an appearance on ESPN’s Cold Pizza for her unique style and memorable announcements. Maggie’s talent has been recognized with several awards, including the “Funniest Clip of the Year” and the Silver Nail award at the Aspen Comedy Festival, where she beat out Tig Notaro. Curve magazine named her one of the “Funniest Lesbians in America,” and she recently won The Advocate Magazine’s national search for the “Next Funniest Queer Comedian.” She was also voted “Best Comedian” by her Minnesota peers. In 2024, Maggie won both the Big Sky Comedy Festival and the Loons on the Lake Festival. She has been invited to perform at numerous prestigious comedy festivals, including the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Boston Women’s Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, Out Loud Comedy Festival in San Francisco, Laugh Your Asheville Off, and the 10,000 Laughs Festival. She has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Jeff Ross, Dave Attel, Jay Pharoah, Michael Che, Maria Bamford, Daniel Tosh, Nick Swardson, Josh Wolf, Jamie Kennedy, Kathleen Madigan, Jimmy Pardo, Todd Glass, Louis Black, Joey Diaz, Damon Wayans, Sebastian Maniscalco, Greg Fitzsimmons, Justin Willman, and Fortune Feimster. Maggie’s unique style and memorable performances have made her a beloved figure in the comedy world, and she continues to bring joy and laughter to audiences everywhere. She has released four comedy albums: “Hot Lesbo Action” (2015), “A Dingus Among Us” (2017), “Tougher Than A Honey Bee” (2022), and “Extreme Relaxation” (2023). Additionally, Maggie was featured on the Amazon Prime show “Beast Games”. Maggie’s unique style and memorable performances have made her a beloved figure in the comedy world, and she continues to bring joy and laughter to audiences everywhere.