
Homegrown Comedy: LA Edition ft. Slink Johnson, Jamario McClain, Chris Spencer, Roz Washington, Daisy Gonzalez, Boo Mulligan, Brent Taylor, Jeffrey Peterson and more TBA
Thu, 20 Aug, 9:30 PM PDT
Doors open
9:00 PM PDT
Hollywood Improv (The Lab)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Stand-up
Jamario McClain
Jamario McClain
Stand-up
Jamario McClain a rising stand up comedian from Los Angeles, known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling has the sense of humor that transcends audiences of various cultures and backgrounds. He has earned a reputation for connecting with diverse audiences through his raw and relatable material.
He performs all over the country and abroad. His credits includes “Comedy Central”, BET, “Laughs” on Fox and “Funny AF” on Revolt.

Stand-up
Slink Johnson
Slink Johnson
Stand-up
Actor Gerald "Slink" Johnson has had a huge impact on black entertainment and pop culture with his unique portrayal of unforgettable characters like Black Jesus from the show of the same name and Lamar Davis from Grand Theft Auto V. Born in Arkansas and raised in Southern California from the age of 10, Slink exploded onto the scene as an in demand comedian, actor and producer beginning in 2007 and has held role after role both as voice talent and live action actor ever since, including starring in Black Jesus (now in its third season) with the late legend Charlie Murphy. During the first season of Black Jesus he was encouraged to pursue stand-up comedy by Murphy himself and has since added that to his list of sought-after talents as well as hosting the weekly "Smoke Yours" show on Dash Radio and spearheading the Smoke Yours Crew cannabis lifestyle brand.
Affectionately known as "Slink," he began his rise to superstardom as a successful hip hop artist before turning to comedy. Heralded for his quick wit and sharp humor, Slink has used his voice and comedic skills to portray characters at the highest level of authenticity, including as the star of Fuse TV's first animated comedy Sugar and Toys, a featured member of All Def Digital TV and countless other shows including The Super Rumble Mix Show, The FXX series Chozen, Pariah and many others.
Made possible by his undeniable star-power in acting and stand-up comedy, Slink has worked with notable industry producers Steve Harvey, Mike Clattenburg, Jody Hill, Danny McBride, John and Dave Chernin and numerous other comedic greats. He's lent his talents as a voice actor to creator Aaron McGruder's animated series The Boondocks as well as the bestselling Grand Theft Auto gaming franchise as the hilarious character Lamar Davis. Along with FX, Cartoon Network and FUSE TV, Slink has also worked closely with BET Networks, appearing regularly on the hit game show Black Card Revoked and co-hosting the talk show Man Cave executive produced by East 112th Street Productions. An artist in every sense, he also continues to perform for sold-out audiences across the country and is considered one of today's top comedians by IMDb. As his talent is recognized by a wider and wider audience both on stage and screen, it's guaranteed that Slink Johnson's exuberant personality will be entertaining the masses for years to come.

Stand-up
Chris Spencer
Chris Spencer
Stand-up
It's hard to keep a straight face when talking to Chris Spencer. Extremely talented and hilarious, this quick-witted funnyman has a resume spanning over 30 years since his start in the business at six years old. Today, his resume ranges across several sectors of the industry – acting, writing, producing, directing and stand-up. With more than thirty television commercials, nine feature films, numerous television show appearances, a published book and nationwide comedy tours under his belt, Spencer is truly at the top of the entertainment game.
Chris co-created and executive produced BET/Netflix’s hit original series Real Husbands of Hollywood, a faux reality-TV satire, that has starred everyone from Chris Brown to Katie Couric. In its first season, he won a prestigious NAACP Image Award. The show is entirely based on a sketch Spencer created for the BET Awards in 2010 that immediately went viral.
In addition to Real Husbands of Hollywood, Chris has been the head writer for countless award shows featuring hosts such as Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Jones and Cedric the Entertainer. He also wrote and Executive Produced Grown-ish, which is Freeform’s spinoff of ABC’s hit show Black-ish. He currently has major projects around town with Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart.
If Chris Spencer looks familiar, it’s probably because you may have seen his Showtime Special “Chris Spencer…the Other Chris” or his TV credits, which include Blackish, Being Mary Jane, Black Love, Jimmy Kimmel, Def Comedy Jam or his own late-night talk show, VIBE. His film credits include Bad Ass, Black Dynamite, Sin, Sixth Man and Don’t Be a Menace.
He has published the bestselling book 150 Ways to Tell If You’re Ghetto. His notable writer/producer projects also include The Emmy’s, The ESPY Awards, The BET Awards, SNL and the MTV Video Music Awards…to name a few
Chris has also moved behind the lens, directing episodic television, several music videos, game shows, comedy specials and various commercials.
Stand-up
Roz Washington
Roz Washington
Stand-up

Stand-up
Brent Taylor
Brent Taylor
Stand-up
Brent Taylor, was raised in the City of Lynwood in Los Angeles, California. Featured on MTV's "Excused" and Lifetime's "Prank My Mom" as well as voice over projects replicating the likeness of Obama, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. Brent Taylor is frequently recognized as an original cast member of All Def Digital’s viral series "Roast Me." Most recently you will find Brent on REVOLT TV’s stand up comedy television series, Funny AF.
Stand-up
Jeffrey Peterson
Jeffrey Peterson
Stand-up
Stand-up
Daisy Gonzalez
Daisy Gonzalez
Stand-up
Stand-up
Boo Mulligan
Boo Mulligan
Stand-up