Thu Mar 5 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

$13.89

Ages 21+

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Join us for a special night of stand-up comedy, as Los Angeles' hottest up-and-coming comics showcase their best material for the world-famous, Just For Laughs comedy festival. Featuring.... and hosted by.......

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.

Just For Laughs Showcase ft. Salina EsTitties, Jonica Booth, Nacya Marreiro, Alec Castillo, John Luna, Oba Olaniyi, Nikki Bon, Gena B Jones, Janesh Rahlan, Brittany Ross, Karan Menon, Chad Opitz

  • Just for Laughs

    Comedy

    Just For Laughs New Faces Stand-up Showcase
     

  • Nacya Marreiro

    Comedy

    Meet Nacya Marreiro: a multi-talented comedian, actress, and writer currently making waves in the entertainment industry. 

    Born and raised in the South of Portugal, Nacya first discovered her love for stand-up comedy while traveling around the world as a flight attendant, and hasn't stopped ever since. 

    She has performed on stages from coast to coast- including NYC's The Stand and Grisly Pear Comedy, Creek and the Cave and Vulcan in Austin, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Bourbon Room, Haha Comedy Club, Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles and internationally at Yalla Comedy in Abu Dhabi.

    She's also created her own comedy show, "The Riff," which is currently at the Hollywood Improv which attracts high-profile guests like Joe Rogan, Tiffany Haddish, and TJ Miller. Nacya also produces and hosts her own comedy cooking show, "Mouth Full" found on YouTube. 

    Nacya's diverse skillset has led to some exciting projects, including her first comedy special on YouTube in 2021 as well as the lead role "Moving Valentine," available on Amazon Prime. She was also the lead “Rita” in the award-winning indie short film “Down Way to Mexico."

    Nacya often features at venues in the US and Canada for Academy Award nominees The Lucas Brothers (Judas and the Black Messiah). 

    With her tenacious dedication to the craft and naturally funny personality, Nacya is on the rise. Follow her on Instagram @officialNacyaMarreiro

  • Alec Castillo

    Stand-up

  • John Luna

    Comedy

    John Luna is a comedian from Orange County, CA. He is a former Roast Battle champion of the belly room at the Comedy Store and a top battler in the roast battle league. John has performed all over the country, he’s opened for the likes of Joel Kim Booster at the Elysian theater, Brandon Wardell at the Brea Improv, and Shapel Lacey at Union hall in NYC. John is a producer and cast member on Netflix is a joke radio. Listen to, “The Radio Show Live” show every week.

  • Nikki Bon

    Stand-up

    Nikki Bon is an LA based stand-up comedian, actress and podcast host (duh, who isn’t). Born and raised in Toronto, she gave up her healthcare to peruse her dreams in LA. And as a hypochondriac, that’s a big risk. Ever since training and performing at Second City Toronto, Nikki got the comedy bug and continued on to complete both UCB NYC/LA and Groundlings improv programs which prepared her for her real love, stand-up comedy. You can catch Nikki on season 14 of  America’s Got Talent where she plays her iconic character “Insta Girl”, on CBC Comedy Next Up and teaching her absentee rock and roll dad how to be a father on her podcast Whoa, Dad! And when she’s not parenting her dad, she’s  trying to stay more “in the know” on her YouTube series Blissfully Clueless. 

  • Gena B Jones

    Comedy

    Gena B. Jones is a Syrian-Mexican-American comedian and writer based in Los Angeles.

    She’s currently a regular at the Hollywood Improv, the Westside Comedy Theater, The Crow, and a plethora of indie venues around LA. She is a co-creator of Hilarious Habibis, a nationally touring standup showcase that spotlights Middle Eastern comics. The show sells out venues all across the country and was featured in the Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Weekly, and Arab News. Gena has made a splash in the festival circuit: she’s showcased for Just For Laughs New Faces and has performed in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, Boise Treefort Fest, and SF Sketchfest.

  • Janesh Rahlan

    Comedy

    Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs such as the San Francisco Punch Line, Chicago Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Store. He’s opened for Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, Jordan Klepper, Langston Kerman, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches upon his immigrant upbringing and aggressively millennial persona.

  • Brittany Ross

    Comedy

    Brittany Ross is a Los Angeles based standup comedian, actress, and writer who is celebrated for her dynamic performances nationwide. A regular at the iconic Hollywood Improv and Don’t Tell Comedy shows, she tackles culture and identity with her unique voice and razor sharp wit. Raised around a whirlwind of cultures – Alaska, Scotland, South America, Texas, Chicago, and Hawaii – she explores life on the other end of a dysfunctional childhood where she was forced to build comfort within chaos. Not only does her comedy dive into the hilarious clash between her eccentric working-class Southern family and her Swiss husband’s affluent family lifestyle, but also shines a light on the added identity challenges accompanying motherhood. Ross’s talent has garnered her spots on stage at Big Pine and Netflix is a Joke Festivals, and landed her roles on screen in hit shows Mythic Quest, Huge in France, The Middle, and 2 Broke Girls. With her relatable storytelling and infectious energy, she captivates audiences and leaves them wanting more.

  • Chad Opitz

    Stand-up

    Chad Opitz is a comic whose hilarious and unique perspectives make him an oft booked staple at Bay Area clubs and showcases. Veering between one-liners, short story jokes, and sometimes even song, Opitz' writing is as well-regarded as his character and performance work.

    Chad has been a featured guest on the Doug Loves Movies Podcast and The Benson Interruption. He was a featured performer at the 2016-2024 San Francisco Sketchfests. Chad was the winner of Bay Area legend Jimmy Gunn's "Best Newcomer" award. He is a regular paid feature at Punch Line San Francisco and Sacramento, Cobb's Comedy Club as well as at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club and San Jose Improv. He's been invited to perform for High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, TX. and headlined the B4UDie Comedy Festival in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Chad has been featured in several short films and commercials, including Walgreens Red Nose Day to help end child poverty. He was cast as "young Francis Ford Coppola" for the 4th season of Amazon Prime's Goliath starring Billy Bob Thornton.
    He's opened for Michelle Wolf, Melissa Villasenor, David Cross, Brian Posehn, Scott Thompson, Christopher Titus, Gad Elmaleh, ISMO, Rob Schneider, Neil Hamburger, Taylor Tomlinson, Tom Green, Bobcat Goldthwait, Brooks Wheelan, Steph Tolev, Caitlin Peluffo and many more. 

  • Karan Menon

    Stand-up

  • Oba Olaniyi

    Stand-up

  • Jonica Booth

    Stand-up

  • Salina EsTitties

    Stand-up

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limit 4 per person
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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

Just For Laughs Showcase ft. Salina EsTitties, Jonica Booth, Nacya Marreiro, Alec Castillo, John Luna, Oba Olaniyi, Nikki Bon, Gena B Jones, Janesh Rahlan, Brittany Ross, Karan Menon, Chad Opitz

Thu Mar 5 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

$13.89 Ages 21+

Join us for a special night of stand-up comedy, as Los Angeles' hottest up-and-coming comics showcase their best material for the world-famous, Just For Laughs comedy festival. Featuring.... and hosted by.......

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.

Just For Laughs New Faces Stand-up Showcase
 

Meet Nacya Marreiro: a multi-talented comedian, actress, and writer currently making waves in the entertainment industry. 

Born and raised in the South of Portugal, Nacya first discovered her love for stand-up comedy while traveling around the world as a flight attendant, and hasn't stopped ever since. 

She has performed on stages from coast to coast- including NYC's The Stand and Grisly Pear Comedy, Creek and the Cave and Vulcan in Austin, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, Bourbon Room, Haha Comedy Club, Hollywood Improv in Los Angeles and internationally at Yalla Comedy in Abu Dhabi.

She's also created her own comedy show, "The Riff," which is currently at the Hollywood Improv which attracts high-profile guests like Joe Rogan, Tiffany Haddish, and TJ Miller. Nacya also produces and hosts her own comedy cooking show, "Mouth Full" found on YouTube. 

Nacya's diverse skillset has led to some exciting projects, including her first comedy special on YouTube in 2021 as well as the lead role "Moving Valentine," available on Amazon Prime. She was also the lead “Rita” in the award-winning indie short film “Down Way to Mexico."

Nacya often features at venues in the US and Canada for Academy Award nominees The Lucas Brothers (Judas and the Black Messiah). 

With her tenacious dedication to the craft and naturally funny personality, Nacya is on the rise. Follow her on Instagram @officialNacyaMarreiro

John Luna is a comedian from Orange County, CA. He is a former Roast Battle champion of the belly room at the Comedy Store and a top battler in the roast battle league. John has performed all over the country, he’s opened for the likes of Joel Kim Booster at the Elysian theater, Brandon Wardell at the Brea Improv, and Shapel Lacey at Union hall in NYC. John is a producer and cast member on Netflix is a joke radio. Listen to, “The Radio Show Live” show every week.
Nikki Bon is an LA based stand-up comedian, actress and podcast host (duh, who isn’t). Born and raised in Toronto, she gave up her healthcare to peruse her dreams in LA. And as a hypochondriac, that’s a big risk. Ever since training and performing at Second City Toronto, Nikki got the comedy bug and continued on to complete both UCB NYC/LA and Groundlings improv programs which prepared her for her real love, stand-up comedy. You can catch Nikki on season 14 of  America’s Got Talent where she plays her iconic character “Insta Girl”, on CBC Comedy Next Up and teaching her absentee rock and roll dad how to be a father on her podcast Whoa, Dad! And when she’s not parenting her dad, she’s  trying to stay more “in the know” on her YouTube series Blissfully Clueless. 

Gena B. Jones is a Syrian-Mexican-American comedian and writer based in Los Angeles.

She’s currently a regular at the Hollywood Improv, the Westside Comedy Theater, The Crow, and a plethora of indie venues around LA. She is a co-creator of Hilarious Habibis, a nationally touring standup showcase that spotlights Middle Eastern comics. The show sells out venues all across the country and was featured in the Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Weekly, and Arab News. Gena has made a splash in the festival circuit: she’s showcased for Just For Laughs New Faces and has performed in the Netflix Is A Joke Festival, the New York Comedy Festival, Boise Treefort Fest, and SF Sketchfest.

Janesh Rahlan is a stand-up comedian, actor and voice-over artist based in California. He’s performed at clubs such as the San Francisco Punch Line, Chicago Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Store. He’s opened for Jeff Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, Jordan Klepper, Langston Kerman, and Jesus Trejo. His comedy touches upon his immigrant upbringing and aggressively millennial persona.
Brittany Ross is a Los Angeles based standup comedian, actress, and writer who is celebrated for her dynamic performances nationwide. A regular at the iconic Hollywood Improv and Don’t Tell Comedy shows, she tackles culture and identity with her unique voice and razor sharp wit. Raised around a whirlwind of cultures – Alaska, Scotland, South America, Texas, Chicago, and Hawaii – she explores life on the other end of a dysfunctional childhood where she was forced to build comfort within chaos. Not only does her comedy dive into the hilarious clash between her eccentric working-class Southern family and her Swiss husband’s affluent family lifestyle, but also shines a light on the added identity challenges accompanying motherhood. Ross’s talent has garnered her spots on stage at Big Pine and Netflix is a Joke Festivals, and landed her roles on screen in hit shows Mythic Quest, Huge in France, The Middle, and 2 Broke Girls. With her relatable storytelling and infectious energy, she captivates audiences and leaves them wanting more.
Chad Opitz is a comic whose hilarious and unique perspectives make him an oft booked staple at Bay Area clubs and showcases. Veering between one-liners, short story jokes, and sometimes even song, Opitz' writing is as well-regarded as his character and performance work.

Chad has been a featured guest on the Doug Loves Movies Podcast and The Benson Interruption. He was a featured performer at the 2016-2024 San Francisco Sketchfests. Chad was the winner of Bay Area legend Jimmy Gunn's "Best Newcomer" award. He is a regular paid feature at Punch Line San Francisco and Sacramento, Cobb's Comedy Club as well as at Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club and San Jose Improv. He's been invited to perform for High Plains Comedy Festival in Denver, Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, TX. and headlined the B4UDie Comedy Festival in Anchorage, Alaska.

Chad has been featured in several short films and commercials, including Walgreens Red Nose Day to help end child poverty. He was cast as "young Francis Ford Coppola" for the 4th season of Amazon Prime's Goliath starring Billy Bob Thornton.
He's opened for Michelle Wolf, Melissa Villasenor, David Cross, Brian Posehn, Scott Thompson, Christopher Titus, Gad Elmaleh, ISMO, Rob Schneider, Neil Hamburger, Taylor Tomlinson, Tom Green, Bobcat Goldthwait, Brooks Wheelan, Steph Tolev, Caitlin Peluffo and many more. 

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 4 per person
General Admission
Host-Escorted Seating
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$13.89 ($10.00 + $3.89 fees)

Delivery Method

Will Call

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