Mermaid Comedy Hour ft. Macey Isaacs, Soomin Chun, Kelly Ryan, Tien Tran, Von Decarlo, Avra Friedman, Kari Assad, Valerie Tosi and more TBA

Mon Sep 14 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.

  • Macey Isaacs

    Stand-up

    Originally from Austin, Macey Isaacs studied at The Groundlings and is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. She has performed in festivals including Netflix Is A Joke, Laughing Skull, Flyover, Limestone, Boston Comedy Fest, PRIZE, and Bergamot, and has been featured on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM. She's opened for comedians such as Chelsea Handler, Tom Segura, Dusty Slay, and Dean Delray.
    In 2001, she was the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Champion at her elementary school. In 2022, she was named one of Interrobang's "Top 35 Comics to Break Out," and in 2023, she was a finalist in KTLA's Summer of Funny. In 2025, she made her network television debut on CBS's Comics Unleashed and released her Don't Tell Comedy special "How I Lost My Teeth" and her Dry Bar Comedy special "Half Sister." You can watch her on Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF on Netflix, which premiered on April 20, 2026

  • Kari Assad

    Comedy

    Kari Assad is a Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She is the co-host of the popular show Mermaid Comedy Hour at the Hollywood Improv. Her silly and relatable content has been featured on the popular comedy platform WhoHaha, and she's also been a featured performer at premium festivals like Limestone, 10,000 Laughs, and Flyover where Tig Notaro personally picked her to open. When she's not on stage, you can find her borderline making out with your dog.

  • Valerie Tosi

    Comedy

     Valerie Tosi is a Second City trained actor, writer, voiceover artist, and stand-up comedian. In 2019, she made her late-night debut on Conan and has appeared in a viral commercial for Lyft with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, was featured on 'The Joel McHale Show' on Netflix, 'Based On A True Story' on Peacock, and was a guest star on 'Stan Against Evil' on IFC. You may recognize Valerie's voice from her work on scripted podcasts, animation projects, and several ad campaigns, including Google Home Mini. As a comic, she tours the US regularly and has headlined and featured at festivals such as Limestone, Laughing Skull, and West End. Between road dates, Valerie has produced and hosted The Mermaid Comedy Hour, a monthly female- and non-binary-focused comedy show at The Hollywood Improv, for over 10 years. She regularly features for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Gould and has previously featured for Paul Reiser, Heather McDonald, Gina Brillon, Orny Adams, Brent Terhune, and more. Her debut comedy album "Beach Trash" reached #1 on the iTunes charts and was featured in The Boston Globe. When she's not slinging jokes, you can find her at her pinball league (yes, that's a real thing!), pumping quarters into the Jurassic Park table.

  • Soomin Chun

    Comedy

    Soomin is a Korean stand-up comedian and actress based in Los Angeles. Her recent credits include the Asian Comedy Festival in NYC, BEEF Season 2 (Netflix) and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO). She also creates Korean culture and comedy content on TikTok, where she has reached a wide audience.

  • Kelly Ryan

    Comedy

    Meet Kelly Ryan, the comedic force who’s lighting up stages worldwide with a blend of brash wit and irresistible silliness. With a home base at the legendary Hollywood Improv and a coveted spot as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Kelly has cemented her status as one of the best acts in the industry.

    In 2024, Kelly featured for Anthony Jeselnik all over the globe, from Europe to Australia to India. Her razor-sharp humor has earned her accolades such as Winner of Portland's Funniest Person 2021 and selected performer of Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces 2023. You can see her latest sets with Don’t Tell Comedy here and watch Kelly on Iliza’s Locals Season 2 on Amazon Prime.

    Off-stage, Kelly doubles the fun with an identical twin sister, co-hosting the hilarious podcast, Nightcoop, where no topic is off-limits. With a style that’s as fearless as it is funny, she is guaranteed to leave audiences roaring with laughter, one joke at a time.

  • Tien Tran

    Comedy

    Tien Tran is a Vietnamese-American comedian, actor, and writer. She starred as “Ellen” in How I Met Your Father (Hulu) and “Lucy” in Mr. Throwback (Peacock). Recently named Time Out’s Comics to Watch 2025, her stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central's Taking the Stage and at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal as part of the 2019 New Faces of Comedy showcase. She’s written for Work in Progress (Showtime) and the Emmy-nominated Book of Queer (Discovery+). She’s an alum of The Second City Mainstage and e.t.c. Stage in Chicago, IL. You can find her on IG @hanktina.

  • Von Decarlo

    Comedy

    Von Decarlo is a New York-bred stand-up comedian whose comedy blends vulnerability, wit, and sharp self-awareness into a voice that is clean but edgy, relatable, introspective, and unapologetically funny. Drawing from personal truth and lived experience, she explores relationships, insecurities, and the contradictions of human nature with insight and humor.

    A multifaceted performer, writer, producer, and actress, Von has appeared on the new season of Comics Unleashed on CBS, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, HBO Max, Comedy Central, CNN, SiriusXM, truTV, and more. She is also the creator and executive producer of the acclaimed Comedy Central documentary Killing Is Easy, now streaming on Paramount+.

    Von has appeared in global campaigns for Disney, GNC, and Carnival Cruise Line, and performed at major festivals including Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Just For Laughs Montreal, and the New York Comedy Festival. Her new book, Fine Over Fifty, reframes aging from fear and shame into power and purpose.

    Follow @VonDecarlo for tour dates and updates.

  • Avra Friedman

    Comedy

    Avra Friedman is an actress and comedian (aren’t we all!) She can be seen in Steven Soderbergh’s series, Now Apocalypse, on STARZ, as recurring correspondent @Avra_Cado on Fail Center (America's Funniest Home Videos spin-off) on Roku, late night shows: Kimmel and Colbert, and national commercials for AT&T, Progressive, Dr. Pepper and many more! As a comic she has opened for Tim Allen, Jay Mohr, Laurie Kilmartin and recently performed as part of Netflix is a Joke Festival.

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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).

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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

Mermaid Comedy Hour ft. Macey Isaacs, Soomin Chun, Kelly Ryan, Tien Tran, Von Decarlo, Avra Friedman, Kari Assad, Valerie Tosi and more TBA

Mon Sep 14 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.

Originally from Austin, Macey Isaacs studied at The Groundlings and is a nationally touring stand-up comedian. She has performed in festivals including Netflix Is A Joke, Laughing Skull, Flyover, Limestone, Boston Comedy Fest, PRIZE, and Bergamot, and has been featured on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM. She's opened for comedians such as Chelsea Handler, Tom Segura, Dusty Slay, and Dean Delray.
In 2001, she was the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Champion at her elementary school. In 2022, she was named one of Interrobang's "Top 35 Comics to Break Out," and in 2023, she was a finalist in KTLA's Summer of Funny. In 2025, she made her network television debut on CBS's Comics Unleashed and released her Don't Tell Comedy special "How I Lost My Teeth" and her Dry Bar Comedy special "Half Sister." You can watch her on Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF on Netflix, which premiered on April 20, 2026
Kari Assad is a Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. She is the co-host of the popular show Mermaid Comedy Hour at the Hollywood Improv. Her silly and relatable content has been featured on the popular comedy platform WhoHaha, and she's also been a featured performer at premium festivals like Limestone, 10,000 Laughs, and Flyover where Tig Notaro personally picked her to open. When she's not on stage, you can find her borderline making out with your dog.
 Valerie Tosi is a Second City trained actor, writer, voiceover artist, and stand-up comedian. In 2019, she made her late-night debut on Conan and has appeared in a viral commercial for Lyft with Kevin Hart and Ice Cube, was featured on 'The Joel McHale Show' on Netflix, 'Based On A True Story' on Peacock, and was a guest star on 'Stan Against Evil' on IFC. You may recognize Valerie's voice from her work on scripted podcasts, animation projects, and several ad campaigns, including Google Home Mini. As a comic, she tours the US regularly and has headlined and featured at festivals such as Limestone, Laughing Skull, and West End. Between road dates, Valerie has produced and hosted The Mermaid Comedy Hour, a monthly female- and non-binary-focused comedy show at The Hollywood Improv, for over 10 years. She regularly features for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Gould and has previously featured for Paul Reiser, Heather McDonald, Gina Brillon, Orny Adams, Brent Terhune, and more. Her debut comedy album "Beach Trash" reached #1 on the iTunes charts and was featured in The Boston Globe. When she's not slinging jokes, you can find her at her pinball league (yes, that's a real thing!), pumping quarters into the Jurassic Park table.
Soomin is a Korean stand-up comedian and actress based in Los Angeles. Her recent credits include the Asian Comedy Festival in NYC, BEEF Season 2 (Netflix) and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO). She also creates Korean culture and comedy content on TikTok, where she has reached a wide audience.

Meet Kelly Ryan, the comedic force who’s lighting up stages worldwide with a blend of brash wit and irresistible silliness. With a home base at the legendary Hollywood Improv and a coveted spot as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Kelly has cemented her status as one of the best acts in the industry.

In 2024, Kelly featured for Anthony Jeselnik all over the globe, from Europe to Australia to India. Her razor-sharp humor has earned her accolades such as Winner of Portland's Funniest Person 2021 and selected performer of Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces 2023. You can see her latest sets with Don’t Tell Comedy here and watch Kelly on Iliza’s Locals Season 2 on Amazon Prime.

Off-stage, Kelly doubles the fun with an identical twin sister, co-hosting the hilarious podcast, Nightcoop, where no topic is off-limits. With a style that’s as fearless as it is funny, she is guaranteed to leave audiences roaring with laughter, one joke at a time.

Tien Tran is a Vietnamese-American comedian, actor, and writer. She starred as “Ellen” in How I Met Your Father (Hulu) and “Lucy” in Mr. Throwback (Peacock). Recently named Time Out’s Comics to Watch 2025, her stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central's Taking the Stage and at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal as part of the 2019 New Faces of Comedy showcase. She’s written for Work in Progress (Showtime) and the Emmy-nominated Book of Queer (Discovery+). She’s an alum of The Second City Mainstage and e.t.c. Stage in Chicago, IL. You can find her on IG @hanktina.

Von Decarlo is a New York-bred stand-up comedian whose comedy blends vulnerability, wit, and sharp self-awareness into a voice that is clean but edgy, relatable, introspective, and unapologetically funny. Drawing from personal truth and lived experience, she explores relationships, insecurities, and the contradictions of human nature with insight and humor.

A multifaceted performer, writer, producer, and actress, Von has appeared on the new season of Comics Unleashed on CBS, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, HBO Max, Comedy Central, CNN, SiriusXM, truTV, and more. She is also the creator and executive producer of the acclaimed Comedy Central documentary Killing Is Easy, now streaming on Paramount+.

Von has appeared in global campaigns for Disney, GNC, and Carnival Cruise Line, and performed at major festivals including Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Just For Laughs Montreal, and the New York Comedy Festival. Her new book, Fine Over Fifty, reframes aging from fear and shame into power and purpose.

Follow @VonDecarlo for tour dates and updates.

Avra Friedman is an actress and comedian (aren’t we all!) She can be seen in Steven Soderbergh’s series, Now Apocalypse, on STARZ, as recurring correspondent @Avra_Cado on Fail Center (America's Funniest Home Videos spin-off) on Roku, late night shows: Kimmel and Colbert, and national commercials for AT&T, Progressive, Dr. Pepper and many more! As a comic she has opened for Tim Allen, Jay Mohr, Laurie Kilmartin and recently performed as part of Netflix is a Joke Festival.

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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