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Mermaid Comedy Hour ft. Milana Vayntrub, Vanessa Gonzalez, Lisa Chanoux, Alexis Bradby, Karina Reyes, Stevona Delgado, Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad, & Anna Valenzuela!
Mon, 14 Jul, 7:30 PM PDT
Doors open
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Hollywood Improv (The Lab)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
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Comedy
Vanessa Gonzalez
Vanessa Gonzalez
Comedy
Vanessa Gonzalez is originally from Laredo, Texas, and was recently named in Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch list. She opened for Chelsea Handler and can be seen in a Netflix group comedy special. Gonzalez has sold development to ABC (3Pas/ABCS.) She shot her half-hour Comedy Central Stand-Up special in 2019, the same year Vulture named her one of their “Comedians You Should and Will Know.” She was a 2017 JFL “New Face” and has been featured on TruTV’s Laff Mobb Laff Tracks, HBO Latino’s Entre Nos, and made her late night debut on A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC). Gonzalez’s debut comedy album titled My Birthday’s Tomorrow is available on iTunes and Spotify. She is based in Austin and fluent in Spanish.

Stand-up
Lisa Chanoux
Lisa Chanoux
Stand-up
Lisa Chanoux is an LA-based stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer known for her sharp, deadpan humor and vibrant stage presence. She is the host and producer of Chatterbox Comedy Night, a celebrated weekly show hailed by the LA Times and comedy legends as “the best independently produced comedy show in the country.” Chanoux was named a New York Comedy Festival Comic to Watch in 2024 and has performed at some of the top festivals in the industry, including San Francisco Sketchfest 2025, Laughing Skull Festival 2024, and Netflix Is A Joke Festival 2024. She has been featured on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM and showcased her comedy across the U.S. and Canada, with appearances at major events like the Pickathon Music Festival (in Amy Miller’s Comedy Barn!) and the Bergamot Comedy Festival. She will be showcasing at this year’s Newcomers, and is a featured act for Limestone Comedy Festival 2025.
A versatile performer and writer, Chanoux co-hosted the viral podcast What’s Your Sign?, a comedy and astrology show that gained acclaim over its five years on air from outlets like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Nylon, and Refinery29. Her voice and appearance have also been featured on Comedy Central Digital’s Saturday Morning-ish Cartoons, the Amazon Prime Video YouTube series “In The Stars,” and as a writer for Netflix Is A Joke. As a live and on-camera festival correspondent for the inaugural Netflix Is A Joke Festival in 2022 and a performer in 2024, she established herself as a dynamic and engaging voice in comedy. Her viral videos on Instagram and TikTok—along with What’s Your Sign? podcast memes—have made her a recognizable name, face, and style all over the Internet. Chanoux’s comedy is deeply personal and observational, blending wit and storytelling to connect with audiences in a way that is both relatable and uniquely her own.

Comedy
Alexis Bradby
Alexis Bradby
Comedy
Originally from East Tennessee, Alexis Bradby started her stand-up journey shortly after escaping to Los Angeles for school at the University of Southern California. Since her start in 2015, she has performed at all of the major comedy clubs in Los Angeles and in various cities all over the US through festivals such as Big Sky Comedy Festival and New York Comedy Festival. Alexis is known for her contagious smile and youthful energy, which led to her being featured on Holey Moley (ABC), The Price is Right (CBS), and iCarly (Paramount+). In addition to stand-up, she writes for television and was the writers’ room assistant for hit shows such as iCarly and Tab Time. As of April 2023, Alexis can be found performing regularly all over New York City.

Comedy
Karina Reyes
Karina Reyes
Comedy
Karina Reyes is a Mexican/Salvadorian comedian, improviser, and writer originally from Compton, CA. She has performed all over Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and Philadelphia. She was a quarterfinalist on the hit TV show Tengo talento, mucho talento, where she debuted her Spanish stand-up. She was a semifinalist at the Ventura Comedy Festival as well as a semifinalist for Kenan Thompson's showcase. She has performed with comedy stars including Bill Burr, Tiffany Haddish, Nick Kroll and many more. She has performed at major clubs, including the Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, The Hollywood Improv, and The Brea Improv.

Stand-up
Stevona Delgado
Stevona Delgado
Stand-up
Stevona Delgado is a vibrant Chicana comedian who is making waves in the stand-up comedy scene with her sharp wit, relatable storytelling, and fearless humor. Stevona draws inspiration from her rich cultural heritage, infusing her performances with personal anecdotes that resonate within and beyond the Latino community. Known for her unapologetic approach, Stevona tackles everything from family dynamics to social issues with a unique perspective that captivates audiences. Her performances are not just comedy; they are a celebration of identity and resilience, blending heartfelt moments with laugh-out-loud humor.

Comedy
Valerie Tosi
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.

Comedy
Kari Assad
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.

Comedy
Anna Valenzuela
Anna Valenzuela
Comedy
Anna Valenzuela has a radiant smile that's wonderfully at odds with her dark material. A trained black-belt, she's fought her way to the top of LA's competitive stand-up scene with sheer force of will and killer jokes. She can easily roast the audience, other comics and herself with equal aplomb. Anna's skills earned her a spot on Comedy Central's Roast Battle, where she emotionally destroyed her opponents while maintaining her balance in kitten heels.
Her warm nature draws audiences in, and her expertly-crafted bits keep them coming back for more. She's in-demand in LA and out of state, having been featured at the Fest, (FL), Altercation Comedy Fest (TX), Limestone Comedy Festival (IN), and High Plains Comedy Fest (CO) and also makes regular appearances at The Comedy Store and the Improv. Accolades have come from other comedians too, Jackie and Laurie featured Anna as Comic of the Week on their wildly popular podcast. As much in demand for her opinions as her jokes, Anna's appeared on Fangirling streaming on Nerdist.
