
Mermaid Comedy Hour x Facial Recognition Women's History Month Show ft. Sasheer Zamata, Sabrina Wu, Pallavi Gunalan, Fizaa Dosani, Zahra Ali, Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad and more TBA
Mon, 9 Mar, 7:15 PM PDT
Doors open
6:45 PM PDT
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
8162 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046
Description
This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras and recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones and smart watches will be secured in Yondr cases that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times, and can access their phones throughout the show at designated Phone Use Areas in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr cases before returning to the performance space.
Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
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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.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Comedy
Sasheer Zamata
Sasheer Zamata
Comedy
Sasheer Zamata is an actress and comedian known for Saturday Night Live, Woke, Home Economics, Agatha All Along, and the upcoming Masters of the Universe. She co-hosts the podcast Best Friends, and released the stand-up specials Pizza Mind and The First Woman.

Stand-up
Sabrina Wu
Sabrina Wu
Stand-up
Sabrina Wu is a New York based actor, comedian, and writer. They most recently starred as “Deadeye” in the Lionsgate film JOY RIDE, from executive producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg and director Adele Lim. The Wrap called Wu “the funniest member of the central quad” with “endlessly earnest,... delicate introspection.” They have also wrapped shooting as one of the leads in Lauren Ludwig’s pilot SUCKHOLE at FX. Sabrina was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch and one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2023. Last year, they were a 2022 JFL New Face in Montreal, and they made their stand-up TV debut on TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON. Sabrina will be featured in the Netflix multi-comic special, VERIFIED STAND-UPS, set to air November 28th. On the writing side, Sabrina is an executive story editor on an upcoming Mike Schur/Alan Yang produced animated series, DANG!, at Netflix. Prior, they were a story editor on DYING FOR SEX, an upcoming Liz Meriwether dramedy for FX. They also previously served as a staff writer: the Disney+ comedy DOOGIE KAMEALOHA MD. Currently, they are developing their semi- autobiographical half-hour script, IT GETS BETTER, with Kim Rosentock and 20th.

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.

Stand-up
Pallavi Gunalan
Pallavi Gunalan
Stand-up
Pallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, improviser, writer, and actor. She’s written for Lovett or Leave It with Crooked Media, has been featured on Dropout.tv and Pretty Gay, and has performed all over the US and India, including in festivals such as SF Sketchfest and New York Comedy Fest. She’s been on house improv teams at the Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, and The Pack Theater, and has opened for Bassem Youssef, Sammy Obeid, Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Maria Bamford, and Adam Conover. She co-produces live monthly stand-up shows Facial Recognition Comedy (The Comedy Store) and Second Screens Comedy (The Elysian) in LA. Pallavi loves comedy, animals, and mutual aid.

Comedy
Fizaa Dosani
Fizaa Dosani
Comedy
Fizaa Dosani is comedian, actor, and writer who was born and raised in Florida before moving to Los Angeles, California. Fizaa Dosani has toured widely and has performed on well-known stages around the world. She has also had roles in acclaimed movies and TV shows such as Dear White People, How to Get Away with Murder, and Snowfall. She is the creator and one of the producers of Facial Recognition Comedy.

Comedy
Zahra Ali
Zahra Ali
Comedy
Zahra Ali is a comedian, writer, actress, and all-around cool person. She performs stand-up comedy all over the world and was featured in the Best of Roast Battle at The World Famous Comedy Store. You can watch her on the upcoming season of Flores and Friends on Amazon, and award winning short films like The Book of Game and Michael Peterson on YouTube. She is one of the producers of Facial Recognition Comedy.