Mon Feb 9 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

$18.01

Ages 21+

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Recently featured in the LA Times, Mermaid Comedy Hour is a monthly show at the legendary Hollywood Improv featuring LA’s top up-and-coming female and nonbinary comedians. With a fantastic reputation and a truly fun community of comics, fans, and industry regulars alike, MCH has been running for over 10 years and proudly showcases fresh, diverse lineups each month. Previous acts include Chelsea Handler, Margaret Cho, Taylor Tomlinson, Atsuko Okastuka, Beth Stelling, Lisa Ann Walter, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, Maria Bamford, Zainab Johnson, Steph Tolev, Aparna Nancherla, and many more! Produced by Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad, and Dani Otter.


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.

Mermaid Comedy Hour x Witty Titties Galentine's Show ft. Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad, Genesis Sol, Jenn Sterger, Felicia Folkes, Jill Maragos, Franchesca Ramsey, Kiersten Clarke, Jasmine Parniani

  • Valerie Tosi

    Comedy

    Valerie Tosi is a Second City trained actor, writer, voiceover artist, and standup comedian. Before the world fell apart, she made her late night debut on Conan, and as an actor, she's 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 standup, she tours the US regularly, bringing her delightfully relatable stories to clubs like The Improv and The Comedy Store, and several festivals like Limestone and Laughing Skull. Between road dates, Valerie produces and hosts The Mermaid Comedy Hour, the longest-running all-female comedy show at The Hollywood Improv. She regularly features for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Gould and her debut comedy album "Beach Trash" debuted at #1 on the iTunes charts. When she's not slinging jokes, you can find her at her pinball league pumping quarters into the Jurassic Park table while quoting Dennis Nedry.

  • Kari Assad

    Comedy

    Kari Assad is a Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. 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 and 10,000 Laughs. Kari also hosts the hilarious podcast 'Kari Assad: Ghost Detective,' where she breaks down real-life ghosting stories with guests to determine what really happened. When she's not on stage, you can find her borderline making out with your dog.

  • Genesis Sol

    Comedy

    Genesis Sol is a bilingual stand-up comedian, actress, and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She has performed at top comedy venues nationwide, including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, The Improv, and The Stand, and has appeared in national commercials, television, and theatrical projects such as The Mentalist. She is the founder of Witty Titties, a nationally recognized comedy variety show and community championing women and nonbinary performers through showcases, open mics, and writing workshops across the country.

  • Jenn Sterger

    Comedy

    Jenn Sterger is a television host, actress, writer, and comedian. You've seen her on ABC, NBC Sports, Spike TV, Comedy Central, and FOX. She performs stand-up regularly at the World Famous Comedy Store, The Improv, and The Laugh Factory, as well as on national tours with Helium Comedy and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club. She has performed with Bert Kreischer on his "Call-in Sick" Tour, Brad Williams' "Fun Size" Tour, and Eddie Pence's "Unspecial Comedy Special." She currently features for Anna Akana on her "It Gets Darker" tour, Mark Ellis of Rotten Tomatoes, and Chris Porter from Last Comic Standing. Jenn was a staff writer and segment producer for Comedy Central's "The Upside w/ lan Karmel." She is a staple on the roast scene, both as a performer and writer, including Roast Battle on Comedy Central, The Roast of Captain America (as Black Widow), Historical Roast, and The Roast of Ric Flair. Jenn was part of the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival and was also named one of Playboy's "20 Sexiest and Funniest Comedians" to watch.

  • Felicia Folkes

    Stand-up

    Felicia Folkes is an LA-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, she’s self-described as “a young black woman trapped in an Auntie’s body.” Her comedy has an honest take on the ups and downs of family, love, health, and friendship. She can frequently be seen onstage at iconic clubs across the country, including The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store.

  • Jasmine Parniani

    Comedy

    Jasmine Parniani is a comedian and improviser of Iranian descent based in Los Angeles. She's been featured at well-known venues across the city, such as the Hollywood Improv, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Flappers. When she's not making people laugh, you can find her making questionable decisions all over Los Angeles and beyond.
     

  • Jill Maragos

    Comedy

    Jill Maragos developed her sense of humor and knack for storytelling as a survival tactic for growing up with a crazy family in Buffalo, NY.  With degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mechanical Engineering, she made the natural progression into Stand-Up Comedy.  She mixes intelligent & hilarious storytelling with quick "didn't see that coming" punches. She has appeared on "The Office" (NBC), "Laughs" (FOX), "Comedy Time" for The Ice House in Pasadena (YouTube), and "West Coast Comedy" (Hulu). She performs at Comedy Clubs throughout the country.

  • Franchesca Ramsey

    Comedy

    Franchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, Well That Escalated Quickly, was nominated for an NAACP award and named one of Amazon’s best books of 2018. In 2020, she served as writer/co-producer on the iCarly reboot for Paramount+ and guest-starred on NBC’s Superstore. Most recently, she guest-starred on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest. As a content creator, Franchesca has amassed over a million followers across multiple platforms with her comedic social commentary and catchy viral songs.

  • kiersten clarke

    Comedy

    Kiersten Clarke is a queer comedian and writer living in Los Angeles. How original! She is the cohost and coproducer of Night Class, a monthly variety show that centers around comedians interviewing an expert in their field. Kiersten is in development at The Crow in their Door Girl program and performs regularly across LA. You can see the back of her head in the upcoming final season of Hacks as a background actor.

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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

Mermaid Comedy Hour x Witty Titties Galentine's Show ft. Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad, Genesis Sol, Jenn Sterger, Felicia Folkes, Jill Maragos, Franchesca Ramsey, Kiersten Clarke, Jasmine Parniani

Mon Feb 9 2026 7:30 PM

(Doors 7:00 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Lab) Hollywood CA

$18.01 Ages 21+

Recently featured in the LA Times, Mermaid Comedy Hour is a monthly show at the legendary Hollywood Improv featuring LA’s top up-and-coming female and nonbinary comedians. With a fantastic reputation and a truly fun community of comics, fans, and industry regulars alike, MCH has been running for over 10 years and proudly showcases fresh, diverse lineups each month. Previous acts include Chelsea Handler, Margaret Cho, Taylor Tomlinson, Atsuko Okastuka, Beth Stelling, Lisa Ann Walter, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, Maria Bamford, Zainab Johnson, Steph Tolev, Aparna Nancherla, and many more! Produced by Valerie Tosi, Kari Assad, and Dani Otter.


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.

Valerie Tosi is a Second City trained actor, writer, voiceover artist, and standup comedian. Before the world fell apart, she made her late night debut on Conan, and as an actor, she's 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 standup, she tours the US regularly, bringing her delightfully relatable stories to clubs like The Improv and The Comedy Store, and several festivals like Limestone and Laughing Skull. Between road dates, Valerie produces and hosts The Mermaid Comedy Hour, the longest-running all-female comedy show at The Hollywood Improv. She regularly features for Emmy Award-winning comedian Dana Gould and her debut comedy album "Beach Trash" debuted at #1 on the iTunes charts. When she's not slinging jokes, you can find her at her pinball league pumping quarters into the Jurassic Park table while quoting Dennis Nedry.
Kari Assad is a Mexican-Lebanese comedian and writer based in Los Angeles. 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 and 10,000 Laughs. Kari also hosts the hilarious podcast 'Kari Assad: Ghost Detective,' where she breaks down real-life ghosting stories with guests to determine what really happened. When she's not on stage, you can find her borderline making out with your dog.
Genesis Sol is a bilingual stand-up comedian, actress, and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. She has performed at top comedy venues nationwide, including The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, The Improv, and The Stand, and has appeared in national commercials, television, and theatrical projects such as The Mentalist. She is the founder of Witty Titties, a nationally recognized comedy variety show and community championing women and nonbinary performers through showcases, open mics, and writing workshops across the country.
Jenn Sterger is a television host, actress, writer, and comedian. You've seen her on ABC, NBC Sports, Spike TV, Comedy Central, and FOX. She performs stand-up regularly at the World Famous Comedy Store, The Improv, and The Laugh Factory, as well as on national tours with Helium Comedy and Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club. She has performed with Bert Kreischer on his "Call-in Sick" Tour, Brad Williams' "Fun Size" Tour, and Eddie Pence's "Unspecial Comedy Special." She currently features for Anna Akana on her "It Gets Darker" tour, Mark Ellis of Rotten Tomatoes, and Chris Porter from Last Comic Standing. Jenn was a staff writer and segment producer for Comedy Central's "The Upside w/ lan Karmel." She is a staple on the roast scene, both as a performer and writer, including Roast Battle on Comedy Central, The Roast of Captain America (as Black Widow), Historical Roast, and The Roast of Ric Flair. Jenn was part of the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival and was also named one of Playboy's "20 Sexiest and Funniest Comedians" to watch.
Felicia Folkes is an LA-based stand-up comedian, writer, and actress. Born and raised in Inglewood, CA, she’s self-described as “a young black woman trapped in an Auntie’s body.” Her comedy has an honest take on the ups and downs of family, love, health, and friendship. She can frequently be seen onstage at iconic clubs across the country, including The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store.
Jasmine Parniani is a comedian and improviser of Iranian descent based in Los Angeles. She's been featured at well-known venues across the city, such as the Hollywood Improv, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Flappers. When she's not making people laugh, you can find her making questionable decisions all over Los Angeles and beyond.
 
Jill Maragos developed her sense of humor and knack for storytelling as a survival tactic for growing up with a crazy family in Buffalo, NY.  With degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mechanical Engineering, she made the natural progression into Stand-Up Comedy.  She mixes intelligent & hilarious storytelling with quick "didn't see that coming" punches. She has appeared on "The Office" (NBC), "Laughs" (FOX), "Comedy Time" for The Ice House in Pasadena (YouTube), and "West Coast Comedy" (Hulu). She performs at Comedy Clubs throughout the country.
Franchesca Ramsey is an actor, writer, sought-after public speaker, and creator/star of the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. A former writer/correspondent for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, her first book, Well That Escalated Quickly, was nominated for an NAACP award and named one of Amazon’s best books of 2018. In 2020, she served as writer/co-producer on the iCarly reboot for Paramount+ and guest-starred on NBC’s Superstore. Most recently, she guest-starred on Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest. As a content creator, Franchesca has amassed over a million followers across multiple platforms with her comedic social commentary and catchy viral songs.
Kiersten Clarke is a queer comedian and writer living in Los Angeles. How original! She is the cohost and coproducer of Night Class, a monthly variety show that centers around comedians interviewing an expert in their field. Kiersten is in development at The Crow in their Door Girl program and performs regularly across LA. You can see the back of her head in the upcoming final season of Hacks as a background actor.

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
$18.01 ($14.00 + $4.01 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