Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor best known for his raw real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. With his signature wild hair and his often-imitated phrase “what's up fool?” he has been associated with his good friend Gabriel Iglesias who often recounts (and imitates) his experiences with Felipe in his act. After 16 years of stand-up comedy various television appearances and two movies Felipe walked away with the title prize on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010. In 2012 Felipe starred in and produced his first one-hour special “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You“ for Showtime. It is currently available on DVD and Netflix. Felipe is a product of the streets of the Boyle Heights neighborhood of East  Los Angeles and much of his material is the result of trying to find the humor in the struggles of everyday life. “Over the years I've noticed so many changes in all the neighborhoods around me. Gentrification starts to happen and bad neighborhoods start to become good but I like to show the other side of it... The guy who hasn’t changed and probably never will. I have a joke that kind of shows that. It starts off 'I know I'm not a tough guy but I'm pretty sure I can beat up everyone who shops at Trader Joe's'.” Felipe’s other television appearances include TruTV’s “World’s Dumbest…” “Comics Unleashed” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “Russell Simmons Presents Stand-Up at the El Rey” Showtime's “Comics Without Borders” TBS’s “Lopez Tonight” and Galavisión's first Englishspeaking show “Que Locos” (which spurred the careers of both George Lopez and  Gabriel Iglesias). He is currently touring comedy clubs and theaters across the country. www.felipesworld.com

Kevin Nealon sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor dry wit and likeable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series Weeds. Weeds has been honored at the 2006 2007 and 2009 Golden Globes with nominations for “Best Television Series Comedy or Musical.” In 2007 and 2009 Weeds was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.” In the show Nealon portrayed a stoned accountant and business advisor. Nealon’s second standup special for Showtime “Whelmed…But Not Overly ” debuted in August 2012. On the big screen Kevin starred alongside Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in Just Go with It a film about a man who enlists the help of his receptionist and her kids to land the woman of his dreams. In the film he portrays one half of a plastic-surgery-obsessed couple. Just Go with It grossed over $30 million in its opening weekend and over $214 million worldwide. In 2010 Nealon completed work on the film And They’re Off a comedy centered around a failed horse trainer who desperately wants to be back in the winner’s circle. Nealon has found great comedic success in his extensive film career. In Anger Management he played opposite Jack Nicholson and fellow Saturday Night Live comedian Adam Sandler. He and Sandler also teamed up in Eight Crazy Nights The Wedding Singer Happy Gilmore and You Don’t Mess with the Zohan the latter of which grossed over $200 million worldwide.  In Joe Dirt Nealon joined another Saturday Night Live alumnus David Spade. Kevin’s other film credits include Daddy Day Care with Eddie Murphy Good Boy with Molly Shannon Roxanne with Steve Martin and the cult hit Grandma’s Boy with Jonah Hill and Nick Swardson. Kevin has also stared in the adventure-comedy Aliens in the Attic opposite Tim Meadows and Ashley Tisdale. He can also be seen alongside Tom Arnold in the independent feature Remarkable Power in which Nealon assumes the role of a late night talk show host who goes to great lengths to bring his cancelled show back on the air. Kevin provided the voice for the title role in the Nick At Nite stop-motion animated series Glenn Martin DDS. He starred opposite Catherine O’Hara and Judy Greer in the series that followed the adventures of a traveling dentist and his family. As one of the longest running cast members on NBC’s Saturday Night Live (1986-1995) Nealon created some of the show’s most memorable characters including ‘The Subliminal Man’ and ‘Hans and Franz.’ Nealon’s reoccurring role as an anchor on ‘Weekend Update’ made the sketch a show staple. In 1988 Kevin earned an Emmy Award nomination as part of the SNL writing team. A sought-after guest star on television Kevin has made a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland. Franklin & Bash Monk Fat Actress Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. Nealon hosted TBS’s Funniest Commercials of the Year for the fifth time. This special highlights the most outrageous and ridiculous commercials from around the world. In 2008 Nealon released his first book Yes You’re Pregnant But What About Me? - a comical look at the male perspective of pregnancy.  The book is available in bookstores. Currently Kevin resides in Los Angeles with his wife and son.

Patton continues to find success in all areas of entertainment from his Grammy-nominated comedy specials to his many memorable guest roles on his favorite TV shows (including Parks and Recreation for which he received a TV Critics Choice Award) in addition to the upcoming comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty coming out this December with Ben Stiller as well as his starring role on Adult Swim’s The Heart She Holler. He is also the narrator on ABC’s breakout comedy The Goldbergs. Last year he was recognized for his work on the big screen nominated for a Critics Choice Award for his brilliant performance in Jason Reitman’s film Young Adult starring opposite Charlize Theron. In 2009 Patton received critical acclaim for his performance in Robert Siegel’s Big Fan; the film was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and Patton earned a Gotham Award nomination for his performance. Patton received his first Grammy nomination for his album My Weakness Is Strong which was distributed through Warner Brothers Records. In addition to his guest roles this past year on Parks and Recreation Justified Two and a Half Men Portlandia Burn Notice Patton also voiced characters on The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers. He was a series regular on Showtime’s United States of Tara appeared as a guest star on Bored To Death and Flight of the Conchords on HBO and The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central. He also recurred on the SyFy series Caprica. Patton was also a regular contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann Real Time with Bill Maher and Lewis Black’s Root Of All Evil. In 2009 Patton appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s feature film The Informant and Observe and Report with Seth Rogen. Patton provided the voice for ‘Remy’ the rat in Pixar’s Oscar winning Ratatouille. He also voiced characters on Word Girl and Neighbors from Hell. Patton has also appeared in more then 20 films including Magnolia Starsky and Hutch and Reno 911!: Miami. Patton starred in The Comedians of Comedy which was shot as an independent feature film a TV series and a long running tour. He tours regularly and extensively headlining both in the United States and UK and is a regular at music festivals like Bumbershoot Bonnaroo Comic-Con and Coachella. Patton also has a regular bi-monthly show at the new Largo at the Coronet Theater in Los Angeles. On TV he played ‘Spence’ on The King of Queens on CBS for nine seasons as well as appearing on Seinfeld Reaper Aqua Teen Hunger Force and Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show Great Job! Patton’s first published book Zombie Spaceship Wasteland was released in January 2011 and is a New York Times Best Seller. Contact: Kevin McLaughlin BWR - 212/901-3950

Appeared in the ninth and final season of the Emmy-winning “The Office” on NBC Robinson portrays acerbic Dunder-Mifflin employee Darryl Philbin. He is definitely a world away from his original career intentions; before deciding to pursue his comedy career full time Robinson was a K-8 teacher in the Chicago Public School System. He earned his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his Masters of Education from St. Xavier University. It was while he was studying education in Chicago that he also discovered his love of acting and comedy when he joined the famed Second City Theatre.   As a stand-up comedian Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. That year he also won the Oakland Comedy Festival Awards and the Miller Genuine Draft 1996 Comedy Search. He soon went on to perform his act on “The Jimmy Kimmel Show ” and “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Now headlining venues and festivals across the country he does both solo acts as well as full-band sets – “The Nasty Delicious” – tying together his lyrical comedy with his finesse at the piano. Whether Robinson shows up with just his keyboard or also with his seven-man band the clubs are packed to the brims with raucous laughter in response to the musical comedy on display.   His rise to success with “The Office” and his stand-up prowess quickly brought him to the forefront with industry comedy maven Judd Apatow. Robinson made audiences question their notions of vanity playing the sensitive bouncer in KNOCKED UP. He then kept audiences glued to their seats as one of the henchman hunting Seth Rogen and James Franco’s bumbling stoner characters in PINEAPPLE EXPRESS and made fans squirm when he co-starred with Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks in ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO.   In February of this year he will be heard as a character in The Weinstein Company’s first animated feature ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH. And in May finally getting his due with his first leading man role Robinson is starring in the comedy WE THE PEEPLES for Lionsgate and producer Tyler Perry. Playing a pushy boyfriend Robinson surprises his fiancé-to-be (Kerry Washington) who is on a trip home to visit her family and discovers that the family is not only surprised to see him but has never even heard of him.   Later this summer he appear as himself as part of the Hollywood juggernaut that makes up the Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg comedy world. With the likes of James Franco Paul Rudd Jason Segel Seth Rogan Emma Watson Danny McBride and a slew of their other actortype friends Sony Pictures’ THIS IS THE END tells us what will happen while attending a party at James Franco's house the celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.   In June Robinson will begin production alongside Rob Corddry Clark Duke and story addition Adam Scott on the sequel to the 2010 ensemble comedy feature HOT TUB TIME MACHINE for MGM and director Steve Pink. The original story follows three grown men (Corddry Craig Robinson and John Cusack) as they visit the hot tub where they once partied discover it is now a time machine and travel back to their raunchy heyday in the mid-1980’s.   Robinson has made it a point to flesh out every element of his resume turning in a hilarious cameo in NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN as one of the Tuskegee Airman lending his comedy genius to fellow Apatow devotee Danny McBride in his HBO television series “East Bound & Down ” and voicing several characters on “The Cleveland Show.” Robinson was heard in the final chapter of the SHREK film series SHREK FOREVER AFTER as one of the new characters being introduced to the repertoire a member of the ogre clan and the camp’s resident chef named “Cookie.” And taking a dramatically different role Robinson starred in the independent feature FATHER OF INVENTION with Kevin Spacey and Camilla Belle.   Robinson’s additional credits include the films THE GOODS with Jeremy Piven MISS March WALK HARD: THE DEWEY COX STORY Tyler Perry’s DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL and television shows including “Friends ” “The Bernie Mac Show ” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” He also turned up as a preacher in the demonstrative web video celebrity push in support of Gay rights “PROP 8: THE MUSICAL” with Jack Black John C. Reilly and Neil Patrick Harris.   Robinson currently resides in Los Angeles.

Following in her family's legendary footsteps, Chaunté Wayans has proven that funny is in her genes. As humbled as she is to be a part of the family legacy, she proudly represents this new generation of Wayans' making it's mark in Hollywood. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Chaunté Wayans is more than her famous last name. “I've lived between two different worlds my entire life. I grew up with the famous last name, minus the lavish lifestyle.” Chaunté blows away audiences with a unique ability to invite them into her unconventional life while being very relatable. Her comedy often revolves around her experiences as a lesbian and how it’s helped her see both sides of a relationship, whether masculine or feminine. “My life is an open book.” says Chaunté, “From growing up, trying to keep up with the famous last name and lifestyle, coming out of the closet, to battling and surviving the addiction to alcohol and drugs.” Since pursuing a career in stand up comedy Chaunté has toured nationally with Russell Peters, Katt Williams, David Alan Grier, and her uncles Marlon, Shawn, and Damon Wayans and has fulfilled a dream to perform at New York's famous Madison Square Garden numerous times. Chaunté is a featured cast member on MTV’s hit show Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out and was also featured on TLC’s Trading Spaces. Most recently, Chaunté has appeared on Bounce TV’s Off the Chain and NickToon’s animated series ThugaBoo. She can be also seen on Katt Williams’ special Kattpacalypse, films Hollywood Misconceptions and Dance Flick. When she is not touring or filming, Chaunté likes to spend time volunteering by feeding the homeless, performing stand up at women's shelters, and giving speeches on bullying at high schools.

With roots in Syracuse Jessimae Peluso sought comedic pastures first in Boston where she performed improv with “The Tribe ” laying the sod for what would become a burgeoning spontaneous brand of original comedy. Since then Jessimae has leapt onto the small screen as a cast member for MTV’s “Girl Code” & “Failosophy” with appearances on TBS’ “Deal With It” NBC’s “Last Call With Carson Daly Spotlight” Comedy Central’s “@Midnight” E!’s “Chelsea Lately” Fox’s “Worlds Funniest Fails” AXS’s “Gotham Live” “The Tyra Banks Show” Tru TV’s “All Worked Up” and an international Nintendo ad campaign. She can also be seen every Thursday on her YouTube channel co-hosting “THOT 2 HOT.” She was featured in the New York Comedy Festival Boston Comedy Festival North Carolina Comedy & Arts Festival and Women in Comedy Festival. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine Self Magazine GQ.Com Playboy.com MadeMen.com and has been featured in the Huffington Post as one of the funniest comics to follow on twitter.

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Chris Isaacson Presents (CIP) has created, produced, and promoted over 1500 events since the company’s founding in 2004. From small clubs to major theatres, CIP has presented many of the most influential stars of this generation including Grammy, Tony, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning musicians, actors and recording artists.   Highlights include coordinating and producing an elaborate premiere celebrations for Emmy Award-winning series POSE (FX Networks) starring Billy Porter, Janet Mock and Our Lady J , Emmy Award-winning series Feud: Bette & Joan (FX Networks) starring Susan Sarandon, co-produced the Grammy Award-nominated "Considering Matthew Shepard" at Ford Theatres (earning CIP a proclamation from City of West Hollywood) with guests hosts Tim Bagley, Candis Cayne, & Joely Fisher, producing the West Coast charitable event GAIN: Brighter Futures starring Alisan Porter (winner of NBC’s The Voice) for Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, high-flying events for LA Pride, Rolling Stone, The Grove LA and Americana at Brand, serving as Producer on the critically acclaimed feature documentary Studio One Forever directed by Marc Saltarelli starring Thelma Houston, Chita Rivera, Melisa Rivers, Lance Bass, and Bruce Vilanch, and most recently, working with Dick and Arlene Van Dyke, and Tony Danza on "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic" for CBS Television.   Isaacson returned to produce the 2023 Creative Business Awards ceremony in West Hollywood at The 1 Hotel honoring the Sunset Marquis Hotel, presented by West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. This event was hosted by Kate Flannery and Jackie Tohn with special presentations by Academy Award-winner Billy Bob Thornton. Isaacson’s concerts have been featured on MTV, CNN, Access Hollywood, Extra, ABC's On the Red Carpet, KTLA Morning News, Good Day LA (Fox), and in the Los Angeles Times, New York Post, and The New York Times.   He is committed to humanitarian and social causes including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Youth Emerging Stronger (Yes!), La Fuente Recovery, Entertainment Community Fund, and The Trevor Project.   For more information on upcoming CIP events, visit ChrislsaacsonPresents.com

The American dream came true for Catalina Popescu in October of 1986 when she and her husband Bob created a supper club devoted to serving an experience of superb eats and the shared magic of live performance. That grand experience began at the door where every night her mother Maria would greet each guest as family and share in their love of music. Housed in Hollywood and decked out in a timeless charm, the club offers a cozy ambience under sparkling stage lights garnished with its signature concoction — Jazz. The first artist to grace the stage was the masterful flutist and saxophonist Buddy Collette, and ever since then, over the past 36 years, the Catalina Jazz Club has hosted the most illustrious legends of all time — from the powerful puffers of Dizzy Gillespie to the electrified fingers of McCoy Tyner, the bubbly belt of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Lynda Carter, the flirtatious saxophone of Joshua Redman, the slick strumming of Kenny Burrell, the insane drum clinic of Steve Gadd, the romance of Steve Tyrell, and the masterclass of Mike Stern. For Catalina, Jazz is our way of life. It breathes pain. It knows love. It dreams hope. It bleeds courage. Whether we’re showcasing Broadway, Soul, R&B, or stand-up comedy, the lesson learned from all the greats who have serenaded our spirits is how to connect to one another. And that’s why the Catalina Jazz Club will always have a table ready for you. The Catalina Jazz Club has been honored by A.S.M.A.C., California Jazz Foundation, Los Angeles Jazz Society, and a City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation on their 25th Anniversary, which was awarded by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the LA City Council which included then City Council member and current Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.