Tonight at the Improv ft. Cameron Esposito, Ismo, James Davis, Ali Macofsky, Taylor Williamson, Esau McGraw, Willie Simon, Saul Trujillo and more TBA

Sun Nov 8 2026

7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)

8162 Melrose Avenue Hollywood, CA 90046

$24.19

Ages 21+

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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. 


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. 

  • Cameron Esposito

    Comedy

    Coming off a worldwide debut at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, FEAT is Cameron Esposito’s latest comedy hour that was featured in Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, Fox 32, WGN Morning News, and more. As seen recurring on ABC, NBC, Amazon, and TBS, Cameron Esposito (she/they) is a Los Angeles-based and Chicago-born standup comic, actor, host, writer, podcaster, and best-selling author, who has previously been named a Comic to Watch by The New York Times, Variety, The Guardian, LA Weekly, Time Out Los Angeles, Jezebel, Los Angeles Magazine, Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan. In 2025, Cameron released the hour-long standup special FOUR PILLS, written and directed by Cameron, and produced by Cameron alongside Dropout TV (formerly CollegeHumor Originals). FOUR PILLS was praised in LA Times' 33 Best Standup Specials of 2025, NY Times' Best Comedy of 2025, Vulture’s Best Standup Specials 2025 list , as well as features in Variety, LA Times, People Magazine, and Glamour.

  • Ismo

    Stand-up

    ISMO is an internationally acclaimed comedian, author, rally driver and master of wordplay. Globally recognized as the voice of all second-language English speakers, ISMO has won over audiences in person and online with his uniquely sharp takes on language, culture and life’s absurdities.

    You may have seen ISMO’s numerous TV appearances including NBC, CBS, Just For Laughs and Top Gear Finland. His debut, iconic stand up set on Conan went viral with over 135 million views. The following year he was invited to perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden, sparking massive growth across social media.

    Originally from Finland, ISMO has spent the last decade living and laughing in/on/at the United States. His debut English-language comedy special, ISMO: Hello, reached over 1 Million views on YouTube in less than half a year. His follow-up special was filmed June 28, 2026 in Helsinki in front of 1,600 fans and was attended by President Alexander Stubb of Finland (technically, he must also be a fan?).

    You can see ISMO: Live! in the United States beginning in Fall of 2026. He returns with all new stand up material and a hilarious new way to present his unique observations through original music. For over 20 years, ISMO has been playing guitar and writing parody songs in his native language. While forced to stay home and recover from a broken back in 2025, ISMO began making songs out of jokes he had written but not yet performed as traditional stand up. The result is unlike anything you’ve seen before!!

    Follow ISMO on social media for weekly viral stand-up clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @ISMOcomedy

    For tour dates, merch and more, visit: ISMO.fun

  • James Davis

    Comedy

    James Davis is a force in comedy. James is an executive producer and writer on the HBO Series Game Theory with Bomani Jones. Recently, he hosted a 10-episode series on MTV called ADORABLENESS, a spin-off of their insanely popular show RIDICULOUSNESS. 
     
    ADORABLENESS: Comedian James Davis will host the show, which promises “the cutest, snuggliest and most adorable clips ever,” according to the series description. “But don’t worry, it’s not all fluff… cute kids will turn sour, fluffy dogs will attack and little old ladies may just curse like a sailor – these are adorable clips with a bite.” – THE WRAP
     
    Hood Adjacent with James Davis premiered on Comedy Central in 2017 to rave reviews, where Davis explores contemporary urban topics and shares his perspective on the world he grew up in through a unique, hybrid style of comedy that bridges the gap between urban and mainstream comedy.
     
    In 2021, James hosted Golf Road Trippin’ on NBC’s Golf Pass. In 2019, James’ released his 1-hour special, James Davis: Live from the Town on Comedy Central and hosted Awake: The Million Dollar Game on Netflix. Prior to this, James wrote for The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS and was a recurring character on Kevin Hart's hit show Real Husbands of Hollywood.

  • Ali Macofsky

    Comedy

    Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7 when she would join Ryan Seacrest on KIIS FM every weekday morning and prank call listeners as her character “Lil Ally” and has continued to pursue comedy ever since. Shortly after high school, Ali quickly established herself in the Los Angeles comedy scene where she became the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store’s weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peters and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent. Ali’s stand up has been featured on Just For Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times. She has a popular series on her Instagram (@notalimac) where she talks to strangers online and she hosts a weekly podcast called Resting Bitch. Ali’s voice on and off stage has captured a wide range of fans who gravitate toward her honest, relatable sense of humor and unique perspective on life.

  • Taylor Williamson

    Stand-up

    Taylor Williamson is a comedian best known for being runner up on America’s Got Talent. He started performing standup while he was a senior in high school in Del Mar, California. Soon after, he moved to LA and became the youngest comic to perform on The Late Late Show. He’s also appeared on shows like AGT: All Stars, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Last Call With Carson Daly, The Nick Cannon Show, and he was a semi finalist on Last Comic Standing.

    Taylor’s been interviewed on podcasts like “WTF with Marc Maron” and “Bad Friends with Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino.” His comedy can be heard in his debut album titled “Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!” His brand new special, “Live At The Comedy Store”, is now streaming free on YouTube.

    Taylor is most proud of performing on two USO tours for our troops around the world.

  • Esau McGraw

    Comedy

    Kansas City Missouri native Esau McGraw is one of the original members of the improv group PCP (The Phat Comedy Players) where he often played up to eight characters in one night. Audiences adore his quirky down-to-earth characters making him one of the most sought-after comics in the country. Esau currently hosts Chocolate Sundaes one of the most popular comedy shows in Los Angeles at the world famous Laugh Factory. His television credits include Showtime's Big Black Comedy Show BET'sComic View and One Mic Stand Jamie Foxx Presents Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up to name a few. He made his film debut in Idlewild as the character Stuttering Sonny has appeared in Dance Fu directed by Cedric the Entertainer and was featured in the hit stage play What My Husband Doesn't Know.

  • Willie Simon

    Comedy

    Willie Simon as been a staple of the Los Angeles comedy club scene for the better part of a decade. He performs regularly at major comedy clubs like The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv, getting his name on the wall of the former in 2024. He has been seen on Amazon Prime and Siruis XM, and has played several major comedy festivals such as the Netflix Is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles and the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, TX. His podcast “2 Dumb Babies” with co-host Eric Freedman has earned millions of listens. Willie will be releasing his debut stand-up album in 2025.

  • Saul Trujillo

    Comedy

    Saul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch in 2024. Saul can be seen performing regularly at the Los Angeles premier comedy clubs. 

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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.

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• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless event is cancelled.

• Comics and set times are subject to change.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Tickets 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 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).

• We strongly recommend that you stay up to date on current vaccinations and stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell.

• We strongly recommend the use of masks indoors to align with the current Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC’s) most recent guidance.

• All policies are subject to change based on evolving health guidance.

• 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.


Our venues set out best practices in line with CDC and OSHA requirements, but every guest is strongly urged to follow the most recent guidelines applicable in the community for their own protection. Given well-established public health information about the indoor risks related to COVID-19, you are responsible for your own participation and protection in our venues.


You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any indoor space where other people are present. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or death. You and your heirs, successors, and assigns, agree to indemnify and waive any and all COVID-19 related claims and potential claims against Levity Live LLC, the Owner, and any of officers, agents, employees, and other representatives of Owner from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.


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.


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Tonight at the Improv ft. Cameron Esposito, Ismo, James Davis, Ali Macofsky, Taylor Williamson, Esau McGraw, Willie Simon, Saul Trujillo and more TBA

Sun Nov 8 2026 7:00 PM

(Doors 6:30 PM)

Hollywood Improv (The Main Room) Hollywood CA

$24.19 Ages 21+

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. 


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. 

Coming off a worldwide debut at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, FEAT is Cameron Esposito’s latest comedy hour that was featured in Chicago Sun Times, Chicago Tribune, Fox 32, WGN Morning News, and more. As seen recurring on ABC, NBC, Amazon, and TBS, Cameron Esposito (she/they) is a Los Angeles-based and Chicago-born standup comic, actor, host, writer, podcaster, and best-selling author, who has previously been named a Comic to Watch by The New York Times, Variety, The Guardian, LA Weekly, Time Out Los Angeles, Jezebel, Los Angeles Magazine, Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and Cosmopolitan. In 2025, Cameron released the hour-long standup special FOUR PILLS, written and directed by Cameron, and produced by Cameron alongside Dropout TV (formerly CollegeHumor Originals). FOUR PILLS was praised in LA Times' 33 Best Standup Specials of 2025, NY Times' Best Comedy of 2025, Vulture’s Best Standup Specials 2025 list , as well as features in Variety, LA Times, People Magazine, and Glamour.

ISMO is an internationally acclaimed comedian, author, rally driver and master of wordplay. Globally recognized as the voice of all second-language English speakers, ISMO has won over audiences in person and online with his uniquely sharp takes on language, culture and life’s absurdities.

You may have seen ISMO’s numerous TV appearances including NBC, CBS, Just For Laughs and Top Gear Finland. His debut, iconic stand up set on Conan went viral with over 135 million views. The following year he was invited to perform on The Late Late Show with James Corden, sparking massive growth across social media.

Originally from Finland, ISMO has spent the last decade living and laughing in/on/at the United States. His debut English-language comedy special, ISMO: Hello, reached over 1 Million views on YouTube in less than half a year. His follow-up special was filmed June 28, 2026 in Helsinki in front of 1,600 fans and was attended by President Alexander Stubb of Finland (technically, he must also be a fan?).

You can see ISMO: Live! in the United States beginning in Fall of 2026. He returns with all new stand up material and a hilarious new way to present his unique observations through original music. For over 20 years, ISMO has been playing guitar and writing parody songs in his native language. While forced to stay home and recover from a broken back in 2025, ISMO began making songs out of jokes he had written but not yet performed as traditional stand up. The result is unlike anything you’ve seen before!!

Follow ISMO on social media for weekly viral stand-up clips and behind-the-scenes moments: @ISMOcomedy

For tour dates, merch and more, visit: ISMO.fun

James Davis is a force in comedy. James is an executive producer and writer on the HBO Series Game Theory with Bomani Jones. Recently, he hosted a 10-episode series on MTV called ADORABLENESS, a spin-off of their insanely popular show RIDICULOUSNESS. 
 
ADORABLENESS: Comedian James Davis will host the show, which promises “the cutest, snuggliest and most adorable clips ever,” according to the series description. “But don’t worry, it’s not all fluff… cute kids will turn sour, fluffy dogs will attack and little old ladies may just curse like a sailor – these are adorable clips with a bite.” – THE WRAP
 
Hood Adjacent with James Davis premiered on Comedy Central in 2017 to rave reviews, where Davis explores contemporary urban topics and shares his perspective on the world he grew up in through a unique, hybrid style of comedy that bridges the gap between urban and mainstream comedy.
 
In 2021, James hosted Golf Road Trippin’ on NBC’s Golf Pass. In 2019, James’ released his 1-hour special, James Davis: Live from the Town on Comedy Central and hosted Awake: The Million Dollar Game on Netflix. Prior to this, James wrote for The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS and was a recurring character on Kevin Hart's hit show Real Husbands of Hollywood.

Ali Macofsky is a stand up comedian, actress, and writer who began her comedy career at the age of 7 when she would join Ryan Seacrest on KIIS FM every weekday morning and prank call listeners as her character “Lil Ally” and has continued to pursue comedy ever since. Shortly after high school, Ali quickly established herself in the Los Angeles comedy scene where she became the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store’s weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peters and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent. Ali’s stand up has been featured on Just For Laughs digital receiving over 3 million views and her stand up has been seen on TikTok over 10 million times. She has a popular series on her Instagram (@notalimac) where she talks to strangers online and she hosts a weekly podcast called Resting Bitch. Ali’s voice on and off stage has captured a wide range of fans who gravitate toward her honest, relatable sense of humor and unique perspective on life.

Taylor Williamson is a comedian best known for being runner up on America’s Got Talent. He started performing standup while he was a senior in high school in Del Mar, California. Soon after, he moved to LA and became the youngest comic to perform on The Late Late Show. He’s also appeared on shows like AGT: All Stars, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Last Call With Carson Daly, The Nick Cannon Show, and he was a semi finalist on Last Comic Standing.

Taylor’s been interviewed on podcasts like “WTF with Marc Maron” and “Bad Friends with Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino.” His comedy can be heard in his debut album titled “Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!” His brand new special, “Live At The Comedy Store”, is now streaming free on YouTube.

Taylor is most proud of performing on two USO tours for our troops around the world.

Kansas City Missouri native Esau McGraw is one of the original members of the improv group PCP (The Phat Comedy Players) where he often played up to eight characters in one night. Audiences adore his quirky down-to-earth characters making him one of the most sought-after comics in the country. Esau currently hosts Chocolate Sundaes one of the most popular comedy shows in Los Angeles at the world famous Laugh Factory. His television credits include Showtime's Big Black Comedy Show BET'sComic View and One Mic Stand Jamie Foxx Presents Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam and Martin Lawrence presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up to name a few. He made his film debut in Idlewild as the character Stuttering Sonny has appeared in Dance Fu directed by Cedric the Entertainer and was featured in the hit stage play What My Husband Doesn't Know.

Willie Simon as been a staple of the Los Angeles comedy club scene for the better part of a decade. He performs regularly at major comedy clubs like The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv, getting his name on the wall of the former in 2024. He has been seen on Amazon Prime and Siruis XM, and has played several major comedy festivals such as the Netflix Is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles and the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, TX. His podcast “2 Dumb Babies” with co-host Eric Freedman has earned millions of listens. Willie will be releasing his debut stand-up album in 2025.

Saul Trujillo is stand-up comedian with blue collar roots in Stockton, CA. His man-child sensibilities have been featured on Comedy Central and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He was recently featured in Variety Magazine as one of 10 comedians to watch in 2024. Saul can be seen performing regularly at the Los Angeles premier comedy clubs. 

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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 event is cancelled.

• Comics and set times are subject to change.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Tickets 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 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).

• We strongly recommend that you stay up to date on current vaccinations and stay home if you are feeling sick or unwell.

• We strongly recommend the use of masks indoors to align with the current Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC’s) most recent guidance.

• All policies are subject to change based on evolving health guidance.

• 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.


Our venues set out best practices in line with CDC and OSHA requirements, but every guest is strongly urged to follow the most recent guidelines applicable in the community for their own protection. Given well-established public health information about the indoor risks related to COVID-19, you are responsible for your own participation and protection in our venues.


You hereby acknowledge and are fully aware that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any indoor space where other people are present. This waiver, release, and other representations set forth herein are in consideration of your entry and/or attendance of any live event performance. Therefore, without limitation, you hereby acknowledge/understand, that even with safety measures implemented within our venue(s) you could contract COVID-19 which may result in a serious medical condition requiring medical treatment in a hospital or death. You and your heirs, successors, and assigns, agree to indemnify and waive any and all COVID-19 related claims and potential claims against Levity Live LLC, the Owner, and any of officers, agents, employees, and other representatives of Owner from any and all Damages resulting from your contraction of COVID-19.


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.


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