
Vinny Fasline and Friends ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Harland Williams, Donnell Rawlings, Cristina Mariani, Mike Binder!
Sun, 7 Dec, 7:00 PM PST
Doors open
6:30 PM PST
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.
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.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Stand-up
Vinny Fasline
Vinny Fasline
Stand-up
Vinny Fasline is a fast rising comedian that has been seen touring with comedians such as Jo Koy, Dane Cook, Nick Swardson, Michael Rappaport, Harland Williams, and more.
He has performed at the New York Comedy Festival, Cabo Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs tour, Netflix is a Joke Festival and seen on ABC and CBS. He’s been featured in in a new TV series Discontinued, Ghost story on Plex, as a celebrity guest on Blank Slate, and a short called Jersey with Lisa Ann Walter. Next year his standup will be featured on a TV series called Laugh it Forward. In addition, his podcast channel with Tony Sarandos called "My Plus One" features some of today’s biggest celebrities. Currently he’s EP on series called “High Spirits”, will be shooting 2 movies next year, and he has been regularly performing at the Laugh Factory, Hollywood Improv, and The Comedy Store.

Comedy
Anthony Jeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik
Comedy
Anthony Jeselnik is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian. Over the past 25 years, he has performed all across the globe and has written, produced, and starred in three Netflix comedy specials: Thoughts and Prayers, Fire in the Maternity Ward, and his latest, Bones and All. Jeselnik also wrote, produced, and starred in the comedy special Caligula and the stand-up album Shakespeare. In addition to his stand-up, Jeselnik is an Emmy-nominated writer who created, produced, and starred in the cult-classic television series Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik and The Jeselnik Offensive, alongside his breakout performances on The Roast of Donald Trump and The Roast of Charlie Sheen.

Stand-up
Harland Williams
Harland Williams
Stand-up
Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such as Dumb and Dumber, Something about Mary, Half Baked, Rocketman, Sorority Boys, Down Periscope and so many more.
Harland has been described as a scene stealing actor whose unique portrayals of his characters keep them etched in the minds of filmgoers everywhere. Add to this his incredible stand up comedy routines, which have been seen on Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brian, HBO, Comedy Central and everywhere else.
Described as sharp, witty, unpredictable and original; Harland is the true master of joke telling and crowd interaction. His improvisational skills led to him winning the award for best improviser on NBC’s prime time series, ‘Thank God You Are Here’ (available on YouTube).
Harland Williams is the rare comic artist who has managed to master both Stand Up and Sketch comedy and combine them both masterfully into his shows. Fresh, funny and always full of the unexpected, Harland’s incredible shows are not to be missed.

Stand-up
Donnell Rawlings
Donnell Rawlings
Stand-up
Donnell Rawlings is a dynamic force in the comedy world, captivating audiences as a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Since the premiere of his Netflix special, "A New Day," in 2024, Donnell has solidified his status as a comedy heavyweight, earning accolades from fans and peers alike.
The special, produced by Dave Chappelle, is one of four Chappelle curated for Netflix. Speaking about Donnell, Chappelle shared, “I’ve been doing this a long time, and comedians like Donnell are not only friends but have inspired my own career. Anyone in the comedy community knows these names and knows their time to shine is long overdue. I am proud to be a part of this moment “
He's joined Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall and has performed with him twice on SNL. His electrifying performances have included a standout appearance at the Netflix Is a Joke Festival, New York Comedy Festival and the Moon Tower Comedy Festival – he also continues to tour around the world alongside with comedy legends Chris Rock, Earthquake, and Dave Chappelle including the Los Angeles Forum and the Hollywood Bowl.
Off stage, Donnell is making waves as the host of "The Donnell Rawlings Show," a podcast recorded from his home in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The show, available on five major platforms, has amassed over 8 million views on YouTube, featuring an impressive lineup of guests such as Andrew Schulz, Teddy Swims, Steve O, Dr Umar, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Rapper T.I. Donnell's enormous following and sharp wit have made him a sought-after guest on major radio shows and podcasts including Club Shay Shay, Funny Marco, Something Burning, The Breakfast Club, DJ VLAD and The Joe Rogan Experience.
Donnell first shot to fame with his unforgettable portrayal of Ashy Larry on the iconic "Chappelle's Show," and he proved his versatility as an actor with his critically acclaimed role as Damien "Day-Day" Price on HBO's "The Wire." Fans also applauded his roles in STARZ's hit series "BMF," HBO's "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" as the snarky Mr. Earl, -- it won the hearts of so many in Pixar’s blockbuster film "Soul," where he voiced Dez.
Donnell received the prestigious Redd Foxx Award from The African-American Humor Awards, a testament to his impact on comedy and culture. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Alexandria, VA, Donnell’s journey includes service in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in South Korea and at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington, D.C., in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
While his career continues to soar, Donnell’s most cherished role is being a father to his 9-year-old son, Austen. Whether on stage, on screen, or behind the mic, Donnell Rawlings brings his authentic, unapologetic voice to every endeavor, making him a true icon in comedy and entertainment.

Stand-up
Cristina Mariani
Cristina Mariani
Stand-up

Stand-up
Mike Binder
Mike Binder
Stand-up
Mike Binder began his career as a stand-up comic in Detroit, Michigan. He was one of the youngest comedians ever to appear on the Tonight show. As an actor he had had roles in Taxi, Barry Levinson’s Diner Pilot, and several Norman Lear shows among other, he then went on to write many screenplays and direct and act in films such as The Upside of Anger with Kevin Costner and Joan Allen, and Reign Over Me with Adam Sandler was well as television shows like Ray Donavan, Nashville, and Billions. He acted in films such as Minority Report and The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, and wrote screenplays for Jim Carrey, Steven Speilberg, Robert Zemekis, Julia Roberts, Tim Allen, Reese Witherspoon, and Ben Affleck.
He starred for two seasons on HBO’s The Mind of the Married Man and his films The Search for John Gissing, and The Sex Monster both won Best Feature and Best Comedy at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen.
He wrote and directed a five part documentary series on The Comedy Store for Showtime, and is the editor and founder of Standupworld.com a popular website and newsletter on the art and craft of modern stand-up comedy.