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Matt Friend
at Tempe ImprovMatt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist. A 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School, Matthew’s love for comedy and entertainment began at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, he won Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Joe Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner alongside SNL star Colin Jost and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival during his nationwide standup comedy tour. A beloved comedic figure on social media, stages, and red carpets worldwide, Matt continues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the US this summer and in London’s Leicester Square this fall. He has earned praise from notable names like Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Austin Butler, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco, and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has also made his mark in the animation world, lending his voice talents to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more. Now, he’s partnering with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios to present his new show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES, launching in Summer 2024. Inspired by the late-night talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise to prominence, and delve into all things life, maybe even doing a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, wise beyond his years, and a student of show business, comedy, politics, and culture. He resides in New York. Celebrity impressions REACTIONS At Golden Globes | Austin Butler And More Howard Stern Talks to Howard Stern Impressionist Matt Friend Absolutely hilarious Jeff Goldblum impersonation | Today Show Australia Comedian makes MSNBC host CRY laughing with Trump & DeSantis impressions Comedian Matt Friend does incredible celeb impressions for Hoda & Jenna (Sebastian Maniscalco too!)
Matt Friend
at Tempe ImprovMatt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist. A 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School, Matthew’s love for comedy and entertainment began at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, he won Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Joe Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner alongside SNL star Colin Jost and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival during his nationwide standup comedy tour. A beloved comedic figure on social media, stages, and red carpets worldwide, Matt continues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the US this summer and in London’s Leicester Square this fall. He has earned praise from notable names like Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco, and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has also made his mark in the animation world, lending his voice talents to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more. Now, he’s partnering with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios to present his new show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES, launching in Summer 2024. Inspired by the late-night talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise to prominence, and delve into all things life, maybe even doing a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones!
Matt Friend
at Tempe ImprovMatt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist. A 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School, Matthew’s love for comedy and entertainment began at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, he won Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Joe Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner alongside SNL star Colin Jost and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival during his nationwide standup comedy tour. A beloved comedic figure on social media, stages, and red carpets worldwide, Matt continues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the US this summer and in London’s Leicester Square this fall. He has earned praise from notable names like Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco, and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has also made his mark in the animation world, lending his voice talents to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more. Now, he’s partnering with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios to present his new show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES, launching in Summer 2024. Inspired by the late-night talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise to prominence, and delve into all things life, maybe even doing a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones!
Jessie Jetski Johnson
at Tempe ImprovJessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the Kill Tony Podcast and the Bad Friends Podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
Matt Friend
at Tempe ImprovMatt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist. A 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School, Matthew’s love for comedy and entertainment began at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, he won Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Joe Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner alongside SNL star Colin Jost and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival during his nationwide standup comedy tour. A beloved comedic figure on social media, stages, and red carpets worldwide, Matt continues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the US this summer and in London’s Leicester Square this fall. He has earned praise from notable names like Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Austin Butler, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco, and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has also made his mark in the animation world, lending his voice talents to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more. Now, he’s partnering with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios to present his new show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES, launching in Summer 2024. Inspired by the late-night talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise to prominence, and delve into all things life, maybe even doing a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, wise beyond his years, and a student of show business, comedy, politics, and culture. He resides in New York.
Matt Friend
at Tempe ImprovMatt Friend is an old soul in the body of a 26-year-old comedian, actor, and impressionist. A 2020 graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School, Matthew’s love for comedy and entertainment began at the tender age of four after watching Austin Powers and mimicking the characters’ voices. His passion has since propelled him to great heights, amassing over 1 million followers on TikTok, Snap, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms. Matt has graced major shows like The Howard Stern Show, MSNBC, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NBC’s New York Live TV, Good Day LA, Good Day NY, Good Morning Washington, and WGN. In 2019, he won Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Experience at Carolines on Broadway. Known for his impressive repertoire of over 250 impressions, from Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet, Matt recently hosted the 2024 NHL Awards, achieving the highest ratings and viewership in league history. He also surprised President Joe Biden with a performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner alongside SNL star Colin Jost and headlined the Netflix Is A Joke Festival during his nationwide standup comedy tour. A beloved comedic figure on social media, stages, and red carpets worldwide, Matt continues to captivate audiences with his stand-up shows across the US this summer and in London’s Leicester Square this fall. He has earned praise from notable names like Howard Stern, Jeff Goldblum, Paul Giamatti, Austin Butler, Dr. Fauci, Liev Schreiber, Sebastian Maniscalco, and John Oliver for his remarkable impressions. Matt has also made his mark in the animation world, lending his voice talents to both The Simpsons and Family Guy. Matt’s meteoric rise has made him a “must-stop” on red carpets, with A-list stars seeking him out during Hollywood’s biggest nights, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and more. Now, he’s partnering with Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios to present his new show, FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES, launching in Summer 2024. Inspired by the late-night talk show format, Matt will get to know his incredible guests, discuss their rise to prominence, and delve into all things life, maybe even doing a viral comedy bit or two with the people he admires most - famous ones! Impressions aside, Matt is a true intellect, wise beyond his years, and a student of show business, comedy, politics, and culture. He resides in New York.
Jessie Jetski Johnson
at Tempe ImprovJessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the Kill Tony Podcast and the Bad Friends Podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
Jessie Jetski Johnson
at Tempe ImprovJessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the _Kill Tony Podcast_ and the _Bad Friends Podcast_ with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
Jessie Jetski Johnson
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the Kill Tony Podcast and the Bad Friends Podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
Jessie Jetski Johnson
at Tempe ImprovJessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the Kill Tony Podcast and the Bad Friends Podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians!
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians! 2-Drink minimum per person inside the showroom CLASSES: Monday: Beginners Class - 7 PM - 10 PM Tuesday: Advanced Class - 7 PM - 10 PM
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez: Coldest Baddest Tour
at Tempe ImprovJon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is best known for his White VS Hispanic skits, however Jon first started doing comedy in July of 2011. What started off as making his family laugh on road trips, soon led to him stumbling upon Chris Farley and stand up comedy, which eventually led to him pursuing a full time career in stand up. After getting involved in the local comedy scene in Austin, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through social media. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians!
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez: Coldest Baddest Tour
at Tempe ImprovJon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is best known for his White VS Hispanic skits, however Jon first started doing comedy in July of 2011. What started off as making his family laugh on road trips, soon led to him stumbling upon Chris Farley and stand up comedy, which eventually led to him pursuing a full time career in stand up. After getting involved in the local comedy scene in Austin, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through social media. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez: Coldest Baddest Tour
at Tempe ImprovJon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is best known for his White VS Hispanic skits, however Jon first started doing comedy in July of 2011. What started off as making his family laugh on road trips, soon led to him stumbling upon Chris Farley and stand up comedy, which eventually led to him pursuing a full time career in stand up. After getting involved in the local comedy scene in Austin, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through social media. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez: Coldest Baddest Tour
at Tempe ImprovJon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez is best known for his White VS Hispanic skits, however Jon first started doing comedy in July of 2011. What started off as making his family laugh on road trips, soon led to him stumbling upon Chris Farley and stand up comedy, which eventually led to him pursuing a full time career in stand up. After getting involved in the local comedy scene in Austin, Jon quickly found success through the release of multiple comedy skits which went viral receiving millions of views on Facebook and shortly after, TikTok. Since then Jon has toured all over the country performing his live standup show while also growing his fan base through social media. Make sure to catch Polar Bear’s live show when he comes through your city. You won’t wanna miss it!
Tumua
at Tempe ImprovTumua is a stand-up Comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, actor, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 600 thousand + followers combined (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube). Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! In 2023 Tumua performed in 22 cities, 11 states, and 5 islands. Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour 'The Warrior Tour'.
Tumua
at Tempe ImprovTumua is a stand-up Comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, actor, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 600 thousand + followers combined (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube). Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! In 2023 Tumua performed in 22 cities, 11 states, and 5 islands. Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour 'The Warrior Tour'.
Tumua
at Tempe ImprovTumua is a stand-up Comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, actor, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 600 thousand + followers combined (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube). Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! In 2023 Tumua performed in 22 cities, 11 states, and 5 islands. Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour 'The Warrior Tour'.
Tumua
at Tempe ImprovTumua is a stand-up Comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, actor, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 600 thousand + followers combined (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube). Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! In 2023 Tumua performed in 22 cities, 11 states, and 5 islands. Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour 'The Warrior Tour'.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gattois a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Joe has been touring for four years with his stand-up solo shows “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” and “Let’s Get Into It” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. His first comedy special “Messing with People” was added to Hulu's streaming comedy library in 2024. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe also hosted 100 episodes of a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispensed sage motherly advice to fans who wrote in with their dilemmas. He is an accomplished author of two titles — his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Personally, Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations, animal rescue initiatives and spending time with his family.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gattois a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Joe has been touring for four years with his stand-up solo shows “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” and “Let’s Get Into It” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. His first comedy special “Messing with People” was added to Hulu's streaming comedy library in 2024. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe also hosted 100 episodes of a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispensed sage motherly advice to fans who wrote in with their dilemmas. He is an accomplished author of two titles — his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Personally, Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations, animal rescue initiatives and spending time with his family.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.”Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends founded in 2022 which operates onLong Island, NY focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles -his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Joe lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two adorable children, his pack of dogs and cannolis.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.”Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends founded in 2022 which operates onLong Island, NY focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles -his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Joe lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two adorable children, his pack of dogs and cannolis.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gattois a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Joe has been touring for four years with his stand-up solo shows “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” and “Let’s Get Into It” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. His first comedy special “Messing with People” was added to Hulu's streaming comedy library in 2024. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe also hosted 100 episodes of a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispensed sage motherly advice to fans who wrote in with their dilemmas. He is an accomplished author of two titles — his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Personally, Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations, animal rescue initiatives and spending time with his family.
Joe Gatto
at Tempe ImprovJoe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.”Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends founded in 2022 which operates onLong Island, NY focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called "Two Cool Moms" on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles -his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Joe lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two adorable children, his pack of dogs and cannolis.
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN T he Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN T he Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN T he Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovOne of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today has also made quite an impression in the television, film and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “ The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country including the #1 radio market – New York. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media. DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour, which features DL along with Cedric the Entertainer, George Lopez, and Eddie Griffin. The tour was turned into docu-reality series which aired on BET. DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” last year in Philadelphia. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List. He is currently working on his next book, scheduled for release in 2020. Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News, and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars. As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL. He is a regular on the late night talk show circuit, including always-memorable appearances on Real Time with Bill Maher and The Tonight Show. He is frequently requested as a guest host for such shows as Good Morning America, The View and Live with Kelly. DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL Hughley
at Tempe ImprovDL Hughley is one of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians on the road today, also making an impression in television, film, and radio. He can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “The DL Hughley Show.” DL is currently touring as part of the Comedy Get Down Tour and shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” available on Netflix.
Perritos World National Tour Featuring: Concrete, DoKnow & Jerry Garcia
at Tempe ImprovCONCRETE From an early childhood that led him through every urban town in the San Fernando Valley to finally calling Sylmar, California his home, Cristian Gutierrez now better known as Concrete, has the makings of an upbringing that to this day solidify his eclectic creative prowess in a city that demands for creativity. Concrete was able to perfect his trade, create his own brand, and eventually end up having two radio records, "Certified Kush" and "We Can Make it Rain" on the Los Angeles based major Hip-Hop radio station Power 106 and 35 other major stations across the country. Sharing the stage with luminaries like DJ Quick, G-Unit, Cypress Hill, Fat Joe, and Kid Frost, Concrete's journey in the music scene reached impressive heights. Collaborations with Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Krayzie Bone, Lazie Bone, and members of The Outlaws solidified his position in the industry. Transitioning seamlessly, Concrete has shifted his focus to the world of comedy, routinely captivating audiences and selling out stand-up comedy clubs. His social media platforms are ablaze with a consistent flow of new and engaging content, showcasing his versatility and ensuring that his creative flame continues to burn brightly. DOKNOW IS A YOUNG COMEDIAN WHO MADE HIS RISE THROUGH INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK REELS AND TOOK OVER THE INTERNET. MOST KNOWN FOR HIS FUNNY/ CRAZY THOUGHTS ON REAL LIFE SITUATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE. HES ALSO IS PART OF BROWN BAG PODCAST, FIGGMUNITY WORLD AND MORE. JERRY GARCIA has stormed his way onto the national comedy scene as one of the top-rated comedians and is truly a must-see performer. A father of three boys, Jerry allows us to enter his world and laugh hysterically with his charm, witty puns, and punchlines using his young, hip, real-life flavor that easily crosses over to all audiences. No matter where you’re from, the jokes hit home. Jerry’s presence, strong delivery, and likability on stage help him connect and interact with audience members in the most memorable way. Fans leave Jerry’s performances with the feeling of having met a new funny friend. Jerry Garcia's credits continue to grow year after year, beginning in 2016 with Fox's Laughs comedy series. In 2017, Jerry made his Netflix debut co-starring in Chingo Bling’s “They Can’t Deport Us All” Comedy Special. In 2018, Jerry continued to rise as he made his HBO debut on "Entre Nos" Comedy Series. A stand-alone HBO Max comedy special appropriately titled "It's Not My Weekend" premiered in the summer of 2019. Earlier in 2019, Jerry crossed over to acting in 2023 Guest Starring on George Lopez sitcom Lopez vs Lopez.
Perritos World National Tour Featuring: Concrete, DoKnow & Jerry Garcia
at Tempe ImprovCONCRETE From an early childhood that led him through every urban town in the San Fernando Valley to finally calling Sylmar, California his home, Cristian Gutierrez now better known as Concrete, has the makings of an upbringing that to this day solidify his eclectic creative prowess in a city that demands for creativity. Concrete was able to perfect his trade, create his own brand, and eventually end up having two radio records, "Certified Kush" and "We Can Make it Rain" on the Los Angeles based major Hip-Hop radio station Power 106 and 35 other major stations across the country. Sharing the stage with luminaries like DJ Quick, G-Unit, Cypress Hill, Fat Joe, and Kid Frost, Concrete's journey in the music scene reached impressive heights. Collaborations with Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Krayzie Bone, Lazie Bone, and members of The Outlaws solidified his position in the industry. Transitioning seamlessly, Concrete has shifted his focus to the world of comedy, routinely captivating audiences and selling out stand-up comedy clubs. His social media platforms are ablaze with a consistent flow of new and engaging content, showcasing his versatility and ensuring that his creative flame continues to burn brightly. DOKNOW IS A YOUNG COMEDIAN WHO MADE HIS RISE THROUGH INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK REELS AND TOOK OVER THE INTERNET. MOST KNOWN FOR HIS FUNNY/ CRAZY THOUGHTS ON REAL LIFE SITUATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND MORE. HES ALSO IS PART OF BROWN BAG PODCAST, FIGGMUNITY WORLD AND MORE. JERRY GARCIA has stormed his way onto the national comedy scene as one of the top-rated comedians and is truly a must-see performer. A father of three boys, Jerry allows us to enter his world and laugh hysterically with his charm, witty puns, and punchlines using his young, hip, real-life flavor that easily crosses over to all audiences. No matter where you’re from, the jokes hit home. Jerry’s presence, strong delivery, and likability on stage help him connect and interact with audience members in the most memorable way. Fans leave Jerry’s performances with the feeling of having met a new funny friend. Jerry Garcia's credits continue to grow year after year, beginning in 2016 with Fox's Laughs comedy series. In 2017, Jerry made his Netflix debut co-starring in Chingo Bling’s “They Can’t Deport Us All” Comedy Special. In 2018, Jerry continued to rise as he made his HBO debut on "Entre Nos" Comedy Series. A stand-alone HBO Max comedy special appropriately titled "It's Not My Weekend" premiered in the summer of 2019. Earlier in 2019, Jerry crossed over to acting in 2023 Guest Starring on George Lopez sitcom Lopez vs Lopez.
Stand-Up Comedy Class
at Tempe ImprovComedyschools.com is the longest-running comedy workshop in the Valley. Now in its twenty-fourth year, Comedyschools has seen its students go from the very first class to national television. Past students have become regulars on Saturday Night Live and long-term cast members on TV shows, including The Walking Dead! Our alumni have been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more. Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic who appeared on classic stand-up shows, Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central. Stand-up comedy workshops at Comedyschools.com are not exclusive to aspiring comics. They are open to all, including CEOs, salespeople, and those seeking a fun and unique experience. Our workshops are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, proving that comedy is for everyone. Check out a free intro, and see if we are for you! For schedules and your questions, go to www.comedyschools.com Or email us at comedyschools@hotmail.com Or call direct at (818) 571-5653 MONDAYS & TUESDAYS // 7:30 PM - 10 PM Monday - January 5th - Beginning of 1st Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) January 6th January 12th & 13th January 19th & 20th January 26th & 27th February 2nd & 3rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM Monday - February 9th - Beginning of 2nd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) February 10th February 16th & 17th February 23rd & 24th March 2nd & 3rd March 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - March 16th - Beginning of 3rd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) March 17th March 23rd & 24th March 30th & 31st April 6th & 7th April 13th & 14th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM Monday - April 20th - Beginning of 4th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) April 21st April 27th & 28th May 4th & 5th May 11th & 12th May 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30 PM Monday - May 25th - Beginning of 5th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) May 26th June 1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June 15th & 16th June 22nd & 23rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, June 24th @ 7:30 PM Monday - June 29th - Beginning of 6th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) June 30th July 6th & 7th July 13th & 14th July 20th & 21st July 27th & 28th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:30 PM Monday - August 3rd - Beginning of 7th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) August 4th August 10th & 11th August 17th & 18th August 24th & 25th August 30th & September 1st Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7:30 PM Monday - September 7th - Beginning of 8th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) September 8th September 14th & 15th September 21st & 22nd September 28th & 29th October 5th & 6th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, October 7th @ 7:30 PM Monday - October 12th - Beginning of 9th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) October 13th October 19th & 20th October 26th & 27th November 2nd & 3rd October 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, November 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - November 16th - Beginning of 10th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) November 17th November 23rd & 24th November 30th & December 1st December 8th December 15th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:30 PM Monday - December 21st - Beginning of 11th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) December 22nd December 28th & 29th January 4th & 5th January 11th & 12th January 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, January 20th [2027] @ 7:30 PM *Each round is 5 weeks / 10 classes long.*
Sammy Obeid
at Tempe ImprovLebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Sammy Obeid
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Sammy Obeid
at Tempe ImprovLebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Sammy Obeid
at Tempe ImprovLebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovJiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovJiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovJiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovJiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovJiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Jiaoying Summers: What Specie Are You? Tour
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event. Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents. With over 1 billion views online and a loyal fanbase of 4+ million followers, Jiaoying is a digital juggernaut whose content regularly goes viral—most notably her “Uber Karen” sketch and her irreverent takes on English names by roasting their meaning in Chinese. Jiaoying made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline the iconic Apollo Theater in 2023 in New York City. She was also inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame, cementing her place as a cultural force. Jiaoying is the host of the hit podcast Tiger Mom (MILF), where her magnetic personality shines as she connects with fans and guests on a more personal level. She is currently on her international tour, “Jiaoying: What Specie Are You?”, having just wrapped a 27-show, 20-day run across 9 cities throughout Asia and Australia—all sold out, she is now onto her US leg of the tour that runs through the end of the year, hitting all the major markets. Whether on stage, online, at home as a mom, or CEO of Summers Group, Jiaoying brings an unfiltered, modern, and global comedic voice that resonates with Gen Z & Boomers alike. Her bold, fearless comedy—blending immigrant identity, dark humor, and viral social commentary—has made her a digital phenomenon and a can’t-miss performer.
Mike Goodwin
at Tempe ImprovMike is a refreshingly funny stand-up comedian, speaker, and leader. His signature bowtie is a nod to his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences from comedy clubs to corporate events to swanky galas laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. A native of Camden, South Carolina, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. Using his ability to merge leadership and laughter, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent, Dry Bar Comedy, Lifetime, BET, Amazon Prime, TBN, Daystar, USA, the Word Network and Circle TV, and been featured on SiriusXM, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. A southern gentleman with a curious mind, love for people, and heart for God, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. He resides in Columbia, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children.
Mike Goodwin
at Tempe ImprovMike is a refreshingly funny stand-up comedian, speaker, and leader. His signature bowtie is a nod to his expectation-defying brand of comedy.
Mike Goodwin
at Tempe ImprovMike is a refreshingly funny stand-up comedian, speaker, and leader. His signature bowtie is a nod to his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences from comedy clubs to corporate events to swanky galas laughing hysterically and completely inspired, without a foul or vulgar word spoken.
Yohay Sponder
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event With over 20 years of experience, Yohay Sponder brings his unique outlook on life to the stage. Throughout his career he has starred in multiple TV and radio shows, he produces and headlines in ‘Funny Monday – Israeli Comedy in English’ and has performed all over the world. Having gained a massive following on social media, Sponder has gone on a world tour with his new show “Self Loving Jew”. In his show, Sponder talks about self love, identity and faith. Yohay’s humor, smart wit and unapologetic attitude are the perfect antidote for even the toughest of times. He truly believes he can cure the world’s troubles one laugh at a time … but this time the joke’s on him!
Yohay Sponder
at Tempe ImprovWith over 20 years of experience, Yohay Sponder brings his unique outlook on life to the stage. He has starred in multiple TV and radio shows and performs all over the world.
Yohay Sponder
at Tempe ImprovSpecial Event With over 20 years of experience, Yohay Sponder brings his unique outlook on life to the stage. Throughout his career he has starred in multiple TV and radio shows, he produces and headlines in ‘Funny Monday – Israeli Comedy in English’ and has performed all over the world. Having gained a massive following on social media, Sponder has gone on a world tour with his new show “Self Loving Jew”. In his show, Sponder talks about self love, identity and faith. Yohay’s humor, smart wit and unapologetic attitude are the perfect antidote for even the toughest of times. He truly believes he can cure the world’s troubles one laugh at a time … but this time the joke’s on him!
Kevin Nealon
at Tempe ImprovKevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian who sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and likable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. Kevin currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. He will be releasing his latest book, I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame(Abrams), on October 25, 2022. Part art book, part memoir -- the book is full of original full-color caricatures Kevin has created along with funny, endearing personal essays about his famous friends. Nealon’s extensive television credits include the CBS sitcom, Man With a Plan, in which he starred alongside Matt LeBlanc; Showtime’s Weeds, which ran for eight seasons and was 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.” Additional television roles include two critically acclaimed stand-up specials for Showtime; and a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland, Franklin & Bash, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country. Past guests include Michael Keaton, Jimmy Kimmel, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cheryl Hines, Ray Romano, Al Franken, Hilary Swank, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Beckinsale, Conan O’Brien, Adam Sandler, and more.
Kevin Nealon
at Tempe ImprovKevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian who sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and likable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. Kevin currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. He will be releasing his latest book, I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame(Abrams), on October 25, 2022. Part art book, part memoir -- the book is full of original full-color caricatures Kevin has created along with funny, endearing personal essays about his famous friends. Nealon’s extensive television credits include the CBS sitcom, Man With a Plan, in which he starred alongside Matt LeBlanc; Showtime’s Weeds, which ran for eight seasons and was 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.” Additional television roles include two critically acclaimed stand-up specials for Showtime; and a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland, Franklin & Bash, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country. Past guests include Michael Keaton, Jimmy Kimmel, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cheryl Hines, Ray Romano, Al Franken, Hilary Swank, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Beckinsale, Conan O’Brien, Adam Sandler, and more.
Kevin Nealon
at Tempe ImprovKevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian who sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and likable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. Kevin currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. He will be releasing his latest book, I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame(Abrams), on October 25, 2022. Part art book, part memoir -- the book is full of original full-color caricatures Kevin has created along with funny, endearing personal essays about his famous friends. Nealon’s extensive television credits include the CBS sitcom, Man With a Plan, in which he starred alongside Matt LeBlanc; Showtime’s Weeds, which ran for eight seasons and was 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.” Additional television roles include two critically acclaimed stand-up specials for Showtime; and a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland, Franklin & Bash, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country. Past guests include Michael Keaton, Jimmy Kimmel, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cheryl Hines, Ray Romano, Al Franken, Hilary Swank, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Beckinsale, Conan O’Brien, Adam Sandler, and more.
Kevin Nealon
at Tempe ImprovKevin Nealon is an Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian who sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit and likable demeanor. Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. Kevin currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin, and tours his stand-up globally. He will be releasing his latest book, I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame(Abrams), on October 25, 2022. Part art book, part memoir -- the book is full of original full-color caricatures Kevin has created along with funny, endearing personal essays about his famous friends. Nealon’s extensive television credits include the CBS sitcom, Man With a Plan, in which he starred alongside Matt LeBlanc; Showtime’s Weeds, which ran for eight seasons and was 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.” Additional television roles include two critically acclaimed stand-up specials for Showtime; and a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland, Franklin & Bash, Monk, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing. Nealon’s self-produced, edited, and hosted web series Hiking with Kevin is exclusively available on his YouTube channel of the same name. In the series, Kevin interviews his A-list celebrity friends on hikes throughout the country. Past guests include Michael Keaton, Jimmy Kimmel, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Cheryl Hines, Ray Romano, Al Franken, Hilary Swank, Kumail Nanjiani, Kate Beckinsale, Conan O’Brien, Adam Sandler, and more.
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
at Tempe ImprovAfter a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over eighty. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner-up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. Also a bestselling writer, David recorded his debut special Documented for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019, his follow up Cultural Appreciation in 202, and his award winning show Shelf Help in 2025. He has been featured on TED.com, Sirius XM, Just For Laughs, Netflix is a Joke Festival, RTE’s Late Late Show, The Irish Independent, Inc, NPR, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favorite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 800 million views and a social following of over 2 million people. More info: davidnihill.com
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “ RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the " Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on " The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “ RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the " Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on " The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “ RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the " Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on " The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “ RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the " Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on " The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “ RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the " Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on " The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Jordan Jensen
at Tempe ImprovJordan Jensen is a stand-up comedian who hosts the podcast “RIP Jordan Jensen” and co-hosts the "Bein' Ian with Jordan" podcast. She can be seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" and at the world famous Comedy Cellar.
Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents from what they have worked on and learned over the past five weeks. The graduates come from the Advanced Course, and they will prove this to you on the world famous Tempe Improv stage. Congratulations to all the graduating comedians!
Stand-Up Comedy Class
at Tempe ImprovComedyschools.com is the longest-running comedy workshop in the Valley. Now in its twenty-fourth year, Comedyschools has seen its students go from the very first class to national television. Past students have become regulars on Saturday Night Live and long-term cast members in TV shows, including The Walking Dead! Our alumni have been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more. Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic who appeared on classic stand-up shows, Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central. Stand-up comedy workshops at Comedyschools.com are not exclusive to aspiring comics. They are open to all, including CEOs, salespeople, and those seeking a fun and unique experience. Our workshops are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, proving that comedy is for everyone. Check out a free intro, and see if we are for you! For schedules and your questions, go to\u00a0www.comedyschools.com Or email us at\u00a0comedyschools@hotmail.com Or call direct at (818) 571-5653 MONDAYS & TUESDAYS // 7:30 PM - 10 PM Monday - January 5th - Beginning of 1st Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) January 6th January 12th & 13th January 19th & 20th January 26th & 27th February 2nd & 3rd _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - February 9th - Beginning of 2nd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** February 10th February 16th & 17th February 23rd & 24th March 2nd & 3rd March 9th & 10th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - March 16th - Beginning of 3rd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** March 17th March 23rd & 24th March 30th & 31st April 6th & 7th April 13th & 14th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - April 20th - Beginning of 4th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** April 21st April 27th & 28th May 4th & 5th May 11th & 12th May 18th & 19th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - May 25th - Beginning of 5th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** May 26th June 1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June 15th & 16th June 22nd & 23rd _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, June 24th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - June 29th - Beginning of 6th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** June 30th July 6th & 7th July 13th & 14th July 20th & 21st July 27th & 28th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - August 3rd - Beginning of 7th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** August 4th August 10th & 11th August 17th & 18th August 24th & 25th August 30th & September 1st _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7:30 PM **Monday - September 7th - Beginning of 8th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** September 8th September 14th & 15th September 21st & 22th September 28th & 29th October 5th & 6th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, October 7th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - October 12th - Beginning of 9th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** October 13th October 19th & 20th October 26th & 27th November 2nd & 3rd October 9th & 10th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, November 11th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - November 16th - Beginning of 10th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** November 17th November 23rd & 24th November 30th & December 1st December 8th December 15th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:30 PM **Monday - December 21st - Beginning of 11th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS)** December 22nd December 28th & 29th January 4th & 5th January 11th & 12th January 18th & 19th _Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv:_ Wednesday, January 20th [2027] @ 7:30 PM *Each round is 5 weeks / 10 classes long.*
Stand Up Comedy Class Graduation
at Tempe ImprovJoin us for an evening of comedy with graduates from the Improv Stand Up Comedy Class. Watch as they showcase their amazing comedic talents.
Josh Wolf
at Tempe ImprovJosh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” Throughout 2013-2014, Wolf hosted “Shark After Dark” which aired during the ultra-popular “Shark Week” on The Discovery Channel. This led to Josh being cast as the host for Discovery’s late night series “Naked and Afraid.” In 2015, Wolf hosted CMT’s first original late night comedy series, “The Josh Wolf Show.” Most recently, in his time off from touring, Josh has been doing a weekly podcast with Freddie Prinz Jr. In addition to that, Josh has experienced exponential growth on his YOUTUBE PAGE due largely in part to his 2019 stand up special, “Father of The Year”, bringing his subscriber count to 1 million and counting. Josh currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and kids.
Josh Wolf
at Tempe ImprovJosh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” Throughout 2013-2014, Wolf hosted “Shark After Dark” which aired during the ultra-popular “Shark Week” on The Discovery Channel. This led to Josh being cast as the host for Discovery’s late night series “Naked and Afraid.” In 2015, Wolf hosted CMT’s first original late night comedy series, “The Josh Wolf Show.” Most recently, in his time off from touring, Josh has been doing a weekly podcast with Freddie Prinz Jr. In addition to that, Josh has experienced exponential growth on his YOUTUBE PAGE due largely in part to his 2019 stand up special, “Father of The Year”, bringing his subscriber count to 1 million and counting. Josh currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and kids.
Josh Wolf
at Tempe ImprovJosh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” Throughout 2013-2014, Wolf hosted “Shark After Dark” which aired during the ultra-popular “Shark Week” on The Discovery Channel. This led to Josh being cast as the host for Discovery’s late night series “Naked and Afraid.” In 2015, Wolf hosted CMT’s first original late night comedy series, “The Josh Wolf Show.” Most recently, in his time off from touring, Josh has been doing a weekly podcast with Freddie Prinz Jr. In addition to that, Josh has experienced exponential growth on his YOUTUBE PAGE due largely in part to his 2019 stand up special, “Father of The Year”, bringing his subscriber count to 1 million and counting. Josh currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and kids.
Josh Wolf
at Tempe ImprovJosh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” Throughout 2013-2014, Wolf hosted “Shark After Dark” which aired during the ultra-popular “Shark Week” on The Discovery Channel. This led to Josh being cast as the host for Discovery’s late night series “Naked and Afraid.” In 2015, Wolf hosted CMT’s first original late night comedy series, “The Josh Wolf Show.” Most recently, in his time off from touring, Josh has been doing a weekly podcast with Freddie Prinz Jr. In addition to that, Josh has experienced exponential growth on his YOUTUBE PAGE due largely in part to his 2019 stand up special, “Father of The Year”, bringing his subscriber count to 1 million and counting. Josh currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and kids.
Stand-Up Comedy Class
at Tempe ImprovComedyschools.com is the longest-running comedy workshop in the Valley. Now in its twenty-fourth year, Comedyschools has seen its students go from the very first class to national television. Past students have become regulars on Saturday Night Live and long-term cast members on TV shows, including The Walking Dead! Our alumni have been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more. Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic who appeared on classic stand-up shows, Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central. Stand-up comedy workshops at Comedyschools.com are not exclusive to aspiring comics. They are open to all, including CEOs, salespeople, and those seeking a fun and unique experience. Our workshops are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, proving that comedy is for everyone. Check out a free intro, and see if we are for you! For schedules and your questions, go to www.comedyschools.com Or email us at comedyschools@hotmail.com Or call direct at (818) 571-5653 MONDAYS & TUESDAYS // 7:30 PM - 10 PM Monday - January 5th - Beginning of 1st Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) January 6th January 12th & 13th January 19th & 20th January 26th & 27th February 2nd & 3rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM Monday - February 9th - Beginning of 2nd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) February 10th February 16th & 17th February 23rd & 24th March 2nd & 3rd March 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - March 16th - Beginning of 3rd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) March 17th March 23rd & 24th March 30th & 31st April 6th & 7th April 13th & 14th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM Monday - April 20th - Beginning of 4th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) April 21st April 27th & 28th May 4th & 5th May 11th & 12th May 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30 PM Monday - May 25th - Beginning of 5th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) May 26th June 1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June 15th & 16th June 22nd & 23rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, June 24th @ 7:30 PM Monday - June 29th - Beginning of 6th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) June 30th July 6th & 7th July 13th & 14th July 20th & 21st July 27th & 28th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:30 PM Monday - August 3rd - Beginning of 7th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) August 4th August 10th & 11th August 17th & 18th August 24th & 25th August 30th & September 1st Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7:30 PM Monday - September 7th - Beginning of 8th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) September 8th September 14th & 15th September 21st & 22nd September 28th & 29th October 5th & 6th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, October 7th @ 7:30 PM Monday - October 12th - Beginning of 9th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) October 13th October 19th & 20th October 26th & 27th November 2nd & 3rd October 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, November 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - November 16th - Beginning of 10th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) November 17th November 23rd & 24th November 30th & December 1st December 8th December 15th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:30 PM Monday - December 21st - Beginning of 11th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) December 22nd December 28th & 29th January 4th & 5th January 11th & 12th January 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, January 20th [2027] @ 7:30 PM *Each round is 5 weeks / 10 classes long.*
Pauly Shore
at Tempe ImprovPauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the airwaves to major fan approval. He went on to star in films and comedy specials.
