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The Original Room: 16 Headlining Comics
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Tuesday Nov 17, 2009 9:00 PM
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21+ Show -
Our original show in our original room.
12 National headliners back to back for a truly singular comedy experience. No other club in the country offers back to back hilarity of this caliber and in this volume!
The Original Room: 16 Comics | 9:00 PM
 Our original show in our original room. 16 National headliners back to back for a truly singular comedy experience. No other club in the country offers back to back hilarity of this caliber and in this volume! |
Sarah Tiana | 9:00 PM
 Sarah Tiana has been a working comedian in Los Angeles for over six years. Originally from Calhoun, GA, Sarah's act emphasizes the ups and downs of a Southern childhood while peppering in her opinions of race and religion. Recently Sarah has been recognized for her "breakout performance" in four episodes as Carmen on Reno 911!'s 7th season. Five years ago she helped create a sketch comedy company called The Strait Jacket Society as a way to help young actors in Hollywood accelerate their stage time and gain exposure while still having fun. This experience also helped her become the only female performer on Showtime's "Jeff Garcia's Low Budget Madness" sketch show. A downright American, Sarah has done several tours of comedy for the troops and a recent trip to Iraq is highlighted in the documentary film, "We Love You Mrs. Bevins." Currently performing with Brett Butler in "The Southern Belles of Comedy," Sarah has also been seen on E!, the TV Guide Channel, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen and she will never be seen in the three pilots she taped last year.
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Argus Hamilton | 9:15 PM
 Who is Argus Hamilton, and why is everybody quoting him?
Meet the funniest topical comedian in America, the man Robin Williams once called "the Will Rogers of the Baby Boom." Argus Hamilton's daily column of jokes on the news, now carried in over 100 newspapers across the United States, is also read and heard by millions on the Internet and on radio stations across the country.
Argus James Hamilton III is the son, grandson and great-grandson of Methodist ministers in the South. A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and now based in Los Angeles, Argus brings an unusual perspective to the news from Washington and around the country. "I'm an English Monarchist and a Southern secessionist," Argus says. "Let's see Rush Limbaugh get to the right of that."
Argus Hamilton performs at corporate, political and charity events around the country. When he's in Los Angeles, he can be seen working out the latest material nightly at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
Argus is regularly quoted by daily newspapers including The San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times, by weekly business papers including the Orange County Business Journal, by Time magazine and by radio personalities including Paul Harvey.
Argus was honored by Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry as the official comedian of the Oklahoma Centennial and appeared with the governor in the 2007 Tournament of Roses Parade.
You can read Argus Hamilton's outrageously funny humor column on the Internet six days a week -- yes, six days a week ("Unbelievable," says Yahoo.com)
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Ahmed Ahmed | 9:30 PM
 Ahmed Ahmed - Born in Helwan, Egypt June 27th, 1970. Parents immigrated to the US when he was one month old and grew up in Riverside, CA. Moved to Hollywood when he was 19 years old to pursue a career as an actor and stand up comedian. Attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts for one year and studied with various acting coaches such as Cliff Osmond, Ivana Chubbuck and Sandy Marshall.
Seen in such films and television shows as Iron Man, You Don't Mess With The Zohan, Swingers, Tracey Takes On, Roseanne, JAG, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn on Comedy Central and MTV's PUNK'D. Also appeared on CNN, The View, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and NPR. Was featured on the front page of The Wall Street Journal in December of 2001 and featured in Newsweek Magazine. Will be seen in the upcoming ONION MOVIE for FOX Searchlight. Currently can be seen on the Fahrenheit 9/11 DVD bonus track performing stand up comedy.
A paid regular performer at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood and tours all across America and Europe. Winner of the first annual Richard Pryor Award for ethnic comedy at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland summer of 2004.
Wrote an original screenplay titled "The Pilgrimage" based on his Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca). He also co-wrote the script "Google Me" with comedian Erik Griffin.
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Bobby Lee | 9:45 PM
 Bobby Lee, a native of San Diego, was expected to follow in his father’s footsteps running the family clothing store. But after stints in a local rock band and at the local community college, he was spotted by Frank Burns, the legendary manager of La Jolla’s Comedy Store, and the rest, as they say, is history. Lee rapidly became an in-demand stand-up comic with his unique Korean American perspective and charismatic on-stage personality.
In 1995, comedian Pauly Shore spotted Lee on stage and asked him to open his act in Las Vegas. Lee subsequently met Paulie’s mother, the celebrated owner of the Comedy Store, Mitzi Shore. He became a regular at the club and went on the road with comic Carlos Mencia.
Since joining MADtv in 1999, Lee has become a fan-favorite, known for his unique brand of pain-inducing, physical humor. He has created such memorable original characters as the comically confused film critic “Johnny Gan,” the world’s worst interpreter “Bae Sung;” and hapless warrior the Blind kung Fu Master.” And audiences have loved his takes on such real-world figures as Connie Chung and North Korean President Kim Jong Il.
Lee’s film credits include “Hardbreakers,” “Kickin’ It Old Skool,” “Killer Pad” and “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” On television Lee has appeared in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Mind of Mencia,” and has performed stand-up on "Late Friday," "Premium Blend" and “The Tonight Show.” He was also the host of this year’s Asian Excellence Awards.
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Steve Rannazzisi | 10:00 PM
 "Nobody wants to hang around a smart-ass, Stephen."
That's what a Catholic schoolteacher told Stephen Rannazzisi growing up in Long Island New York. Stephen went on to prove her wrong by "hanging out" or "pissing off" many different celebrities on this season of PUNK'D.
Stephen grew up on Long Island, New York and graduated from a SUNY college with a degree in Theater. After graduation, he left Long Island to pursue the only career he was suited for--entertaining. Upon his arrival in the big city, Stephen got a job as a doorman at the world-famous Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard. It was there that he honed his skills amongst some of the most prolific comics in the business, such as Eddie Griffin, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Dice Clay. And after winning over some of the toughest crowds in show business, Stephen would check id's at the door, answer phones in the office, and clean up vomit in the men's room. He also honed his craft of character acting at The Groundlings School and theater. All the hard work has started to pay off as the Hollywood industry has begun to take notice. Stephen was signed by top-level management and soon received his big break appearing as a cast member on MTV's PUNK'D.
"Great job!" said Ashton. "You really nailed it!!"
And, with the respect of his peers and an undying commitment to his craft, the future looks very bright for this talented young performer. |
Dov Davidoff | 10:15 PM
 Dov Davidoff is one of the hottest up and coming comedians on the scene today.
Aside from appearing across the country in comedy clubs and colleges, he will be seen in the upcoming feature film, “Across the Hall,” starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the film "Invincible" and co-starred with Jeff Goldblum in the 2007 NBC drama "Raines." Davdioff is a regular fixture on COMEDY CENTRAL starring in his own 2007 half hour comedy special and appearing on “Chappelle’s Show” and “Tough Crowd.” He is a favorite at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has won numerous comedy competitions.
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Bret Ernst | 10:30 PM
 A lot has happened since Bret first stepped on stage eight
years ago to perform comedy. After several years of hard
work, Bret earned a spot performing at the 2003 JUST FOR
LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL, where he was noted as one of the
best new faces at MONTREAL. That same year, Bret made his
first nationally televised stand-up appearance on THE LATE,
LATE SHOW W/CRAIG KILBORN followed by a primetime
performance on STEVE HARVEY’S BIG TIME. The upcoming year
the industry started to take notice when Bret was offered a
talent holding deal with ABC/Touchstone. Bret continues his
relationship with Touchstone, as they are currently working
with him in his development deal with the WB NETWORK. Bret
is collaborating with Touchstone, The WB, and show creators
Barry Kemp (creator of Coach and Newhart) and Eric Lapidus
(creator of 2 and _ men) to star in a sit-com based on his
stand-up comedy.
Although Bret enjoys acting (guest starring on CSI/NY, and
just recently he can be seen in Artie Lang’s new movie BEER
LEAGUE), His first love is, and always will be stand-up
comedy. He is a national headliner, performing in clubs
across the country. Bret has headlined in some of the best
rooms in America, including THE IMPROV CHAINS, and THE
WORLD FAMOUS COMEDY STORE. He has also headlined sold out
shows in Las Vegas, like BEACHER’S MADHOUSE at THE HARD
ROCK CASINO. Bret is currently a part of VINCE VAUGHN’S
OUTLAWS OF COMEDY, a stand-up show hosted by Vince Vaughn
and Jon Favreau.
You can currently catch him commenting on FOX’S SPORTS LIST
and you can see Bret on the up-coming season of COMEDY
CENTRAL’S PREMIUM BLEND. He is also being featured on BYRON
ALLEN’S ENTERTAINMENT STUDIO as one of the nation’s top new
comedians.
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Chris D'Elia | 10:45 PM
 Chris was 16 the first time he performed stand-up comedy. He would act up in church, so the pastor told him he could do some time on stage afterwards if he behaved himself. Well he didn't behave, but was still allowed to get on stage in front of everyone.
Although his church performance was a success, it would be years later that D'Elia actually started a career in stand-up comedy. East coast born, West coast raised, Chris found himself in Los Angeles, on stage anywhere he could get up-- from local coffee shops to various hole-in-the-wall dive bars. Performing every night of the week, he quickly became a regular at all the clubs in Hollywood. Chris's silly, physical humor is what sets him apart from other comedians. Chris explains, "I never really feel like just standing there and telling jokes. I wanna move around. In fact, it's hard for me to write a joke where I don't end up on the ground for some reason. Hey... at least that way I know no comics will steal my shit. Too many bruises."
His comedy has an emphasis on characters, maybe because of his background in acting. Chris has guest starred on such shows as "Monk" and "Boston Legal", among others.
In 2008 Chris toured the United States with fellow comedian JoKoy. In 2009 you can catch Chris's act on Showtime's new upcoming series "Live Nude Comedy".
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Owen Smith | 11:00 PM
 Watching Owen Smith on stage is like watching a conductor command an orchestra. His compelling 6’5” frame combined with his truthful, primal and unapologetic approach to his craft gives him license to lead his audiences on journeys they may not normally take with other comedians. His fresh takes on race, politics, relationships, and society has critics using adjectives like: “witty”, “clever”, and “brilliant” to describe his performances. Television and film star, Terry Crews (White Chicks, Everybody Hates Chris) says, “The future of comedy is here, and that future is Owen Smith!” Tichina Arnold star of Everybody Hates Chris believes, “Owen is going to be huge one day!” And sitcom legend, Ernest Thomas (What’s Happening, Everybody Hates Chris) says, “I was there when Sam Kinison, Eddie Murphy, and Jim Carrey all became superstars, and Owen is in that league!”
Owen Smith has multiple roles on the hit Chris Rock sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris”. His national McDonald’s “Cha-cha Slide” commercial has become one of the most popular McDonald’s commercials to date! Even Oprah Winfrey loves it. And as if that’s not enough, last fall, Owen filmed his very own one-hour Comedy Special “Anonymous” for TV and DVD. Other noted television appearances include: Crossing Jordan, Monk, Gilmore Girls, Premium Blend, Star Search, Latino Laugh Festival: The Show, HBO Comedy Minutes, Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, The Orlando Jones Show, National Lampoon’s Funny Money, NBC’s Friday Night, and BET’s Comic View.
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Steve Simeone | 11:15 PM
 Steve Simeone is a Comedy Store regular who was recently featured in the National "Why can't we be friends?" Tour. He has appeared with Pauly shore and has been featured in Playboy Comedy Night.
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Rusty Dooley | 11:30 PM
 Through the use of music, masks, original movie props and costumes, Rusty brings to life a hilarious slant on some of the most famous cinematic characters in movie history. Part tribute and other times pure parody, his performance is always unique and funny. From breakdancing Michael Myers to recreating Indiana Jones, or Tom Cruise shooting Top Gun 2, Rusty's singular take on the cinema will keep you laughing all night long. Like his passion-the movies-Rusty loves to make people laugh, smile and forget about life for a while. At venues like the World Famous Comedy Store (Los Angeles and La Jolla), The Friar's Club, The Improv, Jay Davis's Rock Comedy, Rusty has built a fan base among Hollywood's elite as well as everyday comedy and movie lovers
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Brody Stevens | 11:45 PM
 North America’s hardest throwing comedian ----> 88mph with movement, one-liners, a change-up, crowd work and years of moxie. Beat Rice in college baseball, also got a win over UCLA, did Kilborn many times, coached at Arizona State, booked four pilots and five test shows, worked out with the Texas Rangers in 2006 (no media) and have done Karoke at Jason Patric’s house with Ray Liotta looking on. What else... ----> My family, they were the Pioneering Jews of the Southwest. Grandma was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on May 2nd, 1909. Dad in Phoenix, Mom in Detroit. Mother’s father ran the famed Fox Theater in Motown, I have playbills from the 30’s to prove.
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The Mooney Twins | 12:00 AM (Wed Nov. 18)
 Tag team comedy in action is LIVE with The Mooney Twins Conscious Comedy
The Mooney Twins (Daryl and Dwayne) are the veteran stand-up comedians who coined the phrase "Conscious Comedy." These two brilliant brothers offer a unique style of humor that is not typical of black stand-up comedy today. "Conscious Comedy" is both funny and socially relevant for these modern times. The twins are intelligent and articulate men who use their uncanny wit to inform audiences about current events and the social ills that affect contemporary American society such as racism, sexism, and media misinformation. Following in the footsteps of the great comic legends Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney, these master joke-tellers possess a special ability to make people laugh and think.
The Mooney Twins perform in comedy venues around the country as well as making guest appearances on televised programs such as BET’s Comic View and The Montel Williams Show. The Mooney Twins’ Conscious Comedy works like a healing balm against the social challenges that people encounter on a daily basis. Their humor with a message is profound and special. The Mooney Twins are making a positive difference in people’s lives and in the world of stand-up comedy.
"Don’t walk. Run! Go see the Mooney Twins...They are funny, funny, funny." Comedian and social activist, Dick Gregory.
"My sons are hilarious! The apples don’t fall far from the tree…." Comedian Paul Mooney |
Tim Gaither | 12:15 AM (Wed Nov. 18)
 It all began in church at the age of five--One sunday the preacher called all the kids at the southern baptist church to the front to ask some questions in front of all the adults, when the preacher asked the small tow-headed boy what he thought hell would be like--he replied-"preacher-hell will be hotter than the Walmart parking lot on the fourth of july-barefoot'. The church erupted with laughter-the little boy was hooked on the sound and a comic was born. Fast forward 25 years and Tim Gaither has been a comedian for 10 years-eight professionally,working in 32 states so far and Korea for the USO and our troops. In mid January 2009 Tim moved to Hollywood and was made a paid regular at the world famous Comedy Store in near record time, In mid-march Tim earned the honor of best of Festival at the Detroit International Comedy Festival. Tim Gaither is hilarious --he doesnt back down from anyone--he has great material-quick wit-a wide range of original characters and stories and great one liners all spun together with midwestern charm in a laidback, confident manner. Tim Gaither is more comfortable on a stage than in his own living room--thus making the audience feel like he is in theirs, he has a way of uniting audiences of all backgrounds because they all see it coming from a good place in his heart. If Tim comes to your city don't miss the opportunity to check out his show, you will not be disapointed.
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Nader Modarres | 12:30 AM (Wed Nov. 18)
 Before becoming a comic, Nader (who's name rhymes with the sea animal “otter”) attempted, and failed miserably, at many other professions. The short list includes “rickshaw driver” and “video store owner.” Having been a huge fan of A&E's long defunct show “Evening at the Improv” as a child, one night he suggested to his girlfriend that maybe he should “try” stand up comedy. Her response? “Baby, you have to be funny in order to do that. No one thinks you're funny.” Well, as it turned out she was nothing more than an insane dream crusher and several years later she became his ex. Shortly thereafter Nader made the jump into the comedic abyss never to look back. Since that fateful evening you can see him performing nearly every night in various clubs and venues around Los Angeles and Southern California. He's proud to call The World Famous Comedy Store his home club and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business. He can also be heard co-hosting over one hundred-plus episodes of the “The Hollyweird Report” on National Lampoon Comedy Radio with Sam Tripoli.
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Davey Wester | 12:45 AM (Wed Nov. 18)
 A Comedy Store Regular and an Up and Coming comic appearing at comedy clubs throughout the country and Hollywood. Davey is a big fan of beer, won't you please buy him one?
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