Our mission is for more women-identifying and non-binary stand-up comics to advance their careers! The Crow (owned and operated by Nicole Blaine) and LOCA (Ladies of Comedy Association) are curating a fresh topshelf lineup of comics to showcase for industry executives three times a year. After holding monthly audition mics, we have ultimately selected TV ready comics to perform for late night bookers, network execs, club bookers, agents, and managers. We want to make it easier for industry execs to find talent and help create connections and opportunities for more women. Thank you for sharing and supporting this common goal!
We are creating a comedy scene that is rooted in impact. Activism, at its core, is good storytelling.
Tomorrow’s Ladies of Late Night are ready to take the stage.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SEASON 3 TLOLN STARTS IN 2024
After holding three audition mics, 10 comics will be selected to perform in the quarterly industry showcase.
January 21, 2024 | Audition Mic
February 18, 2024 | Audition Mic
March 17, 2024 | Audition Mic
April 1, 2024 | Industry Showcase as part of Bergamot Comedy Fest
All are welcome to attend the mic and enjoy the Q & A with guest speakers
Audition sign-ups post the Monday before the audition mic @ 12 PM
15 Slotted spots (follow us on Instagram to see when sign-ups go live)
10 bucket spots
Spots are 3 minutes and should be material that is ready for a TV late-night set.
*At the door, we will ask for a suggested donation of $5, which will go to The Crow’s non-profit to support comedy classes for kids, teens and adults.
*In an effort to give more opportunities to more comics, performers can only audition once per season.
AUDITION MIC INFO
SEASON 3 TICKETS COMING SOON
6 PM INDUSTRY PANEL
COMICS! Come get your most pressing industry questions answered
8 PM SHOWCASE
INDUSTRY! Discover LA’s funniest and freshest talent.
This Season’s Funny Ladies
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Christie Bahna (She/Her)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.christiebahna.com
Email: cbahna@gmail.com
Instagram: @autobahna
Christie Bahna is an Egyptian-American comic, writer, and voice actor (SAG/AFTRA) based in Los Angeles. She can be seen performing regularly at the Hollywood Improv, Comedy Store, and Flappers. As a child of immigrants and a former attorney, Christie’s comedy explores the interplay between culture, identity, and the legal implications of slipping on banana peels. Find her @autobahna on social media, and check out Cleopodtra, her podcast where two Middle Eastern comedy queens dig up the funny from the first-generation experience.
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Jasmine Ellis (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
E-mail: jasmineelliscomedy@gmail.com
Instagram: @jasmineelliscomedy
A Texas Native with Louisiana Roots, Jasmine’s Southern upbringing developed her dramatic conversational style and passion for storytelling.
Her content has been featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Tamron Hall Show and has been liked, streamed, and viewed over 3 million times. Jasmine dazzles crowds at colleges, clubs and corporate events while thoughtfully addressing pop culture, relationships, race, mental health and politics.
Currently based in the greater Los Angles Area, Jasmine is a regular at both the West Side Comedy Theater and the Legendary Comedy and Magic Club.
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Karen Haber (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
E-mail: Karenhaber77@gmail.com
Instagram: @karenhabercomic
Like millions of women before her, Karen Haber is a mom returning to the workforce after pausing her career to have a family.
Unlike most women, Karen's name is on the wall outside The Comedy Store. She was a favorite of Mitzi Shore and was a late night regular, appearing on The Late Show with Joan Rivers and The Arsenio Hall Show.
Karen made her return to comedy in the summer of 2022. She has done dozens of shows and over 200 open mics, picking up where she left off before "taking a break" to raise two daughters.
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Kayla Esmond (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.KaylaEsmond.com
E-mail: kayla.e.esmond@gmail.com
Instagram: @Kayla_Cats_And_Comedy
Kayla Esmond is a Los Angeles based actor, writer, and comedian who has been seen by audiences across the world.
She has appeared in clubs, festivals, and dirty bars across the country. Kayla was named the best undiscovered comedian in Arkansas by Thrillist in 2018, and took that as her cue to move on to Los Angeles.
Since moving to LA, Kayla has been named the "Best of Fest" in multiple comedy festivals including Big Pine Comedy Festival, The Sacramento Comedy Get Down, and the Plano Comedy Festival.
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Kelsey Kinney (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Email: kelseyisfromohio@gmail.com
Instagram: @kelseyisfromohio
Kelsey spent the last decade doing comedy in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. Her work has been featured on comedycentral.com, and she appeared as Dr. Clarabel Nihm in several episodes of the incredibly hilarious show, South Side, on Max.
In addition to stand up, she's traveled the country with The Second City's National Touring Company, has written and performed in several of The Second City's Mainstage revues, and spent three years as a writer for the game, Cards Against Humanity. She’s performed in festivals, aboard cruise ships, and on college campuses far and wide.
A true Clevelander at heart, Kelsey is no stranger to disappointment, and she enjoys creating darkly comedic and absurd moments inspired by her own life. The perfect antidote to the manic pixie dream girl, her comedy can only be described as that of a sad goblin nightmare woman.
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Leah Mansfield (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: Leahmansfield.com
Email: leahmansfieldcomedy@gmail.com
Instagram: @leahmansfield
Leah Mansfield is a stand up comedian with a fascinating and varied life experience that informs her comedy. A native of Bremerton, Washington, Leah served in the Air Force before embarking on a career in stand-up comedy that has spanned over 15 years. Her unique background as a Native American and Air Force veteran brings a fresh perspective to her comedy, which often touches on issues of family, military service, and gay stuff. Now, she lives in Los Angeles with her girlfriend and tiny chihuahua, continuing to explore new ways to infuse her life experiences into her comedy and make audiences laugh.
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Chelse Greaux (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.chelsegreaux.com
Email: chelsegreaux@gmail.com
Instagram: @chelsaycomedy
Chelse Greaux (pronounced Chel-see Grow) arrived in Los Angeles on August 1st, 2012 from Virginia. On November 8, 2012, she considered leaving LA…until she grabbed a microphone and tried stand-up comedy for the first time. Now eleven years later, Chelse has released two independent comedy specials, “Yes I Cane” (2020) and “Off the Cane” (2022). She recently featured for AGT Star Preacher Lawson and has performed at legendary clubs including The Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Store. Her observational comedy style mixes wit with colorful act outs and a touch of satire.
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Pamela Walt (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.pamelawalt.com
E-mail: hellopamelaw@gmail.com
Instagram: @house_of_pamcakes
Originally from the Chicago area, Pamela is a rising comic in the Los Angeles scene. With a distinctive brand of humor characterized by a sharp, dry wit and a penchant for the absurd,
Pamela brings a unique perspective to her comedy. Her comedic journey has taken her across the nation, as well as Canada, The United Kingdom, and Europe, where she's delighted audiences with her unforgettable performances. Beyond her stage presence, she's also a talented producer, curating her own comedy shows and short films. She performs regularly at
The Comedy Store in Hollywood, and has appeared on Sirius XM and Funny or Die, Bravo, and, of course, the local news.
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Chelcye Perry (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
E-mail: Chelcyejperry@gmail.com
Instagram: @1Chelcye
Chelcye J. Perry from Houston , Texas is blazing the comedy scene with her quick wit , sassy southern vibes and smart views on parenting, dating, and surviving life .
Chelcye a retired Navy veteran, brings a fresh perspective on second chances. She can be seen on legendary stages such as The Comedy Store and Laugh Factory . This year she filmed her debut set with Netflix is Joke Radio and can be seen on season 2 of Rap Ish on HBO.
She credits her strong will and quick wit to her mother, who instilled in her early in life to never give up and be True to yourself. The future is bright and limitless for this rising star.
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Viva Rose (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.vivaurose.com
Email: bookings@vivaurose.com
Instagram: @vivaurose
Viva Rose is an actress, comedian, and extremely young woman. Though originally from the Bay Area, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her B.A. in Acting at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Her freshman year of college, Viva was selected to join a writing team for an independent musical comedy film produced by John Malkovich and Billy Joel. The film was never made. C'est la vie.
In 2019, Viva was one of three comics at UCLA chosen to participate in the Laugh Bowl, a comedy competition across Southern California universities. When she's not booking commercials (super rare), she can be found producing stand-up comedy shows around L.A. featuring national headliners, performing with her house improv team at The Pack Theater, and making sometimes-viral comedy videos.
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Nthenya (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
PRODUCER / HOST of Tomorrow's Ladies of Late Night S2
Website: nthenyafromkenya.com
Email: nthenyan@gmail.com
Instagram: @im_nthenya
Meet Nthenya, a dynamic force in comedy with a cynical mind and an extroverted persona. She masterfully blends observational humor with thoughtful reflections, leaving audiences in a delightful quandary: is this deeply profound, or is this a playful commentary on our collective shallowness? Born in Nairobi, Kenya, her early life unfolded against the backdrop of Vancouver’s diverse cityscape and later in the complicated but charming streets of Charleston, SC. As an immigrant, her humor draws from the reality of navigating life in different places, capturing the essence of being both an insider and an outsider.
Nthenya's bold spirit shone as the owner of The Comedy Nook, the only female black-owned comedy club in Los Angeles. She is a two-time JFL Standup and Pitch winner (2019 & 2022) and NBC’s Writers on the Verge nominee (2021). You may have seen her on ‘Them’ (Amazon), ‘Shameless’ (Showtime), ‘Loosely, Exactly Nicole’ (MTV) or in a Lifetime movie if you’re about that life.
In the midst of her comedic endeavors, Nthenya took on her greatest challenge: parenthood and is getting notes daily. Stay tuned. If she were here she’d say: “Domesticate Me.”
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Julia Austin (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
PRODUCER / HOST of Tomorrow's Ladies of Late Night S2
E-mail: jaustin327@gmail.com
Instagram: @JuliaAustinWasTaken
Julia Austin has been performing for over a decade. She was named one of Time Out LA's "Top 10 Comics To Watch" in 2020, performed in Netflix is a Joke 2022, and is a regular at the Hollywood Improv, The Crow and the Westside Comedy Theater.
Executive Producers
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Nicole Blaine (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Nicole Blaine is the owner and founder of The Crow, a comedy club and education center that is a safe space for all to laugh, learn, and evolve as humans using comedy, writing, music and the performing arts. The Crow's mission is to use storytelling to forward social justice and create more opportunities for all ages, abilities, genders, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ humans performing, studying, and watching. In 2023 The Crow was awarded “Best New Business” and “Best Entertainment Venue” in Santa Monica by the Santa Monica Daily Press.
The Los Angeles Times reports on Nicole and The Crow, “Whether you’re on the stage or you’re in the audience, sometimes this is the art form that changes everybody’s life for better.” As a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, and mom, she loves teaching storytelling, curating comedy and elevated shows at The Crow!
Blaine grew up in Santa Monica and currently lives a few minutes away from The Crow with her husband and two kids. They all suck so she has great material.
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Christine Casagrande (She/Hers)
Christine Casagrande is the Co-President of the Ladies of Comedy Association, a nationwide networking organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women in comedy.
Professionally, Christine is a producer and talent booker who has been producing live comedy shows with the biggest names in stand-up comedy since 2008 at all of the major comedy clubs in Los Angeles, and has produced live shows that have been accepted into the Moontower Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, and Netflix Is A Joke Festival.
Christine has an extensive background in producing TV shows (both scripted and unscripted), podcasts, and digital content, in film and TV development, and in A-list talent management and personal publicity. Christine is also the Co-Chair of Boston University's Los Angeles Entertainment, Film, & TV Alumni Network.
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Heather Pasternak (She/Hers)
COMEDIAN
Website: www.HelloPasternak.com or linktr.ee/heatherpasternak
Instagram: @hellopasternak
Heather Pasternak had her network debut on CBS’s The Late Show with Steven Colbert. Her other television appearances include FOX’s New Girl, The Mindy Project, Netflix’s Cooking on High, etc. She did a feature film re-write for Gold Circle Films and her jokes are featured on Sirius XM. She headlines internationally and is co-founder of The Comedy Partners, leading corporate workshops and stand up comedy classes across the country. Watch her short and sweet comedy special, Slay at Home Mom, out now and featured on 800 Pound Gorilla.
Create the comedy world you want to live in. You know, one with more female identifying, nonbinary, LGBTQIA+, and POC comics running things!
Let’s come together as part of this community, offering resources & education and providing real opportunity to be seen by top industry.
Nicole Blaine, owner of The Crow, is partnering with the Ladies of Comedy Association to launch ongoing education nights, audition mics, and industry showcases for female and nonbinary comics.
Audition mics will be held at The Crow every 3rd Sunday from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM followed by an educational Q&A with a guest comic speaker from 8:30 - 9:30 PM.
PAST SPEAKERS
Laurie Kilmartin, Jessica Michelle Singleton, Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Jenny Zigrino, Alice Wetterlund, Valerie Tosi, Jackie Kashian
PAST INDUSTRY PANEL
Michael Cox (Booker for Fallon), Ryan Moran (Development at Comedy Central), Michael Bertolina (CEO of All Things Comedy), Jen Trofa (Range Media)
Join Our Mission.
Thank you for being of service to the comedy community! We love and need industry members who are willing to volunteer their time to help educate the talent members so we can all grow and advance together.
Crow Comedy Inc. is a 501c3 and believes comedy provides a platform for expression, healing, and social progress and wants to ensure access to that platform for those who would not otherwise be able to experience it. We want to help people empower themselves through methods that bring joy and laughter.
Please fill out this short questionnaire so we can add you as a community partner. Thank you!
