La Verne Comedy Underground June

We're back at the La Verne Brewing Company in La Verne! We'll be coming to you live an awesome lineup of absolute killers! Get your tickets before we sell out!

Featuring:

Kelly Ryan (Netflix is a Joke, Comedy Store, Just For Laughs, Hollywood Improv

Blake Bartee (Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, New York Comedy Club)

Cat Alvarado (PBS, Hollywood Fringe, Big Pine Comedy Fest)

Alfred Konuwa (NBC, Drybar Comedy, Forbes Magazine)

About the Lineup:

Kelly Ryan is a comedic force who’s lighting up stages worldwide with a blend of brash wit and irresistible silliness. With a home base at the legendary Hollywood Improv and a coveted spot as a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store, Kelly has cemented her status as one of the best acts in the industry.

Kelly has featured for Anthony Jeselnik all over the globe, from Europe to Australia to India. Her razor-sharp humor has earned her accolades such as Winner of Portland's Funniest Person 2021 and selected performer of Just for Laughs Montreal New Faces 2023 and Netflix is a Joke 2024. Kelly released her debut special as part of Don't Tell Comedy's Secret Sets in 2022 and just released a second special live from the Comedy Store in 2024. Off-stage, Kelly doubles the fun with an identical twin sister, co-hosting the hilarious podcast, Nightcoop, where no topic is off-limits. With a style that’s as fearless as it is funny, she is guaranteed to leave audiences roaring with laughter, one joke at a time.

Blake Bartee is a comedian who knows how to bring the funny. Hailing from Long Beach, CA, he spent his childhood performing as a DJ and break dancer. But after serving 7 years in the Air Force as a medic, Blake decided to pursue his true passion– stand-up comedy. Now based in LA, he tours the country, performing at iconic venues like the Improv, Comedy Store, and New York Comedy Club. Blake’s material is inspired by his personal experiences, family, and his unique take on life. Blake has proven time and time again that he has the talent entertain audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it’s relatable anecdotes about everyday life, or sharp observations about current events Blake has a style that’s relatable, fresh, and thought-provoking, Blake’s comedy is a must-see for anyone looking for a good laugh.

Cat Alvarado is a Nicaraguan-American comedian who turned her journey as a Latina misfit into an award-winning one-woman show. She’s performed at Laughing Skull and The Big Pine Comedy Festival. She premiered her hour at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival to rave reviews, winning a Producer’s Encore Award. She was also a featured comedian at the 2022 Great American Comedy Festival. She made her TV stand-up debut on PBS’s First Nations Comedy Experience in 2018. She is also the creator and host of the Villains of History podcast, a cohost on the Unofficial Official Story podcast, and a frequent guest co-host on YouTube’s Reel Rejects.

With an infectious, high-energy style that is both crowd-pleasing and edgy, Alfred Konuwa somehow incorporates a combination of happiness, joy, anger and bitterness in his comedy. Alfred performs comedy in clubs, college campuses and festivals nationwide. Alfred's 30-minute special for Dry Bar Comedy will be relased this year, and he has been featured as a repeat guest on NPR's "Weekend Edition" and showcased for NBC. In 2022, Konuwa advanced to the semifinals of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Alfred is the creator of the Pro Wrestling Bits YouTube channel, which has amassed nearly 35,000 subscribers and is a wrestling writer for Forbes Magazine.

Tickets are $10 Presale at our website calcomedyundergound.com and $15 dollars at the door. Presale ends an hour before the show.

The show is at the La Verne Brewing Company located at 2125 Wright Ave C-15, La Verne, CA 91750. Doors will open at 7:00 PM. Full drink service will be available. Outside food is allowed, but there will also be a food truck. The show is rated for ages 18+.