Lomita Comedy Underground

We're back in Lomita at the fantastic Project Barley for our first show of 2026! We'll be coming to you live an awesome lineup of absolute killers! Get your tickets before we sell out!

Featuring:

Rick Izquieta (HBO Max, Starz, Amazon Prime)

Laura Hayden (Comedy Store, The Improv, USO Tours)

JP Puthenveetil (Comedy Store, New York Comedy Fest)

What to Expect:

About The Lineup:

Rick Izquieta is a Los Angeles based comedian who has showcased his stand-up comedy on the Starz TV Network comedy show “STAANN' DUP!!”, hosted by Donnell Rawlings. Rick has been headlining clubs and casinos across the country; he brings tons of laughter to the stand up comedy community and is one of the fastest growing comedians out there today. Rick discusses his hilarious dysfunctional family stories, his crazy view on sports and current events! He is seen on HBOMAX's HAFEST FRESH FACES and in the documentary DREAMLAND - A STORMING AREA 51 STORY on Amazon Prime. Rick's comedy album "IZ WHAT?" is available on Spotify, Apple Music & Amazon.

When Dr. Laura Hayden is not killing patients–with laughter, she is killing it on stage as a stand-up comedian. Laura’s stand-up career started at the front of the classroom while she earned her Masters in Physical Therapy. Her ability to highlight the humorous side of medicine led her classmates to nominate her to give their graduation commencement speech. To this day the faculty at Mount Saint Mary’s College still talk about that “infamous” commencement speech which Laura credits as her first stand up performance. Laura has headlined at comedy clubs across the country including the Comedy Store, the Improv, Stand Up New York, Comedy Works and more. She also performed on Royal Caribbean Cruises and for U.S. troops overseas in Djibouti, Oman, the UAE and more. She's been selected for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland five times as well as numerous festivals across the U.S.

JP Puthenveetil is an LA-based comedian whose stand-up focus on their experiences with autism as well as animals and other subjects they find whimsical. JP is currently in development at The Comedy Store and was featured in the 2025 New York Comedy Festival. They also produce Shenanigans, a live show where comics perform stand-up while facing Fear Factor–style challenges, and recently partnered with Comedy Dynamics on an upcoming hour-long special based on the show.

The show also features Dane Anthony (The Improv) and David Uhlfelder (NetflixIsAJoke, ESPN).

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

The show is at the Project Barley located at 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717. Doors will open at 7:30 PM. Full food and drink service will be available. The show is rated for ages 18+.