Torrance Comedy Underground August 29

California Comedy Underground has expanded our operation to the South Bay! Come join us for a fantastic night of comedy at the Hermosa Brewing Company in Torrance, CA!  Comedians from Comedy Central, the Comedy Store, Hulu and more right in your backyard! You won't want to miss this killer show!

Featuring:

LIZ BLANC (Netflix Is A Joke, Just For Laughs, Don't Tell Secret Sets

JUSTIN ELLIOTT (Tonight Show, NBC, Laugh Factory)

MATT TORKELSON (Improv, Comedy Store)

What to Expect:

About this Month's Lineup:

Liz Blanc is a Los Angeles-based comedian known for her relatable takes on her awkward experiences of teaching high school, dating and beyond. She has worked with many nationally-touring headliners including Sasheer Zamata, Taylor Tomlinson, Cameron Esposito and Joe List. Liz has also been featured in numerous comedy festivals and was named a 2023 Just for Laughs New Face of Comedy and part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest. Clips from her December 2022 Don’t Tell Comedy set have amassed millions of views across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. Liz launched her podcast, A Comedian and a Scholar, in 2024 and has featured guests Joe Dombrowski, Zach Noe Towers, and more.

Justin Elliott is one of LA's best comedians who doesn't know how to build a website. He regularly performs at comedy clubs across the country including the Comedy Store, the Hollywood Improv, the Laugh Factory, Zanie's and more. He also has toured the country, performing at clubs and colleges all across the nation. He's appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and had some of his stand up featured as part of the Laugh Factory's selected sets. In his free time he hosts the "Think Before You Speak" podcast.

Matt Torkelson is a stand-up comedian from Merrill, Wisconsin, who began his comedy career in Los Angeles in 2016. Since then, he has toured extensively, performing in over 60 cities, and has opened for notable comedians such as Charlie Berens, Michael Rapaport, and Josh Wolf. His comedy often draws from his experiences growing up in rural Wisconsin, touching on themes of family and maintaining his athletic build. In 2019, Torkelson returned to Merrill to perform alongside fellow comedian Trevor Anderson, bringing his LA comedy experience back to his hometown. He continues to connect with audiences through his performances nationwide.

The lineup also featured David Uhlfelder and Sam Hershgold.

*Lineups are always subject to change

Doors will open at 7:30 PM. The show will start at 8. Drinks will be available at the Hermosa Brewing Company. Food is BYO/Food Truck provided. Show is 21+.