Ontario / California / United States
At Ontario Improv, comics lure laughs from bellies in the hopes of following in the footsteps of standup legends such as Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dave Chappelle, all of whom have graced the Improv’s stages. The club’s calendar schedules comedians as often as six nights a week, alternating between big-name headliners and up-and-coming funsters who tickle funny bones with fresh material, abundant energy, and feathered reflex hammers. Though special shows are excluded, voucher holders may attend sets from a diverse lineup of certified funnymen, including Joey “Coco” Diaz (November 1–4), whose bruiser demeanor and brawling Jersey accent have landed him countless tough-guy roles on film and TV. Ranting, raving, and filling swear jars in one breath, the ruthless comedian keeps his dukes up and scares hecklers back into their heckle holes with relentlessly funny tirades that scored him a No. 1 comedy album on iTunes.
