Laugh and Death

Doors open at 6:00pm Show starts at 6:45pm 2 Drink Minimum per person 21+ with VALID ID, if you have a foreign ID, you also need your passport Laugh and Death | Benefitting the Endurant Movement Sunday, November 15, 2026. Doors 6:00 PM. Show 6:45 PM. 21+. Neal Tricarico presents a night of stand-up comedy benefiting the Endurant Movement, the nonprofit Neal and his wife Samara founded after losing their son Anthony “Ant” to suicide in 2024. Dedicated to youth mental health, autism awareness, and suicide prevention, the Endurant Movement is building Ant’s Place—a safe place for young people in crisis and the families who love them. Sometimes the best way through the hardest things is to talk about them, connect through them—and laugh together. Come laugh with us. Help us break the silence. Help us keep someone here. On the line up we have: Jay Davis started comedy in Los Angeles by creating his own show at Dublins Irish pub on the Sunset Strip. That show took off with many celebrity comedians like Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Andrew Dice Clay, Sebastian Maniscalco, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Rosanne Barr and many more. Dane Cook took Davis under his wing, bringing him as his host/opener for many years. Jay even starred on his HBO Dane Cooks Tourgasm. He’s appeared as an actor on television’s Boston Legal. He also has a role in Matt Rife, Russell Peters and Jamie Kennedys movie “Don’t Suck” streaming now on all platforms. Davis also produced and acted in the horror movie “The Occult”. He currently runs and produces his own live comedy shows weekly at The Starlight Cabaret in Studio City and the iconic Yamashiro up in the Hollywood Hills. Byron Bowers is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author known for his distinctive comedic voice, unconventional perspective, and ability to move seamlessly between comedy and dramatic performances. Most recently, Bowers joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as DeMarr Davis, also known as Doorman, in Marvel Studios’ Wonder Man on Disney+. His character’s story is explored in a standout episode of the series. As a stand-up comedian, Bowers has built a career performing across the country and internationally. His critically acclaimed comedy special, Byron Bowers: Spiritual N*a, premiered on FX and Hulu in 2022. His comedy explores race, identity, mental health, relationships, and the absurdities of everyday life, often challenging audiences to reconsider familiar perspectives. His television appearances include Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, and The Eric Andre Show. He has also performed alongside some of comedy’s most recognizable names, including Dave Chappelle and Hannibal Buress.  As an actor, Bowers has appeared in critically acclaimed films and television series, including Honey Boy, Concrete Cowboy, Steven Soderbergh’s No Sudden Move, Kimi, HBO’s Irma Vep, Showtime’s The Chi, Swarm, and Lady in the Lake. His performances often blend understated humor with emotional complexity.  Bowers is also the author of the memoir The Hardest Part of Schizophrenia Is Spelling Schizophrenia, published by Grand Central Publishing. The book chronicles his unconventional journey through childhood, family, mental illness, and his pursuit of a career in entertainment.  Whether performing stand-up, portraying complex characters on screen, or sharing his personal story through writing, Bowers brings an unmistakable perspective to everything he creates. Tiffany Haddish is an Emmy, Grammy, and NAACP Image Award-winning comedian, actress, and New York Times bestselling author who is one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers worldwide. She skyrocketed to fame with her breakout role in the hit comedy Girls Trip and has since starred in Night School, Nobody’s Fool, The Afterparty, Haunted Mansion, and Bad Trip. She made history as the first Black female stand-up comedian to host Saturday Night Live, earning an Emmy Award, and won a Grammy for her Netflix comedy special Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah. She is the bestselling author of The Last Black Unicorn and I Curse You with Joy. Drawing from her own experiences growing up in foster care, Haddish uses humor, honesty, and resilience to connect with audiences worldwide. Through her She Ready Foundation, she continues to advocate for and support youth in foster care, proving that laughter can be a powerful force for healing and change. Jessimae Peluso is a stand-up comedian, writer, performer, TV and podcast host whose work blends raw comedy with emotional depth. Known for her breakout role on MTV’s Girl Code and hosting Netflix’s Tattoo Redo and Surviving Paradise, Jessimae has spent nearly two decades turning personal pain into punchlines.  After losing both her parents—her father to Alzheimer’s and her mother shortly after—Jessimae became a fierce advocate for brain health and grief awareness. She now serves as an ambassador for Hilarity for Charity and the Alzheimer’s Association, using her platforms to bring visibility, funding, and humor to the conversation around loss.  She’s performed worldwide with the USO, bringing her high-energy, wildly relatable comedy to troops in Japan, Iraq, Poland, Norway, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. Her stand-up has been featured at Just For Laughs, New York Comedy Festival, and MoonTower, and she’s made multiple appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, Chelsea Lately, Comedy Central’s @Midnight, David Spade’s Lights Out, and more. Her podcast, Dying Laughing with Jessimae,  explores grief and loss—with just enough inappropriate jokes to make you feel okay about crying.  Whether on stage, on air, or online, Jessimae brings her whole self: honest, hilarious, and here to remind us there’s light on the other side of loss. General Admission: $50 VIP Cabaret Seating: $400 (includes 4 tickets) General Admission 21+ for all events 2 drink min per person Seating is first come first serve NO REFUNDS Hecklers will be asked to leave NO Backpacks or Luggage permitted