Playa Vista Comedy Club

Sean Leary & Ziari Real Estate Present... Playa Vista Comedy Club LIVE from Joliet An intimate evening of stand up comedy LIVE from Joliet Speakeasy! What: 90-minute stand-up comedy show at the gorgeous Joliet Cafe & Bar in the heart of Playa Vista! Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central, & movies. Watch comedy while relaxing at Runway Playa Vista! Where: Joliet Playa Vista 12751 Millennium Drive Playa Vista When: Saturday, June 27th 8pm ONE ITEM MINIMUM | DELICIOUS FOOD FEATURING: Pardis Parker (Comedy Central) Pardis Parker is the creator and star of Comedy Central's Mideast Minute. As a writer, his work has been published by the New Yorker, New York Times, New York Review of Books, Los Angeles Review of Books, Chicago Sun-Times, New Quarterly, Weekly Humorist, Lit Hub, Electric Literature, and McSweeney's. His short story, Good Person, was named runner-up for the Peter Hinchcliffe Short Fiction Award, his humor piece, I am the NY Times Connections Puzzle and I am the Reason Everyone is Angry, was named Electric Literature's Most Popular Post of 2025, and his two half-hour television series, Free and Uncivil, sold to Amazon Prime with Plan B Entertainment, and to NBC with Universal Television and Hazy Mills Productions. The New Quarterly called his prose "ambitious" and "cracking," the Jerusalem Post praised his writing as "sharp" and "smart," and Turn & Work said his fiction "oozes charm," making you "laugh out loud more than once." As a performer, he's a six-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, a frequent guest on Comedy Central's @midnight, a contributing correspondent and writer for CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes, an actor who's appeared on shows for ABC, CBS, CBC, Showcase, Family Channel, Comedy Central, and others, and a stand-up comedian whose first TED Talk, I'm Tired of People Telling Me to "Grind," was recorded at TED2021, whose second TED Talk, I'm Terrified of Wanting to be a Billionaire, was recorded at TED2022, whose third time on stage at TED was as a specially-invited guest host at TED2023, and whose stand-up clips have gotten over 100 million views online, mostly on Reddit. Repeatedly lauded for his "big, expressive eyes," Vulture called him a "great comedian," GQ Spain anointed him a "brown Steve Carell," Radio Canada dubbed him a "modern Mr. Bean," the Toronto Sun hailed him as Canada's next great comedy talent - the "next in line" after Mike Myers and Jim Carrey, Ottawa Life Magazine said that "his self-deprecating manner and friendly stage presence make him highly likeable," and the Kingston Herald described him as a "veteran performer who's at ease as he hilariously interacts with the audience, making it feel as though you're hanging out with a really funny friend." As a filmmaker, his short films and music videos have received over 80 awards and distinctions from the likes of Disney-ABC, NBC Universal, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Athens International Film Festival, Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Canadian Comedy Awards, and the National Screen Institute of Canada. The Playlist called him an "up and coming talent on the Canadian film scene," Film School Rejects said his work was "riotously funny, with a narrative flair that makes one hope he has a feature coming soon," CinemaSinema lauded his ability to "squeeze more heart from an 11 minute short film than many Hollywood directors can muster from feature length pictures," and Radio Canada gushed that he was "a kind of Seth MacFarlane - someone extremely multi-talented who can write, direct, and act." Liz Blanc (Don't Tell Comedy, JFL) 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. 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. Scott Ibarra (Netflix, Trivago) Scott Ibarra is a Los Angeles–based comedian, actor, producer, impressionist, and writer/director whose sharp timing and charismatic stage presence have made him one of the most exciting rising voices in comedy. He’s been featured on Netflix’s Black AF alongside Rashida Jones, and his face has become familiar in major national campaigns for Taco Bell, Toyota, and Trivago. Scott is the co-creator and co-host of The Buddy Cop Podcast, where his fast-paced banter and uncanny impressions have helped build a cult-favorite following. On stage, he’s opened for powerhouses like Max Amini and Cristela Alonzo, bringing his unique blend of storytelling, physicality, and crowd-work to audiences across the country. From screen to stage to behind the camera, Scott Ibarra is a multi-hyphenate force — and he’s just getting started. Presented by Sean Leary Sean Leary is a Midwest-bred, Los Angeles-based comedian, producer, and creative force redefining live comedy experiences across the country. From beach houses and backyards to gyms and golf courses, Sean has built a national following by transforming unconventional spaces into unforgettable comedy events. He is the creator and host of The Buddy Cop Podcast, the sold-out Chips & Bits Comedy Golf Tournament series, Malibu Comedy Night, and Beach House Comedy Club—each blending high-energy stand-up with community, creativity, and a touch of chaos. Sean recently filmed an episode of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, premiering on CBS and Paramount+ in November, adding to a resume that includes appearances on Fox’s Laughs, Hulu, Fusion, Sirius XM Comedy Radio, and Yahoo Sports: Comedians Against the Spread. He also competed on America’s Got Talent (Season 10) and previously signed a national sponsorship deal with Michelob Ultra. Despite being based in Los Angeles, Sean proudly stays connected to his roots—continuing to remotely run his own comedy club in his hometown of Brookings, South Dakota. JOLIET CAFE & SPEAKEASY Joliet is an Italian inspired all-day bistro and bar, with the elegance of the deco culture of America’s past, located in Playa Vista. A place to eat, sip on exciting cocktails, drink unique wines with close friends and neighbors. Come for a rose lunch on our patio, sandwiches and bottles of wine to-go from our counter, or dinner and cocktails in our intimate jungle room. ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT WARNING