2026

Squad Patrol – Dark. Literate. Mildly classy…but not too classy. This is a long-form sketch show. That means each show has themes, motifs, recurring characters, and a loose approximation of plot.
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Steph Merlo was born and raised in Sacramento. They got their doctorate at Sac City and their undergraduate degree at UC Davis. Steph likes comedy and does what they can.
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Shakespeare insisted on choosing every word; improv invites us to surrender control. Caught joyfully between these worlds, clown jesters Diana Brown, Radhika Rao, and Mick Shaffer weave the two traditions together—celebrating language, chaos, and comic delight all the way to a merry conclusion. Mick Shaffer, player and musician, underscores the action with original compositions on his Veillette Gryphon 12-string guitar. It’s fancy words, heightened emotions, and gorgeous live music — It’s Gamesome Frolic!
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Sarah Ellsworth is a Sacramento-based comedian with a BIG personality. She has performed at top venues, including Laughs Unlimited, Deaf Puppy Comedy Club, and Punch Line Sacramento. Drawing from her experience as a white-trash-only-child of a hardworking single mom, Sarah brings a unique lens to life’s absurdities. Her sharp yet goofy wit, combined with a theatrical background, fuels her whimsical storytelling. With high energy and a refreshing point of view, Sarah keeps audiences from all walks of life laughing.
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As curiously dangerous comediennes, these femmes in STEM use their sharpened wits to slay audiences with scientific knowledge and satisfy intellectual curiosities! YOU ask questions and the brilliant, brainy STEM Fatales provide a panel of experts with answers. Then they show those facts in action in improvised scenes!
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Ne Izima is a non-binary stand-up comedian and actor who is best known for their old school humor and unsolicited parent advice. Credits: Beast Games, Apple TV
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Puppette Party comprises the women of Puppet Party, who have realized that some human truths are best discovered through felt, fur, and comedy. We’re a collective of improvisational theater performers who use puppetry to excavate the beautiful, bizarre, and brutally honest moments that make us all human… and maybe even a bit-part puppet.
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Rebecca Beskeen is an up and coming comedian from Sacramento California. She uses sarcasm and wit as she talks about her life and relationships as a transgender woman.
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Edith & Nancy are QV-SHE hosts. They are here to give you the best deals on the most unique and interesting items. In Trendy & Fancy, Edith & Nancy, played by Hawley & Lacey, will welcome a cast of femme improvisers that will be endowed with an occupation & name once they enter the scene. The improvisers will then grab a mystery item from the box, and as “experts” in this item they will begin to talk about what it is and the benefits of this item much like a QVC show. Edith & Nancy will work with each improviser to demonstrate how it works ALL FOR THE LOW LOW PRICE OF 3 PAYMENTS OF $9.96! It’s a game of justification!

Gigi McGill has been performing stand up for over five years. Since then, she’s accomplished so much. She was voted Best Comedian by the Chico News & Review. She’s opened for comedians like Eddie Pepitone and Johnny Taylor. She’s performed in cities like Reno, Modesto and even did a week of shows in Eureka.
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Sardine is the hottest improv group in Portland, Oregon. We are your grandpa’s favorite salty snack. We have an all-female improv group that enjoys being silly and weird. We are currently one of four home teams at Kickstand Comedy. We also currently won an improv showdown competition at Curious Comedy. Let’s start fishing.
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Maryam Moosavi got her start in Sacramento, where she ran shows out of her living room and at parks near her home. She eventually became a regular at Laughs Unlimited and  Punchline. She performs all over Northern California and her immigrant parents are very proud of her. 
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In this workshop for women/non-binary/trans femmes only, you’ll find a supportive, judgment-free zone to expand your creativity and go deeper, bolder, and weirder. We will focus on sharpening instincts, making stronger choices, and trusting the moment, without losing the joy of play.

Expect fast-paced games, rich scene work, and exercises that push you to take risks, heighten characters, and fully commit. This is a workshop for supportive femmes who want to challenge themselves, laugh hard, and stretch what they think they’re capable of.

Come ready to play big, support each other fiercely, and have a ridiculously good time!

Prerequisite: Comedy Spot’s Improv 201, or equivalent, scene-based coursework

Based in Los Angeles, Darling is a sketch team of friends that joined together for the purpose of making funnies on the monthly. Since 2024, they have performed all around Los Angeles including at UCB and the Pack Theater, where they perform a brand new show every third Sunday as a house team.
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New to standup, Amanda Lyons keeps the jokes authentic, vulnerable, and a little uncomfortable but hopefully always funny.
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Girls, Gays, & Theys: All Femme-prov – A fast-paced short-form improv show featuring queer/femme performers.
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Lalita Dee has performed at Caroline’s on Broadway, Las Locas Comedy in Chicago, the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, and has headlined Silicon Valley Pride. She has hosted for Zarna Garg at Cobbs SF and the Punchline Sacramento. Her humor has been described as “intelligently hilarious” as well as “some feminist bs”. She is the co-producer of the WeHeartMomJokes podcast.
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Natalie Whalen is a Chicago-based comedian, who turns relatable life experiences into saucy hot takes. When she’s not on stage doing stand-up, she can be found petting dogs, eating sandwiches, and bothering the mundane.
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Sass Factory: Death & Boobs – The Sass Sisters (of San Francisco’s Sass Factory Improv) turn one audience suggestion into a parade of unhinged characters, disastrous relationships, and emotionally earnest nonsense. They’ve appeared across the Bay Area and around the country at Chicago iO Fest, SAVI Fest Arizona, and SF Sketchfest. Big feelings. Big stupid. Sometimes sincere.
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Viva Rose is a comedian, screenwriter, and extremely young woman, practically a baby. Though originally from the Bay Area, Viva moved to Los Angeles to study Acting at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Her freshman year of college, Viva was asked to join  the screenwriting team for an independent musical comedy film produced by John Malkovich and Billy Joel. The film was never made. Hollywood, baby! She performs stand-up comedy all over the country, and sometimes in Los Angeles when people let her. In 2023, she was one of ten women selected to perform in the Tomorrow’s Ladies of Late Night Showcase, produced by L.O.C.A. (The Ladies of Comedy Association) and The Crow. She performs stand-up regularly with Don’t Tell Comedy, improv with the Upright Citizens Brigade (’24 – ’25 season) and exorcisms (freelance). Her comedy videos have amassed millions of views across social media platforms.
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Sharks Barksley is a short form improv show with a BITE! Join us as our performers embark on an unpredictable adventure. While the route is set, what lies ahead is shrouded in mystery. Each stop on their journey features a different category of short form improv game, determined randomly by the roll of our giant dice and our treasure map. Everything is made up on the spot, and none of us knows what game we’ll play next!
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Marina Wool is a Denver-based mouthy broad with a broad perspective. A former burlesque performer and Ivy League grad, she pulls from a wildly diverse background to riff on everything from dating and Jewish mothers to mental health and current events. With her cheeky, observational style, she has shared the stage with comedians like Kyle Kinane and Jenny Zigrino. Marina is rarely wrong and you can find here imposing her opinions on audiences across the country or @genuinemarinawool on all medias that are social.
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Shoes Off features an all-AAPI improv femme cast! Each show highlights new storytellers from the ensemble, sharing personal moments—who they are, their family history, the immigrant experience, a core memory, a life timeline in five minutes, a bit of family lore, or multigenerational tales from the diaspora—whatever feels meaningful to them. No limits, just storytelling from the heart. These true stories then inspire completely improvised comedic scenes!
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With a dark, but charismatic style and dry, but engaging delivery, Becky Lynn has made herself one of the brightest young stars in the Northern California comedy scene opening for such heavy hitters as Jen Kirkman, Erica Rhodes, and Rhea Butcher.
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Do you have a show or character idea? Have you been thinking about writing material for yourself, but don’t know where to start? Come join our character writing jam! Whether you already have a show idea you’ve been bandying about in your head, or you are just getting started, we will have writing prompts and exercises that challenge you to create, share stories, and help you find your most authentic voice in a supportive, inclusive environment. Bring a pen and paper or a laptop.

Prerequisite: None

Step into the Creative Cauldron, where improvisers are tossed into a bubbling mix of creativity, spontaneity, and play! In this one-of-a-kind improv jam, performers are randomly grouped together and challenged to explore fun formats on the fly. Watch seasoned performers as they collaborate, and create something truly unique—all in the spirit of bold, fearless improv.

No two rounds are ever the same—one moment you might see a fast-paced game, and the next, it’s a narrative-driven scene with a twist. Expect unexpected combinations, surprising formats, and a show full of laughs and magic!