Tonight at the Improv ft. Anthony Jeselnik, Cristela Alonzo, Esther Povitsky, Chris Estrada, Shawn Pelofsky, Sarah Tiana & more TBA

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Anthony Jeselnik
Anthony Jeselnik is a stand-up comedian from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He can currently be heard on his critically acclaimed podcast THE JESELNIK AND ROSENTHAL VANITY PROJECT alongside co-host, Gregg Rosenthal. He created the Comedy Central series GOOD TALK WITH ANTHONY JESELNIK, which he starred in, as well. His second Netflix special, FIRE IN THE MATERNITY WARD, was released in 2019 to rave reviews. Anthony starred in and created THE JESELNIK OFFENSIVE, which ran for two seasons on Comedy Central. Anthony has written for and appeared on several roasts for Comedy Central, most notably THE ROAST OF DONALD TRUMP and THE ROAST OF CHARLIE SHEEN. Anthony has performed on CONAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE and was the first ever stand-up comic to appear on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON. He has also written for LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON and received an Emmy Nomination for his work on A NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: AN OVERBOOKED CONCERT FOR AUTISM EDUCATION. Anthony was named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2008 and one of Comedy Central’s Hot Comics in 2009. In 2010, Anthony released his debut comedy album, SHAKESPEARE, through Comedy Central Records. In 2013, he released CALIGULA, his first hour long special, to critical acclaim. His first Netflix special, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS, launched in 2015. Anthony hosted season nine of NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING alongside judges Norm Macdonald, Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Esther Povitsky
In 2017, Esther was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” and performed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, returning to the showcase that helped to launch her career as a New Face in 2013. Her first comedy special, HOT FOR MY NAME, premiered Summer 2020 on Comedy Central.
She’s had recurring roles on CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, LOVE, and DIFFICULT PEOPLE. Additionally, she guest stared in BROOKLYN 99, WORKAHOLICS, KEY & PEELE and LADY DYNAMITE. Esther hosted the Above Average/Tru TV series COCKTALES WITH LITTLE ESTHER, a sex positive talk show for women, and has a beauty and health centric podcast, GLOWING UP, with Caroline Goldfarb, where the two go on a journey to find their inner glowly goddess. She also currently co-hosts the podcast TRASH TUESDAY with Khalyla Kuhn and Annie Lederman.
Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo is a comedian, producer, author, and actor who made TV history when she became the first Latina to create, write, produce, and star in her own network sitcom ‘Cristela’ for ABC. She made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Pixar film when she voiced the character Cruz Ramirez in ‘Cars 3’. Cristela appears frequently on various TV shows, talk shows, game shows, and news channels. In 2019, Cristela released her memoir, Music to My Years, sharing personal stories of growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American in Texas and following her dreams to pursue a career in comedy. Her stand-up specials, ‘Lower Classy’ and ‘Middle Classy’ are both be seen streaming on Netflix.
Shawn Pelofsky
By the age of 20, Shawn Pelofsky was performing sketches and improv with comedic giant, Will Ferrell. With a couple years of improv under her belt, she became a member of The ACME Comedy Theater. During her time at ACME, Shawn flourished in the field of stand-up comedy culminating with her current status as a paid regular at The World Famous Comedy Store. When she’s not touring or performing for our troops in places like Afghanistan, Bosnia, Bahrain and Guantanamo Bay, Shawn performs weekly on their infamous Main Room stage. Adding to her many comedic accolades, Shawn has been featured in The Montreal “Just for Laughs” Comedy Festival and in the all-female hit comedy tours Pretty Funny Women, Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad and The Hot Tamales. Her gay following is truly her success. She is especially proud to be an alley of the LGBTQIA+ community in which, has given her countless opportunities to entertain on Atlantis Cruises and host HRC events. She has opened for greats such as Richard Lewis, Robert Klein and Bill Maher and written for comedic legend, Joan Rivers on Fashion Police. Currently, she is a producer for the hilarious CBS game show Funny You Should Ask.
Her television and film credits include her new hit one-hour comedy special: Stretch it Out! (Amazon), Community (NBC), This Is Meg, TRI, Lip Service (Showtime), Chelsea Lately (E!), Weather Gone Viral (The Weather Channel), The Gossip Queens (LOGO), Pretty Hurts (LOGO), Comics Unleashed (ABC), Minding the Store (TBS), Last Comic Standing (NBC), and Free Enterprise starring William Shatner.
Chris Estrada
Chris Estrada is an actor, comedian, and writer born and raised in South Central and Inglewood, where he spent his formative years running from loose pit bulls, getting robbed, and geeking out over comic books and punk rock. Most recently, Chris starred in the breakout comedy series THIS FOOL on Hulu, which he also co-created. Previously, he was voted "one of LA's comedians to watch in 2018," by Time Out LA and was an "Up Next" performer at Comedy Central's Clusterfest in San Francisco. His short film that he wrote, produced, and starred in, 5TH OF JULY, was an official selection at the New York Latino Film Festival and the LA Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival last year.
Sarah Tiana
Most recently, Sarah was featured on the big hit show Roast Battle on Comedy Central in which she was the runner-up in a field of 16 other comics at the Just for Laughs festival in Montreal. She is a regular on @Midnight on Comedy Central, regular on Chelsea Lately, regular/writer on The Josh Wolf Show on CMT, regular at “ignoring red flags.” Writer for Jeff Ross and The Burn, Host of the Roast of Justin Beiber Red Carpet, Host of the CMA’s Red Carpet.
These are the things you know about Sarah Tiana.
What you don’t know is Sarah Tiana has been a “working” comedian/ex-waitress in Los Angeles since 2003. Originally from Calhoun, GA, Sarah's act emphasizes the thrills of growing up after “The War Of Northern Aggression” and trying to survive in the current battle of the sexes. She doesn’t call herself “single,” (she’s too old for that), she prefers to be called “sexually active.”
Sarah’s big break came after she was recognized for her "breakout performance" as Carmen in four episodes of Reno 911's 7th season. In 2005, she helped create a sketch comedy company called The Strait Jacket Society as a way to help young actors in Hollywood accelerate their stage time and gain exposure while still having fun (she has currently put over 500 actors through the program).
A downright ‘Merican, Sarah has done over 12 tours of comedy for the troops including Germany, Singapore, Afghanistan, Guam, Okinawa, and several Wounded Warrior Facilities. A trip to Iraq at the beginning of the war is highlighted in the documentary film, "We Love You Mrs. Bevins.” She has been a correspondent on “The Soup Investigates” as well as “Love You, Mean It” starring Whitney Cummings.
An avid sports fan, Sarah wrote for the ESPY awards and the Rob Riggle NFL segments on FOX. She can be seen at The World Famous Comedy Store, Twitter, and numerous unhealthy relationships in and around Los Angeles. She will never be seen in the three pilots she taped last year or be caught dead in the dress she wore on Craig Ferguson (it no longer fits).
SARAH TIANA – Roast Battle Clips
Full Episodes:
NIGHT ONE
Judges: David Spade, Kevin Hart, Jeff Ross
NIGHT TWO
Judges: Anthony Jeselnik, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Ross