Welcome to PLAYHOUSE
DAN FRIGOLETTE
Dan Frigolette is a stand up comedian and actor who has been seen on Game Theory with Bomani Jones, Bob and Tom Show, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Show Me A Hero, Younger, Sexy Beasts, ElimiDate, The Following, Wendy Williams Show, and the Artie Lange Show.
JOHN GRIMES
John Grimes is a stand-up comedian with seven years of experience. Originally from Pennsylvania, you can now catch him featuring at Dead Crow Comedy Room and many other venues around the southeast. Grimes observes daily life, wastes his intellect, and explores his own pain all for the laughs. When John isn’t performing stand-up, he’s somewhere with his dog Marley.
JUST JUSTIN
Just Justin is a North Carolina-based comedian via Washington, DC. He sees the world burning around him, and just wants to get a few jokes off before it inevitably does. He’s performed at venues including The State Theater (VA), West Side Comedy Club (NY), The DC Comedy Loft, and The Dead Crow Comedy Club (NC) opening for notable comedians as Tony Woods, Kiry Shabazz, and Shapel Lacey. He’s also been accepted to the Memphis Laughs Comedy Festival, Charm City Festival, DC Comedy Festival and Baron Rouge Comedy Festival.
PAUL BAEZA
Based Wilmington by way of Charlotte Paul Baeza has been performing stand up since 2017. He’s best known for his quick wit and a dark yet silly sense of humor. Paul is a regular in clubs, breweries, and festivals all around the US. He has been a featured performer for the Queen City and North Carolina Comedy Festivals for multiple years, while sharing the stage with several of your Netflix favorites. Paul’s ability to work clean or dirty makes him a favorite for all audience. He’s also totally free later if you want to hang out or something.
LAYLA INGALLS
Leyla Ingalls is a born and raised Ohio comedian known for her deceivingly innocent demeaner paired with clever joke writing and absurdist stances. She’s been taking the country by storm. Bringing with her to every city a horrific disease, spreading it like a wildfire, no one is safe. What monstrosity does she possess you ask? A serious case of the giggles.
Leyla has opened for Joe Gatto of impractical jokers, Uncle Lazer of Kill Tony, and the beloved Geoffrey Asmus. She has also performed along side the great Theo Von, Kam Patterson, and Joey Diaz. She’s had the pleasure to bring her standup to legendary venues such as the Carpenter Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, the Laugh Factory in Chicago, and the widely known Vulcan gas company comedy club in Austin, Texas. She received the title “rookie of the year” for standup her first year in the game by Columbus underground in 2023 and has received other titles such as “roast champion” and “top dog comedy competition champion”.
After performing on the hit podcast Kill Tony, Leyla has amassed a following on her socials leading to millions of views.
TIM LOULIES
Tim Loulies has performed at such legendary venues as the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Hollywood Improv, the Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles, and the MGM National Harbor. His comedy has been featured in the Washington Post, heard on Sirius XM Radio, and starred as the head instructor on the PBS Documentary “Comedy Boot Camp.” He’s also worked with four cast members of Saturday Night Live, seven WWE Hall of Famers, in addition to such names in the world of stand up as Steve Trevino, Guy Torry, Bruce Bruce, Roy Wood Jr., Ron Funches and the late great John Witherspoon.
RAY CHEVENEY
Ray Chenevey is a New Yorker, growing up a fan of comedy and all things entertainment. He is now a fixture on the emerging scene of Austin,TX . Ray was featured on 3 episodes of the Hit internet series Kill Tony. Strong appearances on KT awarded Ray an appearance on the deathsquad Secret Show just 6 months after starting comedy. Ray has worked in each of the major Austin clubs including The Comedy Mothership, Vulcan Gas Company, The Creek and the Cave , and the Sunset Strip which has led to him opening for such names as Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban. He was been featured on the widely popular podcast First Date, with host Lauren Compton, featuring Comedians Tom Segura and Ian Fidance. He’s locally known in Austin for his Internet Series COMIC HELL, which shows the highs and lows of the emerging comedians in Austin and sometimes the world. The series incorporates all of his influences including electronic music and 3D art. Which he produces for the videos himself.
JOHNNY WOODS
Johnny Woods is a stand-up comedian known for his unique style of observational comedy. He has a sharp wit and a talent for finding humor in everyday situations. Johnny has effortless stage presence and an ability to connect with audiences from all backgrounds. His material ranges from personal anecdotes to social commentary, always delivered with a touch of self-deprecating humor. He has a way of making people see the world from his own unique perspective. Johnny has featured for such comedians as David Lucas, Sam Tallent and regularly works with Dont Tell comedy. He has worked at clubs across the country and throughout the midwest Including Wiley’s ,The Attic, Up Town Comedy Club, Go Bananas, Funny Stop, Krack Pots and Funny Bone.
SHOW INFO
Grab your favorite besties, and get ready for the ultimate girls’ night out! You’ll bond like never before, laughing your heads off together and celebrating the love of friendship. Grab your bestie, your sister, or mom and join us for one of our favorite comedy shows designed by and for women. Don’t worry guys, you are welcome too)!
AL-NISA MIZCHITCHAT LAWSON
Mizchitchat Al-Nisa Lawson has been doing comedy for about 8 years. Mizchitchat has brought her unique blend of humorous insights, quirky details, chitchat and storytelling to cities throughout the country. She has featured for Donnell Rawlings from the Dave Chappell show, Joel Claire from BET and opened at Goodnights as well as the Raleigh Improv. Recently featured on Kenan Thompson from SNL Next Up comedians show
LISA BUCK
Mizchitchat Al-Nisa Lawson has been doing comedy for about 8 years. Mizchitchat has brought her unique blend of humorous insights, quirky details, chitchat and storytelling to cities throughout the country. She has featured for Donnell Rawlings from the Dave Chappell show, Joel Claire from BET and opened at Goodnights as well as the Raleigh Improv. Recently featured on Kenan Thompson from SNL Next Up comedians show
KIKI WYNNS
Kiki Wynns, a rising star in comedy, who has experienced a quick rise to success across NC and beyond. Kiki is passionate about elevating the comedy scene for women! After a 20+-year career as a psychologist, she took a crazy bet a few years ago and leapt into a new career in comedy. After only three open mics, Kiki quickly began booking official gigs and has since graced stages at the NC Comedy Festival and opened for Craig Shoemaker multiple times along the East Coast. Recently gaining popularity in Los Angeles, Kiki is known for her hilarious observations of human behavior, her outspoken love of being naked, and for working out her emotional issues in a group therapy session with the audience. Her comedy is refreshingly clean, even if her mind isn’t! To learn more, follow Kiki on IG @kikiscomedyclub.
ASHLEY PRESTON
Ashley Preston aka Auntie Ashley. She lives in Raleigh, but still holds on to her Michigan roots by saying “pop”. Ashley is the co-host of the legendary Friday night open mic at the Durty Bull in Durham. She also brings the estrogen to the Morning Boney Show (fka H.L. In the AM) on Oak 93.5 FM on Monday mornings. When she is not traveling the world, Ashley graces stages all over The Triangle.