Kaycee Conlee + Leslie Liao + Ian Karmel

Comedy at the Playhouse: A Curated Monthly Series at Sierra Madre Playhouse in Partnership with Petty Victories

We’re kicking off comedy in 2026 with an all-star lineup doing longer sets! Get ready for a night of sharp wit and seasoned storytelling as three of comedy's most unique voices take the stage at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.

Your Host Kaycee Conlee: Kaycee Conlee is a standup comedian, actor, emcee and writer described as “refreshingly authentic, hilariously relatable, and brilliantly witty.” Kaycee has worked on The Tonight Show and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and brings a dynamic stage presence and infectious energy. Kaycee has a natural charisma that draws audiences in and her unique blend of observational humor and personal storytelling are hilariously delightful.

Co-Headlining the evening: Ian Karmel is an Emmy Award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and writer originally from Portland, Oregon. His recent comedy special, Comfort Beyond God’s Foresight, was named to The New York Times’ Best Comedy of 2025 list. Ian was head writer for the Emmy Award-winning The Late Late Show with James Corden. In 2024, Ian's debut memoir, T-Shirt Swim Club, co-written with his sister Alisa Karmel, was released by the Penguin Random House imprint Harmony & Rodale Books. His stand-up has been featured on Conan, The Late Late Show, Comedy Central, Netflix's The Comedy Line Up, and as a Just for Laughs New Face in 2013. Ian hosts the weekly podcast All Fantasy Everything, from Headgum studios.

Also headlining: Leslie Liao delights audiences around the world with her relatable, introspective, and matter-of-fact style of humor, which is often anchored in her experiences as a single Asian-American woman living in Los Angeles. Leslie was recently selected as one of “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” at Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. She can be seen in the stand-up series Verified Stand-Up on Netflix, and has performed twice on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She regularly performs at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, and many more.

This is comedy for grown-ups—thoughtful, hilarious, and performed in the cozy confines of one of LA's historic venues. Seats fill fast for shows of this caliber, so grab yours now for an unforgettable evening of laughter.

Tickets: $20