Los Angeles’s gayest comedians need saving, and there are only three people up to the task.
Join masculinity coach Skid Beef, femininity coach Vanessica Thighgap, and (reformed homosexual) Pastor Toot Whitley on Conversion Therapy as they attempt to turn Los Angeles’s gayest comedians straight.
First episode with Vinny Thomas (@vinn_ayy ) is available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Truly inspired artwork by @alexanderjuhasz
blessed to play a massive bitch in Puppy Love on @amazonfreevee
had so much fun shooting this with truly the best cast and crew. apologies to angel boys @noredavis and @grantgust for being so incredibly mean. available streaming now!
It brings us great joy to share QT’s is coming to ImprovCon! 🥳
LORENA RUSSI is a failed pro soccer player turned comedian, filmmaker and educator. Most recently, Lorena was honored as an IMDb emerging filmmaker and a stand up for Comedy Central and “Netflix is a Joke Fest.” Lorena is a Queens native and is, in fact, ‘walkin’ here.’ In a past life, Lorena almost pursued a PhD in Media & Gender Studies, but instead opted for a stint as a pro soccer player. Lorena’s work is heavily influenced by her Colombian immigrant guilt and Lorena apologizes in advance.
D.J. MAUSNER is an award winning standup, sketch, and improv comedian known for writing the WGA Award nominated film Prom Dates on Hulu and episodes of Max and the Midknights on Nickelodeon. They perform regularly at UCB and have performed at Just For Laughs, HBO, Amazon, and Dropout TV.
KRYS TABUJARA (they/them) is an award winning multidisciplinary artist, performer and magician member of the Magic Castle. They are a founding member of Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s first all trans/GNC/non-binary house team. Their recent work explores anti-Asian racism through satire and comedy.
CHARLIE JAMES is a Los Angeles–based stand-up comedian and writer. He spent six years in Chicago studying Comedy Writing and Performance at Columbia College and performing sketch with The Second City’s House Co. He performs nationwide, including SF Sketchfest, and regularly appears at Dynasty Typewriter, UCB, and the Elysian. His book I’m Just a Little Guy was a USA Today bestseller.
ALEX SONG-XIA is a writer, actor, and comedian in Los Angeles. They have written for Rick and Morty, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Praise Petey, Little Demon, and Exploding Kittens. Alex was featured as a stand-up on Netflix Is A Joke: Introducing. Their directorial debut, Really Good Driver, was written up by Deadline.
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