It’s the biggest comedy event in history... well, probably. We can’t say for sure whether Julius Caesar packed the Colosseum with Ancient Rome’s top satirists or if Queen Nefertiti hosted a similar comedy blowout in the shadow of the Sphinx. But as far as recent times are concerned, the Netflix Is a Joke Festival (April 28 to May 8) is bringing out the biggest names in comedy, playing in venues across Los Angeles. Here, we’ve got the inside look, getting up-close and personal with today’s top stand-up stars. You’ll want to check in throughout the festival for the latest updates, news announcements and photos from more than 250 live events.
Chelsea Handler
John Mulaney
Jay Pharoah
Luenell
Pete Davidson
Brian Simpson, Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy
Atsuko Okatsuka
Patton Oswalt
Melissa Fumero and Randall Park
Katt Williams
Taylor Tomlinson
Darren Barnet and Richa Moorjani
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Clockwise from top left: Jaren Lewison, Megan Suri, Poorna Jagannathan and Lee Rodriguez
Jimmy O. Yang
Jimmy Carr and Earthquake
Iliza Shlesinger
London Hughes
Chris Redd
Pauly Shore
JB Smoove
Clockwise from top left: Janelle James, DeRay Davis, Tyler Alvarez and Affion Crockett
Randall Park
Lil Rel and Jo Koy
Jeff Ross
Clockwise from top left: Moshe Kasher, Donnell Rawlings, Andrew Santino and Mike Epps
Deon Cole
Carly Aquilino
