The Laugh Factory

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The Laugh Factory is one of the best known comedy stages in the world and has been graced by such stars as Carlos Mencia, Richard Pryor, Robin Williams, Rodney Dangerfield, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Damon Wayans, Paul Rodriguez, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Chris Tucker, Kathy Griffin, Dane Cook, Roseanne Barr, and many, many more.

The club's owner, Jamie Masada, built the Laugh Factory from the ground up. He came to the United States at the age of 14 armed with a little money and a dream of becoming a famous comic. Working odd jobs and saving every penny, Masada eventually opened his Laugh Factory in a tiny storefront on the famous Sunset Strip in 1979.

The Laugh Factory prides itself on being a club that caters to up-and-coming comics and helps them to develop their talent rather than exploit it. To this day, Masada prefers not to name the who's who of comedy that frequent the club. Instead, he offers them a safe haven to fine-tune their craft, much to the audience's delight.

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