We Own The Laughs: Bakersfield (Starring Ellis Rodriguez)

Begin your fall of fun, friends, and laughter with one of the best forms of comedy entertainment in the country as it returns to Kern County for a fantastic night of laughs, featuring a blend of local sensations and national headliners as part of We Own The Laughs: Bakersfield inside Sonder.

Prepare yourself for a night filled with food, drinks, friends, and laughs as you enjoy a reason to laugh at life.

We Own The Laughs: Bakersfield

Friday September 5th, 2025

Sonder

9500 Brimhall Rd. #100

Bakersfield, CA

18+ Comedy Event

Doors Open/Dinner: 6pm Showtime: 8pm

Event Promo Video: Watch Here

Host:

Kyle “K-Mitch” Mitchell

A former star athlete who couldn’t stay away from the large crowds and bright lights, Kyle “K-Mitch” Mitchell, would use the style and flair that made fans cheer for him on the field and rebuild himself into one of stand-up comedy’s brightest young stars. In a career that began in 2019, fly, flashy, and uncontrollably funny are the words you must use when describing the electrifying stage presence of K-Mitch. When he’s not making people laugh on social media as a member of The Class Clowns or being featured on Omar Gooding’s Funny AF, currently airing on Tubi, K-Mitch is a regular featured performer at a variety of comedy clubs, including The Well Comedy Club, The HaHa Comedy Club, and Cobbs Comedy Club.

Featuring Comedians:

Lauren Ybarra

A Central California native, Lauren Ybarra has quickly become one of the most enjoyable attractions in the world of California comedy. Lauren has opened for many comedic legends, including Nick Guerra, Richard Villa, and Jade Catta-Preta. Ybarra has had unforgettable comedic performances up and down the West Coast, and it’s only a matter of time before she’s performing on some of the biggest stages in the world.

Aivy Cordova

Originally from Northern California, Aivy Cordova (it’s pronounced Ivy) began her stand-up career in San Francisco. After a 7-year hiatus to raise her son, she returned to the stage in 2016. She now performs regularly at venues throughout the West Coast, including Cobb’s, Punch Line (SF and Sacramento), and HaHa Comedy Club. She trained at Bindlestiff Studio in San Francisco, where she was a member of the sketch comedy team, Granny Cart Gangstas, from 2013 to 2015, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Sunset) in Los Angeles.

D’Maurier Johnson

The ultimate natural performer and considered by many as a humorously gifted prodigy, D’Maurier Johnson took to the art of stand-up comedy like a fish to water. A Kern County native, Johnson began his career back in 2019 and, in five years, has already shared the stage with some of today’s hottest acts, as well as recognizable legends, creating priceless memories for fans alongside Earthquake, Mark Curry, TK Kirkland, and Sruncho. An actor, youth pastor, and podcaster with his wife/best friend Janell Johnson, D’Maurier is a crowd-pleasing favorite throughout many comedy clubs on the West Coast, including The Well Comedy Club, HaHa Comedy Club, and Laughs Unlimited.

Headliner of the Evening:

Ellis Rodriguez

Born in Boston, Ellis Rodriguez is by far the funniest of nine children raised by loving immigrant parents from Panama. Living in a multi-racial, uni-cultural family gave him a unique perspective on life. He grew up speaking Spanish at home, English at church, and Ebonics in school.

Ellis spent his early twenties serving in the United States Marine Corps, but found his calling when he picked up a mic, entertaining anyone who would listen. Now, countless are listening and laughing. His commanding presence, charming personality, and hilarious material make him one of the best up and coming comics today.

Ellis Rodriguez’s passion for standup comedy is evident whenever he performs, he is a favorite at comedy clubs across the West Coast including the Improv, Laugh’s Unlimited, Tommy T’s, PepperBelly’s, and the Laugh Factory. He has also performed in filmed showcases including Shaq’s All Star Jam, Laugh’s On FOX, and Comedy Central & Kevin Hart’s Hart of the City. He even gives his time to support the military with his national show Semper Funny, in addition to supporting cancer treatment, the homeless, and the arts. An energetic performer, his comedy is appealing to any comedy audience.

In addition to being a hilarious comic, Ellis Rodriguez is also a charismatic actor and stellar writer. He has been the lead in commercials and the Film Shrinkage. Ellis is currently focusing on expanding his brand. Look out for his upcoming projects, the film “Fight 4 Your Life” and a Cartoon Strip titled Plato’s Cave coming soon.

HAVE SOME BIG LAUGHS, GOOD FOOD, & GREAT DRINKS WITH FRIENDS AS WE GIVE YOU A REASON TO LAUGH AT LIFE BECAUSE IT IS ACTUALLY PRETTY FUNNY!