We Own The Laughs: Fresno

One of California’s best comedy entertainment companies will start off 2022 in a major way by providing some much-needed laughter to the heart of the Central Valley. Friday, April 29th, 2022, We Own The Laughs: Fresno, a special one-night-only stand-up comedy event taking place at the Historic Crest Theatre in Fresno, CA. The evening will be highlighted by two of the hottest comedians in the country Tahir Moore and Jessica Keenan. Grab some of your closest friends and enjoy some of the best laughs of your life courtesy of We Own The Laughs. 

We Own The Laughs Bio:

Originally beginning back in Aug. 2014, We Own The Laughs was a monthly comedy showcase in Bakersfield, CA. Since late 2018, WOTL has expanded throughout the west coast to various legendary comedy clubs/venues including Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line Sacramento, The HaHa Comedy Club, and Tommy T’s Comedy Club. For the past 4 years, We Own The Laughs has continued to grow into one of the best comedy brands in the country featuring notable comedians such as Kel Mitchell, Kabir Singh, London Brown, Matt Rife, Jeremiah Watkins, Brian Hooks, JR De Guzman, Kate Quigley, Francisco Ramos, Adam Hunter, Esther Ku, and Rob Van Dam.

Headliner Acts of the Evening:

Tahir Moore

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Tahir Moore is one of the well-known comedians from America. Graduating from Harris-Stowe State University in 2008, Tahir began performing stand-up comedy after moving to Los Angeles in 2009. Moore has toured with comedians D. L. Hughley, Lavell Crawford, Affion Crockett, and more. In addition to starring in commercials for K-Mart, Spectrum, True Car, and Verizon, Tahir can be seen in his recurring role as “Fast Mike” on HBO's Insecure. He also hosts a few shows on All Def Digital and Kev On Stage Studios including Wording is Harder and Zooming with the Homies. Tahir is currently on the road with Tony Baker and Kev On Stage as part of the Real Comedians of Social Media tour.

Jessica Keenan 

Jessica Keenan is a Mexican/Lebanese comedian, born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. The consummate oddball, she spent her childhood making her friends and family laugh until she went into comedy professionally. Jessica stands out as one of the funniest and freshest faces on the LA comedy scene today. She can be seen regularly at The Comedy Store, The Improv, Laugh Factory, Westside Comedy Theater, and in the movie The Love Section now playing on Netflix. In 2021, Keenan starred alongside New York comedian Shari Diaz in the new HBO Max’s comedy special entitled Entre Nos: What She Said.  

Featured Acts of the Evening:

Tyson Paul

A comedy product of the Kern County area, comedian Tyson Paul is one of the most well-known rising star comedians on the west coast. Tyson has been performing stand-up comedy up and down the west coast for the past 15 years, sharing the stage with comedy legends such as Tiffany Haddish, Aries Spears, Amy Schumer, and Jerrod Carmichael. He has also headlined a night at every major comedy club in California including The HaHa Comedy Club, Hollywood Improv, San Jose Improv, Tommy T’s, Irvine Improv, The Comedy Store, Cobbs Comedy Club, and the Sacramento Punchline. Along with his incredible professionalism, Tyson Paul is recognized among his comedic peers as one of the most talented comedians to watch and perform with.

Richard Villa

Richard Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up comedian and actor whose comedic influences draw from life experiences growing up as a Mexican-American Latino in the United States. His crossover comedy appeal has landed him with appearances and specials on Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Comedy Central Mexico, Netflix, Televisa, Galavision, Azteca TV, DirecTV, and more. He was the longtime Friday night host of “Refried Friday’s at the world-famous Hollywood Improv and was the first Latino to land this coveted gig. Richard has performed alongside the comedy world’s top talent including Luis de Alba, Gabriel Iglesias, Franco Escamilla, Russell Peters, Carlos Mencia, Louis C.K., Mike Epps, Orlando Jones, El Costeño, and more. He has traveled the world performing his comedy and is the key player in developing Spanish stand-up comedy in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

Opening Act of the Evening:

Tiffany Belt

A former star basketball player in college, Tiffany Belt has always been able to entertain a crowd when the lights are at it’s brightest. A native of Bakersfield, California, after years of interest, Belt would begin to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian in 2019. Known for her electric presence and brash story-telling, Tiffany proved to be a natural after her first night on stage. She would quickly join the popular social media comedy group “The Class Clown” to perform on high-profile comedy shows at famous west coast comedy clubs including the HaHa Comedy Club and The Comedy Chateau. Seen by many as a future headlining star, since 2020, Belt has been a featured act for many notable comedians including Audrey Stewart, Chaunte Wayans, Kevin Tate, Tehran, Rachel Sterling, Sherry Cola, Jade Cata-Preta, and Francisco Ramos.    

Host of the Evening:

Alex Valencia

A comedian and event DJ, Alex Valencia loves to find any way he can to become the life of the party. Beginning his comedy career in the mid-2010s running monthly comedy shows in the Tehachapi, California-area under his Mountain High Comedy Club brand. Valencia is also a regular performing act at the Ontario Improv and HaHa Comedy Club where he has performed alongside Kabir Singh, Vince Royale, Adam Hunter, and Trevor Wallace.

*This is an 18+ stand-up comedy event, guests must have a valid ID and valid vaccination card or recent negative COVID-19 test in order to attend the event. There is also a two-drink min. for all event attendees.