Laugh Factory

About the Business

Specialties

Laughter is the best medicine, and here at The Laugh Factory our unwavering mission is to create an atmosphere where everyone can experience the healing power of laughter and leave feeling better than when they arrived. We are dedicated to curating a diverse lineup of talent that brings people together and uplifts spirits. Our club is meant to be a place where troubles of the world are momentarily set aside, and the healing magic of humor takes center stage. We value inclusivity, diversity, and the power of unity through laughter. We strive to foster an environment where people from all walks of life share a memorable experience that makes their hearts a little higher and souls a little brighter. In pursuit of our mission, we commit ourselves wholeheartedly. Our employees are the stewards of this vision, each one a vital part of the heartbeat of the Laugh Factory. We consider comedians the doctors of the soul, and our employees are their assistant doctors. Guest experience is our #1 priority. The Laugh Factory is more than just a venue; it’s a sanctuary for joy, a place where laughter is administered freely, and happiness is the ultimate goal. Our commitment to making the world a happier place, one laugh at a time, drives us forward. Come join us, and together, let’s find a cure in comedy.

History

Established in 1979.

In 1977, Laugh Factory founder Jamie Masada arrived in the USA at age 14. He worked multiple jobs in Hollywood to support his family back home, while also performing on the comedy circuit to build his stand-up career. Despite the fact that he was living in a garage and barely spoke English, he combined Persian & Hebrew and soon was working with professional comedians like Richard Pryor, David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Redd Foxx. Masada's father told him, "Making people laugh is the greatest Mitzvah of all." In 1979, after a dispute over club owners refusing to pay comedians, Masada decided to open a new venue for comedians to perform. After obtaining a loan of $10,000, he opened the Laugh Factory in a building formerly belonging to Groucho Marx. Richard Pryor was the 1st comedian to perform at the club. The Laugh Factory now has branches in Hollywood, CA; Long Beach, CA; Covina, CA; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Chicago, IL; Scottsdale, AZ; and Reno, NV.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Jamie M.

Business Owner

Founder Jamie Masada, the driving force behind the Laugh Factory, is a pioneering innovator on the comedy scene. He was & is instrumental in launching the careers of many of the biggest comedians. The New York Daily News called him the "Real King of Comedy." His knowledge & expertise have made him a leading authority on all things comedy.In 1977 at just 14 years old, Masada arrived in the US with just his shirt & a sense of humor. 2 years later, inspired by a dispute over club owners in LA refusing to pay comics & with a $10,000 loan, he founded the Laugh Factory on historic Sunset Strip.36 years later, Masada is also a dedicated philanthropist. Annual events like the free Thanksgiving & Christmas Day meals & Jewish High Holiday services for the needy & Laugh Factory's Comedy Camp for underprivileged children earned him awards like NAACP Freedom Award, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor, ACLU's Freedom of Speech Award, & a 2011 Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services' Leadership Award.

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