HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Five years after opening Laugh Factory Hollywood in 1979, owner Jamie Masada launched a unique summer program that has been breaking barriers and building self-esteem for more than four decades. Beginning on Saturday, June 28 and running until Saturday, August 16, starting at 11:00 a.m., the 41st annual Laugh Factory Comedy Camp will offer performance opportunities for 60 at-risk youth, age 9-16, including some in the past who have gone on to comedy stardom like Amanda Bynes, Nick Cannon and Tiffany Haddish.
Professional comedy mentors lead the program, helping create a positive environment for over 2,000 children who have graduated to date, and this year’s mentors include Tim Allen, Dane Cook, Tiffany Haddish, George Wallace and many other great comics. Previous instructors have included Richard Pryor, Rodney Dangerfield, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, George Lopez, Chris Tucker and even music legend Quincy Jones, among others.
The program, which is catered each week and requires a parent or guardian for each child, culminates in a ceremony that bestows each participant with a graduation certificate and $200 for their final performance. “Some of our graduates have gone on to law school or med school. Some have become comedy stars. The most important thing we give all these kids is confidence, so that wherever they go, they can communicate with people and use humor to open doors,” says Masada, who plans to expand Comedy Camp to Laugh Factory Chicago next summer.
About Laugh Factory
Established in 1979, Laugh Factory has been recognized as the “#1 comedy brand in the world.” In addition to Comedy Camp for kids, Laugh Factory regularly assists the comedy community and supports social justice and other worthy causes. Laugh Factory is headquartered at 8001 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90046. Visit the website at LaughFactory.com.
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