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"Live from Last Night" at Netflix is a Joke: The Festival | Exclusive Clip and Photos - DAY ONE

Entertainment

29 April 2022

United States

Night one of Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival kicked off in Los Angeles last night at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Dave Chappelle played to a sold out crowd, headlining a night of comedy and music. Jeff Ross hosted the evening which featured appearances from Luenell, Pete Davidson and Donnell Rawlings as well as musical guests Anderson Paak aka DJ Pee Wee and the electrifying Erykah Badu. Photos and details below:

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DAVE CHAPPELLE PERFORMING TO A SOLD OUT CROWD AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Mathieu Bitton / Courtesy of Netflix

DAVE CHAPPELLE PERFORMING AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Mathieu Bitton / Courtesy of Netflix

(L-R) DAVE CHAPPELLE, DONNELL RAWLINGS AND JEFF ROSS PERFORMING AT NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Mathieu Bitton / Courtesy of Netflix

Later in the evening, Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival hosted an Opening Night Party at the W Hotel where attendees included Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, London Hughes, Jay Pharoah, Nico Carney, Kenice Mobley, Irene Tu and more. Photos and details below:

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OPENING NIGHT PARTY AT THE W HOTEL FOR NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Anna Webber and Phil Faraone / Courtesy of Netflix Is A Joke

BILL BURR AT THE OPENING NIGHT PARTY FOR NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Anna Webber and Phil Faraone / Courtesy of Netflix Is A Joke

IRENE TU (C-L), KENICE MOBLEY (C), AND NICO CARNEY (C-R) AT OPENING NIGHT PARTY FOR NETFLIX IS A JOKE: THE FESTIVAL; Photo Credit: Anna Webber and Phil Faraone / Courtesy of Netflix Is A Joke

Other highlights from the night include Sabrina Jalees & Friends at The Lab at The Hollywood Improv who brought out some of her most hilarious friends, including Joel Kim Booster, Naomi Ekperigin, Patti Harrison, Natasha Leggero, Brendan Scannell, and Sydnee Washington.

Additional shows from last night include Duncan Trussell Family Hour, Leimert Park Comedy Night Every Thursday, Crack 'em Up, Aida & Friends, Tonight At The Improv Featuring Brian Monarch, Podcast But Outside With Cole Hersch And Andrew Michaan, Lovett Or Leave It With Jon Lovett, and Zainab Johnson In The Round.

For more information and a full schedule visit www.netflixisajokefest.com

About Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival is celebrating the very best of comedy April 28-May 8, 2022. Produced by Netflix in association with Live Nation, the 11-day comedy fest in Los Angeles features over 250 shows across over 30 venues, from stand-up to Q&As to live reads and much more.

About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visitwww.livenationentertainment.com.

Netflix Media Contacts: Jill Dortheimer Netflix PR jdortheimer@netflix.com Sara Zebrack Netflix PR szebrack@netflix.com Siena Escobar Netflix PR sescobar@netflix.com

Live Nation Concerts Media Contact:

Monique Sowinski moniquesowinski@livenation.com

Festival Media Contacts:

Grace Jones Grandstand Media gracej@grandstandhq.com

Katie Nelson Grandstand Media katien@grandstandhq.com