Clown Boss Chad Damiani live directs a group of comics through their very first clown show. Along the way, he ruthlessly teases, cajoles and drives them to abandon their intellect and follow their dumbest impulses.

A glorious celebration of failure and the cruelest show in clown

Why'd We Book It?

Clowning has sweeped the comedy world - led by Bottlerocket favorite Zach Zucker and Pittsburgh's own Natalie Palamides. But ask anyone who knows and they'll tell you who the real American CLOWN BOSS is - CHAD DAMIANI! Here's an opportunity to see the peak of a newly hot artform - and perhaps it's best teacher instructing LIVE ON STAGE (and being funny, don't worry)

Extended Bio:

CLOWN BOSS Chad Damiani is one of the architects of LA’s modern clown scene. He’s the creator/star of the STAND UP AND CLOWN podcast and live show – where he directs comics through their first clown performance. He’s an ensemble member for the international clown variety show STAMPTOWN (which just secured a Netflix comedy special for 2026). He has made numerous appearances on TV and film – including AGT, DAVE and TBS’s recent reboot of JO SCHMO.

Chad works as a clown consultant for various artists and organizations – including Spiegelworld, Natalie Palamides and Piff the Magic Dragon. He is also a Blacklist-winning screenwriter and worked as an announcer for World Championship Wrestling (this was a very long time ago).

“The father of modern clowning in LA” - NPR

“A veritable ringleader” - LA TIMES