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Laugh Factory to Celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-Year-Old Persian New Year Tradition, on Monday, March 20

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laugh Factory Hollywood is pleased to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a special performance on the Laugh Factory stage on Monday, March 20.
  • Laugh Factory Hollywood will celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a comedy show & fundraiser Monday, March 20
    Comedians will include Alonzo Bodden, Dan Ahdoot, Chris Bader, Maz Jobrani, Melissa Shoshahi, and more.
  • And of course, whoever attends the Nowruz show will receive an Iranian pastry, which is part of our tradition.
  • We are coming together to celebrate Nowruz, the 3,000-year-old Iranian New Year tradition for people of all faiths," said Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.

Christina Real Estate Investors Expands Its Holdings of Prime Los Angeles Real Estate With the Acquisition of a West Hollywood Building

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Christina Development Corporation (Christina), through its private equity real estate company Christina Real Estate Investors 4, LLC (Christina 4), in partnership with Silver Creek Commercial Development (Silver Creek), has acquired a fully occupied, six-unit multifamily apartment building in West Hollywood for $2.45 million.

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  • Christina Development Corporation (Christina), through its private equity real estate company Christina Real Estate Investors 4, LLC (Christina 4), in partnership with Silver Creek Commercial Development (Silver Creek), has acquired a fully occupied, six-unit multifamily apartment building in West Hollywood for $2.45 million.
  • Financing was provided by Christinas latest portfolio, Christina Real Estate Investors 5 Income Builder, which is focused on the acquisition of prime, non-leveraged real estate and providing short-term, first trust deed loans to Christina-related entities.
  • Christina Real Estate Investors (CREI) programmatic series of private equity real estate companies offers accredited investors the opportunity to participate in the ownership of high-quality real estate exclusively located in the best submarkets in the Westside region of Los Angeles.
  • Silver Creek Development (SCD) is a Phoenix-based real estate investment and development company that acquires and develops impactful real estate.

RespectAbility to Host Inaugural Award Ceremony for Outstanding Disability Leaders

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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WHAT: On July 25, RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, will honor the recipients of two new awards for outstanding disability leaders during a public virtual ceremony.

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  • WHAT: On July 25, RespectAbility, a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, will honor the recipients of two new awards for outstanding disability leaders during a public virtual ceremony.
  • Payan, who is blind, made headlines for his work advocating for fellow blind and low vision students within the Los Angeles Community College District.
  • WHY: Justin Chappell and Steve Bartlett have made enormous contributions to RespectAbility and the disability community at large, said Graciano Petersen, RespectAbilitys Senior Director for Training, Culture, and Leadership Development.
  • Our mission is to fight stigmas and advance opportunities so people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community.

Comedians Pay Homage to Laugh Factory Founder Jamie Masada's Humanitarian Efforts at 64th Annual LA Press Club Journalism Awards

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Masada said he accepted the award on behalf of all comedians.

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  • Masada said he accepted the award on behalf of all comedians.
  • "Comedians are not just people who make you laugh, they are really 'doctors of the soul.
  • The Laugh Factory has been a pillar of humanitarian endeavors in the community since it was founded by Masada in 1979.
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Comedians Pay Homage to Laugh Factory Founder Jamie Masada's Humanitarian Efforts at 64th Annual LA Press Club Journalism Awards

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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Masada said he accepted the award on behalf of all comedians.

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  • Masada said he accepted the award on behalf of all comedians.
  • "Comedians are not just people who make you laugh, they are really 'doctors of the soul.
  • The Laugh Factory has been a pillar of humanitarian endeavors in the community since it was founded by Masada in 1979.
  • Signature programs include Comedy Camp for underprivileged kids and group home youth, providing toys for families that can't afford them, free Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and shows for people who have nowhere to go for a holiday meal, hosting dozens of community forums, supporting the First Amendment and recently launching its "Stand Up to Violence" initiative.

The Laugh Factory launches 'STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!'

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laugh Factory is launching a new "STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!"

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laugh Factory is launching a new "STAND UP TO VIOLENCE!"
  • "We wanted to do something to touch the hearts and minds of millions of youth throughout the country," said Laugh Factory founder and owner Jamie Masada.
  • And our Chicago club has had the experience of a young woman rushing the stage and trying to hurt the comedian before being subdued by Laugh Factory security.
  • The Laugh Factory 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046 www.laughfactory.com
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Laugh Factory Chicago Teams up With the New Voice Note Social Network, Beams, to Give Comedians a Digital Home to Express Their Art

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Comedians from the world-renowned comedy club post their material on Beams in the form of short voice notes, building their creative portfolio on this new audio platform.

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  • Comedians from the world-renowned comedy club post their material on Beams in the form of short voice notes, building their creative portfolio on this new audio platform.
  • Beams is the perfect digital platform for comedians because the content is made directly from your voice, a comics primary tool, said Curtis Flagg, Senior Director of External Relations for The Laugh Factory.
  • I love that Beams challenges comedians to be creative, and provides an immediate space for them to work on their craft.
  • Laugh Factory Chicago opened in 2012 after a $5 million renovation of the iconic Lake shore Theater in the bustling East Lakeview neighborhood.

Laughter Is Healing

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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"Everyone knows laughter is healing, and we need it now, more than ever," says Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.

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  • "Everyone knows laughter is healing, and we need it now, more than ever," says Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masada.
  • Laughter is a force that brings us together, even when we are apart, and the Laugh Factory's daily live stream is an incredible way to create the shared experience we all could use right now.
  • This production will be in strict compliance with the guidelines set forth by the CDC and the Governor of California.
  • About the Laugh Factory Since the launch of its flagship club in Hollywood in 1979, the Laugh Factory has established itself as a global comedy brand.

LACC 2019 Gala Honoring Laugh Factory's Jamie Masada With the Rodney Respect Award Presented by Tiffany Haddish

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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LACC ( https://www.lacitycollege.edu/ ) is the flagship institution in the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in the country.

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  • LACC ( https://www.lacitycollege.edu/ ) is the flagship institution in the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest community college district in the country.
  • The LACC Foundation provides students with the financial support they need to attend school, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Monies raised at the 90th Anniversary Gala will go towards scholarships, stipends, book vouchers and other support provided to LACC students.
  • Masada, who founded the iconic Laugh Factory, has helped launch the careers of countless comedians including Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and Dave Chappelle.