Whether you want to hone your developed craft or dare to tell jokes about your life, my class offers a personalized approach for any level of experience with the goal of helping you to find their voice. 

Standup comedy is a magical space. (You will hear more about the word “magical” in my class.) A place where all the hidden parts of you are allowed to come out and party. I have been performing comedy for 15 years. I aim to encourage myself and my students to find the comedy material that teeters on the edge of vulnerability. Sometimes I think comedy is the last place in American culture where humanity, in all it’s weirdness, is tolerated. I was called “the real deal” by friend/mentor Maria Bamford. And, after taking her class, a former student wrote this piece,” I Took A Standup Class and It Was Better Than Therapy.

Next Class Dates 

Zoom Class
Wednesday May 22, 29, June 5 and June 12
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Show on Wednesday June 12 @ 8 PM
$300

Jokes need love?
Available for privates (in person or Zoom)
$150/hour 

 

 

 

Testimonials

Solange’s stand-up comedy class has been truly life changing. She provides such a safe and nurturing space to develop and hone your comedic voice. Even seasoned comics can benefit from the magical, non-toxic container for growth she creates. Her unique, positive energy also attracts such wonderful and interesting people from all walks of life, which has helped me find community, belonging, and lots of shared laughs. Highly recommend, 10/10, do yourself a favor and take Solange’s class!
—Jessica Cabot

I had always dreamed of doing stand-up but was terrified and had no idea how to turn my rambling stories into actual jokes. Solange helped me write, perfect and perform a 10-minute set that had my friends in hysterics. I learned more about writing and performing comedy in a month than I thought was possible.
— Erika Kerekes
(“I Took A Standup Class and It Was Better Than Therapy.“)

Solange pushed me to write outside of my typical jokes.
—Samer Esmail

I absolutely loved it!
—Maia “MJoy” Wiitala

Solange is the best teacher I could have asked for. I was very nervous to take a stand up class, but her supportive, non judgmental approach quelled all my nerves immediately. I was able to face my fear of public speaking,  gain confidence and learn how to structure and deliver jokes! I highly recommend  taking Solange’s class!
—Tobie LaSalandra

Solange is a great teacher. She has a talent for recognizing and drawing out the strengths in people which enables them to develop their unique comedic voices.  Some of the benefits I gained from Solange’s class included understanding joke structure, developing stand-up material for a show, gaining confidence in front of an audience. I also saved  wear and tear on my car. Why drive all the way Hollywood to take a class in some seedy building when you can do the same on the Westside?
— Joe Fankhauser 

Solange’s class is perfect for comics starting out or seasoned comics just wanting creative camaraderie. It’s a safe place and Solange has a plethora of comedic knowledge that she shares freely. I highly recommended this class and throughly enjoyed it!
— Ashleigh Shapiro

Solange fosters a warm, friendly, fun atmosphere. She makes it easy as possible to take risks and has you performing in short order. She’s also hilarious, knows the LA comic scene, and co-hosts an open mic. Get your stand-up sea legs here.
— Jane Alcala