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Experience the best local and touring comedic acts around with Bootleg Standup!
Podcast
BOOTLEG SOCIALS PODCAST
COMING SOON
Every town has stories.
Every community has characters.
Meet ours.
This is the BOOTLEG SOCIAL, from BOOTLEG STANDUP, where you'll discover the stories, the people, and the personalities that make California's Central Coast truly unique. Hosted by comedian Chase Mesa, each episode features touring comics, local legends, and the people who make SLO County such a vibrant place to live. Whether they're passing through town or helping build it, every guest has a story worth telling. Expect cheap laughs, rich conversations, and real moments. Meet the people who make our community worth celebrating.
Comedy. Community. Conversation.
Performance
BOOTLEG STANDUP EVENTS
COMING SOON
BOOTLEG STANDUP LIVE
Great comedy deserves a great room.
At Bootleg Standup, we believe a comedy show should be more than just another night out. Every event is thoughtfully curated to bring nationally touring comedians together with the Central Coast's best local talent in unique venues that create an unforgettable experience.
Whether it's an intimate cocktail lounge, a neighborhood brewery, or a one-night-only special event, every Bootleg show is designed to feel personal, energetic, and unlike anything else in the area.
Expect big laughs, cold drinks, and an audience that's there for one reason—to have a great time.
From first dates and birthdays to nights out with friends, Bootleg Standup delivers live comedy worth talking about long after the show ends.
Premium Talent. Local Venues. Unforgettable Nights.
Grab your tickets and experience why Bootleg Standup is becoming the Central Coast's premier comedy connection.
Production
BOOTLEG STANDUP ARCHIVE
COMING SOON
Premium stand-up.
Professionally filmed.
Right here on California's Central Coast.
BOOTLEG SPECIALS is the home for stand-up performances featuring nationally touring headliners alongside the next generation of local rising comedians. Every set is filmed with the goal of capturing what live comedy feels like—real audiences, intimate venues, and unforgettable performances.
Some comics arrive with credits from Netflix, Comedy Central, HBO, or Don't Tell. Others are the local and regional talents quietly building careers before the rest of the world catches on. We believe both deserve the same great stage, the same great audience, and the same cinematic treatment.
Whether you're discovering your next favorite comic or catching an established headliner in a uniquely intimate setting, BOOTLEG SPECIALS brings the best of live stand-up from the Central Coast directly to you.
Watch. Laugh. Discover.
About Bootleg Standup
Who We Are
Bootleg Standup is an independent comedy production company based on California's Central Coast.
Our mission is simple:
Bring remarkable comedians into remarkable rooms.
From breweries and cocktail bars to theaters and unexpected spaces, we create live comedy experiences that feel personal, memorable, and unlike anything else in the area.
Every show is carefully curated, pairing nationally touring comedians with exceptional local talent to create lineups that audiences won't find anywhere else.
Over the years we've welcomed performers whose credits include:
The Comedy Store, Comedy Central, Netflix, Don't Tell Comedy, Conan, The Tonight Show, Hulu, HBO, and more.
Featured comedians have included:
- Amy Miller
- Liz Miele
- Jessie "JetSki" Johnson
- Leslie Liao
- Steven Rogers
- Jasmine Ellis
- Leah Bonnema
- Michael Turner
- Kiry Shabazz
...along with many more incredible performers from across the country.
Why We Do It
Comedy has always been about bringing people together.
Some of our favorite nights have happened in breweries, neighborhood venues, and independent spaces where the audience wasn't expecting to discover their new favorite comedian.
Those are the rooms we chase.
Rooms with character.
Venues with personality.
Communities that appreciate great comedy.
Whether we're producing a one-night showcase, a filmed special, or a recurring series like ALES 4 TAILS, our goal is always the same:
Create unforgettable experiences for audiences while helping incredible venues become destinations for live comedy.
Community
Many of our productions also support local nonprofits and animal rescues because we believe a great night out can leave a lasting impact beyond the stage.
Laughter builds community.
So should the events that create it.
