What It’s Like to Perform Stand-up in Today’s Climate: California Comedians

What It’s Like to Perform Stand-up in Today’s Climate: California Comedians
Audiences are seen enjoying a show at Brea Improv in Brea, Calif.Courtesy of the Brea Improv Comedy Club
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Los Angeles-based comedians have much to say on the topic of cancel culture, both on stage and off.

As prominent comics like Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock critique American audiences for what the duo describes as an increasing “oversensitivity” to jokes due to political polarization, others in the sphere performing in California—a known bastion of progressivism and political correctness—have echoed similar sentiments.

‘Sensitive’ Audience

Among such comics is Jason Rogers, who’s performed standup for nearly 15 years and owns the Los Angeles-based comedy club, Comedy Blvd.