Stand-up Comedy Classes

The Tao of Comedy approach is unlike any other stand-up comedy class in Los Angeles or anywhere out there. Based on Bobbie Oliver’s book The Tao of Comedy: Embrace the Pause, our method is grounded in Zen Buddhist and Taoist philosophies, and helps each person tap into their creativity and their authentic voice as a comedian, to have a unique take on subjects and become a more prolific joke-writer.

Our approach is organic and extremely positive. The feed-back is detailed and constructive, and while specific to each individual comic, is placed in real-time and comedic historical context so that everyone in class benefits. Our stand-up comedy classes in Los Angeles are fun and supportive. We provide a safe space to create, experiment and find your own comedy voice.

We steer away from hack premises, overdone formulas and caricatures. All of our Los Angeles stand-up comedy classes are taught personally by 30+ year comedy veteran and still-working comic, Bobbie Oliver. We also provide you with lots of performance opportunities inside and outside of class with our weekly open mics, comedy shows, festivals and showcases in Los Angeles.

No hack formulas. No props. No stringent through-lines. No wacky catch phrases. Just pure stand-up comedy.

Join our comedy family of thousands of new and advanced working comedians who have studied in our Los Angeles stand-up comedy classes and all over the world who perform, produce, and play together. Come find yourself, and a few friends along the way, in a journey of self-expression and artistic creativity.

All Tao of Comedy Los Angeles stand-up comedy classes end in a showcase. Bobbie’s students have been seen on TV shows and commercials on every network.

Student: What should I write about?
Teacher: What do you care about?

Student: What is my persona?
Teacher: Who is asking the question?

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PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE:
$150/hour
$200/90 min
$250/ 2 hours

In Person, Telephone or Zoom
Contact Bobbie for Appointment

2026

2026 – SESSION #4

All Levels Stand-Up Workshop-Thursdays
8 Thursdays
7:30-10:30pm
September 10^th – October 29^th
Grad Show November 5^th

8 Week All Levels Workshop Fee: $550
Payment Plans Available

Venmo: TaoComedyStudio

CashApp: $TaoComedyStudioLLC

To avoid extra FEES, pay in CASH in person BEFORE the class fills up. Or put down a DEPOSIT, (at least $100 to save your spot) and then pay cash when class starts.

Check class availability before registering: TaoComedyStudio@gmail.com

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2026 – SESSION #4

All Levels Stand-Up Workshop-Sundays
8 Sundays
1:00-4:00pm
September 13^th – November 1^stGrad Show November 8^th

8 Week All Levels Workshop Fee: $550
Payment Plans Available

Venmo: TaoComedyStudio

CashApp: $TaoComedyStudioLLC

To avoid extra FEES, pay in CASH in person BEFORE the class fills up. Or put down a DEPOSIT, (at least $100 to save your spot) and then pay cash when class starts.

Check class availability before registering: TaoComedyStudio@gmail.com

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2027

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2027
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2027 – SESSION #1

All Levels Stand-Up Workshop-Thursdays
8 Thursdays
7pm-10pm
January 7^th – February 25^th
Grad Show March 4^th

8 Week All Levels Workshop Fee: $550
Payment Plans Available

Venmo: TaoComedyStudio

CashApp: $TaoComedyStudioLLC

To avoid extra FEES, pay in CASH in person BEFORE the class fills up. Or put down a DEPOSIT, (at least $100 to save your spot) and then pay cash when class starts.

Check class availability before registering: TaoComedyStudio@gmail.com

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2027 – SESSION #1

All Levels Stand-Up Workshop-Sundays
8 Sundays
1pm-4pm
January 10^th -March 28^th
Grad Show March 7^th

8 Week All Levels Workshop Fee: $550
Payment Plans Available

Venmo: TaoComedyStudio

CashApp: $TaoComedyStudioLLC

To avoid extra FEES, pay in CASH in person BEFORE the class fills up. Or put down a DEPOSIT, (at least $100 to save your spot) and then pay cash when class starts.

Check class availability before registering: TaoComedyStudio@gmail.com

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PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE:

$150/hour
$200/90 min
$250/ 2 hours

In Person or on Zoom
Contact Bobbie for Appointment

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*Class schedules subject to change for unexpected emergencies*

I found Bobbie’s stand-up comedy course immeasurably better…

“Want to improve your business skills? Think out of the box. I’ve been to business workshops that promised to improve public speaking skills. But as public spokesperson of the world’s… Read more “I found Bobbie’s stand-up comedy course immeasurably better…”

Nicky Clark

Bobbie’s advice transcends genre…

“I was worried that Stand-Up Academy might not work for me since I am a musical comedian. I shouldn’t have been. Bobbie’s advice transcends genre and cuts to the funny.… Read more “Bobbie’s advice transcends genre…”

Rhune Kincaid

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It is the best time and money you will ever invest…

“I’ve been performing standup for over 10 years, many times professionally, but always felt I was creatively blocked from really taking my writing and stage presence to the best level… Read more “It is the best time and money you will ever invest…”

Carl Koslowski

Your success is her success…

“I have been performing stand up comedy now for over a year after having gotten started by taking an Improv Comedy Class. The class I took before was good but… Read more “Your success is her success…”

Tim Chizmar

It’s a very nurturing environment…

“I am SO enjoying the class – it’s a very nurturing environment and Bobbie has the rare gift of being able to critique whilst still being able to give people… Read more “It’s a very nurturing environment…”

David Willis

She made a tremendous difference in my work…

“Doing stand-up is a big challenge if English is not your first language. However, I was extremely lucky to have Bobbie as my teacher. She made a tremendous difference in… Read more “She made a tremendous difference in my work…”

Yashar Kafi