2026 Refresher: What is Modern Clown?

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In this solo pod, Chad takes a step back and gives a basic refresher on modern clown. This one is jam-packed with discussion of clown principles and the motivations that make this work unique and dynamic.

SHOWS - IN LA AND SAN FRAN

On February 1st, Chad is bringing STAND UP AND CLOWN to SF Sketchfest. The cast includes Joey Dardano (Wild 'n Out), Zach Zucker (Stamptown) and Dropout TV favs Demi Adejuyigbe, Anna Garcia and Jordan Myrick. TICKETS HERE

And check out Chad’s next WIP solo show at the Elysian Theater! Comedy for Smart People on Saturday February 7th at 830pm. TICKETS HERE

NEW LA CLASSES IN 2026!

Chad is sold out in February, but he’s got a bunch of LA classes in March and April! He’s got a weekday version of his popular class DISRUPTOR (for people who work weekends), another installment of his newest intensive DESTABILIZER – and his most-popular workshop LANGUAGE OF NONSENSE – which includes a class show.

FIND OTHER SHOWS ON CHAD’S LINKTREE

MORE ABOUT THE CLOWN BOSS!

“The Father of Modern Clown in LA” - NPR

Chad Damiani is one of the architects of the contemporary clown scene in LA – a fearless exploration of joy, mischief, absurdity and audience interaction that embraces the spirit of clown work, without being limited to traditional conventions.

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