I'm a lucky man. I've performed stand up on HBO and The Tonight Show, written for television hits like Ellen, the Drew Carey Show, and Real Time with Bill Maher, and lived long enough to become friends with many of my heroes. I hustled for years in comedy to build a career, and now that I'm an established writer, I do stand up simply because I love it.
I don't accept a lot of private gigs, but like to do some of the more interesting ones. I like to cater my act to my crowd, so new venues and audiences make it fun for me.
5 reviews
Rebecca R.
September 4, 2023Definitely picked the right person for our private party after reviewing lots of YouTube videos. Sophisticated down home mix of L.A. and rural America humor all in good fun. Highly recommend Mike Larsen for your next event.
Hired as: Comedian
Jamaya T.
December 16, 2019Let me start off by saying I was very skeptical and nervous about booking a comedian online without having any prior knowledge of even knowing how to actually book an entertainer as such. Mike Larsen arrived on time, was very prompt and polite and put on an amazing show! Our guys loved him! His jokes were timeless and relatable. If you are looking for mature jokes, and funny family stories then Mike is your guy! I would most definitely book him again!
Hired as: Comedian
Karen M.
September 10, 2019Mike did a splendid show for our women's club with local humor and personal touches added in. I was laughing most of the time as I tried to watch other club members focused on him and enjoying his performance. He is spontaneous, casual and informal as if talking to a neighbor.
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Paul K.
July 23, 2019Very entertaining with a wide variety in his performance.
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Meagan S.
April 3, 2019I booked Mike for an event for an apartment community we manage. He performed at PG-13 comedy show for everyone and they loved it! He's professional, very prompt with communication and yet hilarious. I will absolutely use him again and highly recommend him to others. Thanks again, Mike!
Hired as: Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
Price range: $300 - $1500
Gig length: 10 - 60 minutes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild Of America, West
I enjoy customizing my show for any group or event. Tell me about your company, charity or guest of honor and I'll create new material for and about them.
I've served many roles besides stand up comedian, including:
Host
Master of Ceremonies
Roast Master
Auctioneer
Lecturer
Joke-writing workshop leader
Feel free to challenge me with something new.
Mike Larsen is a veteran comic with appearances on HBO, Showtime, Funny or Die, and multiple performances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He’s also an Emmy nominated comedy writer for shows like The Drew Carey Show, Ellen, Reba, Two Guys & a Girl, Real Time with Bill Maher, and many others.
Mike’s career straddles the worlds of comedy and current events, serving as a speechwriter and debate coach for national politicians and mentoring inmate writers at California’s notorious San Quentin Prison. The LA Weekly said, “Larsen’s act is smart, timely, and easy-going, like a conversation between good friends.”
Mike recently bought a ranch outside Columbus, Ohio and splits his time between there and his longtime home in Los Angeles.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Lewis Center, OH
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Columbus, OH
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
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St Paris, OH
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Bucyrus, OH
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Canal Winchester, OH
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Columbus, OH
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Farmersville, OH
Monday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Powell, OH
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
7:30pm - 8:30pm
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Fairborn, OH
Monday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Columbus, OH
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