America’s Got Talent Semi- Finalist to Take the Stage at The Improv 9/6-11
By: Gabrielle Sierra Aug. 29, 2011
Budd Friedman and Mark Lonow, co-owners of The Improv at Harrah's Las Vegas, will introduce very special guest comedian and voice impressionist Melissa Villasenor to the Improv stage September 6-11, joining headliner Rocky LaPorte and opening act Ron Morey. Villasenor was a semi-finalist on this season of NBC's hit show "America's Got Talent" where she took America by storm with her spot-on impressions and unique sense of humor.
A native of Los Angeles, Villasenor realized her knack for impressions at the ripe age of 12, while taking on the voice of pop star Britney Spears. After entertaining her friends in peers at talent shows, she explored deeper into her talent at the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp.
Villasenor made her first television appearance doing her Ellen Degeneres and Sarah Silverman impressions on "Frank TV" on TBS. She also was in the Just for Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival as part of the New Faces show in 2010. Recently she played a part as Nora Ephron on Fox's "Family Guy" as well as various voices on Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time." Melissa wrote and will star in her one woman show called "I'm Not Myself." She is a regular on the Los Angeles comedy circuit.
The Improv at Harrah's Las Vegas is the longest running Comedy Club on the Las Vegas Strip. The Improv's ability to showcase young comedians, as well as bring in big names, has attributed to its longevity and success. Shows are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm every Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $29.05 (plus applicable taxes) or $44.95 (plus applicable taxes) for VIP tickets that include special seating, an Improv t-shirt and post-show meet-and-greet with the comics. Special two-for-one tickets are also available for locals for the 10:30pm. Tickets are available at Harrah's Box Office (702-369-5223) and online at www.harrahs.com.Celebrating more than 15 years at Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Budd Friedman and Mark Lonow's Improv remains the funniest room in Sin City. Guests enjoy the fresh comedy of an ever-changing rotation featuring at least three of the industry's top comics each week. In 2009 and 2010, The Improv at Harrah's Las Vegas was named again as the "Best Comedy Club" in the Las Vegas Review-Journal's coveted "Best of Las Vegas" poll and received the same honor from Casino Player magazine. Renowned performers such as Jay Leno, Bette Midler, Robin Williams, Jimmy Fallon, Wayne Brady, George Lopez, Drew Carey, Billy Crystal, Rosie O'Donnell, Jay Mohr, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld, Liza Minnelli, Ellen Degeneres, Adam Sandler, Blake Clark, Sarah Silverman and Jim Carey have graced one of The Improv stage's as a launching pad for their celebrated careers. Performances at the Improv are 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.. Tickets are $29.05 plus tax or $44.95 plus tax for a VIP ticket (includes prime seating, meet and greet, and t-shirt) and are available online or at Harrah's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino box office. For more information and reservations call (702) 369-5223 or visit the website. For reservations for groups of 15 or more call (702) 349-6315. Find us on Facebook (ImprovHarrahsLasVegas) and Twitter @ImprovHLV.
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