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We present world-class stand-up comedy at some of the most sought-after wineries in Sonoma County and the Napa Valley.
Our company launched in the Sonoma Valley to sold out audiences during "harvest/crush" of 2014. As you may have already noticed, our niche is comedy and wine.
Our company embraces a 'spirit of cooperation' in which individuals and organizations live and work together for the common good.
We recognize that each team member and business partner is vital to our company’s success, and that their loyalty and motivation are the means by which we will succeed. Our team understands that human imagination is our only unlimited resource.
Our motto: Macerate in comedy - be a part of the laughter movement in wine country!
If you weren't sure, maceration is the winemaking process where the phenolic materials of the grape—tannins, coloring agents (anthocyanins) and flavor compounds—are leached from the grape skins, seeds and stems into the must. To macerate is to soften by soaking, and maceration is the process by which the red wine receives its red color, since raw grape juice is clear-grayish in color. In the production of white wines, maceration is either avoided or allowed only in very limited manner in the form of a short amount of skin contact with the juice prior to pressing.
Our company launched in the Sonoma Valley to sold out audiences during "harvest/crush" of 2014. As you may have already noticed, our niche is comedy and wine.
Our company embraces a 'spirit of cooperation' in which individuals and organizations live and work together for the common good.
We recognize that each team member and business partner is vital to our company’s success, and that their loyalty and motivation are the means by which we will succeed. Our team understands that human imagination is our only unlimited resource.
Our motto: Macerate in comedy - be a part of the laughter movement in wine country!
If you weren't sure, maceration is the winemaking process where the phenolic materials of the grape—tannins, coloring agents (anthocyanins) and flavor compounds—are leached from the grape skins, seeds and stems into the must. To macerate is to soften by soaking, and maceration is the process by which the red wine receives its red color, since raw grape juice is clear-grayish in color. In the production of white wines, maceration is either avoided or allowed only in very limited manner in the form of a short amount of skin contact with the juice prior to pressing.
FOUNDER / PRODUCER,
LISA PIDGE
LISA PIDGE
Prior to launching The Laugh Cellar™ and Crushers of Comedy™, Lisa co-owned Doce Vida Fitness Inc., where she honed her marketing and public relations skills. The company was featured in the Oprah Magazine September 2007 article “Do What You Love,” as well as CRAVE NYC, and was proud to design private-label workout gear for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and SPINNING.com.
Earlier in her career, Lisa spent over two years at the Los Angeles–based talent management company Addis-Wechsler, gaining invaluable experience in the entertainment industry. During that time, she lived across the street from the world-famous Comedy Store—an iconic spot where she made lasting friendships.
After living in inspiring cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York, Lisa returned home to Sonoma County. Combining her love of comedy and wine with her background in marketing and her spirit for adventure, she began producing world-class comedy shows in her hometown. Today, she continues to collaborate with talented comedians and local businesses to bring unforgettable events to the community.
Lisa is a graduate of San Francisco State University and a member of Alpha Phi International Women’s Fraternity.
Fun Fact: Lisa has been a certified yoga instructor since 2004, and her 28+ years of yoga practice continues to inspire her every day. She’s also a certified pickleball coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Lisa lives in Northern California with her wife, Carlee, and their daughter, Georgina.
Prior to launching The Laugh Cellar™ and Crushers of Comedy™, Lisa co-owned Doce Vida Fitness Inc., where she honed her marketing and public relations skills. The company was featured in the Oprah Magazine September 2007 article “Do What You Love,” as well as CRAVE NYC, and was proud to design private-label workout gear for the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and SPINNING.com.
Earlier in her career, Lisa spent over two years at the Los Angeles–based talent management company Addis-Wechsler, gaining invaluable experience in the entertainment industry. During that time, she lived across the street from the world-famous Comedy Store—an iconic spot where she made lasting friendships.
After living in inspiring cities such as Los Angeles, Tokyo, and New York, Lisa returned home to Sonoma County. Combining her love of comedy and wine with her background in marketing and her spirit for adventure, she began producing world-class comedy shows in her hometown. Today, she continues to collaborate with talented comedians and local businesses to bring unforgettable events to the community.
Lisa is a graduate of San Francisco State University and a member of Alpha Phi International Women’s Fraternity.
Fun Fact: Lisa has been a certified yoga instructor since 2004, and her 28+ years of yoga practice continues to inspire her every day. She’s also a certified pickleball coach through the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Lisa lives in Northern California with her wife, Carlee, and their daughter, Georgina.
