It’s time to laugh! Join us for Circa’s second annual queer comedy show for one night only at Elysian’s Skunk Room. Queerstory presents an incredible lineup made up of Nori Reed, EJ Marcus, Dylan Adler, and hosted by Ulysses “Uly” Morazan. The evening will include trivia to set the stage for historical laughs. Let’s gather to celebrate queer comics and queer laughs with hilarious talent.
Stay after the show for a mixer at this iconic theater.
Participant Bios
Nori Reed is an iconic LA-based comedian, writer, and actress originally from Christian County, Kentucky who wrote on After Midnight on CBS. She was most recently a story editor on Hulu’s animated series Standing By from Dan Levy and Ally Pankiw. Nori got her start in the Bay Area and was boldly named by SF Weekly as ‘Oakland’s Next Great Comedian’. Nori recently starred in the 2024 SXSW Audience-Award winning short film Can. She also wrote for seasons 5 and 6 of Disney’s Raven’s Home, creating Disney Channel’s first-ever live action trans character, which led to GLAAD award and Emmy award nominations. She was featured in New York Magazine as one of Vulture’s Comedians You Should Know and Will Know In 2021. Her stand-up has been showcased by Showtime, HBO Max, and at many celebrated festivals, including: Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, SF Sketchfest, and Outside Lands. Her writing has been published in Vogue Magazine, and she wrote for Audible’s scripted series, Hot White Heist.
EJ Marcus is a LA-based actor, writer and comedian. His comedy has been featured in USA Today, Funny Or Die, Bustle, The Face, as well as venues and festivals all over the country, including Netflix Is A Joke and New York Comedy Festival.
Ulysses “Uly” Morazan is a Los Angeles-based actor and comedian known for his relatable humor, engaging storytelling, and coining the phrase “current husband.” Uly’s chaotic energy and viral videos have gained him almost 2 million followers across all social media platforms. His television appearances include roles on Hacks, This is Us, LOOT, and Not Dead Yet, as well as talk show appearances on The Jennifer Hudson Show and FOX Reality Check. This Fall, he’ll continue touring across the country with his one-man comedy show “I Love Uly” which he says is “kinda like the Eras Tour but not.” Follow Uly and his ability to combine authenticity and toxic behavior on Instagram and TikTok at @ulyandernesto.
Dylan Adler is a comedian, actor, writer, and musician based in NYC and LA. He was a writer on the Late Late Show with James Corden where he also performed stand up and was a sports correspondent. He recently performed stand up on Comedy Central and was named a Comic You Should and Will Know by Vulture Magazine. He has also performed in the New York Comedy Festival as a Comic To Watch.
Queerstory: A Queer Comedy Night is organized by One Institute as a part of the 2026 Circa: Queer Histories Festival.
The Elysian is an independent comedy theater and 501 (c) 3 non-profit in the Elysian Valley of Los Angeles. Our mission is to support innovative artists devising original and unconventional live comedy. We offer year-round workshops and classes from resident artists, community members, and visiting international masters.
The Skunk Room: 1600 sq ft multi-use industrial space for classes and workshops, rehearsals, immersive performances, ensemble work, events, screenings, and anything else you can dream up.