Lou Pharis: The Comedy Bar Pittsburgh

Raised in the non-famous parts of Louisiana, Lou Pharis never thought he’d be anything more than an NFL caliber offensive lineman. After failing to go pro and then losing out on American Ninja Warrior, Lou turned his talents to the public education system. A particularly rough day at school made Lou sign up for his first open mic when he realized there’s a teacher shortage, so he couldn’t be fired for doing comedy. Lou’s stand-up has since found massive success, garnering over 100 million views on social media. He has headlined clubs such as The Comedy Store, Zanies, and Comedy Works, has been seen on NBC and Bored Teachers, and has performed at dozens of comedy festivals across the country.