The Pau-HA-Hana Show is a hilarious night of completely improvised comedy, all sparked by the captivating stories shared by our special guest, Larissa DLG Nielsen!

About our storyteller Larissa Nielsen
(it’s also her birthweek so help us celebrate 🥳)

Larissa Nielsen is a Chamorro-American artist and improviser, born and raised in Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, and now based in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. For the past 18 years, she has been a vibrant part of Hawaiʻi’s improv scene as a performer, instructor, and coach. As a co-founder of Honolulu’s ensemble Think Fast Improv, Larissa is passionate about making improv accessible to all—believing that anyone can be an improviser. Her own journey began with a simple, powerful "Yes!"

When she’s not on stage, Larissa can be found painting hermit crabs, snorkeling along Oʻahu’s shores, watching Pokémon card pack reveal videos, or dancing her awkward heart out at community Zumba classes.