Elias Zepeda (aka The Seated Entertainer) is a Los Angeles-based stand-up poet, actor, and sharp-tongued storyteller. A proud “LA Certified Lexican,” his witty, observational style often embraces self-deprecating humor, life’s curveballs, and the unique perspective of living with a spinal cord injury. You’ve likely seen him stirring the crowd online—on Instagram as @theseatedentertainer, and boasting over a thousand posts and thousands of followers. His story, featured on The Paralyzed Artist Podcast, chronicles surviving 12 gunshot wounds and turning adversity into art. Elias doesn’t just tell jokes—he connects, confronts, and captivates. Catch him lighting up L.A. comedy rooms with fearless energy and poetic honesty.