Interview: ‘Assisted Living’s’ Courtney Nichole on Connecting with Laughter and Love
As 2020 rolls along, folks are finding ways to stay connected with family, friends and neighbors. From Zoom meetings and…
Chi-Town Comedy Chats
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Elizabeth Gomez on Connecting Through Creativity in Quarantine
A few months ago, Chicago-based comedian/storyteller Elizabeth Gomez had an insane schedule. Between working two jobs, f…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Ashley Leisten Finds Inspiration in Boy Bands, Lock-Ins & Collaborations
Before COVID-19 shut down venues, clubs and basically the entire live performance scene, Ashley Leisten – a Texas-born f…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Comedy in the Age of Coronavirus
Chicago's thriving comedy scene is known the world over. From innovative stand-up comedians to hilarious improv artists …
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Deanna Ortiz ‘Crushes’ It With Conversational Comedy
Deanna Ortiz has been performing comedy in and around Chicago since she was 18. Her disarming ability to obliterate barr…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Becca Brown Captivates Coast-to-Coast, L.A. To Chicago
Even if you aren't lucky enough to have already seen Becca Brown perform her hilarious brand of musical comedy in a live…
New Year’s Resolution Recommendations from Chicago’s Top Comics
Who hasn't made a new year's resolution like eating healthy, exercising more or spending less time on your phone, only t…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Carly Kane Shares Her ‘Just Do It’ Approach to Comedy
On one hand, Carly Kane's meteoric rise in the Chicago comedy scene may seem fast, given that the former Pennsylvanian h…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Adrienne Brandyburg – Beautiful, Powerful & Hilarious
Adrienne Brandyburg, Chicago born and raised, strives for authenticity. Whether mining her life for stand-up material, d…
Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Carly Ballerini Is Seriously Silly
“I think stand-up is a fun way to talk about real stuff and explore difficult human experiences in a way that is therape…
