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Claire Parlette is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces FOUR shows! Those shows would be: 'WIGS' & 'Comedy and Caviar'

Andrẽs Merlos is a comedian, filmmaker, and producer based in Chicago, IL. Perhaps you have heard of the masterpiece, 'Coconut Cruise', presented in conjunction with 773 Studios & High TV Chi!

Monchi is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Agapito Rodriguez is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Jack Dwyer is a clown, event coordinator, actor, podcaster, comedian, entertainer-for-hire, and more based in Chicago, Illinois!

Ray Roberts is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Bontrager is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Professor Pizza is a pizza wizard based in Chicago, IL

Jerry S. Gonzalez is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! His upcoming film 'Big Spooky House', is coming soon to a screen near you. He's also created 'The Spaghetti Man', 'Hamster In My Head', & more!

Bronwyn Galloway is a stand-up comedian based in Chicago, Illinois!

Nathan Oelker is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series! Their upcoming film 'LOADS', is coming soon to a screen near you.

Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist based in Chicago, IL. He's also the mastermind behind Guerrilla Taco Party, a DIY HQ for the rawest talent Chicago has to offer

Will Cunnington is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

James Najjar is a comedian, producer, & social media personality in Chicago, Illinois. Catch his apartment comedy show, 'Cozy Corner Comedy', once a month in Andersonville!

Kat Diaz is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, Illinois! She produces Buena Onda, a Latina-run standup comedy show where all good vibes are welcome

Rebecca Jaffe is a stand up comedian & musician based in Chicago, Illinois!

Louis D. Michael is a stand up comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois!

Mr Eddie is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Phil Lisiecki is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois!

Paul Farahvar is a stand-up comedian, producer, & podcaster based in Chicago, Illinois!

Hannah Belmont is a stand-up comedian, writer, burlesque performer, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Jack Woods is a standup comedian based in Chicago, IL!

Harold Patrick is a stand-up comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! He produces of Power Hour (voted best open mic of 2024!

Chris Jones is a dad, husband, ultra marathoner, & professional hypnotist based in Chicago, IL

Emily Ogle is a standup comedian based in Chicago, Illinois!

Kristopher Barsanti is a standup comedian, podcaster, and content creator based in Chicago!

Marlon Hue is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago!

Matt Boh is a comedian & producer based in Chicago, Illinois! His latest show, 'Double Booked', was a MASSIVE success. Stay tuned for the next one. It's right around the corner.

Josh Weitzel is a filmmaker based in Chicago, IL! He is one of the founding fathers of Kino Crew Productions, the masterminds who orchestrated the iconic 'Gobblehead' series! Their upcoming film 'LOADS', is coming soon to a screen near you. Before this podcast was recorded, Ruse was blessed with a PRIVATE SCREENING of the film. I can safely assure you it is unlike anything you've ever seen.

Mehdi Amani is a standup comedian based in Chicago!

Dan Cass is a standup comedian & producer based in Chicago!

Kevin Kellam is a standup comedian based in Chicago!

Nick Emeka is a standup comedian based in Chicago!

Melvin Stewart is a comedian & producer based in Chicago! Catch his latest production, 'Big Black Comedy Show', MONTHLY at the Den Theatre

Shawny Neubecker is a photographer & b-girl based in Flint, MI! All of her photography work can be found under the alias 'Truheartphoto'!

Claire Sundbye is a comedian based in Chicago!

Chase Richard is a comedian based in Chicago!

Olzhasbek Zhakenov is a comedian from Kazakhstan!

Manny Petty is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from his multiple appearances on WGN TV. Or maybe you've seen him headlining at Zanies and Laugh Factory. Or maybe you've heard of his hit song 'Let's Get Fat Together'. Or maybe you caught him at the salon.

Joe Kilgallon is a comedian & podcaster based in Chicago, IL! You can hear him on the 'Let's Get Dumb Podcast' wherever you listen.

Tito is a comedian based in Chicago, IL! You might recognize him from Roast Battle Chicago, CYSK, Laugh Factory Chicago, etc! He also runs the 'Word of Mouth' open mic at O'Donnell's Pub

Jamie Shriner is a comedian, musician, & producer based in Chicago, Illinois!

Emma Dalenberg is an internationally-touring stand-up comic based in New York City!

Neeraj Srinivasan is a comedian working in Chicago, IL!

Zach Albers is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! He's, without a doubt, one of the funniest people I've met during my time in the Chicago comedy scene. You can catch him headlining at Laugh Factory, Zanies, and all of Chicago's other premiere comedy venues

Mike Mazzella is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois!

Marcus Shakes is a comedian working in Chicago, Illinois

Rachel Marsh is a comedian working in Chicago, IL! Do yourself a favor and stop by her open mic at the Store on Saturdays (4 PM) and try out some new material

Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He's also the mastermind behind Guerilla Taco Party, a DIY HQ for the rawest performers Chicago has to offer

Levi Stress is a hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He is part of multiple groups, one of which being the ever-so lyrical SANDS OF THE HOUR. Not only this, but his solo project, 'Brink of Insanity', is available on all streaming services now!

Marcos Cirino is a comedian & producer working in Chicago, IL! Catch latest show, 'Wow, You're Actually Funny!' monthly at Surge Billiards.