Nikki Glaser, Michelle Wolf, Ali Siddiq and Bert Kreischer are among the comedians coming to the city to perform from Nov. 5 to Nov. 15.

“Being naturally gifted is something I don’t take for granted,” says Jeremiah Frazier, the Chicago comedian better known by his stage name FrayWay. “But listen, understand that there are some ...

The North Side has long reigned as the cradle of Chicago comedy. Stand-ups flock to Zanies or The Laugh Factory, and improvisers and sketch comics flit between The Annoyance, The Second City and iO.

Chicago's comedy scene is legendary, known around the world for producing top talent at clubs like The Second City, iO Theater, Laugh Factory, Zanies, and more. A monthly standup show in Logan Square ...

CHICAGO — Those in need of a good laugh can find the perfect remedy at Zanies Comedy Club on Saturday night where two Chicago-rooted comedians are teaming up for a show. Calvin Evans, host of the ...

Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics’ ...

“Tiny Pep Talks” is a new book of “bite-size encouragement for life’s annoying, stressful, and flat-out lousy moments.” Chicago comedians Josh Linden and Paula Skaggs have published a new book that ...

Local stand-up comedian Deanna Ortiz juggles multiple gigs to cover her living expenses and bills.“I’m always, like, ‘OK, this is going to help cover rent, and that’s going to help cover this bill,’” ...

Open TikTok and in seconds, a clip from a comedy show materializes. The proliferation of videos featuring comics’ jokes, crowd work or takedowns of rowdy hecklers may lead the average person to ...