As an avid fan of the of the Comedy Vault in Batavia, I was thrilled to finally attend my first Comedy Vault open mic, held every Wednesday. Before the open mic, I sat down with Kyle Alan, prolific Chicago comic and frequent Comedy Vault open mic host. We delved into topics such as open mic…
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An Interview with Chicagoland comic, Jack Baker
Before the Comedy Vault’s open mic on a Wednesday, I had the privilege of sitting down with the wonderful Jack Baker. We talked about how he got started in comedy, how he got good, filming his special, free speech and comedy (we fundamentally disagreed and that was fun), The Comedy Vault, and our favorite comics….
Ian Abramson: The Heist
The Heist is if Penn & Teller, Steven Wright, and Andy Kaufman had a baby.
An Interview with Chicago comic, DJ Rybski
Chi-Town Comedy is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant Chicago comedy scene, and a key aspect of our mission involves profiling and interviewing local comedians. We’re excited to kick off this initiative with our very first interview blog post! Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to meet with Chicago comedian, DJ Rybski, before attending his hosting…
Jordan Jensen’s Death Chunk
Jordan Jensen is, for my money, one of the best comics working today. She talks fast, seamlessly transitions between topics based on audience interactions, revisits abandoned bits prompted by distractions
Shane Gillis at the Chicago Improv
“Once you become really interested in history you are on the 1 yard line of becoming a Republican,” Gillis proclaimed at this show. Having recently talked with Louis CK for over six hours about all of the past Presidents of the United States*, I suppose Gillis can see the end zone. If an interest in history makes…
Drew Dunn at the Comedy Vault in Batavia
Drew Dunn started his set in a British accent. Any newcomer to Dunn’s comedy just assumed he was British. He dropped the shtick 90 seconds in and riffed on how you can get away with more in a British accent. This start was the perfect setup for his style of comedy. Dunn’s acts floats seamlessly…
Andrew Schulz’s Infamous
There is no substitute for the magic of live comedy. You can never fully capture the energy of being in the room during a live comedy show, the interactions the comic has with audience members, seeing people who should be taken aback by jokes laughing along with you, watching an uptight girlfriend glare at her…
Tonight is a Vital Free Speech Middle Finger Moment for Comedy
Andrew Schulz’s new special, Infamous, was supposed to premiere on a major streaming channel. (He won’t say which one). But in the wake of the outcry over Dave Chappelle’s trans jokes, streamers got spooked and Schulz’s streamer asked him to cut some of the more controversial material, including an abortion joke. Schulz refused and spent…
Laughing All Over Chicago and Beyond: Your Guide to the Chicago Stand-up Comedy Scene with Exclusive Reviews, Interviews, and Resources 