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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Janice Rodriguez Starts Conversations with Comedy

In the thick of the 2016 presidential campaign, Janice Rodriguez observed a gap in Chicago's comedy scene. There was a s…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Caitlin Checkeroski Is One Silly & Smart Character

Tackling serious issues is at the heart of Caitlin Checkeroski's comedy. She uses laughter as a way to prove a point whi…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Puns, Love & Happiness with Reena Calm

Reena Calm has had a busy summer. Not only has she toured across the country, performed at some of the best shows in Chi…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Mona Aburmishan Is All About Audience Unity

Laughter is the same in every language. Just ask Chicago-based comedian Mona Aburmishan, who has traveled the globe…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Brittany Meyer Personifies Strength With A Smile

Brittany Meyer could easily be considered fearless. They regularly tackle topics like misogyny, equal pay and LGBTQAI+ r…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Amy Sumpter Is What’cha Want in a Comedy Rock Star

Amy Sumpter knows how to work a crowd. Whether performing stand-up, sketch or rocking out with the Beastie Boys tribute …

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Sonal Aggarwal Finds Her Bliss Through Comedy

After graduating college, Sonal Aggarwal had no plans of returning to the Chicago area. She was loving life as a traveli…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Jake Noll Is a Beyond Prolific Performer

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: KT Speetzen Is One Hilarious Mother Clucker

After spending any amount of time with KT Speetzen, you find yourself awash in enthusiasm. The award-winning former teac…

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Chi-Town Comedy Chat: Onicia Muller Is Chicago’s Superhero Storyteller

A ray of sunshine with a dark sense of humor, Onicia Muller knows how to weave a hilarious tale about the human conditio…

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