Originating from the Pacific Northwest, Tory Ward combines her amiable, light hearted personality with sardonic humor creating an experience that is singularly hilarious. She’s performed in festivals across the country including Limestone Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest and 10,000 Laughs. She’s opened for comics such as Louis Katz, Kyle Kinane and Marc Maron.

Since 2010, Chris Damen has been traveling the world telling his unique, personal, absurd humor for any audiences or random vagabond who will listen. He’s participated in many indie comedy festivals, on three of the continents and was the first comic to headline an English language show in Uruguay. When he’s not performing on the road, Chicago is his home, and on every Friday hosts the popular open mic Power Hour! which has been covered by Bloomberg.com.

Comedian Alex Tsakanikas hails from the windy city of Chicago. Alex brings his observations on life, love, and the absurdness of reality front and center. Classically trained as an actor and later in life finding his place in stand-up comedy, he brings his impeccable stage presence and infectious energy to every stage he can perform on. Having opened for the likes of Angelo Tsarouchas, Pantelis, Jeremy Hotz, and many others Alex brings his style of adult absurdism and storytelling to crowds all over North America. You can find him regularly touring the Midwest, or listen to his podcast B.A.D. Shorty. He recently recorded his first comedy special “Motions” available this summer.

Tina Youkhana is a Chicago based comedian. She started her stand up comedy journey in 2019. She has performed all over Chicago, NYC, and Austin. She touches on topics such as growing up biracial, differences in cultures, and partying. She has been featured on Kill Tony, and was mentioned on the Joe Rogan Experience.

Michael Johnson is a Chicago based stand up comedian, writer, drinker and has lived in the city his entire life. Known as the punk rock comic he has produced many different shows throughout Chicago, most notably “The Open Heckle Mic.” You can find him either at a bar performing comedy, rock club producing comedy, or at a dive bar drinking. TRIPLE THREAT!