Hailing from Rochester, NY, Courtney is now a Chicago comedic gem. She has opened for big names such as Maria Bamford, and Andrew Santino. Courtney has been featured on legendary stages such as Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don’t Tell, and The Mothership. She is a producer, host, and champion of Roast Battle.

Kevin Kellam has been performing comedy since he was told to not bring up inappropriate topics at the family dinner as a kid. Due to his unique role on air with Q101 Radio in Chicago, his comedy has been the warm-up act for the biggest names in alternative music like Twenty-One Pilots, Papa Roach, Panic! At the Disco, and many more. In 2015, he hosted and produced the web series ‘FOURSTAR STAND UPS’ with JBTV Productions. It featured comics who went on to ‘Saturday Night Live’, ‘CONAN’ and more. He just taped his first special at The Lincoln Hall titled, “Kevin and Hell” and it will be released soon!

Dan Garcia is a stand up comedian, producer, and filmmaker born and raised in Chicago. He hopes to one day have a Netflix special labeled “irreverent” even though he’s not entirely sure what that means.

Credits: Laugh Factory, Zanies, Burbank Comedy Festival Best of Fest, Tower City Comedy Festival, Madison Comedy Week.

Samir Abdul is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian and producer originally from Darfur, Sudan.

A survivor of the Darfur genocide, he turns lived experience into sharp, fearless comedy blending personal storytelling, political insight, and cultural contradictions to find humor in truths! He has performed at The Second City, Zanies, Laugh Factory, Don’t Tell Comedy, and The Den Theatre, sharing stages with talents such as AGT’s Learnmore Jonasi and WGN’s Pat Tomasulo.

He’s also the creator and producer of Up’N Coming at The Second City, a fast-growing showcase that has drawn over 1,000 audience members and helped spotlight rising talent in Chicago. Beyond the stage, Samir serves as an Artist-in-Residence at Northwestern University, where he explores how comedy can shape public dialogue.

Regan is a Chicago based comedian and a co-producer of South Loop standup. Every Monday night at Reggies!

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!