Joe Fernandez is a half-Cuban half-Irish (or Cubish) comedian and actor. Joe has been featured on NBC, TBS Just For Laughs, Boston Comedy Fest, and was a finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award. His debut comedy special “Ugly” is streaming for free on Tubi. His second comedy special “Demented | Live at the Chicago Laugh Factory” is available on Youtube. His biggest career accomplishments are beating Hannibal Burress in NBA Jam and improvising yelling at “Lake Placid” star Oliver Platt during an episode of Chicago Med.

Zaid Fouzi is a 27 year old, Syrian-American comedian based in Chicago, IL. Known for his animated storytelling and observational humor, he performs all over the country. Zaid dedicates his comedy to advocating for the Arab-American identity. He has worked with some of the top Arab-American comedians including Bassem Youseff, Sammy Obeid, Ahmed Ahmed and Amer Zahr. His work and story have been featured on NPR, and AlAraby TV.

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.

Khaya Osborne is a multidisciplinary performance & visual artist with credits including Celebration Arts, Black Ensemble Theater, Button Poetry, Tupelo Press, & Laugh Factory Chicago

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!

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. 

A Chicago collective of musicians that know how to rock! You can catch them Every Friday playing at the Power Hour! open mic in Wicker Park.