A Syrian stand up comedian who uses his quick wit and sharp observational humor to paint a picture of what it is like to be a refugee living in America. Featured for headlining comedians such as Kristen Toomey, Jenny Zigrino, Nimesh Patel and Adam Ray. Recent festivals and credits include: 2020 LaughFest Comedy Festival 2022 Rogue Island Comedy Festival Featured on NPR’s What’s Funny Detroit Comedy Showcase 2022 Finalist at the 2022 42nd Seattle International Comedy Competition 2024 Tree Town Comedy Festival 2024 Columbus Comedy Festival

Former international street performer turned emcee, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor, comedian, producer and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020. She is a regular host of the Moth.

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!

Jason Melton is a Chicago-based comedian that performs at clubs and bars all over the country. His comedy has been described as charming and funny. Check out his sketch show Cocaine Murder Jam or the Bad Comedy Podcast.