Chris Waitkus
Stand-up comedian

Chris Waitkus

Who Chris Waitkus is

Chris Waitkus is a stand-up comedian and former rocket scientist whose comedy mixes self-deprecating stories with wordplay. His debut half-hour special, Not Rocket Science, was filmed at the Zephyr Theater in Los Angeles and released by Comedy Dynamics in 2023, with material on getting married, preparing to become a father and his parents. He performs at the Hollywood Improv, including on its Comedy N Chill show.

At a glance

Stand-up specials
Not Rocket Science
Next on stage
19 October 2026 — Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA

On stage

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Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

Comedians like Chris Waitkus

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Questions about Chris Waitkus

Where is Chris Waitkus performing next?

Monday 19 October 2026, 7:00 PM — with Luke Binkow and Maria Bruggere (Comedy N Chill ft. Maria Bruggere, Chris Waitkus, Luke Binkow and more TBA!) at Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA. Each show's own listing has the last word.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Not Rocket Science.

Who are some comedians like them?

Luke Binkow (on the same bill, 19 October 2026) and Maria Bruggere (on the same bill, 19 October 2026).

The full SUCDb record

The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.

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Sources

Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026