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title: "Comedians From Illinois: A List With Tour Dates | D.O.C."
description: "61 stand-up comedians from Illinois, A to Z: born or raised there, as each SUCDb record gives it, with its source and their next tour date. Free on D.O.C."
url: https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedians-from-illinois.html
updated: 2026-11-13
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SUCDb · lists of stand-up comedians

# Comedians from Illinois

61 stand-up comedians from Illinois, A to Z, as their SUCDb records give it: born or raised there, who each one is, the source, and their next date where they have one.

- **61** comedians on the list
- **35** with a date on the Comedy Calendar
- **23** with a special on record
- **16** hosting a podcast

## On stage soon

The next date for the 8 on this list with a show coming up, the soonest first (35 in all).

- [**13** Nov **Adele Givens** Ontario Improv, Ontario, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adele-givens.html)
- [**13** Nov **Alex Dragicevich** The Stand West, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-dragicevich.html)
- [**13** Nov **Ethan Simmons-Patterson** The Stand West, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ethan-simmons-patterson.html)
- [**13** Nov **John Mulaney** Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-mulaney.html)
- [**13** Nov **Kathy Griffin** Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kathy-griffin.html)
- [**13** Nov **Kyle Kinane** Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, NC](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kyle-kinane.html)
- [**13** Nov **Marina Franklin** The Stand West, New York, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marina-franklin.html)
- [**13** Nov **Natasha Leggero** West Nyack Levity Live, West Nyack, NY](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-natasha-leggero.html)

## Comedians from Illinois, A to Z

From Illinois as each record gives it: where they grew up or were born, not always where they live now. 35 of them have a date on the Comedy Calendar.

- [Adam Mamawala](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-mamawala.html) *Born in Aurora*
Adam Mamawala is a stand-up comedian and actor based in New York City who tours nationally and has headlined more than two hundred colleges in more than thirty-five states. [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.adammamawala.com/about) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Next In Line Comedy Club, Philadelphia, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adam-mamawala.html)
- [Adele Givens](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adele-givens.html) *Born in Chicago* *HBO, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Adele Givens is a stand-up comedian and actress from Chicago who toured and filmed The Queens of Comedy with Mo'Nique, Laura Hayes and Sommore. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adele_Givens) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Ontario Improv, Ontario, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-adele-givens.html)
- [Alex Dragicevich](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-dragicevich.html) *From Chicago*
Alex Dragicevich is a stand-up comedian from Chicago who works as a regular at the Laugh Factory, Zanies and clubs across the Midwest. [The Tiny Cupboard ↗](https://www.thetinycupboard.com/comedians/alex-dragicevich) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-alex-dragicevich.html)
- [Andrew Santino](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-santino.html) *Born in Chicago*
Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster known for Dave, I'm Dying Up Here and Beef; host of Whiskey Ginger and co-host of Bad Friends. [Official video page ↗](https://www.andrewsantino.com/videos) [Next: 16 November 2026 · The Comedy Store, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-andrew-santino.html)
- [Anthony Griffith](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-anthony-griffith.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Anthony Griffith is a stand-up comedian and actor from Chicago, Illinois, who took up stand-up in college and rose through the Los Angeles club circuit to several appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. [Dry Bar Comedy ↗](https://www.drybarcomedy.com/anthony-griffith-laughing-at-ms)
- [Aries Spears](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aries-spears.html) *Born in Chicago* *Characters and impressions* *Hosts a podcast*
Aries Spears is a stand-up comedian, impressionist and actor who grew up in New York and New Jersey and began doing stand-up impressions at about 14 at a comedy club in Harlem. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aries_Spears) [Next: 25 November 2026 · Ontario Improv, Ontario, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-aries-spears.html)
- [Bernie Mac](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bernie-mac.html) *Born in Chicago* *Storytelling* *HBO special*
American stand-up comedian and actor from Chicago's South Side who broke through with a 1992 set on HBO's Def Comedy Jam and became one of the four stars of the film The Original Kings of Comedy (2000). [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Mac)
- [Bob Newhart](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bob-newhart.html) *Born in Oak Park* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Influential stand-up comedian and actor whose understated, conversational style produced major-selling comedy albums and a television career spanning The Bob Newhart Show, Newhart and later appearances including The Big Bang Theory. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/bob-newhart)
- [Bob Odenkirk](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-bob-odenkirk.html) *From Berwyn, Illinois*
Bob Odenkirk is an American comedian, actor, writer and producer, born in 1962 in Berwyn. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Odenkirk)
- [Brendon Small](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-brendon-small.html) *From Illinois* *Characters and impressions*
Comedian, writer, animator, musician, voice actor and producer best known for co-creating Home Movies and Metalocalypse and for creating and performing the music of Dethklok. [Dethklok official Linktree ↗](https://linktr.ee/dethklok)
- [Cameron Esposito](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cameron-esposito.html) *Born in Chicago* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comic, actor and writer who tours nationally and internationally. [Official bio ↗](https://www.cameronesposito.com/about) [Next: 4 December 2026 · Commonwealth Comedy Club, Dayton, KY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-cameron-esposito.html)
- [Carmen Christopher](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carmen-christopher.html) *From Chicago, Illinois*
American actor and stand-up comedian from Chicago who got into comedy after taking improv classes at the Second City. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Christopher) [Next: 21 January 2027 · Emerald City Comedy Club, Seattle, WA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-carmen-christopher.html)
- [Corey Holcomb](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-corey-holcomb.html) *From Chicago* *High-energy and physical* *Comedy Central special* *Hosts a podcast*
Corey Holcomb is a Chicago-born stand-up comedian, radio host and actor who took up stand-up in Chicago after a short college basketball career. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corey_Holcomb) [Next: 17 December 2026 · The Comedy Zone Greensboro, Greensboro, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-corey-holcomb.html)
- [Craig Robinson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-robinson.html) *Born in Chicago* *Musical comedy*
Craig Robinson is a Chicago-born actor, comedian and musician who began doing stand-up and taking classes at The Second City while in college, and taught in Chicago schools before going into comedy full time. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Robinson_(actor%29) [Next: 16 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-craig-robinson.html)
- [Cynthia Levin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/sucdb.html?p=cynthia-levin) *From Chicago*
Cynthia Levin is a comedian listed on the Improv's comic pages, originally from Chicago. [Improv ↗](https://improv.com/comic/cynthia+levin/)
- [Damon Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-damon-williams.html) *From Chicago* *Netflix special*
Damon Williams is a Chicago-born stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer with more than thirty years in entertainment. [Official site ↗](https://www.damonwilliamscomedy.com/) [Next: 2 December 2026 · Mic Drop Comedy Plano, Plano, TX →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-damon-williams.html)
- [Deon Cole](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-deon-cole.html) *From Chicago* *Netflix special*
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for black-ish, grown-ish and Angie Tribeca and for his writing and correspondent work on Conan. [Official site ↗](https://deoncole.com/) [Next: 15 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-deon-cole.html)
- [DeRay Davis](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-deray-davis.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Observational* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials*
DeRay Davis is a stand-up comedian and actor from Chicago's South Side who broke through at the Laffapalooza festival in Atlanta and won Comedy Central's Laugh Riots competition. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeRay_Davis) [Next: 16 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-deray-davis.html)
- [Dewayne Perkins](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-dewayne-perkins.html) *Born in Chicago*
Dewayne Perkins is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer and actor who started stand-up in 2017 and tours his one-man show How Being Black & Gay Made Me Better Than You. [Official site (Comedy) ↗](https://www.dewayneperkins.com/comedy)
- [Emil Wakim](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emil-wakim.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Personal and confessional*
American stand-up comedian and actor from the Chicago area who started comedy in Bloomington, Indiana, and is now based in Brooklyn. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_Wakim)
- [Emo Philips](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emo-philips.html) *Born in Chicago* *One-liners and wordplay* *HBO special*
Emo Philips is an American stand-up comedian known for his one-liners; Jay Leno called him the best joke writer in America. [Acme Comedy Company ↗](https://acmecomedy.seatengine.com/shows/381244) [Next: 14 November 2026 · The Rockwell, Somerville, MA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-emo-philips.html)
- [Esther Ku](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-esther-ku.html) *From Chicago* *Hosts a podcast*
Esther Ku is a Korean-American stand-up comedian raised in Chicago who made her television debut on NBC's Last Comic Standing, reaching the Las Vegas semi-finals and then the top ten in Hollywood. [Official site (Bio) ↗](https://funnyku.com/bio-1) [Next: 7 January 2027 · Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, Sunnyvale, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-esther-ku.html)
- [Esther Povitsky](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-esther-povitsky.html) *Born in Skokie* *Hosts a podcast*
Stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer whose television work includes co-creating and starring in Alone Together, appearing in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and starring in Dollface. [Paramount+ — Hot For My Name ↗](https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/KBHxqpyyF7b6eqoXIyoojvQm9Cd4bLJT/)
- [Ethan Simmons-Patterson](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ethan-simmons-patterson.html) *From Waukegan, Illinois*
Ethan Simmons-Patterson is a stand-up comedian from Waukegan, Illinois, who has performed in the Chicago and Iowa City area at open mics and showcases and as an opener for headliners. [The Stand ↗](https://thestandnyc.com/comedians/ethan-simmons-patterson) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-ethan-simmons-patterson.html)
- [Frank Caliendo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frank-caliendo.html) *Born in Chicago* *Characters and impressions* *Comedy Central special*
Frank Caliendo is a stand-up comedian, actor and impressionist. [Official site ↗](https://www.frankcaliendo.com/) [Next: 15 December 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club – The Gateway, Salt Lake City, UT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-frank-caliendo.html)
- [Fred Stoller](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-fred-stoller.html) *Born in Chicago*
Stand-up comedian, actor, voice performer, writer and author known for frequent character roles and a distinctive low-key delivery. [Official Linktree ↗](https://linktr.ee/ogfredstoller)
- [Garry Shandling](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-garry-shandling.html) *Born in Chicago*
Comedian, actor, writer and producer whose stand-up career led to two influential television series: It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/garry-shandling)
- [Hannibal Buress](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannibal-buress.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Hannibal Buress is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Chicago, known for The Eric Andre Show, Broad City and his writing for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal_Buress) [Next: 20 November 2026 · Wilbur Theater, Boston, MA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-hannibal-buress.html)
- [Jaboukie Young-White](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jaboukie-young-white.html) *Born in Chicago* *Comedy Central special*
Jaboukie Young-White is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor from Harvey, Illinois, who began doing stand-up in 2015 and came up through the New York Comedy Festival's Comics To Watch showcase. [Vanyaland ↗](https://vanyaland.com/2019/10/18/jaboukie-young-white-continues-to-put-in-the-work-amidst-his-comedy-ascension/) [Next: 17 November 2026 · The Bell House, Brooklyn, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jaboukie-young-white.html)
- [Jack Benny](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jack-benny.html) *Born in Chicago*
American comedian and violinist who rose from the vaudeville circuit to become one of the leading entertainers of the 20th century. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Benny)
- [Jeff Allen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-allen.html) *Born in Sauk Village* *One-liners and wordplay* *Dry Bar Comedy special* *Hosts a podcast*
Jeff Allen is a clean stand-up comedian from Sauk Village, Illinois, known for his marriage and family material and the special Happy Wife, Happy Life. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Allen_(comedian%29) [Next: 12 December 2026 · Palm Beach Improv, Wellington, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-allen.html)
- [Jeff Garlin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jeff-garlin.html) *Born in Chicago*
Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director and photographer best known as executive producer and co-star of Curb Your Enthusiasm. [Official site ↗](https://www.jeffgarlin.com/)
- [Jim Gaffigan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jim-gaffigan.html) *Born in Elgin* *Observational*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and author known for observational comedy. [Official site ↗](https://www.jimgaffigan.com/) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jim-gaffigan.html)
- [Jimmy Dore](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jimmy-dore.html) *Born in Chicago* *Political and satire*
Stand-up comedian, host and political-commentary broadcaster. [Official about page ↗](https://jimmydore.com/about/) [Next: 27 November 2026 · Flappers Comedy Club, Burbank, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jimmy-dore.html)
- [Jimmy Pardo](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-jimmy-pardo.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Crowd work*
Stand-up comedian, host and podcasting pioneer known for fast, improvisational crowd work. [Official bio ↗](https://www.jimmypardo.com/bio/)
- [John Caponera](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-caponera.html) *Born in Chicago* *One-liners and wordplay* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Stand-up comedian, impressionist and actor who began performing professionally in the Chicago comedy scene in 1979. [Official tour page ↗](https://www.johncaponeracomedy.com/tour-dates)
- [John Mulaney](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-mulaney.html) *Born in Chicago* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and host whose career includes Saturday Night Live writing, multiple stand-up specials and live television. [Official site ↗](https://www.johnmulaney.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Prospera Place, Kelowna, BC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-john-mulaney.html)
- [Kathy Griffin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kathy-griffin.html) *From Oak Park, Illinois* *HBO special*
Stand-up comedian, television performer, host and author. [Official biography ↗](https://kathygriffin.com/bio.html) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kathy-griffin.html)
- [Kevin Brennan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kevin-brennan.html) *Born in Chicago* *HBO special* *Hosts a podcast*
Kevin Brennan is a stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster who wrote for Saturday Night Live and appeared on its Weekend Update. [HBO - One Night Stand ↗](https://web.archive.org/web/20221206080132/https://www.hbo.com/one-night-stand/season-1/3-one-night-stand-kevin-brennan)
- [Kyle Kinane](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kyle-kinane.html) *From Addison, Illinois* *Personal and confessional*
Stand-up comedian and recording artist whose specials include Dirt Nap. [Official site ↗](https://kylekinane.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, NC →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-kyle-kinane.html)
- [Langston Kerman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-langston-kerman.html) *From Oak Park, Illinois* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcast host based in Los Angeles. [Official Linktree ↗](https://linktr.ee/langstonkerman) [Next: 19 March 2027 · The Orange Violet, New Orleans, LA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-langston-kerman.html)
- [Lil Rel Howery](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lil-rel-howery.html) *Born in Chicago* *HBO special*
Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and director from Chicago. [Official Linktree ↗](https://linktr.ee/lilrelhowery1) [Next: 28 November 2026 · The Comedy Bar @ Remo's (Pittsburgh), Pittsburgh, PA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-lil-rel-howery.html)
- [Marina Franklin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marina-franklin.html) *Born in Chicago* *Comedy Dynamics special* *Hosts a podcast*
Marina Franklin is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcast host from Chicago who lives in New York City. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Franklin) [Next: 13 November 2026 · The Stand West, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marina-franklin.html)
- [Marsha Warfield](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-marsha-warfield.html) *Born in Chicago* *Storytelling*
Stand-up comedian and actor best known to television audiences for Night Court, but with a long live-comedy career before and after the series. [Official site ↗](https://www.marshawarfield.com/)
- [Martin Mull](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-martin-mull.html) *Born in Chicago* *Musical comedy*
Comedian, actor, musician, writer and visual artist whose dry, satirical style crossed recordings, television, film and live performance. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/martin-mull)
- [Matt Braunger](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-braunger.html) *Born in Chicago* *Netflix, Comedy Central specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Matt Braunger is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, born in Chicago and raised in Portland, Oregon, who moved to Chicago to start in comedy after studying theater at Manhattanville College. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Braunger) [Next: 10 December 2026 · Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, VT →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matt-braunger.html)
- [Matteo Lane](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-matteo-lane.html) *Born in Arlington Heights* *Hulu special* *Hosts a podcast*
Matteo Lane is a Chicago-born, New York-based stand-up comedian, singer and former oil painter and classically trained opera singer, known for blending stand-up with music. [Official site ↗](https://matteolanecomedy.com/)
- [Michael Ian Black](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-michael-ian-black.html) *Born in Chicago* *Hosts a podcast*
Michael Ian Black is a comedian, actor and writer from Hillsborough, New Jersey, who co-created, wrote and starred in the sketch and comedy series The State, Viva Variety, Stella and Michael & Michael Have Issues. [Official site (About) ↗](https://www.michaelianblack.org/about)
- [Natasha Leggero](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-natasha-leggero.html) *Born in Rockford* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back*
Stand-up comedian, actor, author and podcaster whose work spans club comedy, television and books. [Official site ↗](https://www.natashaleggero.com/) [Next: 13 November 2026 · West Nyack Levity Live, West Nyack, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-natasha-leggero.html)
- [Oscar Aydin](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-oscar-aydin.html) *From Chicago* *Hosts a podcast*
Oscar Aydin is a stand-up comedian and host, originally from Chicago and based in New York City, known for an unfiltered, 'rainbow pushing' style. [New York Comedy Club ↗](https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/comedians/oscar-aydin) [Next: 18 November 2026 · The Stand, New York, NY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-oscar-aydin.html)
- [Richard Pryor](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-richard-pryor.html) *Born in Peoria* *Storytelling*
Richard Pryor was a stand-up comedian and actor from Peoria, Illinois, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians for his storytelling and trenchant observations on race and American life. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor)
- [Robin Williams](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-robin-williams.html) *From Chicago, Illinois* *Characters and impressions*
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer renowned for rapid-fire improvisation, character work and a career spanning clubs, television, film and concert comedy. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/robin-williams)
- [Sebastian Maniscalco](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sebastian-maniscalco.html) *Born in Arlington Heights* *High-energy and physical*
Stand-up comedian, actor and host known for physical observational comedy and large-scale theater and arena touring. [Official site ↗](https://www.sebastianlive.com/) [Next: 19 November 2026 · Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Hollywood, FL →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-sebastian-maniscalco.html)
- [Seth Meyers](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-seth-meyers.html) *Born in Evanston* *Deadpan, dry and laid-back* *Netflix, HBO specials* *Hosts a podcast*
Seth Meyers is a stand-up comedian and television host based in New York who has hosted NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers since 2014. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Meyers) [Next: 20 November 2026 · San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-seth-meyers.html)
- [Shecky Greene](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shecky-greene.html) *Born in Chicago* *HBO special*
Shecky Greene was a stand-up comedian and actor from Chicago who became a headliner in Las Vegas nightclubs and lounges in the 1950s and 1960s. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shecky_Greene)
- [Shelley Berman](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-shelley-berman.html) *From Chicago* *Storytelling*
American comedian, actor, writer, teacher and poet whose influential stand-up relied heavily on monologues and one-sided telephone routines. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/shelley-berman)
- [Steve Mazan](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-steve-mazan.html) *From Chicago* *Dry Bar Comedy special*
Steve Mazan is a clean stand-up comedian, corporate comedian and keynote speaker who grew up in Chicago, served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine USS Scranton, came up through the San Francisco comedy scene and is now based… [Official site (Even More About Steve) ↗](https://www.stevemazan.com/even-more-about-steve)
- [Tee Sanders](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tee-sanders.html) *From Chicago, Illinois*
Tee Sanders is a stand-up comedian, actress and host from the South Side of Chicago who decided to pursue comedy in her early twenties and built her audience on Instagram and TikTok. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tee_Sanders) [Next: 13 November 2026 · Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington, KY →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tee-sanders.html)
- [Tom Dreesen](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-tom-dreesen.html) *Born in Harvey*
Stand-up comedian and actor who first broke ground in the interracial comedy duo Tim & Tom with Tim Reid, then built a solo career that included more than sixty appearances on The Tonight Show and years opening for Frank Sinatra. [Television Academy ↗](https://www.televisionacademy.com/bios/tom-dreesen)
- [Trevor Wallace](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-trevor-wallace.html) *From Naperville, Illinois* *Prime Video special*
Trevor Wallace is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who grew up in Camarillo, California, and moved to Los Angeles in 2015. [Comedy on State ↗](https://www.madisoncomedy.com/event/trevor-wallace26/2026-12-03/) [Next: 25 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-trevor-wallace.html)
- [Will Burkart](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-will-burkart.html) *From Peoria, Illinois* *Crowd work* *Hosts a podcast*
Will Burkart is a Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian, born in Peoria, Illinois and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, who moved to Los Angeles after film school in Chicago and began doing stand-up in 2014. [Wikipedia ↗](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Burkart) [Next: 14 November 2026 · Hollywood Improv, Los Angeles, CA →](https://disciplesofcomedy.com/comedian-will-burkart.html)

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