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194 Stand-Up Comedians serving Chicago, IL

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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $75 and up

Michelle N. said “We worked with Vik 2 nights of our wedding. He had everyone crying laughing. Really good for our friends AND our parents (eg was PG-13 not R, but he said he could do any range) and was really good... ”
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Jay Harris

4.95 (19)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $350-3500

Earl H. said “I had the opportunity to see Jay perform his comedy at a friend's birthday celebration. Jay did s great job of keeping people entertained even with a tough crowd with kids being loud and balloons... ”
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Bad Momz of Comedy

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $500 and up for 4 comics

Dana K. said “I've worked with Bad Momz several times and it's always a professional, entertaining, and hilarious show. Highly recommend! ”

Dana Kaye, comedian

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $100-$1000

Orly K. said “Dana is a professional through and through -- funny and great to work with. Dana has a style of humor that is slightly deadpan, but with a lot of underlying sass and smart humor. She is fun to... ”

Marci The One And Only Deloney

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
3 Verified bookings

  • Blue Island, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 15 miles from Chicago
  • $300 and up

Sherry S. said “Marci was excellent, very in tune with the audience. She has a beautiful personality. She was very professional and excellent punctuality. Yes I would definitely hire again⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ”

Matt White

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 23 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates

Frank S. said “Matt joined us last week at our spring picnic/open house and we all had a great time. THe residents all had smiles on their faces which makes my job worth doing. ”

Jay Moore

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Teresa M. S. said “At a recent Great Gatsby themed murder mystery dinner party, I was particularly pleased with Jay’s performance for the following reasons: 1. Investment (he fully researched the role prior (to the... ”

Raghu Adibhatla - Stand Up Comedy

4.67 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Zara Z. said “Raghu performed at my wedding reception and he was great. He came on time, was very responsive and accommodating and very kind! Even though our event was a little off schedule he didn’t mind and did... ”

Andrew Burcastro

3.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $100 and up

I am a hilarious stand-up comedian. When people come to see me, they laugh a lot and buy more drinks. I have been doing stand-up for over four years, and he has...

St James Jackson

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $100

Seeking gut-wrenching laughter? Look no further! He has been mentioned in The Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Reader, he's a regular at The Laugh Factory Chicago...

Alan Ford

5.0 (4)
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $200 and up

Rich L. said “Alan showed up on time very professional and his stand up was amazing all my guests enjoyed and they had lots of laughs great job I plan on booking him again ”

Mike Samp

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Smiley H. said “My crowd loved him ”

Lindsay Porter

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $150 and up

Kim Z. said “Lindsay helped to make my daughters 40th a successful event! She worked closely with me regarding a trivia section of the show that was entertaining in itself. She stayed in touch and wanted to... ”

Comedian and Character Performer

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $50-1000

BIO: "Chicago comedian with a heavy influence of tacos, beer and the Chicago Cubs. He’s an energetic delight and an mindful idiot. Improvisation and euphoric...

Brandon Taylor - Hazelwood

5.0 (9)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $400-$2000

Laura Z. said “I'm an event coordinator for a national chain of movie theaters- so when I find someone as talented an professional as Brandon, he becomes my go-to guy. Brandon is professional, communicative, and... ”

Spitting Laughs

4.50 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates, typically $500 and up

Charlotte H. said “Very professional, answered all messages in a timely manner. Made it to the event on time. They got the audience comfortable before starting! Ohhhh and once they started, it was endless laughing. Days... ”

Katie Zane Comedian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Christena G. said “KT came early, was prepared, and had our guests laughing! ”

Experienced Stand-up Comedian

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Who is Ray Roberts? Since 2014, Ray has been performing his sharp and witty jokes at bars, basements, back yards, clubs, festivals and pretty much anywhere with...

Mike Hover: Clean, High Energy Comedy

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Marty J. said “We had a fundraiser and Mike did a 30 minute stand-up routine. The crowd loved him. Can’t wait to see him perform again. ”

Rami Abushhab

5.0 (5)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $80 and up

Antonio B. said “Rami is HILARIOUS!!! He had the whole party dying of laughter. Definitely made us fans by the end of the night. I can’t thank him enough; I recommend him to everybody now and will be booking again.... ”

Ariel Julie

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

Brian P. said “Saw her at a nightclub in Milwaukee. Funyy stuff! ”

Dave Bradley

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • Contact for rates

I've been making people laugh on stage for over 10 years! I'm a stand-up comedian and host from Chicago. My jokes are about everyday life, and I tell them in...

Tee Sanders Comedy

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $5000 and up.

Michael B. said “Tee could have did a whole 2hr ser and kept the crowd going. My event was as personal and up close as it gets but Tee performed as if she was at Madison Square Garden... ”

Laurence Whyte

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $200 - 500

Teon B. said “Laurence was great. The audience loved him and I definitely look forward to working with Laurence In the near future ”

KJ Whitehead

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • $75 and up

Ashley K. said “KJ is a delightful comic. Their personal narratives and punch lines are deeply vulnerable, well crafted, and all around hilarious. I'm always impressed by the breadth of topics they cover in a set.... ”

Mike Maxwell

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 24 miles from Chicago
  • $400-$2000

Julie C. said “This is the second time we have had Mike entertaining for our annual fundraiser at the local Elk's Lodge. He was here 5+ years ago and did an amazing job and he did it again! He brings along 2 other... ”

Travele Judon

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Matteson, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 26 miles from Chicago
  • $500-$1000

Myla R. said “We booked Travele for my birthday and it was a hit. He was very personable and engaged the crowd. I thought it would be nice as my bad and grandmother had never been to a comedy show but having it... ”

Erica Switzer

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Chicago
  • $100 and up

Lawrence J. said “Everyone in attendance at our astronomy 50th Anniversary Dinner thoroughly enjoy themselves, and all are in agreement that it was a smashing success. We are very grateful for Erica's participation... ”

Billy D. Dodaro

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • St John, IN
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 31 miles from Chicago
  • $250 and up

Taylor B. said “Everyone had a great time! Billy brought three other comedians with who were great as well! Can't wait to schedule another show! ”

Nicci Hejnar Clean Comedy

4.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Plainfield, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 34 miles from Chicago
  • $150 and up

While I am a Christian and enjoy talking about it, my comedy is clean and can be used in non-religious or Christian events. I started as an actress so a lot...

Niem Lyon

5.0 (5)
1 Verified booking

  • Waukegan, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 35 miles from Chicago
  • Contact for rates

Neven M. said “Absolutely professional & funny. Well dressed & on time & great presentation. Definitely will book again for host/feature act. ”

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Quick facts for Stand-Up Comedians in Chicago, IL

6,298 quotes sent

In the past year, Stand-Up Comedians have sent 6,298 quotes to event planners.

36th most popular

Stand-Up Comedians rank #36 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 4,699 Stand-Up Comedian reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.9 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.9 days (on average) to hire a Stand-Up Comedian.

Chicago ranks #1

Chicago is the most popular city for Stand-Up Comedians requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Stand-Up Comedians are typically hired for Fundraisers, Corporate Events, and Birthday Parties in Chicago, IL.

Illinois ranks #6

Illinois is the 6th most popular state for Stand-Up Comedians requests in the United States.

About booking Stand-Up Comedians in Chicago, IL

You can’t go wrong with a night of laughter! You can book a stand-up comedian to do a full set at any special occasion like a birthday party. Or, add them to the lineup at your comedy club. They can also serve as a master of ceremonies at a corporate event or convention. From clean comedians to corporate comedians, you can find the perfect comedy show for your event.

The cost of hiring a professional stand-up comedian in Chicago, IL will vary depending on how long you need them to perform and their experience level. Comics who have been doing live events for years will likely charge more than green comedians just starting out. Though both are great choices! Contact the local stand-up comedians above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Chicago stand-up comedians, read about their services and watch videos of their performances. You want to make sure their jokes and comedy style will fit the vibe of your event. Then check out reviews from past clients to see how other audiences reacted to them. When talking with comedians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, and any special requests you might have for their content.

Once you find the stand-up comedy act you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book live comedy shows for public events and private parties. You can message the entertainer, confirm the details of your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad event is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. You just focus on the laughs!

Stand-Up Comedians serving the Chicago, IL area

These Stand-Up Comedians serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Lincoln Park, Cicero, Irving Park, Oak Park, Berwyn, Stickney, Forest Park, Forest View, Elmwood Park, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Maywood, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Burbank, Hometown, Evergreen Park, Broadview, Norridge, Melrose Park, Evanston, Brookfield, and Skokie.