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The 117 Best Comedians for Hire in Chicago, IL

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“Hilarious!! He delivered!!! Sooo glad I found K Ferg!” – Donorica H., reviewing Chicago Comedian Comedian K Ferg. More reviews

Tyler Fowler - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Tyler Fowler - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Tyler Fowler

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4.95 (54)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 55 Verified Bookings

Ranika H. said “Tyler and DJ ( the opener) did an absolutely amazing job. They were hilarious and able to adapt to the crowd with ease. The crowd consisted of residents…”

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Daryl Moon - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Daryl Moon

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5.0 (10)
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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 12 Verified Bookings

Suzanne B. said “Daryl performed for our corporate holiday party. He was open to our ideas and was able to accommodate our request to tailor the content for a family friendly…”

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Jake Cannon Stand-up Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Jake Cannon Stand-up Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Jake Cannon Stand-up Comedy

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4.57 (9)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 15 Verified Bookings

Georgenne V. G. said “Jake was great and people attending enjoyed his routine. He improvised when needed and engaged all in the group. My husband wanted people to laugh and…”

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Angela Riccio Comedian ~ Brava Entertainment - Comedian in Hometown, Illinois

Angela Riccio Comedian ~ Brava Entertainment

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4.99 (21)
  • Map pin icon Hometown, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 11 miles from Chicago

Angie C. said “Angela put on a phenomenal show, even days later guests were raving about how funny she was. The whole party was in stitches! What a absolutely great…”

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Comedian, Emcee, Improviser, Friend - Comedian in Wheaton, Illinois Featured vendor banner
Comedian, Emcee, Improviser, Friend - Comedian in Wheaton, Illinois

Comedian, Emcee, Improviser, Friend

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  • Map pin icon Wheaton, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 25 miles from Chicago

MIKE FOUNTAIN here! I am a Comedian, Actor, Improviser, Friend! ready to make you laugh and entertain you. I want to Perform/Coach/ or EMCEE/HOST your event! Folks…

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Comedian Ryan Webb - Comedian in Grayslake, Illinois
Comedian Ryan Webb - Comedian in Grayslake, Illinois

Comedian Ryan Webb

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4.87 (7)
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  • Map pin icon Grayslake, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 39 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 13 Verified Bookings

Marcus J. W. said “Ryan was fantastic! He kept the crowd engaged and really added an element to my birthday party/private event that people continue to talk about. Funny…”

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Dario Durham - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Dario Durham - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Dario Durham

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Cynthia T. said “Excellent performance, would definitely recommend him to everyone I know. Would hire again for another event.”

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Eli Hamilton - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Eli Hamilton - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Eli Hamilton

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Tamakisha B. M. said “He did a set at my birthday party! My gosh he kept the crowd laughing! Relatedable guy! Wow hire him again.”

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Comedian K Ferg - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Comedian K Ferg - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Comedian K Ferg

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4.57 (7)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 13 Verified Bookings

Donorica H. said “This guy is hilarious! Awesome show! Very accommodating. I requested him for a comedy roast and he most certainly did NOT disappoint. Thanks so much K…”

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Comedian MAC RED - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Comedian MAC RED - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Comedian MAC RED

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 2 Verified Bookings

Maurice B. said “Totally Amazed! MAC RED seriously gave me and my new wife the best wedding reception ever. Our family is still talking about how amazing he was. Not only…”

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Tito - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Tito - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Tito

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Jessica D. said “I’ve used Tito in private events and let me tell you, he is a CROWD PLEASER! Very interactive, fun, and inclusive. I would DEFINITELY book him again and…”

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Comedian Correy Bell - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Comedian Correy Bell - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Comedian Correy Bell

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Alma said “Professional, great communication and Funny!”

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Chris Trani: Standup, Storyteller, Emcee - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Chris Trani: Standup, Storyteller, Emcee - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Chris Trani: Standup, Storyteller, Emcee

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5.0 (5)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 2 Verified Bookings

Kristen G. said “Chris was a great addition to our charity comedy night. He even helped secure a new comedian for us when we needed a last minute replacement. He was in…”

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Sharup Karim - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Sharup Karim - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Sharup Karim

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Check mark icon 2 Verified Bookings

Joseph D. said “I recently hired Sharup for a 4 comic comedy night, and he was the best of all. The crowd laughed their butts off.”

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Derick Lengwenus - Comedian in Park Ridge, Illinois
Derick Lengwenus - Comedian in Park Ridge, Illinois

Derick Lengwenus

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  • Map pin icon Park Ridge, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 14 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Derick Lengwenus is an international headliner known for his bold and intelligent style. The Just For Laughs Festival describes his act as “Clever comedy with a…

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Kells Tha Komic - Comedian in Harvey, Illinois
Kells Tha Komic - Comedian in Harvey, Illinois

Kells Tha Komic

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  • Map pin icon Harvey, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 19 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

I’m a comedian available for standup, hosting or whatever other legal activity you think for a comedian to do.

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Sally Edwards - Comedian in Wauconda, Illinois
Sally Edwards - Comedian in Wauconda, Illinois

Sally Edwards

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4.66 (10)
  • Map pin icon Wauconda, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 37 miles from Chicago
  • Check mark icon 11 Verified Bookings

Marion R. L. said “Thanks to Sally Edwards to making my best friend's 40th birthday something so special and memorable .... and best of all - funny!”

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Max Thomas - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Max Thomas - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Max Thomas

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Claudia W. said “Max Thomas performs Stand-up, Sketch and Improvisation and is also a fantastic dramatic actor. If you're looking for a performer who can make laugh…”

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John Blacksmith - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
John Blacksmith - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

John Blacksmith

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Conedien

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Jokes that are mean and fun for everyone - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Jokes that are mean and fun for everyone - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Jokes that are mean and fun for everyone

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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A father, a divorcee, a veteran--a jerk that says whatever that is on his mind. I grew up all over with people from many walks of life so I have something to say…

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Adrienne Brandyburg - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Adrienne Brandyburg - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Adrienne Brandyburg

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

I offer an experience for all ages. I use both verbal and physical comedy to display my stories and jokes to the masses. You will enjoy my witty and enthusiastic…

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Paul Frisbie - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Paul Frisbie - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Paul Frisbie

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Paul Frisbie is clean, clever, and a 20-year comedy veteran. He works out of Chicago, IL, but has appeared in all 50 states and six foreign countries. Visit his…

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Lem slaughter - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Lem slaughter - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Lem slaughter

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

stand up comic I've performed everywhere from house party's to birthdays to bars to comedy clubs ...I currently work out of laugh factory n comedy bar…

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Vince Acevedo - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Vince Acevedo - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Vince Acevedo

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5.0 (2)
  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Yvette Y. said “Vince engaged with very single one of my guests during his performance, truly making it a personalized show!! We are so glad we hired him for our anniversary…”

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Adam C Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Adam C Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Adam C Comedy

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Im a professional comedian thats super silly & guaranteed to make you laugh!

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Emcee/Comedian - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Emcee/Comedian - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Emcee/Comedian

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

I am a Chicago based working Stand Up Comedian. I am an Emcee and Host at all of the major Comedy Clubs throughout Chicago, and Feature act. I also do Corporate…

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Chelsey March Live - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Chelsey March Live - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Chelsey March Live

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

Give me a call for sass, comedy, and a little musical flair! I'm a comic based in Chicago, and I do everything from improv to standup and sketch. I would love…

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Just Nesh Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Just Nesh Comedy - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Just Nesh Comedy

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian

No event is too big or small!! I provide laughter for all occasions weddings, conferences, birthday parties, baby showers, graduations, comedy shows, funerals etc.…

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Carly Ballerini - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois
Carly Ballerini - Comedian in Chicago, Illinois

Carly Ballerini

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  • Map pin icon Chicago, IL
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Smart story-based comedy focused on wild experiences growing up with a bi-polar clown mom and peppered with observations about Chicago infrastructure.

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Bob Lane - Comedian in La Grange Park, Illinois
Bob Lane - Comedian in La Grange Park, Illinois

Bob Lane

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  • Map pin icon La Grange Park, IL
  • Vendor category icon Comedian
  • Travel distance icon 12 miles from Chicago

Good natured comedy

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Comedians in Chicago, IL

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11,136 quotes sent

In the past year, Comedians have sent 11,136 quotes to event planners

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23rd most popular

Comedians rank #23 in popularity out of 545 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

3,958 Comedian reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

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Typically hired for

Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, and Dinner Parties in Chicago

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Chicago ranks #1

for Comedian requests in Illinois

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1.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.7 days (on average) to hire a Comedian

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Illinois ranks #4

for Comedian requests in the United States

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for Comedians in Chicago, IL

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    Bachelor Party with 7 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Comedy style

      R rated

    • Equipment needed

      none

    • Expenses covered

      Ground transportation

      Meals and/or drinks

      Yes, but it depends on the budget

    • Age range of audience

      25-44

    • Custom material details

      Not really, but if it helps: 1. Bachelor is a math engineer for an app based slot machine company 2. His brother will be there, he is a Microsoft engineer, about 30 years old, who is now 'retired' 3. I am a first party property insurance lawyer who helps businesses and homeowners with their insurance claims and fighting insurance companies 4. My wife will be there, she defends doctors and hospitals when they mess up 5. We will also have a urologist present, graduated #1 in our class 6. Also have an Amazon engineer, who is not retired 7. Final guest is an entrepreneur whose run several small businesses

    • Excellent, perfect!!!

      Just fantastic. The jokes the communication everything was perfect for my friends party ! This guy is going to keep getting bigger I can feel it!

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    House Party with 40 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Comedy style

      R rated

    • Equipment needed

      Sound/PA System

      Microphones

    • Expenses covered

      No, the talent is responsible for all

    • Age range of audience

      25-44

      45-64

      65+

    • Custom material details

      open

    • Absolutely Hilarious

      Tyler and DJ ( the opener) did an absolutely amazing job. They were hilarious and able to adapt to the crowd with ease. The crowd consisted of residents of a luxury highrise apartment building. Some of my favorite moments of the show were when Tyler and DJ put some of our residents on the spot. Which will definitely be great memories for our residents to cherish. We hope to have them back soon!

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    Birthday Party with 30 guests

    Chicago, Illinois

    • Comedy style

      R rated

    • Equipment needed

      Microphones

      Fog Machine

      I'm not sure yet

    • Expenses covered

      No, the talent is responsible for all

    • Age range of audience

      25-44

    • Great Entrainment!!

      Tyler was very funny and very professional. I was hosting a birthday party and Tyler was the comedian for the occasion. He was on time and surpassed my expectations. Everyone had a good laugh.

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Comedians in Chicago, IL


Everyone loves to laugh, which makes a comedian the perfect choice for almost any event. Whether you’re looking for a funny master of ceremonies to run your corporate event, someone to roast the guest of honor at a birthday party, or a clean comedian for a school assembly, you can find the best comedy acts near you on GigSalad.

The cost of hiring a comedian in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the show length, the performer’s experience level, and if any travel is involved. If you can catch a traveling comedian while they are performing at a comedy club near you, you might be able to save on travel costs. Of course, the most affordable option is to just book a local comedian. Contact some of the comedians listed above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing profiles for Chicago comedians, look through photos and watch videos of their performances. This will help you learn if you like their comedic style and if their jokes would fit with the vibe of your event. Use verified booking numbers and reviews from past clients to get a feel for their experience and professionalism. When booking comedians, be sure to discuss important details like setup requirements, arrival times, accommodations, and any special requests you have for the content.

Once you find the comedian you want, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book live comedy shows for any public event or private party. You can talk with the comedian, confirm your agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. You can just focus on the laughs! Search for Comedians in Chicago, Illinois above.

Please note that these Comedians may also travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.

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