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192 Stand-Up Comedians serving Lake Forest, IL

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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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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Bad Momz of Comedy

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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! ”
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Jay Harris

4.95 (19)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Matt White

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Deerfield, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 6 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Fran D. said “We invited Matt to entertain our residents and staff at our year in review show, and he did not disappoint. He developed uplifting material with jokes touching on the news of the day to humorous... ”

Dana Kaye, comedian

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Niem Lyon

5.0 (5)
1 Verified booking

  • Waukegan, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 7 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

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

Mike Maxwell

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Rolling Meadows, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 15 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

St James Jackson

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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...

Mike Hover: Clean, High Energy Comedy

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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. ”

Dave Bradley

1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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...

KJ Whitehead

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $75 and up

Mo L. said “I booked KJ for the October 2017 edition of BAD TASTE, an ongoing variety show - they were a good communicator, showed up on time, acted very professional throughout the gig, and was a total hit... ”

Lindsay Porter

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Alan Ford

5.0 (4)
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $200 and up

Fontaine P. said “Hi the even has been rescheduled for July 1st due to unforeseen circumstances ”

Ariel Julie

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

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

Rami Abushhab

5.0 (5)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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.... ”

Spitting Laughs

4.50 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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... ”

Comedian and Character Performer

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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...

Tee Sanders Comedy

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Katie Zane Comedian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

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

Jay Moore

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Charlie B. J. said “We are filming a couple of full-length Movies, Lords of Deception, at www.fmffilms.com. Jay played the role of Hector. He did an awesome job! My team loved him. He was extremely professional, on time,... ”

Andrew Burcastro

3.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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...

Experienced Stand-up Comedian

2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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 Samp

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • Contact for rates

Smiley H. said “My crowd loved him ”

Raghu Adibhatla - Stand Up Comedy

4.67 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • 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... ”

Laurence Whyte

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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 ”

Brandon Taylor - Hazelwood

5.0 (9)
13 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 28 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

Erica Switzer

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian
  • 39 miles from Lake Forest
  • $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... ”

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Quick facts for Stand-Up Comedians in Lake Forest, IL

6,309 quotes sent

In the past year, Stand-Up Comedians have sent 6,309 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 4,693 Stand-Up Comedian reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

2 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Stand-Up Comedian.

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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest 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.

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Stand-Up Comedians serving the Lake Forest, IL area

These Stand-Up Comedians serve the wider Lake Forest and Lake county area and travel to Lake Bluff, Great Lakes, Fort Sheridan, Highwood, North Chicago, Mettawa, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Park City, Riverwoods, Waukegan, Indian Creek, Gurnee, Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, North Brook, Northbrook, Wheeling, Glencoe, Long Grove, Techny, Gages Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Beach Park, Northfield, and Forest Lake.