- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for pricing
Kendell A. said
“Ellen is kind, professional and talented. Our guests enjoyed getting their caricatures drawn which provided a fun, festive element to our party. ”
The 17 Best Caricaturists for hire in Chicago, IL
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52 Caricaturists serving Chicago, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for pricing
Grace C. said
“Barton is exceptionally talented and so easy to work with. He’s very responsive to questions and very organized. He was definitely a crowd favorite at my event!! I would not hesitate to hire him... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist
- 24 miles from Chicago
- $125 per hour
Tracie T. said
“Marlene made the experience wonderful. Every sketch was personalized fitting the personality/character of the person. She was on time, set up and drew the crowd into her corner. High praises for... ”
- Merrillville, IN
- Caricaturist
- 31 miles from Chicago
- Starts at $200
Jessica T. said
“We had such a great experience! From my very first inquiry, he was incredibly responsive, friendly, and professional. He communicated quickly, stayed in touch leading up to our event, and arrived... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Starts at $250
Janel S. F. said
“The caricature artist was a great way to invite people in and have a conversation starter when we were balancing everyone arriving at the same time. Rob flawlessly grabbed shots and moved through... ”
- Flossmoor, IL
- Caricaturist
- 23 miles from Chicago
- $150 per hour
Arjun G. said
“We had a phenomenal experience booking Ernest for a conference booth activity. Would highly recommend his services. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for pricing
Katrina P. said
“Spencer is so talented. He delighted our two dozen guests with his caricatures of kids, adults, and small groups. He nailed the subjects' likenesses, exaggerating just enough but not going overboard... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- Contact for pricing
Lori W. said
“We couldn’t be happier. So personal and talked to every one of our guests that had portraits done. Excellent caricatures. Would definitely recommend him. Thank you for being so flexible and making... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- $125 per hour
Angela P. said
“Artist was professional and skilled at his craft. ”
- Forest Park, IL
- Caricaturist
- 9 miles from Chicago
- $125 per hour
Sam B. said
“Mallory was a great addition to our family Halloween party. She was so sweet and easy to work with. Mallory arrived on time and was setup for creating her art in no time. She was very friendly, and... ”
Sibsartstudio
3 Verified bookings- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist
- $125 per event
I am a professional artist that is great at doing realistic caricatures. I am a artist/illustrator. I have had numerous corporate clients like NIKE,...
- Wood Dale, IL
- Caricaturist
- 19 miles from Chicago
- Contact for pricing
Mileena C. said
“Bruce was incredible! He was very communicative, jumped in and set up right away, and made every session with our students/families a JOYFUL experience. Our guests loved chatting with him and having... ”
- Beecher, IL
- Caricaturist
- 37 miles from Chicago
- $120 – $140 per hour
Jessica B. said
“Tom was professional and very nice! He did a wonderful job on the drawings and guests really had a great time getting their drawing done! Will definitely use Tom again for my next event! ”
- Beach Park, IL
- Caricaturist
- 39 miles from Chicago
- $135 – $155 per hour
Kathy N. said
“Everyone enjoyed her art work. It was fun and her timing was great. Every family had a chance to get their caricature. ”
- Skokie, IL
- Kids DJ / Caricaturist
- 12 miles from Chicago
- Starts at $150
Sydney P. said
“We hired a balloon artist for my son’s third birthday and it was so much fun. He took special requests and even made extras for the kids to take home and some fun ones for the adults to wear as hats... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Tarot Reader / Caricaturist
- $50 – $150 per hour
Carolyn Y. said
“Lashon was such a wonderful addition to my friend’s bridal shower! I hosted 14 guests and booked her for two hours of individual tarot readings. She created a lovely, inviting setup on my back patio... ”
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Quick facts for Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
48,163 quotes sent
In the past year, Caricaturists have sent 48,163 quotes to event planners.
7th most popular
Caricaturists rank #7 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 8,417 Caricaturist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
2.3 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2.3 days (on average) to hire a Caricaturist.
Chicago ranks #1
Chicago is the most popular city for Caricaturists requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Caricaturists are typically hired for Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, and Cocktail Parties in Chicago, IL.
Illinois ranks #4
Illinois is the 4th most popular state for Caricaturists requests in the United States.
Past events for Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
Funny, Talented, and Popular
Caricaturist
5.0
January 3, 2026
3 hours
Marlene was a nice addition to our event. She’s funny and personable, and a good number of guests took advantage of the service. If you’re looking for some high value, low-key interactive entertainment, she’s a good choice.
Event total
$375
Amazing
Caricaturist
5.0
January 25, 2026
2.5 hours
Bruce was fantastic! He was so nice and pleasant to have at the party, and everyone loved their caricatures. The drawings were amazing and added such a fun touch to the event. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for something unique and memorable!
Event total
$210
Guests Are Still Talking About It
Caricaturist
5.0
March 8, 2026
3 hours
Mr. Posey arrived on time and got straight to work. Guests had a great time laughing and talking about their drawings. If you are looking for caricaturist, search no more!!
Event total
$400
About booking Caricaturists in Chicago, IL
Caricatures are a really unique party entertainment option to keep your guests engaged. It also leaves them with a really fun souvenir to remember your event by. You can hire a caricature artist for all types of occasions from wedding receptions and birthday parties to corporate events and product launches. Find the perfect caricaturist on GigSalad!
The cost of hiring a professional caricaturist in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the number of guests, the detail of the drawing, and the artist’s skill level. Talented artists with years of experience drawing caricatures may charge more than those just starting out. Simple drawings in black and white will likely cost less than more elaborate art in color. Contact local caricaturists to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for Chicago caricaturists, be sure to look through photos to get a feel for their artistic style. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience working at events like yours. When talking with artists, discuss important details like expected guest numbers, venue setup, arrival times, and any other unique aspect of your event. If you’re hiring them for wedding entertainment or any other formal affair, you should also go over preferred attire.
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Caricaturists serving the Chicago, IL area
These Caricaturists 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.