Big energy. Sharp comedy. A host who knows how to work a room.
Quinn James is a Chicago-based comedian, emcee, and entertainer bringing personality, crowd interaction, and high-energy entertainment to private and corporate events. With 5+ years performing across Chicago and the Midwest, Quinn has hosted at Zanies Old Town, performed at The Den Theatre, opened for Charlene Kaye, and generated 3M+ views across TikTok and Instagram.
From event hosting and crowd engagement to 5–30 minute comedy sets, Quinn keeps the room laughing, engaged, and talking about your event long after the mic is off.
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Mari S.
September 10, 2026Quinn always hosts & performs the best comedy’s shows my store has seen. They are great at bringing entertaining energy to the show & have a way of keeping the crowd engaged. They are responsive, show up on time & have always tried their best to ensure their events are successful. Funny, fun, flirty, kind, inclusive, and iconic I cannot recommend Quinn enough to be a host or comedian at your next event. Everytime they are on stage people are laughing and cheering for more.
Hired as: Comedian, Emcee
Price range: Starts at $150
Languages: English
Gig length: 5 - 60 minutes
When you book Quinn, you're getting more than someone who can grab a microphone and tell jokes.
Quinn brings professional live-performance experience, high energy, crowd interaction, and the ability to read a room and keep an event moving.
For comedy bookings, Quinn can deliver a 5–30 minute performance tailored to the event and audience.
For hosting and emcee bookings, Quinn can welcome guests, introduce speakers and performers, facilitate transitions, engage the crowd, and keep the energy up throughout the event.
All Quinn needs is a microphone and a stage or designated performance area — then he'll handle the rest.
Quinn James is a Chicago-based comedian, emcee, and event host with 5+ years of live performance experience across Chicago and the Midwest. Known for high-energy crowd interaction, physical comedy, storytelling, and a unique point of view, Quinn brings a dynamic presence to every room they enter.
Quinn has hosted at Zanies Old Town and The Den Theatre, opened for Charlene Kaye, and generated more than 3 million views across TikTok and Instagram. Their performance experience spans comedy clubs, private events, fundraisers, nightlife, and live showcases across multiple cities.
Beyond stand-up, Quinn is an experienced host and producer who knows how to engage an audience, read a room, introduce talent, keep an event moving, and create memorable moments on the fly. They are also the creator and co-founder of The CannaBesties Show and a producer of Chicago's Stand Up Strip Down.
Whether you're looking for a comedian to entertain your guests, an emcee to keep your event running smoothly, or a combination of both, Quinn brings professionalism, personality, and plenty of energy to the microphone.
Quinn offers burlesque and stand up comedy! Here is what is needed for both:
Stand Up:
- Mic
- Mic stand
- Stool or high chair
- Speaker to connect mic
- long-cord for mic (unless wireless)
- minimum 5ft x 6ft performing space
Burlesque:
- DJ to control music
- open performance space
- stagehand to assist gathering clothes
- dressing/green room to get ready in
Performers and comedians who have left a long impact on me are Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman, Maria Bamford, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, and Chris Farley
Microphone and mic stand
Emcee
