"The Angry Gym Teacher" in the flesh! I am an elementary school PE teacher turned stand-up comedian. I trained at iO Chicago and The Second City Conservatory before turning to stand-up comedy in 2015. Since then, I've been featured at Zanies (Rosemont and Chicago), The Comedy Shrine, and many other local comedy venues. I've also toured around the country on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. When I'm not performing live on stage, I like to keep the laughs going on my social media pages (@angrygymteacher on IG, FB and TikTok). Whether you're looking for family friendly comedy or "R-rated" material, I'm ready to bring the funny to your next event!
7 reviews
Megan V.
January 18, 2024Tom provided our teaching staff with 45 minutes of laughs! Teachers commented on how nice it was to feel as if they were not at work for a moment and truly enjoyed such relatable laughter!
Hired as: Corporate Comedian
Tom Filline
Thanks for the review Megan! I had a blast. I adore performing for fellow teachers!
Stacey J. P.
November 16, 2021Tom put together a great show for my bar/restaurant! I never hosted an event like this and he help make it a great success. The show consisted of 4 comedians, all very funny and professional. They chatted with my guest prior to the show and really made it personal. I would totally recommend Tom for your next event!
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Tom Filline
Thanks for the review, Stacey! You have an awesome venue and your guests were so much fun. My team and I all had a blast.
Angela K.
March 1, 2020Brought Tom in to provide comedy for a fundraising event. He was great to work with for planning, very professional and made sure we knew exactly what to expect for the night. The event was perfect. Tom brought along an additional comic to do an opening act, which was great, and Tom was hilarious! His comedy was relevant to our crowd, super funny, and was really enjoyed by all in attendance. Nothing but compliments all night long!! Already looking forward to doing this again next year!!
Hired as: Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Tom Filline
Thanks so much Angie! I had a great time, the fundraiser was a blast and the audience was so much fun. Glad it was a success.
Ryan C.
December 15, 2019I hired Tom as a special surprise for my wife’s 40th birthday party (about 60 or so people). All Tom needed was a mic and he killed it. Everyone in the room could relate to his comedy. We had a blast and laughed the whole time. Time had great communication for planning, was prompt and very personable. I would recommend him for any party or gathering needing a comedian.
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Tom Filline
It was my pleasure, I had a great time performing for your family and friends. Thanks so much for the kind words!
Jeff M.
June 17, 2019He was great and accommodating. He catered the jokes to our business, and quickly ran with the audience when any commonalties were mentioned. A great value and employees very happy.
Hired as: Stand-Up Comedian
Tom Filline
Thanks, Jeff! It was a pleasure.
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 120 minutes
An evening full of hilariously relatable stand-up comedy! I can personally provide up to 45 minutes of clean or R-rated material for any event. If you'd like a longer show, no problem! I know a lot of funny comedians and I'll bring them with me at no additional cost outside of the agreed quote. Check out my reviews!
I began my comedy career on my high school improv team. In college, I quit comedy to become a professional wrestler. I spent three and a half years getting beat up for money while studying education. When I decided that wrestling hurt too much, I got back into my first love: comedy. I got a day job teaching for Chicago Public Schools while I studied at The Second City, iO Chicago, and The Annoyance theater. Now, I host a weekly stand-up open mic at The Comedy Shrine in Aurora, and I perform stand-up in various places around the midwest.
No special requirements. I can work with any microphone and sound system. If you don't have one, I can procure one for you.
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:30am - 8:00am
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Genoa, IL
Tuesday
School Assembly
9:45am - 10:30am
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Aurora, IL
Tuesday
School Assembly
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Sycamore, IL
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Hinckley, IL
Saturday
Fundraiser
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Clinton, IN
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:45pm
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Beloit, WI
Saturday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Marseilles, IL
Thursday
School Assembly
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Naperville, IL
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Naperville, IL
The Three Stooges, George Carlin, Dave Chappelle, Chris Farley, Louis CK, Mitch Hedberg, Sebastian Maniscalco, Chris Rock, the list goes on. Too hard to pick a favorite influence.
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