Improv What Is Improv? Is It Really Made Up? Where Did Improv Come From? Can You Learn To Be Funny? Who Teaches Improv? Can I Be Famous? How Long Does It Take? What Is Long vs. Short Form? How Can I Start Performing?

Stand-Up What Is Stand-Up? What Is An Open-Mic? How Did Stand-Up Start? Can You Learn To Be Funny? Who Teaches Stand-Up? Can I Be Famous? How Long Does It Take? How Long Is A Set? How Can I Get Started?

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Welcome to Chicago Comedy Guide

This site was created to help users find quality comedy in Chicago and to help the growth of comedy as a destination of choice for audiences in Chicago.

No one knows how to make people in Chicago laugh like we do ourselves. This site has a collection of venues and groups that are dedicated to bringing a smile to the face of people in the Midwest. Simply choose an area closest to you to find out about venues and groups that can provide you with quality entertainment.

If you would like to learn more about comedy, we also provide a glossary of common terms and answers to frequently asked questions.

This site was created to attempt to help some Chicago comedy venues get attention but is not intended to imply anything negative about anyone not included. We are always looking to expand, but will never have all listings throughout the region. You should always check local listings for the most up-to-date information.