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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So You Want to Learn More About Stand-Up?

Stand-Up has a long and storied history and has proven as a way for people to "break into" the business. The live audience is the attraction and the bane of stand-up performers, both being the source of inspiration and nightmares.

Truly bridging generational and ethnic gaps, comedy provides a unique take on the human condition and helps audiences find the laughter. A variety of stand-up performers have stepped forward to provide entertainment and humor to audiences.

Various questions you may have about stand-up are answered through the links to questions asked above. You can also simply see a show or if you still have questions, email us at info@chicagocomedyguide.com and we will try to answer your questions.