Overview
NOW THAT IS FUNNY debuts with some great comedians from Chicago. Join us for a night of laughs, drinks, stories and more laughs.
BRIAN HICKS has been delivering knockout stand-up for over 26 years with a style that blends smart writing, quick wit, and razor-sharp crowd work. He’s performed in clubs across the country, making audiences laugh with material that’s fast, funny, and always in the moment. Brian has opened for comedy heavyweights like Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Chelsea Handler, and the Impractical Jokers. He’s a seasoned pro who knows how to work any crowd—whether he's roasting the front row or dropping a perfectly timed punchline. No gimmicks. No pretense. Just a mic, a spotlight, and one of the sharpest comics working today.
ELAINE GOLDEN is a Chicago based stand-up comedian and writer, known for her mix of bubbly charm, quick wit and storytelling. In Chicago, Elaine regularly performs at the Laugh Factory and the Lincoln Lodge. She has headlined shows around the country and has opened for headliners Dan Donohue and Hannah Jones. Elaine created and co-wrote the comedy musical Rat City, which was voted second runner up for best musical in the Chicago Reader in 2023. Currently, Elaine produces Lavender Laugh Lounge, a monthly show in Chicago featuring women and LGBTQ comedians.
SUSANA RODRIGUEZ is a Mexican/American comic who bases most of her comedy on her not looking Mexican and her strict church upbringing. She's a graduate of Second City acting program but stand-up was always her first love. In her short time as a comedian she has had the privilege of performing at the Laugh Factory, Hobart Art Theater, Center for Performing Arts, Vittum Theater, Mikey O Show, and Patti Vazquez and friends. She's opened/hosted for Bret Ernst and Josh Wolf. Along with being a comedian she enjoys producing national acts and Chicagoland Stand-up Comedy Show at Hobart art theater.
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