Vince Maranto
Headliner: Vince Maranto Vince Maranto has performed at over 40,000 shows and 600 different clubs, colleges, and one nighters over the course of his 40 years in comedy. His hilarious observations and quick wit make for a perfect night of comedy. Feature: William Krolowitz Emcee: Erin Morris **2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Mike Toomey
Headliner: Mike Toomey Whether you’ve seen Mike Toomey on WGN-TV or at sold out shows at comedy clubs across the country, his sharp delivery and unique style make him a comedy favorite. You’ve seen him on HBO, MTV and A&E. Join him for a night of comedy at the fabulous Cambrian Comedy Club! Feature: Dana EhrmannEmcee: Judd Reminger **2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Ellie Hino & Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry is a Chicago-based national touring comedian and writer whose fearless delivery and subject matter is highly relatable and resoundlngly funny. She gained national attention when one of her stand up videos racked up over 4.3 million views. She was also voted Best Stand Up Comedian by the Chicago Reader. Ellie Hino is a Minneapolis based stand-up comic with a heart of gold. She appeared in 2019’s Limestone Comedy Festival, Boston’s Women in Comedy Festival, and was also featured in the “Best of the Fest” show at 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Ellie is a super fun mom, a mediocre wife, and an all around delight. Host: Darrell Cochran **2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Rob Brackenridge
Headliner: Rob Brackenridge Rob’s global travels have given him a unique comedy style that appeals to a wide audience. His knack for accents and characters, especially his patented Wisconsin accent, will leave audiences rolling in the aisles.Feature: Chris YoungChris Young has appeared at the Gilda’s Laughfest in Grand Rapids, MI, the Laughing Skull Festival, and the Canton Comedy Festival. He was the winner of TV20 Detroit “That’s Funny” Comedy Contest on My Network, as well as a finalist on Dave Coulier’s “Clean Guys of Comedy/Unbleepable Contest.” Chris has shared the stage with some of his favorite comics, including Bob and Tom’s Mike Armstrong, Larry Reeb, Heywood Banks, and Dave Coulier. Most recently, Chris filmed a Dry Bar Comedy special!Emcee: Kristin CarnesAlways a late bloomer, Kristin Carnes didn’t start comedy until her 40’s while living in Boston where she appeared regularly at The Comedy Studio and ImprovBoston. She’s also made appearances at the Gilda’s Laughfest in Michigan, The North Carolina Comedy Festival, and the Salem Comedy & Spirits Festival in Massachusetts. Kristin performs thorughout the Midwest with tales of medical procedures gone wrong, life as a stay-at-home cat mom, and what it’s like to be married to a brainiac when you definitely aren’t one…Laugh with her, at her, or near her, it’s all good! **2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
The Improv Lab and Monkey Business Institute
The Improv Lab experiments with Monkey Business Institute The Improv Lab & Monkey Business Institute have teamed up to bring you a hilarious evening of completely made up fun. ~The Improv Lab~ The Improv Lab is a merry band of pranksters hailing from Sauk and Dane counties. They have performed with amazing improvisers from all over the world including from India, Great Britain, Spain and right here in the good old USA. The Improv Lab, weaves creative, entertaining and engaging stories. Stories materialized by the inventive imaginations of the improvisers and audience suggestions. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll kiss your worries goodbye, but mostly you’ll be amazed it’s improv! After surviving the pandemic (thus far) they are excited to perform live and in person at the Crystal Grand Music Theater’s Cambrian Room, and to be partnering with their mentors at Monkey Business Institute. Follow the Improv Lab on Facebook. “I laughed so hard, I peed myself a little. Seriously fun! I can’t wait for the next show.” Iveta Ball ~Monkey Business Institute~ Monkey Business Institute is made up of over thirty-five uniquely talented people. People who have spent years, or even decades, of their lives growing intimately aware of what makes great improv tick – and what makes you laugh. There is no other improv comedy company quite as experienced and talented as ours, anywhere in the United States*. You can even find us on Wikipedia. Follow Monkey Business Institute at MonkeyBusinessInstitute.com. *Except perhaps Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. “This was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. Delightfully intriguing, fancifully funny, enormously ridiculous, amazingly talented.” Margo Miller “I seriously laugh the entire time, every time!” Casey Rowe And if you can’t make this event, we’ll be back in the Crystal Grand soon! **Please Note: There is a 2-drink minimum per ticket to be enforced by your server at this event**
Chastity Washington
Headliner: Chastity Washington Chastity Washington’s career spans more than twenty-five years. It has taken her to colleges and clubs across the country. She is an NBC Diversity finalist and an HBO Comedy Wings winner. She has been seen on BET, at the Just for Laughs Festival and Martha’s Vineyard Comedy Fest. Recently, Chastity is a regular at the Laugh Factory and Comedians You Should Know, and a headliner at Zanies Chicago. She has opened for Tommy Davidson, David Mann, Charlie Berens and Roy Wood Jr.Feature: Charlie KojisCombining his life experiences and general fears, Charlie Kojis blends traditional joke telling with his own personal narrative. His dry delivery leaves audiences both laughing and wondering if he’s as okay as he pretends to be. Based in Madison, WI, Charlie performs throughout the Midwest and has performed in the Flyover, Limestone, and Floodwater Comedy Festivals, among others. He has opened for comedians who include Tig Notaro, Nate Bargatze, and Michael Che and was the winner of Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition at Comedy on State.Emcee: David SchendlingerDavid Schendlinger is a comedian and actor from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For over 40 years David has been performing stand up! He has appeared on the popular “Alan Thicke Show” as well as other Canadian TV shows. Today, David calls Madison, Wisconsin his home and is an audience and club favorite at Comedy on State! **2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Charlie Kojis
Headliner: Charlie KojisCharlie Kojis has been performing stand-up comedy since 2014, during which time he has been described as “this generation’s Charlie Kojis.” Combining his life experiences and general fears, Charlie blends traditional joke telling with his own personal narrative. His dry delivery leaves audiences both laughing and wondering if he is as okay as he pretends to be. Based in Madison WI, Charlie performs throughout the Midwest and has performed in the Flyover, Limestone, and Floodwater Comedy Festivals, among others. He has opened for comedians who include Tig Notaro, Nate Bargatze, and Michael Che and was the winner of Madison’s Funniest Comic Competition at Comedy on State in 2016. Featured Comic: David SchnedlingerDavid Schendlinger has been doing standup comedy for more than 40 years. He has appeared on the Alan Thicke Show, opened for Leon Redbone, Jimmie JJ Walker and others, and had more fun than a normal person deserves. He has performed at clubs, colleges and long term care facilities all over North America, and he’s still not famous. Emcee: Darrell CochranAfter being told most of his life by family and friends that he should be a comedian, Darrell finally took the leap and signed his name last-minute at the first open mic he ever attended. Now the 29-year-old Milwaukee native entertains crowds his perspective of the world. Darrell is an up and coming comedian and has made appearances at comedy clubs and variuos independent venues all around Milwaukee, Madison, and other surrounding areas in the MidWest.**2 drink minimum per ticket purchased**
Michael Palascak
Headliner: Michael PalascakMichael has performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. In addition, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh, Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Fereguson, Conan, has a Comedy Central Half Hour special, and was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing.Feature: David LouisEmcee: Judd Reminger**2 Drink Minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Jamie Shriner
Jamie Shriner uses her vocal stylings and blunt point of view to comment on how she experiences the world around her. Credits include The Onion (Features Contributor), Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Laughing Tap and Wife Material (Creator).**2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
Jeanie Doogan
Headliner: Jeannie DooganJeanie has entertained audiences at colleges, casinos, and corporate events, and is a regular at venues such as Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar. She was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents, and was featured on Nick Jr.’s Moms’ Night Out debut stand up special.Feature: Jamie ShrinerEmcee: Hayden Fredriksen**2 drink minimum per ticket purchased to be enforced by your server**
