World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Jayson Acevedo (Chicago, IL) — HostIncomparable. Unpredictable. Tour de force. Adele’s Understudy. Jayson Acevedo has opened for and/or shared the stage with Tim Meadows (SNL), Chris Redd (SNL) & Jeff Ross (Comedy Central) among others. Acevedo’s comedy has proven to translate well internationally, having told jokes in four different countries, two languages & … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Sasha Rosser (Madison, WI) — HostSasha is known for her motormouth delivery and dark, nerdy humor. She has toured clubs across the country, headlined across Wisconsin (weird flex, but ok), and shared the stage with Jim Gaffigan, Matteo Lane, Andrew Santino, and Dave Attell. Sasha regularly appears on Seattle’s Meat in the Middle … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Erica Nicole Clark (Chicago, IL) — HostErica started in the world of Improv at Chicago’s famed Improv Olympic before moving on to stand up. Erica has opened for Dave Chapelle and Iliza Shlesinger. She has also toured with Deon Cole and Hannibal Buress. She was selected as a New Faces in the Just … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Denise Medina (Chicago, IL) — HostDenise Medina is an MC and comedian. She graduated cum laude with a BA in speech and performing arts from NEIU. She wants to be relevant and hip but is mostly quirky. A self-described “goofball,” her humor is good-natured, observational and relatable. She has emceed corporate events, performed … Read more

Workshop: Improv for Stand Up

Is your joke writing killing it, but you are finding yourself tied to your pre-planned delivery? This workshop will help you improvise your way through tricky moments, audience interactions, and the dreaded “oh shit I forgot what I am doing next!” situations. Join Rachael Mason and Susan Messing, two of the top improv teachers and … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Mohammed Abbed (Chicago, IL) — HostProducer, host, and comic from a small town trying to make it in the big city. Mohammed has performed all over Chicago and northern suburbs. He has a weekly storytelling show at the Lincoln Lodge called “Campfire Stories.” Follow him on Instagram! IG: Motoriousm.o.e Darrick J. (Chicago, IL)Darrick … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Vince Acevedo (Chicago, IL) — HostA 17 year comedian veteran, Vince Acevedo has traveled across the world entertaining thousands of people. He has had the honor of entertaining the U.S Marines in South Korea and in Okinawa, Japan. Extensively toured on Norwegian and Carnival cruise lines for the past 5 years and has … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Saku Yanagawa (Osaka, Japan) — HostThe co-founder and Artistic Director of The World Comedy Expo, Saku Yanagawa is a Japanese comedian based in Chicago. Internationally he’s performed in over 10 countries. He has headlined many comedy festivals not only in America but around the world, including Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Fuji Rock Festival … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Evan Hull (Chicago, IL) — HostEvan Hull was born and raised in Denver, Colorado as the middle child in a far too supportive Jewish family. Now living in Chicago, he performs on stages all over Chicago and the greater midwest with tales of vagrants kicking birds, misguided body dysmorphia, and other anecdotes told … Read more

World Comedy Expo Stand Up Comedy

Show Lineup: Drew Dunn (Nashua, NH) — HostDrew Dunn started performing comedy at the age of 21 and hasn’t looked back since. This NH based comic quickly established himself as one of the nation’s fastest rising comedians with his quick wit and unique point of view. Drew began winning comedy festivals across the country including … Read more