Windy City Comedy Festival
Where comedy stars and rising talent come together in Chicago
ACCEPTANCES ANNOUNCED MAY 2025
Introducing the Windy City Comedy Festival coming to Chicago August 7-10, 2025. This festival brings together comedians from across the country to celebrate Chicago’s legendary comedy scene. The Windy City Comedy Fest features a weekend of shows at iconic venues, clinics with industry professionals, and networking events for both comedians and fans.
Meet the Team
Produced by Comics for Comics
And of course, a sexy Chicago hotdog photoshoot. There was no other option.
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The Producers
Left to Right:
Rebecca Joey Schwab
Queeny Chandler
Ariel Julie
Claire Parlette
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Support the Fest
The Windy City Comedy Festival highlights top comedic talent from Chicago and beyond, strengthening the city's reputation as a hub for comedy innovation and discovery.
Support the fest and help elevate Chicago’s legendary comedy scene! Your tax-deductible donation creates opportunities for comedians to shine on iconic stages and attracts industry pros scouting the next big stars.
As a fiscally sponsored nonprofit, every contribution is not only tax-deductable, but fuels our mission to make Chicago the center of comedy talent.
Get Involved with the Fest
Volunteer
The Windy City Comedy Festival is a fiscally sponsored non for profit and we need your help to staff this new festival. Comics, fans, Chicago! We need your help to make this festival the best in the Midwest.
Become a Sponsor
$500 - The Mustard Package
$1000 - The Pickle Spear Package
$2500 - The Sweet Pickle Relish Package
$5000 - The Fully Loaded Package