https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-25 https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/blog/funny-is-female-social-media-and-branding-panel monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/1761431984192-7117F4CP6JMCTVZMDZU3/Female+is+Funny+.png Comedy Resources - Funny is Female: Social Media and Branding Panel - Make it stand out The Funny Is Female Festival’s Social Media Panel brought together top voices in comedy and marketing to share practical insights on how performers can build and sustain their digital presence. This panel discussion offered an honest look at what it takes to thrive online as a modern comedian and especially as a woman. 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Based in Chicago, and one of Chicago’s most active comedy producers, she’s passionate about uplifting other comics and helping them avoid the common pitfalls she’s seen firsthand from her festival experiences. https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows daily 0.75 2026-04-16 https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/industry-showcase-7pm-at-lincoln-lodge monthly 0.5 2026-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/5681421e-abe2-48a5-87f5-1df97fde3c07/Industry+7pm+8_7+LL.png Shows - Industry Showcase 7PM at Lincoln Lodge - Industry Showcase Friday, August 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | $20 The Lincoln Lodge This is one of four official Industry Showcases at Windy City Comedy Fest 2026—where selected performers take the stage in front of bookers and industry professionals from across the Midwest. Designed to spotlight top talent from the festival, this showcase brings together comedians ready to be seen, booked, and remembered. By bringing industry to Chicago, Windy City Comedy Fest is helping shape the future of the Midwest comedy scene—connecting performers with real opportunities on a regional stage. Hosted in the theater at The Lincoln Lodge, this is a high-stakes, high-quality show with limited capacity. Hosted By: TBA Featuring: TBA https://www.windycitycomedyfest.com/shows/wigs monthly 0.5 2026-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66ddf1be458a740ca0983650/c1298ace-68d5-4342-a7a0-3ae06f3bbac2/Wigs+8_7+LL.png Shows - Wigs - Wigs Friday, August 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM | $20 Stand-up comedy… in wigs. For decades, scientists theorized and philosophers debated: what happens when comedians wear wigs? This show answers that question. WIGS brings together some of Chicago’s best stand-up comedians performing full sets… in wigs. Expect sharp jokes, unexpected characters, and a night that fully commits to the bit. 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