Take 5: RONN VIGH Ronn Vigh, this weekend’s headliner at Comedy Plex, was traveling in London this week, but we were fortunate enough to track him down and have him regale us with tales about the U.K., working with Joa... Apr 24, 2025 TAKE 5
Watch List: ALAN SALAZAR Alan Salazar jumped into comedy because a friend of his went to an open mic one night, and he tagged along, not knowing the experience would change his life. He recalls vividly his first time on stage... Apr 22, 2025 WATCH LIST
Take 5: MATT RUBY Matt Ruby is one of the brightest stars on the New York City comedy circuit. Prior to his visit this weekend at Comedy Plex, we talked with Matt about a galaxy of issues, including his podcast, “Kind ... Apr 17, 2025 TAKE 5
Take 5: JACK GRADY A comedian … and a magician? Welcome to the world of top hat-wearing phenom Jack Grady, who sat down with us for Take 5 to talk about both of his passions. And that top hat. You’re a comedian and a ma... Apr 12, 2025 TAKE 5
Take 5: CHLOE HILLIARD It’s likely you’ve seen Chloe Hilliard in print or on TV – once a journalist, she’s written for The Village Voice, Essence and Vibe, appeared on many talk shows and, due to her hip-hop culture experti... Apr 3, 2025 TAKE 5
Take 5: CHARLES McBEE Charles McBee hails from the Midwest, and has a lot of funny stories about the mash up of cultures he experienced growing up in the 1980s and 1990s. He’s come a long way since then – he’s now a respec... Mar 26, 2025 TAKE 5
Watch List: PARES RATLIFF Hailing from the west side of Chicago, Pares studied at Second City and was hand-picked by none other than Amy Schumer to open a sold-out Chicago show back in 2017. He’s smart, witty, edgy and covers ... Mar 25, 2025 WATCH LIST
Take 5: MYLES WEBER Seventeen years ago, Myles Weber got his start in comedy, and he’s come a long way since then. Today, his stylings have led to tens of millions of online views. What’s his secret? Find out in this wee... Mar 20, 2025 TAKE 5
Watch List: AJ LEIDIG AJ is a self-made man. He started making Internet videos during his college years, and became well versed in comedy, amassing a big-time following online. Our assessment? AJ is of the people, honest a... Mar 17, 2025 WATCH LIST
Take 5: JEANIE DOOGAN Chicago south-sider Jeanie Doogan is both a comedian and a teacher, so one experience plays off of the other. She’s also undeniably funny and we sat down with her ahead of her headline performance Mar... Mar 13, 2025 TAKE 5
Watch List: REBECCA JAFFE Rebecca isn’t afraid to be herself, and it comes through when she’s on stage. She’s a clever writer, and doesn’t shy away from punchlines. We had Rebecca open for the well-known Laurie Kilmartin, and ... Mar 7, 2025 WATCH LIST
Take 5: MARCUS MONROE Born and raised in the Milwaukee suburbs, Marcus has come aa long way from starting his professional performing career at 14. He’s got a unique stage presence and high-octane brand of humor that came ... Mar 6, 2025 TAKE 5