BAD n’ BOOZY Comedy Show
Featuring:
KRISTEN TOOMEY
Jarrell Scott Barnes
Zach Albers
Ron Ervin
Your Headliner:
KRISTEN TOOMEY
is one of the fastest-rising comedians in her hometown of Chicago. “Watching her is like watching a sitcom waiting in the wings”-Chicago Magazine. “Toomey is part of a tradition of comics who kill when sober”- Chicago Tribune. She is smart, quick witted and brutally honest. Kristen is a regular at the Laugh Factory-Chicago and UP Comedy Club, has headlined at the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival and performed at The Chicago Comedy Expo. She is a founder of the all female comedy collective Hoo HA Comedy and the newest producer/member of the powerhouse collective Comedians You Should Know.
Your feature acts:
JARRELL SCOTT BARNES
is a comic hailing from the Windy City. At the age of 16, Jarrell started comedy opening for comics such as Sean Allen (Comic View), Ester Ku (MTV’s Girl Code, Comedy Central’s @Midnight, Playboy Morning Show) and Kool Bubba Ice (Martin’s 1st Amendment Stand-Up). Currently, he is bringing laughter to Depaul University as the host for the Soul Fu’ Open Mic. He Performs at World Renowned clubs all over the city like Zanies, Laugh Factory and Second City and produces a show called “Black Friday” that has been mentioned in the Chicago tribune and the Red Eye. When he is not performing Jarrell writes many Sketches creating memorable characters such as “Dr. Feel Good” and the short play “White America”. You can find him currently performing for many colleges all over the city opening up for acts such as Karlous Miller (MTV’s Wild N’ Out). One thing is for sure Jarrell is happy to have a chance to share his unique brand of comedy to the world
RON ERVIN
originally hails from Cincinnati. He performs all over the Midwest including opening for Adult Swim writer Stewart Huff. He can be seen performing all over the Chicago area as well as on the upcoming season of the college humor sketch comedy show “Hot Date” on Poptv
ZACH ALBERS
is the greatest comedian to ever come out of Spooner, GA.
DARIUS KENNEDY
is a born and raised chicago comedian with a heavy influence of tacos, beer and the Chicago Cubs. He’s an energetic delight and an mindful idiot. Improvisation and euphoric thought have a deep presence in his sort of “style”. A founder and producer of many independent showcases throughout the Midwest. He’s featured for notable performers like: Dwayne Kennedy, Hannibal Buress, and Josh Blue.
MICHAEL NJUGUNA ROBINSON
is a Chicago based stand up comedian, writer, actor and just a real nice guy. He is a founding member of the Chicago comedy troupe, The Martin Luther Kings of Comedy and a major part of the production team to make the MLK’s shows possible, like the Redeye Chicago recommended “Black Friday” and “The Gumbo” variety shows. Michael is a pivotal part of the MLK’s of Comedy writing staff. Michael also performs all around the city of Chicago & suburbs at bars and comedy clubs such as The Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, & Zanies. He also produces other independent stand-up showcases around Chicago such as “The Neapolitan” at the Store, and “100 Proof Comedy” at Comedy Sportz Chicago. He also has performed at several Chicago college venues.
BOB KEEN
thinks this description is long enough and doesn’t have that many credits anyway. Come laugh.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Comedy starts at 8:00pm
Tickets:
$5 presale
$10 at the Door
Location:
Bucktown Gallery
2207 N Western Ave C2
Chicago, IL 60647
Details:
This event is BYOB. Danny’s liquor store is right across the street from the gallery at 2220 N. Western Ave.
Non-Permit Street parking is available in front of the gallery on Western Ave. and on the side streets. Always check the signs.