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The Ultimate "Get Booked More" Comedy Workshop Series
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Event is 1pm-4pm Eastern Standard Time
Why This Workshop?
The biggest reason comedians struggle to get booked isn’t just that they’re not funny—it’s that bookers, clubs, and producers don’t know how to sell them. If you don’t have a clear, distinct comedic brand, you become just another name on a long list.
If bookers don’t know how to describe you, they won’t book you.
The best comedians have a defined style, a clear audience, and a strong brand that makes them stand out. This workshop will help you position yourself as a bookable act by refining your:
Persona – What makes you unique on stage
Bio & Elevator Pitch – What bookers and audiences say about you
On-Stage Introduction – How you set the tone for your set
Ideal Audience – Who is most likely to buy tickets to see you
When bookers, festival selectors, and clubs see a distinct, clear, and marketable comedian, they book them faster and more often.
If you’re tired of grinding at open mics and want to start getting booked consistently, this is the workshop you need.
Who Should Attend?
Comedians who have done open mics and small shows but aren’t getting real gigs.
Mid-level comics who feel stuck and want to start getting booked more often.
Comedians who are "funny" but don’t know how to make themselves marketable to clubs & festivals.
Why This Workshop is a Game-Changer
Most comedians focus on writing jokes but never think about how they’re perceived by bookers and audiences. Bookers don’t book the funniest comedian. They book the comedian they understand and can sell to an audience. If you’re tired of blending in and want to start standing out, this is the workshop that will change your comedy career.
Comedy for Cancer
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Start 2025 with laughter at The H Foundation’s Comedy for Cancer! Enjoy a hilariously good time with friends while supporting basic science cancer research. This is a don’t want to miss event featuring a comedic conversation with Chelsea Handler and Chicago's well known comedians & TV personalities who share our passion to find a cure for cancer, and coming together with those who want to find a cure. Join us for a night you’ll be laughing about through the New Year!
All Proceeds Benefit Basic Science Cancer Research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Hosts & Emcees:
Cheryl Scott - ABC 7 Chicago Meteorologist
Ji Suk Yi - WGN’s Spotlight Chicago Co-Host
Stand-Up Comedians
Brian Hicks
Vince Carone
Featuring a Comedic Conversation With
Chelsea Handler - Writer, Comedian, Producer, TV Host, Activist, and author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers.
Zanies University - Teaching a Class
Zanies University presents Unlock the Secrets to a Stand OUT Performance
Join veteran touring comedians, podcast hosts, and mentors Vince Carone and Dobie Maxwell for a 90-minute interactive, informative, and FUN comedy tutorial on January 27th! Dive deeply into the essentials of mastering your show and performance, from crafting impactful opening lines to delivering a memorable elevator pitch that sets you apart. Whether you’re an aspiring comedian or speaker, this workshop will provide hands-on exercises, expert insights, and actionable strategies to elevate your stage presence and connect with your ideal audience.
An elevator pitch to confidently introduce yourself on and off stage.
A deeper understanding of what makes a strong opening line and how to grab attention from the start.
Insights into your ideal audience and how to resonate with them.
Practical tips for being stage-ready and delivering your material effectively.
A fresh perspective on collaboration, curiosity, and judgment-free growth in your craft.
This is a unique, useful, and must-attend chance to sharpen your skills, leave a lasting impression, and take the next step in your comedy or speaking adventure!