Chicago Comedy:: A Fairly Serious History

When you endeavor to learn about Chicago's comedy history, you can't ignore the history of Chicago itself. Chicago's culture, politics, weather, geography, industry and people create a comedy environment that is, for lack of a better word, real. Really fearless. Really honest. Really funny. It's a city where you can create comedy that fails. It's a city where you can create comedy that kills. It's a city where you can hone your craft, like no other city in America. It's always been a city that could use a good laugh.
It's an honor to introduce you to this wonderful journey into the history of comedy in Chicago. Enjoy.