A very special thanks to all who attended the 2014 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest!  Additionally, we would like to send a big congrats to all of the award nominee’s and winners!

Marquise has created his own niche in the comedic realm by shaping his style around the nature of his laid back personality. He largely bases material off of personal experiences, utilizing stories punctuated with bursts of humor and “goofy” undertones involving himself and his family and friends. He began performing at clubs in the St. Louis area at the age of seventeen. The Funny Bone, Comedy Forum, and The Soulard Café were some of the local spots that he frequented until the age of 21...

Nancy Rail is a Chicago-land based Comedienne/Actress. She has appeared in some Independent Films and music videos; as well as having done some freelance Modeling work. She has entertained the general public for over 14 years and truly is a woman of the stage! Nancy, having studied some Professional Acting and Stand-Up Comedy through the Chicago Actors Studio and Zanies, is a very funny, energetic, outgoing individual who enjoys Heavy Metal music and live Comedy...

Born and raised in Lansing, MI Ryan started his comedy career in Los Angeles a while ago. Sharing the stage with and opening for acts such as Shang, Melanie Camacho, Honest John & Leslie Jones have helped him become a fast rising up & coming comic.

Miles Zack is a 16 year old who lives in Oshkosh Wisconsin. He runs in Cross Country, but hates running. Miles loves to hangout with his friends and just being a teen. He fell in love with stand up when he was ten. He has only preformed at a couple of open mics and hopes to leave his mark at the Laugh or Die Comedy Fest.

Jay’s downfall in comedy started when he was voted a Finalist for Zaniest comedian in Chicago in 2008. That same year, he came in last place in the Seattle Comedy Competition. He has since gotten rejected from the Big & Little, Bridgetown, and SLO Comedy Festivals.

Nick Martin is a member of the Illuminati, as well as a comedian from Chicago. He produces two shows: Good Stuff, on Wednesdays at Patsy’s Pub in Lakeview as well as Desperate Collectors, a new monthly showcase at Bric-a-Brac in Logan Square. Come out to these shows and support independent comedy, as well as the Illuminati.

Marcos Lara is a versatile comedian. He has entertained audiences at various comedy clubs, colleges and multiple appearances on the Mancow Show. While he does not shy away from any subject matter, tackling politics, single parenthood, relationships, spirituality, culture, and chocolate, he can adapt his act to any setting. His humor may be far from politically correct, but it is never mean spirited nor does it depend on vulgarity to be effective...

Mike All is a Chicago based comedian standing 6′-1″ tall and weighing in at 210lbs. You can tell by the smell of Rosemary face lotion, coco butter body lotion and painted toenails that he is married and a father two little girls.

The Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is produced by Breaking Fate Entertainment, a company dedicated to the production and promotion of independent art in all media types.  We at BFE take great pride in our film festivals and our greatest reward is very simply acknowledging the outstanding work of others via our festival award ceremonies.  Today we are very excited to announce and congratulate the 2014 Laugh or Die Award Nominees and Screenplay Contest Finalists!

In addition the our regular film and s...