The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to feature a returning guest, Mike Stricker!!

Mike Stricker is a nationally touring comedian from Chicago.  He's been performing stand-up for a decade and in that time has performed live in over 47 states from Hawaii to Maine.  His quick wit, unpredictable demeanor, and enthusiastic tone has landed him spots as the touring opener for The Guys from MTV's Jackass, Trailer Park Boys, and WWE Superstars including Mick Foley & Jake The Snake Roberts.  He's also had the honor of sharing the stage with acts including; Chris Kattan, Pauly Shore, Brian Posehn, Creed Bratton, & many others.  Mike wants you to come to the show and have a good time.  If you're looking for political conversations, or to leave in a bad mood, go see a different comedian.  Facebook - Twitter - Instagram

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome Thomas Bottoms as our 2023 Official Host!

From right here in Chicago, IL, Thomas has done stand up for 16 years.  He also hosts the weekly radio show Bottoms of the Barrel on Que4 Radio / AM1680 / Que4.org.  In the past he has hosted the Comedy Cabaret at 3160, The open mic at Hog Head McDunna's and Tassel Free Comedy / Hound Dog Comedy at 240 Lounge.  Thomas's comedy style is blunt and bitchy, dealing with current events with a pop varnish.

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome comedian Bob Keen!

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome comedian Joe White!

Joe White is a "Stand-up" Comedian who draws from his life experiences to tell an often hilarious and always entertaining story. Whether it's a five minute opening spot or a twenty five minute headlining spot, he is sure to entertain. Joe cut his teeth in public speaking as an 8th grade Science teacher where he learned how to hold the attention of a crowd and deal with hecklers before he was even interested in performing as a “Stand-up” Comedian.

These days, Joe is focused on being your window to his World on Wheels, where he takes you on a journey describing how he navigates through the obstacles that life puts in his way. Whether it is wheelchair accessibility, teaching, parenting, dating,the healthcare system, or sexuality… strap in, because nothing is off limits. You can find him trying out new material Tuesday through Thursday at the open mics around Northwest Indiana and telling his story as “booked talent” on the occasional weekend show.

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome comedian Darron Finesilver!

Darron Finesilver is an Indianapolis based comic who has traveled across the country doing comedy spending some time out in Arizona along the way. He’s opened up for The Temptations, Craig Shoemaker, and was on the inaugural Sixth City Comedy Festival in Cleveland, OH.

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome comedian Kayla Johnson to our Late Night Laughs lineup!

Originally from Louisiana, Dr. Kayla Johnson has been a fast rising star in Chicago since completing stand-up training courses at the Lincoln Lodge. When she’s not performing stand-up, she administers vaccines and dispenses jokes to folks at Walgreens.

The 2023 Laugh or Die Comedy Fest is honored to welcome comedian Kyle Tasch to our Late Night Laughs lineup!

Kyle Tasch is a comedian and musician who will be hosting the Rumble Down music festival outside Springfield in July.  He's also a filmmaker, writer, and improviser you can see regularly at Westside Improv in Wheaton, Illinois or at music venues across the state.  Check out his music and videos on Spotify, Youtube, and wherever streaming music is found.