Pat McGann - Host

Pat McGann is a stand up comedian and television host from Chicago. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and made two appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Pat created and hosted the Emmy nominated television show The Chicago Stand Up Project. He has been invited to The Great American Comedy Festival, Laugh Fest, The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and has been heard on the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show as well as seen on AXS-TV's Gotham Comedy Live. His debut comedy album Sounds Good can be heard on Sirius/XM radio. He is also the host of The Cycle a podcast distributed and produced by Major League Baseball and the Chicago White Sox.

Emily Galati

Emily Galati is whip-smart and not afraid to prove it. Known for her relentlessly clever style, she brings a social awareness and quick-wit to her shows. Emily isn’t afraid to delve into jokes that are controversial — occasionally bruising some feelings along the way and then gleefully waiting for those shocked and chagrined reactions after delivering the punchline. Emily has performed standup on Conan on TBS, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comic's Unleashed, Laughs, and Gotham Live.

Jim Flannigan

Jim Flannigan is a regular at many of the top comedy clubs around the country, including Zanies, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and Brad Garrett's Comedy Club in Las Vegas. He has also made TV appearances on ABC, WGN and WCIU's Chicago One Night Stand Up. Flannigan has been invited to perform at comedy festivals all over the country, including The Boston Comedy Festival, Gilda's LaughFest and The Great American Comedy Festival. Jim also co hosts the official Chicago White Sox Podcast, The Cycle.

Dwayne Kennedy

Dwayne Kennedy is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer whose TV writing credits include The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS), The Orlando Jones Show (FX), and the critically acclaimed FX/FXX original series, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. Kennedy got his start in comedy in his native Chicago at Zanies Comedy Club, and has since evolved into one of the funniest and most thought-provoking comedians of our time. His satirical diversions and piercing perspective on social and world issues showcase a comedic genius heralded by the likes of Chris Rock and Marc Maron.

Andy Woodhull

Andy is a former resident of Chicago, where he was named one of four comedians to watch by the Chicago Tribune. Andy Recently appeared on Conan on TBS the same year his half hour special premiered on Comedy Central. In 2014 he was the first comedian to make his network television debut on The Tonight Show Staring Jimmy Fallon. He has also appeared on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, and Gotham Comedy Live on AXS. Andy has appeared at many comedy festivals and contests throughout the country.