Esperanza's Associate Board presents Hope and Humor
Join us Tuesday February 18th at Navigator Taproom, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647.
Enjoy some fabulous stand-up comedians at our 7th annual comedy fundraiser!
Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:00pm.
Online ticket sales have closed. Tickets may be purchased at the door. See you soon!
Learn more about our comedians below!
Comedians include:
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Grace Kilpatrick
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Grace Kilpatrick is a born and raised Chicago lady. Grace’s comedy is a blend of dark humor and silly energy. Grace currently co-produces a comedy show called “Glitterus” that promotes local femme and queer comedians. “Glitterus” happens at Uptown Tap on the first and third Fridays of every month
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Christina Lundin
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Christina Lundin is known for her energetic, relatable humor that blendspersonal stories with exaggerated or clever observations. She often pulls fromher own life experiences, touching on family, personal growth, dating andrelationships, and working a corporate job. Lundin has performed at Zanies,Laugh Factory, The Den Theater and more. She's hosted for "Superstore's" NicoSantos, Daniel Simonsen, and Caitlin Peluffo. Most recently, she was a part ofPortland(Maine) Comedy Festival where she ate three lobster rolls in two days.Instagram: @xtinalundin
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Gwen Rose
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Gwen Rose doesn’t compromise. Especially on stage where she fearlessly talks about her experiences as a trans woman. When she was new to stand up she took the Chicago scene by storm, winning Laugh Factory’s Fresh Faces tournament in 2022, less than a year into doing stand-up. More recently she has been profiled in the Chicago Reader as someone making a difference in Chicago’s comedy scene and in just three short years of doing stand-up, she has opened for Bobcat Goldthwait, River Butcher and Julio Torres at the Den Theatre where she has become a regular opening act for touring comics. She also regularly features at all the major clubs in Chicago and she is a headliner at her home club the Laugh Factory.
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Danny Lang
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Danny Lang has been doing stand up for 11 years and has only been beautiful for 7. He co-produces the weekly show Sunday Best at the Lincoln Lodge and just released his first hour special, Danny Lang's Dark Harvest, on Youtube. Instagram: @iamdannylang
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Cynthia Levin
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Chicago native Cynthia Levin began her comedy career at age 15, studying at Players Workshop of The Second City. After moving to LA, she began doing stand-up regularly at The Comedy Store and the Improv. Cynthia’s comedy career has taken her around the globe. Some TV credits include: Comedy Central, ABC and B.E.T. Cynthia has appeared in many films as well as both scripted and unscripted TV series, including FX Network’s “Legion”, the “The Mortician’s Daughter”. She recently starred in and co-wrote the award winning film, The Relentless Patience of Priscilla Cranberry. Instagram: @cynthialevin7
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Dan Muller
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Dan Muller is a Chicago-based comedian and a founding producer of the beloved independent show Wet Cash (RIP, a good 4-year run). He is also the current producer of Wilmette Comedy. With over 10 years of performing experience, Dan’s comedy blends everyday observations with a touch of sarcastic absurdity. He’s had the privilege of performing at renowned venues like Zanies, Laugh Factory, and a variety of comedy festivals. Instagram:@dan.muller
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Obi Ehn
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Obi Ehn is a filmmaker and comedian based in Chicago, IL. He has been writing and performing comedy for over 8 years, and has been featured at many of the great clubs in the city such as Laugh Factory, Zanies and Lincoln Lodge. Instagram: @pibblepap
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