The Laughing Academy

A night of stand-up with actor, radio host, award-winning podcaster, and hilarious comic Paul Farahvar! *Free Parking! BYOB!*
HEADLINER - PAUL FARAHVAR Known for his dry, quick-witted humor, stand-up, writer, host and producer Paul Farahvar’s material draws from his early career as an acclaimed young lawyer (cited in the industry's "Top 40 under 40") and his current status as an aging Midwestern bachelor of Middle-Eastern descent.
One of The Chicago Reader's 2017 "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians,” Paul was also their 2021 runner-up for "Best Stand-Up," and his podcast ‘Singles Only!’ won the Reader’s "Best Podcast" award that same year.
In addition to selling out rooms across the country, Paul has opened for stars like Jen Kirkman, Demetri Martin, and Gary Gulman, has been a regular guest host on WGN Radio, can be seen as Karam Haddad on NBC's ‘Chicago Med,’ and recently launched the hit ‘Why Are You Awake’ podcast. Paul utilizes his platform to raise awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation and Autism and Suicide Prevention.
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, not-TOO-late-night performance series – bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!So call the babysitter, bag a bottle (or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge), and take a quick ride over to 3230 Glenview Road for free parking and first-class funnies!

Local Event: STAND UP Comedy: Paul Farahvar and Friends!!

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STAND UP Comedy: Paul Farahvar and Friends!!

A night of stand-up with actor, radio host, award-winning podcaster, and hilarious comic Paul Farahvar! *Free Parking!...

Headliners LAURA HUGG and JIMMY CARRANE with MIKE PICKERL and JAQUELINE WOLK take a kind, loving, and hilarious look at 12-step culture!
🌟 We Are Not a Glum Lot: A Recovery Comedy Tour, stars LAURA HUGG and JIMMY CARRANE as they take kind, loving, and hilarious aim at 12-step culture and what it's like to be “in the rooms.”
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
LAURA HUGG is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, sketch and improv comedy performer, director and emcee. She has performed at clubs like Laugh Factory, Zanies, Second City, shows and festivals throughout the country, and currently hosts Keep Coming Back, a monthly comedy variety show about all forms of recovery, at the Lincoln Lodge and We Are Not A Glum Lot Recovery Comedy Tour coming to a theater or club near you! Laura is currently a stand up instructor at The Laughing Academy in Glenview IL, as well as host of their open mic at nearby Grandpa's Place. She is also a BABS Babe Improv Player at BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park IL, as well as one of their comedy instructors. She describes her comedy style as darkly optimistic.
JIMMY CARRANE has been teaching and performing comedy for over 30 years. An original member of The Annoyance Theater, Jazz Freddy, and Armando at iO Chicago, he created one of the first two-person improv shows, “Naked,” with Stephanie Weir. Host of the Improv Nerd podcast he has p[erformed on stages and festivals all over the United States and can be seen in “Shinning Girls” (Apple+), “Chicago PD,” Public Enemies, “The Playboy Club,” Natural Born Killers, The Untouchables, “ER,” and “Early Edition.”
MIKE PICKERL is a comic based out of Wheaton Illinois but can be seen performing all over The Midwest. He has performed at the Lincoln Lodge, The Comedy Vault, Zanies Rosemont, Zanies Chicago and The Comedy Bar. He jokes frankly about his struggles with addiction, depression, and everything in between.
JAQUELINE WOLK is a garden-variety neurotic and artsy-craftsy type; aging hipster, frugalista, and navel-gazer. Her repertoire, of as one reviewer puts it, “rampant dynamicism”, includes 25-plus years of history in Chicago’s performance arena doing poetry, spoken word, and original monologues. She is an ensemble member with the fabulous Beast Women Productions. When Jackie is not writing and performing, she is an odd-jobber and volunteer at-large who draws comics, knits, and drinks coffee. She advocates for chumps and for change on all fronts.
We Are Not A Glum Lot Comedy is available for your event, banquet, sponsorship potluck, group conscience or plain, ordinary, whoopee party!
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s grown-ups-only, not-TOO-late-night performance series, bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
We don't serve alcohol, but snacks and sodas are available for purchase in the lobby - So get yourself on over to Glenview Road for free parking and first-class funnies!

Local Event: STAND-UP COMEDY: The Recovery Show

STAND-UP COMEDY: The Recovery Show

Headliners LAURA HUGG and JIMMY CARRANE with MIKE PICKERL and JAQUELINE WOLK take a kind, loving, and hilarious look at 12-step...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, Laura, Vik, and Kim as they take the TLA stage to celebrate 15 years of being Glenview's home for world-class comedy!
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But instead, we're throwing a stand-up-comedy party for ourselves and YOU'RE invited!
Join us January 24th, when top TLA instructors Tyler Fowler, Vik Pandya, Jimmy Carrane, Laura Hugg and even TLA Founder Kim Greene Hiller take the stage for a night of stellar stand-up sets!
⭐PLUS - all former or current Laughing Academy students in attendance can put their name in a drawing to have their own five minute spot on the show!!⭐
YOUR LINEUP
Headliner Tyler Fowler is fresh off his "My Mom Says I Can't Go" tour, where his witty and clean brand of stand-up has made him a favorite across the US at venues like Zanies and The Laugh Factory. His debut album Friends With 401(k) Benefits premiered #1 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts, and his Drybar Comedy special airs soon!
Vik Pandya's witty self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, and hilarious crowd work have made him a sought after act, opening for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan &amp; Atul Khatri, and appearing at Zanies , The Laugh Factory, and The Improv in Chicago.
Groundbreaking comedian Jimmy Carrane has been performing and teaching improv for more than 30 years at places like The Second City, iO Chicago, and The Annoyance Theater. Host of his own celebrity-interview podcast, "Improv Nerd", he's also been seen on numerous TV shows and movies.
Laura Hugg performs at clubs like Laugh Factory, Zanies, Second City, shows and festivals throughout the country, and currently hosts Keep Coming Back, a monthly comedy variety show about all forms of recovery, at the Lincoln Lodge and Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof at the Five and Dime in Evanston.
Kim Greene Hiller began her professional comedy career at The Second City Chicago, and went on to perform and write at Second City Detroit, as well as teach classes at the Second City Detroit Conservatory.​ She was a member of Annoyance Theater's mainstage improv troupe Screw Puppies, made regular appearances with long-form improv groundbreakers The Free Associates, and acted in a wide range of industrial videos, voice-overs, and commercials.
So grab your seat and get down to Glenview Road to see us off in style for our FINAL celebration in the TLA Studio!
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, late-night performance series – bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
So call the babysitter, bag a bottle . . . or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge . . . of your favorite bevvy, and take a quick ride over to Glenview Road for free parking, and first-class funnies!

Local Event: SSTAND-UP COMEDY:  The Laughing Academy's 15th Anniversary Show!!

SSTAND-UP COMEDY:  The Laughing Academy's 15th...

Join Tyler, Jimmy, Laura, Vik, and Kim as they take the TLA stage to celebrate 15 years of being Glenview's home for...

SSTAND-UP COMEDY:  The Laughing Academy's 15th Anniversary Show!!

The fantastic Tyler Fowler will get your giggles on in Glenview!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Fresh off his "My Mom Says I Can't Go" tour, headliner TYLER FOWLER's witty and clean brand of stand up comedy has made him a favorite around Chicago and across the US.
Regularly appearing at Zanies Comedy Clubs and The Laugh Factory Chicago he was named among the 'Best Of The Fest' at the Cleveland Comedy Festival. Tyler's debut album Friends With 401(k) Benefits premiered #1 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and he recently recorded a special for Drybar Comedy.
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ACADEMY AFTER HOURS is The Laughing Academy’s BOYB (snacks and sodas available at the venue), grown-ups-only, not-TOO-late-night performance series, bringing top-tier comics from around the country right here to YOU in Glenview!
So call the babysitter, bag a bottle (or stow a six-pack, we’re not here to judge...), and get yourself over to Glenview Road for FREE PARKING and first-class funnies!

Local Event: STAND-UP COMEDY: Tyler Fowler and Friends!

STAND-UP COMEDY: Tyler Fowler and Friends!

The fantastic Tyler Fowler will get your giggles on in Glenview!
ABOUT THE SHOW
Fresh off his "My Mom Says I Can't Go" tour,...