Stand up comedian based out of Chicago, Il. Performing in clubs and bars all around the midwest.

A stand-up comic and storyteller based in Madison, WI. He has a narrative style mixing dark comedy with observations about parenting, dating, depression and other problems facing poorly-aging, single, divorced, cheeseheads.

Tyson operates Midwest Indie Comedy, producing stand-up and storytelling shows throughout southern Wisconsin. He has performed at Madison Comedy Week Festival, has opened for Mekki Leeper at Comedy on State in Madison Wisconsin fall 2018, and performed on the RISK! Live Podcast Show in Milwaukee on March 15th, 2019.

Vanessa (Pants) Tortolano has been slinging funnies since she was old enough to talk back. Involved with theatre and the stage since the age of 5, Vanessa has just begun the practice of stand-up comedy in the last few years. “stunningly talented and exceedingly functional yet bizarre Vanessa Pants.” She has opened for Mary Mack, Aparna Nacherla, Dan Cummins, Deb DiGiovanni and Dusty Slay.

Member of ComedySportz Milwaukee.
Long form duo, “Waiting Room”.
A smattering of standup, I plan to do more this year.
History Shmistory, performed as Vince Lombardi.

Melissa is a Chicago based stand up comic whose sets deal with relationships, being a female, and race. Her sprinkled in vulgarity is just enough to let you know although she is very sweet, she is also hella fun.

She has opened for Loni Love, Godfrey, Brent Morin, Jason Collings and performed at The Improv, Zanies, Jokes and Notes, and other clubs around the Midwest. Melissa was the first female to win Snubfest and has been a part of The Burbank Comedy Festival, and headlined the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival. Find out more at www.MelissaRichelle.com

Born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Niles Nelson decided it was time to switch things up. He packed his bags and headed down to Houston, Texas. While living in Houston he was introduced to the comedy scene and was immediately hooked. Niles started his comedy career in Houston 4 years ago and recently brought his show back to Milwaukee Wisconsin. He is successful at making others laugh because he finds humor in everyday, relatable life situations.