PAUL FARAHVAR with SAM ROCHA and host DAN KASS!

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.

SAM ROCHA

Sam Rocha is a Chicago-based comic and creator. She has traveled throughout the country performing stand-up and has opened for comedians like Cameron Esposito, Rhys Nicholson, Geoffrey Asmus and SNL’s Alex Moffat. She has headlined Don’t Tell Comedy and Laugh Factory Chicago, where she produces SASHAY the last Sunday of every month. She also has understudied for the Second City touring company, was a finalist on the sixth season of Improvised Survivor, and is known for her character Aunt Dipsy on TikTok!

DAN KASS

Daniel Cassilagio (Dan Cass) is a Chicago based comedian, producer, and writer who loves connecting with strangers. Dan grew up in Northern California and moved to Chicago after performing both Stand-up and Stage Acting for three years in the Bay Area, co-writing and performing in the show “Sleepy: A Musical”, studying at the University of Idaho to eventually receive his BFA, and studying twice at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia. Dan’s material is mostly influenced by his daily isolation from social anxiety, and constant curiosity to challenge and reveal truth. He produces a Variety Show at The Cards Against Humanity Theater in Chicago, produces a bi weekly show called The Love Below Comedy Show, and has frequently performed at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, KCACTF Region 7, The Comedy Shrine, and many other wonderful venues. Dan is a little strange, but extremely sweet, and wants to find a way to make your sadness a little more bearable, perhaps even joyful.

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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!