Drag, Jokes & Football Folks: a comedy fundraiser
Schedule
Fri Dec 06 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Dorothy | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Join us for a night of comedy, drag, and good vibes as we raise funds to send the Chicago Storm, a Queer Women’s+ flag football team, to the Sin City Classic: the largest annual LGBTQ+ sporting event in the world in Vegas this January!
They're aiming to raise $12K to cover travel, lodging, and tournament fees, and every laugh brings us closer to their goal. Come out, support diversity, and enjoy a night of entertainment that champions the LGBTQ+ community. Your support will help them storm the field in Vegas!
Doors at 6pm with happy hour and our comedy show starts promptly at 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Dorothy remains
Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799
Please note: refund requests are only accepted until 24h before the show (12/5, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.
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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Chloe Mikala (she/her) is a Black Queer award winning actor, comedian, and writer, who won't shut up about astrology. She’s opened for Dulcé Sloan, Bobcat Goldthwait, Adam Conover, Marcella Arguello, and more. She's performed in over 10 festivals across the country, including Motor City Comedy Festival, DC Comedy Festival, Madison Comedy Festival, and the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival in NYC (Best of Fest Runner Up ‘23). She’s performed with The Second City, where she was a Bob Curry Fellow, and is a co-producer/ensemble member for the all Black comedy variety show “My Best Friend is Black”, which was voted as the Best Comedy Show by the Chicago Reader. Clubs & Credits: NBC, Tubi, Laugh Factory, Comedy on State, Zanies, and more. IG: @chloe_mikala
Sonal Aggarwal is a Chicago based stand up comedian, actor and producer. She is a regular host of the Moth Story Hour and her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at the Steppenwolf theater. She has played Thalia Hall and recently opened for Alok at The Vic. IG: @sonalmedia
Kenya Elan is a stand-up comic, writer and producer. She is the co-creator of GAY ASS comedy and a cast member at The Lincoln Lodge. Kenya was recently featured on the VEEPS - Newcomers: A Night of Bell House Debuts. IG: @kenya_elan
Katie Kincaid is a Chicago-based standup comedian, improvisor, and Roast Battle League All-Star. Her high energy, queer-centered comedy paired with her humble Midwest upbringing makes what her dad once described as “an interesting combo”. Katie was a finalist at the 2024 Netflix is a Joke Fest Roast Battle Tournament, a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Fest, Fountain City Comedy Fest, Middle Ground Comedy Fest, and is a regular at Laugh Factory Chicago. She has performed across the country at the LA Comedy Store, The Comedy Mothership, Zanies Comedy Clubs, Comedy on State, Milwaukee Improv, The Second City, and more. Katie is also a resident cast member at the famous iO Theatre, and a Producer for Sautéed Standup, Chicago’s premier comedy cooking competition, which has been featured on NPR, Eater, and was named Time Out Chicago’s Best Comedy Show of 2023. IG: @katiejkincaid
Nana Rodriquez is a proud suburbanite with Chicago roots. Growing up as the youngest of five siblings and the only girl in a big Mexican family, she learned how to hold her own and become a master at defending herself from her brothers' pranks and wrestling matches. She grew tough skin and a fierce spirit, and watch out for that right hook. Nana has performed at the Fem Fiesta Comedy Festival in San Antonio where she was the winner of the Diverse Voice Award. Nana has featured for some of latinos top comedians, such as Ruben Ramirez, Chona E, Chingo Bling, & Ken Flores. Nana also performed at the 3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival 2024 in Chicago. She recently performed and was a winner at Laugh After Dark ComedyFest for 2024. She just announced she will be performing at the Louisiana Big Gator Comedy Festival this December for 2024. When Nana isn’t headlining shows, she’s producing them. She's currently co-producing Sabado Night Laughs with Las Locas Comedy. And when she's not out looking for hoes, she's chillin' with her fur babies Margo, Kubo, Theo, and Moco. IG: @iamfunnyha
Derry Queen is a Chicago stand up and drag queen who has been performing since 2019. She has been nominated for Chicago Readers Best Drag Queen 4 years in a row and has won the Gaggy Nightlife awards for Best Comedian and Best Host. You can find her hosting Sashay at the Laugh Factory, Gag! at Fantasy Nightclub, and viewing parties at the Annoyance. Follow on social media @derryqueenhaha
Where is it happening?
Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 19.76