Mike O'Keefe

Mike O’Keefe made a name for himself on the national comedy scene with multiple appearances on SiriusXM Radio, festival credits including 10K Laughs, Cincinnati Brew-HaHa and Gilda’s LaughFest, and his long running sold-out Chicago showcase, Best Night Ever, at the legendary Lincoln Lodge. He has also appeared on NBC’s Seeso and was named a “Comic to Watch” by both the Chicago Tribune and Detroit’s 944 Magazine. Mike has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights such as Bo Burnham, Maria Bamford, Gary Gulman and Michael Ian Black, while becoming a staple of acclaimed Chicago comedy showcases like Comedians You Should Know and Chicago Underground Comedy.
In addition to his stand up exploits, O’Keefe hosted the moderately successful podcasts Education Schmeducation and Buddy of the Groom both still available on Apple. A former radio host, punk rock frontman, and proud Midwesterner, Mike built a loyal following through relentless touring, sharp writing, and a stage presence that’s impossible to ignore. Once known around Chicago as “The Pride of Rockwell Avenue,” he is now semi-retired from full-time comedy but still performs several times a year at his favorite clubs.
Mike O’Keefe’s comedy is a perfect blend of self-deprecating jackassery, quick wit, and high-energy storytelling. His irreverently charming style keeps audiences on their toes, bouncing effortlessly between clever observations, punk-rock swagger, and beautifully unfiltered honesty. With a mixture of big energy, whimsy and vulnerability, Mike delivers comedy that feels wildly unpredictable, relentlessly funny, and completely authentic.
See him live in one of his limited, rare appearances at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.