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Chutzpah: extreme self-confidence or audacity. In other words, a whole lot of Jewish nerve…

Chutzpah in the Chi is a monthly Jewish Comedy Show in Chicago. Like our people, this show will nomadically travel throughout the city each month. Each show will feature a different incredible line-up of local Jewish comedians doing their best Jewish material. Our shows will be packed with humor, heart, and a lot of chutzpah!

Embrace the Chicago Chutzpah, because this city is full of it.

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to create more spaces for Jews to laugh and feel safe in comedy, no matter their religious beliefs or political views. This is a space dedicated to celebrating Jewish comedy. It starts in Chicago, and we aim to continue this visibility across the country.

Upcoming Show:

Wednesday, September 18 at aliveOne in Lincoln Park

Tickest are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Buy your tickets now!

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✨Chutzpah Branding game is strong ™️ As a former Boss of mine once said: “Don’t hire anyone you wouldn’t put a T-shirt on…” 🙄 Well that guy sucked…but this show won’t! Come out next Wednesday,
Madison Burman is a born and bred Chicago-based comedian. She has performed at Second City, the iO, Blanket Fort, and the Lincoln Lodge. A chronic over-sharer, she loves talking about her eccentric family, toils of the dating scene, and discussing ho
🎉 Chutzpah in the Chi is back this September with a brand new lineup of the funniest Jewish comedians in Chicago! Don’t miss Joe Medoff, Lia Berman, Delilah Orizaba, and special guest Madison Burman on September 18th. Hosted by Rebecca Joey Sc
Meet this Month's Comics 🎤 ⭐️ Joe Medoff @jokesmedoff started comedy after college in Boston and moved to Chicago in 2018. Since then, he has worked at clubs all around the country such as Zanies, Mark Ridley's Comedy Club, Skyline Comedy Club, Te
🎤 The September Show on the 18th is full of Chutzpah—especially Lia Berman! 🎉 @liaberman3 Lia Berman Lia is a mom, coffee enthusiast, unapologetic Dave Matthews Band fan, and wife who knows how to bring the laughs! You may have seen her roc
🎤 In 2️⃣ weeks!!! The September 18th show is going to be the funniest one yet. Introducing our first featured comic is Delilah Orizaba @isntthatdelilah 🎉 Meet Delilah: By day, she’s a full-time therapist, but by night, she’s cracking j
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Upcoming Chicago Jewish Comedy

Chutzpah in the Chi: September 18, 2024 | 7:30pm Doors | 8pm Show

Get ready for an evening of hilarious Jewish comedy that will make you kvell. This show lineup includes Lia Berman, Delilah Orizaba, Joe Medoff, and your host Rebecca Joey Schwab.

Learn more about the Chutzpah Comedians here>>

Tickets: $10 in advance | $15 day of

Chutzpah in the Chi September 2024
Chutzpah in the Chi September 2024
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The Show: Looking for more Jewish comedy in Chicago? Join Chutzpah in the Chi for a no-holds-barred, so Jewish it hurts, comedy show as local comics perform all their inside baseball Jewish humor they can't do on stage lately...Because everyone seems to hate us more than usual. Are you a comic looking to perform? Learn more

The Schtick:

  • This show will not be political [we all know what that means]

  • No antisemitism allowed

  • No Holocaust jokes (that aren't funny)

  • Jewish comics doing Jewish material with a lot of Chutzpah

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