This event has a 2 drink minimum.

The Comedy Gazelle Awards (The Gazellies) is an annual comedy awards show that highlights comedians' achievements (and lack thereof) in the Chicago comedy scene. Think The Oscars, but more prestigious! Join us Thursday, January 9 as we crown: Best Chicago Comedian, Rookie of the Year, Hardest Working, Most Improved, Biggest Hack, and give out many more hilarious awards and superlatives! Plus, stand-up performances from some of Chicago’s favorite comedians!
Jerry Hamedi (@hamedicomedy) is a Chicago-based comedian and an all-around great guy. He recently attended the Milwaukee, Asheville, and 10K Laughs Comedy Festivals in Minneapolis, where The Star Tribune named him of five standups that could be the “next big thing.” He runs a regular show at Laugh Factory called VOUCH, as well as an online comedy magazine, The Comedy Gazelle, where he interviews local and national headliners!
About the Gazelle
Inspired by Judd Apatow’s Sick in the Head, Franklyn Ajaye’s Comic Insights, and a random journalism elective, Jerry launched The Comedy Gazelle (@comedygazelle) in 2020—mostly because he had nothing better to do. After moving to Chicago to pursue standup comedy, he quickly fell in love with the vibrant local scene and made it his mission to elevate the city’s local talent and circulate advice to his fellow aspiring comedians. Since its inception, Jerry has expanded the Gazelle’s reach, interviewing comedy heavyweights like Doug Stanhope, Mark Normand, Sam Morril, Sam Tallent, Eddie Pepitone, and Kyle Kinane, while also branching out into live events, such as a yearly award show at the Den Theatre, a monthly showcase at Laugh Factory, and pop-up open mics throughout the city.