The 2025 Gazellies: A Comedy Award Show
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 Wednesday, January 7 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!
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.
The Den Theatre and comedy club is pleased to host The 2025 Gazellies on January 7 , 2026 at 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
Tickets are currently available at thedentheatre.com or by calling (773) 697-3830.
