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Nov22
Music & Comedy

One Liner Madness Chicago


One Liner Madness is a Time Out Critics’ Pick live comedy show that travels the country finding the best joke writer in every major comedy hub.On Saturday, Nov 22, 64 Chicago comics will go head-to-head in a fast-paced, bracket-style, single-elimination, one-liner joke contest where a winner is crowned in just 100 minutes. Audience applause determines which performers advance and who ultimately takes the trophy, cash prize, and Chicago bragging rights for a year.

One Liner Madness has been profiled on/in WGN, The New York Times, Axios, The Boston Globe, LAist, WHYY and more. The show is hosted by comedian and game show writer Emily Winter and Chicago-native Larry Mancini.


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