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GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF LAUGHING AT LIFE IN THE WINDY CITY! One of the best forms of comedy entertainment on the West Coast arrives in the great city of Chicago for a fantastic night of laughs featuring a blend of local sensations and national headliners as part of We Own The Laughs: Chicago inside The Den Theatre. Prepare yourself for a night filled with food, drinks, friends, and laughs as you enjoy a reason to laugh at life. Formed in the Central Valley of California in 2018, WOTL has expanded throughout the U.S., including regular appearances at legendary comedy clubs/venues across California, Montana, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Georgia, New York, and Texas. Rapidly growing into one of the premier comedy entertainment brands in the country, We Own The Laughs has featured performances by notable comedians Kel Mitchell, Leslie Liao, Malik Bazille, Tino Cochino, Jenn Sterger, London Brown, Tahir Moore, Kim Congdon, Matt Rife, Chris Estrada, Rachel Bonnetta, Jeremiah Watkins, J. Valentino, JR De Guzman, Terrence DeLane, Natalie Friedman, Mark Curry, Melanie Iglesias, Jeff Dye, Benedict Polizzi, Jesus Sepulveda, & Byron Bowers. We Own The Laughs: Chicago Wednesday November 12th, 2025 The Den Theatre 3036 Elm St. Chicago, IL 18+ Comedy Event Doors Open 6pm Showtime: 7pm Host: Kyrie Da Comic (@kyriedacomic) Khiry “Kyrie Da Comic” Johnson is an international comedic motivational speaker born and raised on the west side of Chicago. Motivated by his undergrad experience at Northern Illinois University, Khiry went on to study at The Second City Training of Chicago. Combining his newly honed skills with his passion for helping others, he went on to partner with several local NGOs throughout the Chicagoland area. “Edutainment” and “Artivism '' were embedded in speeches, coupled with eccentric hosting, and passions for making the world a better place. This landed him speaking tours with bigger international NGOs. Touring introduced Khiry to larger audiences, organizations, and global exposure to issues but more importantly, plausible solutions! Featuring Comedians: Audacious (@audaciouscomedy) A young, adventurous, health care worker by day and ultra-talented comedic personality by night, Audrey “Audacious” Dimitri has used clever wordplay, precision timing, and unique personal experiences to quickly become a featured performer at various high-profile comedy showcases throughout the state of California and Hawaii. Ruben Ramirez (@__rubenramirez) Ruben Ramirez is a Chicago-based comedian and actor who is known for his blue & observational comedy. He’s performed on the Michael Colyar Morning Show , WGN TV and You can catch him on BET+ North of the 10 and Canal Street and on Amazon Prime & Tubi for other films. He's opened up for touring comedians Ken Flores, Martin Amini, Kevin Herrera, Chingo Bling, Craig Conant, and Josh Pray. He’s also Headlined the Qué Chiste Comedy Festival in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR and was a performer at the World Comedy Expo as well as competing on Roast Battle where his latest battle reached over 2 million views, and he is also signed with Chicago's top actors' agency Hayes Talent. He was also nominated for Best Comedian at the 312 Music Awards in 2023. You can catch him on all of his social media platforms performing skits as he portrays everyday situations in comedic light. His comedy will have you feeling that we aren’t so different after all regardless of upbringing. He currently has a residency at two of the best comedy clubs in Chicago (Laugh Factory and The Comedy Bar) where he produces shows to give upcoming comics a platform to perform. Tyson Paul (@comictysonpaul) A veteran comedian based in Central California who has spent most of his adult years in the comedy business, the We Own The Laughs founder has performed in various comedy clubs all over the West Coast, including The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Punchline Sacramento, The Well Comedy Club, Mic Drop Comedy Club, and Cobbs Comedy Club. A career currently spanning over two decades, Tyson has been fortunate enough to share the stage with some of comedy’s biggest stars, including Tiffany Haddish, Amy Schumer, Ari Shaffir, and Alfred Robles. Headliner of the Night: J Valentino (@jvalentino) The word “Entertainer” conjures up a few images in many people’s minds when they hear the word. One would like to think that J. Valentino could be counted amongst them. He is a Los Angeles native with a passion for entertaining the masses. Throughout his videos, stand-up shows, and live DJ sets, he employs an extensive repertoire of distinctive styles to bring originality to everything he touches. As an artist dedicated to a range of disciplines, including turntablism, crowd control, and stand-up shows, J. Valentino has established himself as a legitimate international artist. By incorporating comedy and DJ videos into his unique style, J. Valentino has developed a massive global following, boasting millions of followers on social media. A great MC is not afraid to grab a microphone and showcase their skills in bringing the party to life. Mr. Valentino is no exception. When Valentino performs live, he promises to give you everything he has to offer in terms of a live performance, as his passion for what he does is unlike anything you have ever seen before. HAVE GOOD FOOD, GREAT DRINKS, & BIG LAUGHS AS WE GIVE YOU A REASON TO LAUGH AT LIFE! Ticket information: www.thedentheatre.com or www.weownthelaughs.com
