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On February 14, we have our first-ever themed Funny Story Show. Storytellers will be sharing their funnniest and most horrifying love stories. Our lineup includes:Sean WhiteSheri RedaRachael SmithSeth DavisJen BosworthMary LorenzKeith EckerFollowed by the Funny/Horrifying/Lovestory Challenge.Hosted by Caitlin BerghThe Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/563657713662983/?ref=ts&fref=ts The Funny Story Show is a hybrid stand-up/storytelling showcase hosted by Caitlin Bergh every second Thursday of the month at 7:30pm at LooseLeaf Lounge ( 2915 N. Broadway St).
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“Thanks to The Steamroller for this awesome post! Produced by Caitlin Bergh, The Funny Story Show is a place for folks from the storytelling and standup comedy scenes can come together to share true, personal stories. Bergh’s an aggressively honest comic, whose storytelling chops are unmatched on the standup scene, which makes her the perfect person to run this sort of show. Cason, the evening’s headliner, is a Moth GrandSLAM champion and a staff writer for WBEZ’s Paper Machete show.”
“Caitlin Bergh hosts this hybrid show in which local stand-ups morph their material into storytelling format with a chance for audience participation at the end. The venue is “cozy” to say the least and the quality of storytellers varies, but Bergh is irresistible in the role of host; we wanted more of her. —TimeOut Chicago”
Reviews! The Funny Story Show is already getting some local praise from performers and audience alike. Here’s what people are saying: “A funny show that’s actually as fun to watch as it is to be in!” -Lisa Laureta  “The audience was intelligent, engaged, and sober. What kind of bullshit is that?” –Peter-john Byrnes “Come see this show, nothing more fun than a funny story” –Mollie Merkel  “Thanks for doing this!” –local tea-drinker “The funny story show is a quality show at a quality venue. The uniquness of the venue, performers, and stories make the show stand out among countless run of the mill variety and comedy and story shows. It’s a great place for a great night out.” - Ever Mainard “Best coffee shop comedy show in town. You don’t even need to add sugar or cream.” -Mollie Merkel “Stories that’ll bring in diverse audiences…audiences ranging from dogs to non-comics” -Lisa Laureta “One of my new favorite places” -Meredith Kachel

Reviews!

The Funny Story Show is already getting some local praise from performers and audience alike. Here’s what people are saying:

“A funny show that’s actually as fun to watch as it is to be in!” -Lisa Laureta

 “The audience was intelligent, engaged, and sober. What kind of bullshit is that?” –Peter-john Byrnes

“Come see this show, nothing more fun than a funny story” –Mollie Merkel 

“Thanks for doing this!” –local tea-drinker

“The funny story show is a quality show at a quality venue. The uniquness of the venue, performers, and stories make the show stand out among countless run of the mill variety and comedy and story shows. It’s a great place for a great night out.” - Ever Mainard

“Best coffee shop comedy show in town. You don’t even need to add sugar or cream.” -Mollie Merkel

“Stories that’ll bring in diverse audiences…audiences ranging from dogs to non-comics” -Lisa Laureta


“One of my new favorite places” -Meredith Kachel
Great show last night, thanks to everyone who came out! Photos
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