Bad Momz of Comedy
Friday, Apr. 10 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)
Bad Momz of Comedy, as seen on the Kelly Clarkson Show, continues to sell out shows across the country -- making moms and men laugh. Founded by Chicago-based comic Orly KG in 2022, each Bad Momz of Comedy show utilizes a small showcase of hilarious comics from its growing roster of 80+ influential mom/female comics. Previously packed venues include Zanies Nashville, Chicago, and Rosemont, Illinois as well as St. Louis City Winery, Chicago's Theater on the Lake, and more.
About the Artists:
Orly K.G.
As seen in The Chicago Tribune, on WLS Radio, WGN-CBS-and NBC Chicago News, and nationally on NBC's The Kelly Clarkson Show, Orly K.G. continues to hustle her way into the comedy scene with her antics about marriage, shame-eating, and her decaying body. She’s appeared at Chicago’s Second City, Zanies Chicago, Rosemont and Nashville, Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, Red Room Comedy, The Lincoln Lodge, Annoyance Theater, private events, and more. This Jewish mom is funny -- but PLEASE do not call her Mrs. Maisel. Oy!
Sonal Aggarwal
Former international street performer turned emcee, Sonal Aggarwal has brought her talents to Chicago as an actor, comedian, producer and movement artist. Her one woman show The Alchemy of Bliss played for a sold out weekend at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater and you can see her on Netflix’s Easy as well as the short A Period Piece which debuted at SXSW 2020. She is a regular host of the Moth.
Lindsay Porter
Lindsay Porter has performed at Zanies, The Laugh Factory, Compedyplex, Riddles, The Lincoln Lodge, and in line at Trader Joes. She has performed all over Illinois and in 16 states at clubs, bars, theatres, nursing homes and weed consumption lounges. Lindsay lives in Chicago and has one son, one dog, and one husband. She is thrilled to be one of the original Bad Momz of Comedy!
Dina Lewis
Dina Lewis hails from NYC and is now bringing her comedy to Chicago! This single mom is navigating life with humor and a touch of being blissfully dead inside. She has shared her unique take on life’s chaos at clubs throughout Chicago, including Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Second City, and more!
Kristen Toomey
Kristen Toomey has headlined comedy clubs all over North America and the UK. Her Micro Special has over 300K views and she has amassed 16M+ views on social media. Kristen's comedy style is unapologetically truthful and energetic. Her debut album, "Mother. Fucker," hit #1 on iTunes and her next Special “Shriller” drops in August. She can be seen regularly at the top clubs in New York and Chicago, like The Stand, New York Comedy Club, Zanies, and Laugh Factory. Kristen’s performed at Just For Laughs Montreal, 312 Comedy Festival, Oddball Festival, Flyover in St. Louis, and has opened for Chris Redd, Janelle James, Kyle Kinane, Natasha Leggero, Kevin Nealon, and April Macie.
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