Best stand-up in the burbs! Raue Center brings the best stand-up comics in the Chicagoland area close to home with Lucy’s Comedy, Raue Center’s longest-running program! Curated by comic and radio personality John DaCosse.

Kevin Bozeman’s Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 30 million views. Seen on Comedy Central, CBS, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He has 2 comedy specials out, on Amazon Prime (Clean & Unfiltered) and YouTube (God’s Work). Kevin’s hilarious takes on parenting, relationships, and social issues make this a must-see show
 
Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster based in Chicago. His quick wit and laid-back, charismatic style have been a hit with audiences across the country, earning him spots at festivals like The Great American Comedy Festival, Gilda’s LaughFest, and Laughing Skull Comedy Festival. Nate has opened for comedians such as Mark Normand, Nikki Glaser, Bert Kreischer, Ryan Hamilton, Tim Meadows, and TJ Miller. In addition to his stand-up career, Nate shares humorous stories and commentary on his podcast, “Nate Knows Nothing,” and engages with fans through his social media platforms.

For more of Nate’s comedy, check out his comedy special, “Sorry to Bother You,” available on YouTube.

Samantha Chiappone is a stand-up comic and single mom who’s been making people laugh, sometimes on purpose, for the past two years. She’s performed at Zanies, the Raue Center, and anywhere else willing to hand her a mic. Her comedy is honest, fast, and just a little too relatable.