Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
2002-present · Chicago, IL (Stage 773, Lakeview)
Also known as SketchFest, Chicago SketchFest
World's largest sketch comedy festival — 160+ groups, 1,000+ performers, 10,000+ patrons annually.
Known for
- Founded October 2001 by Chicago teacher/director Brian Posen; debut January 2002 ran six weeks.
- Now held annually at Stage 773 in Lakeview; two-weekend run with roughly 180 shows.
- Sketch-focused but often includes improv groups; many Chicago improvisers perform sketch here.
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