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Northwestern hosting NU x Chicago Comedy Series, highlighting local comedy scene

Northwestern hosting NU x Chicago Comedy Series, highlighting local comedy scene

The live showcase is open to media

Media Information

  • Release Date: October 12, 2026

Media Contacts

Shanice Harris

EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern is hosting its NU x Chicago Comedy Series this fall, featuring a live showcase connecting Northwestern students and the Chicago comedy scene. Each event features a spotlight on campus student talent and a featured comedian, followed by a headliner.

The programs are free, open to the public and to media. Each event will be hosted by Sepehr Vakil, comedian and associate professor of Learning Sciences at School of Education and Social Policy, and will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Luna's Pub on the Evanston campus.

For more information, visit the Norris University Center website.

SCHEDULE:

Friday, Oct. 16
Host: Sepehr Vakil
Featured Comedians: Damon Howard & Brian Hicks
Student Performers: Haikal Rozaidi & William Paik
Headliner: Kristen Toomey

Friday, Nov.13
Host: Sepehr Vakil
Featured Comedians: More information coming soon.
Student Performers: Andrew Mikhail
Headliner: Mo Good

Friday, Dec. 4
Host: Sepehr Vakil
Featured Comedians: More information coming soon.
Student Performers: Haikal Rozaidi
Headliner: Rami Abushhab

WHAT: NU x Chicago Comedy Series

WHEN: Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (CST)

WHERE: Luna's Pub, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston

RSVP: If you plan on attending any of the events, email Shanice Harris at [email protected].

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