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LIT FEST 2018
HEADLINERS
 Champagne JerryChampagne Jerry is a great rap band with a wild stage show that veers between comedic sexuality, tales of being an East Texas fuck-up, and weird-as-hell skits -- like a silly David Bowie or freaky Beastie Boys, or like Kanye West if Kanye rapped about driving a Chevette and taking lamaze. Named the Best Performance Art Exhibit of 2016 (Best of Chicago 2016) "One of the best performers in New York City!" -- The Chris Gethard Show (Champagne Jerry was the musical guest on May 25, 2016) |  FlufftyA long form improv show by the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre NYC Harold team, Fluffty! Fluffy won a Laugher's Choice Award For Favorite Long-Form Team at LIT Fest 2017. |  Handsome NakedChicago's Handsome Naked is a critically acclaimed, award winning, and nationally touring Hip Hop group that ALSO happens to be mad hilarious! |
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 Happy Karaoke Fun TimeOff-Broadway's Happy Karaoke Fun Time is the Laugher's Choice Award Winner for Favorite Overall Act for LIT Fest 17! NYC's finest musical improvisers make up the scenes, choreography, and original lyrics to karaoke songs you know and love, all based on the title of a musical YOU shout out! You never know which tracks HKFT will leap into, remix and make all their own -- pop queens, R&B divas, boy bands and classic crooners are all fair game. It's a different show each time! |  HITCH COCKTAILSFrom the Chicago Reader's “Best Improv Troupe in Chicago: 2016,” Hitch*Cocktails has been running in Chicago since 2012. It starts with an audience suggestion then the players create a thriller in the style of Alfred Hitchcock. There could be murder, car chases, gun play, and drinks…plenty of drinks. Since this is high class crime, the actors will be forced to partake as the plot develops.By the end, you might not be able to stand the suspense and the actors might not be able to stand. |  Julian MFrom DC originally and now in LA, Julian is a comedian and writer who will regale you with personal stories, well-researched arguments about things he loves, and sometimes songs(!). His work can be found in McSweeney's, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, Brut Force, and other media outlets that are dead or will be soon! |
 Rob AsaroRob Asaro is a comedian that lives in NYC & LA, who has toured across the country. His film & stage work have been official selections for festivals across North America. His sketches have been broadcast on MTVu and heard on SiriusXM Radio. Rob’s also produced & starred in two webseries which splitsider.com encouraged readers to watch. The series won first place at Iron Mule Comedy Short Film Festival, while the second series stars actor Jim Belushi. |
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