The TOC Funniest Person in Chicago Contest

Thanks to everyone who submitted their best bits to our first Funniest Person in Chicago contest. We all enjoyed some hearty laughs around the ol' TOC office. But every contest has to have a winner, right? And finally, after much debate, the results are in.

These six will be competing for the title of Chicago's Funniest Person (and other serious prizes; see below) at a special event at the Lakeshore Theater October 28 at 7pm. Tickets are a measly $5—not only will you see extended sets from our finalists, but you'll be given the chance to cast your vote for the top award. In 2006, the flag-burning amendment failed in the Senate by a single vote. Think about it.

For clips from our other entrants, see our full gallery.

The winner walks away with a full prize package, including:

Participation in a year-long comedy mentoring program at the Lakeshore Theater, which will bring our talented winner through all the stages of comedic development, from squirming neophyte to seasoned pro. The class culminates in an opening set at the Lakeshore Theater in front of a major comedy performer (to be determined).

The mentorship program will include:

• Workshops with seasoned comedy professionals including members of Upright Citizen Brigade and The Aristocrats director Paul Provenza
• Chaperoned, dues-paying excursions to comedy club open mics
• A year’s worth of free tickets to Lakeshore events
• A chance to hang out with Lakeshore headliners 
• Conditional: If at the end of the year the mentee has proven him/herself worthy, they will get a chance to headline their very own Lakeshore Theater show 
• A pair of tickets to A Barrel of Monkey's production of That's Weird Grandma.

And if that’s not enough, we’re also throwing in:

One year of representation with Chicago’s own Ambassador Talent. Established in 1983, Ambassador has been a leading force in the entertainment industry specializing in major motion films, commercials, voiceovers, and print.

Plus:
The Mark Sinclair Funniest Person in Chicago Trophy


CONTEST RULES: One entry per person. All material must be original. Competition is open to any U.S. resident except employees of Time Out Chicago and sponsoring organizations, their agents or anyone directly connected to these promotions. Winner must be 21 years of age or older. No cash alternatives to prizes will be given. Prizes may not be sold, traded, transferred or refunded. If for any reason winners are unable to use prizes within the time specified, the participating organizations are not responsible for providing replacement prizes.  Video clips  become the property of Time Out Chicago and may be used online or in print in conjunction with the Funniest Person in Chicago Contest. DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER: Time Out Chicago does not endorse or make any representation about the prize or quality of the services that are part of the prize. By participating in this contest, entrants waive any claims against Time Out Chicago arising out of use of the prize and related services. Entrants agree to cooperate with publicity that may arise. Finalists must perform before a live audience at a show in late October.