Comedy Gives Back

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

Congrats Zoe Friedman!

Comedy Gives Back has elevated Zoe Friedman to Executive Director, Deadline can tell you first.

05/24/2026

Don’t miss this chat with TV legend Don Reo at Dynasty Typewriter. Proceeds benefit Comedy Gives Back!

https://www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=136166

05/20/2026

Last Monday Comedy Gives Back was one of the selected organizations to participate at the SAG/AFTRA wellness festival! We’re proud to work with such an amazing community.

05/14/2026

× presents Comedy Gives Back: a comedy r***e night at Wednesday, May 27 at 8PM, in honor of Mental Health Month. Hosted by Chris Higgins, .

Featuring stand-up sets from:






100% of proceeds support Comedy Gives Back.

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-gives-back-tickets-1984572829757

This is a 21+ only event.

05/09/2026

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians (HACC) — a new organization dedicated to helping working comedians in Chicago access affordable healthcare. ❤️🎤

Chicago has launched some of comedy’s biggest names, including John Mulaney, Kumail Nanjiani, and Josh Johnson— and HACC is working to ensure the next generation of comics can continue creating without losing access to healthcare.

Founded by Elizabeth Grossman and Chicago comic Nick Mayer, HACC will provide financial support for comedians purchasing insurance through the Illinois ACA Exchange.

As Comedy Gives Back continues our mission to support comedians nationwide, we’re excited to partner with HACC and help expand resources for comics where they need them most.

🎟️ Join the kickoff fundraiser comedy show:
📍 The Lincoln Lodge
📅 May 17 at 6 PM

Learn more about HACC here: https://www.chicagohacc.org/

Making Health Services Accessible for Comedians…no joke The Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians (HACC) is a new organization dedicated to reducing barriers to accessing health services for Chicago comedians. Modeled after the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (www.myhaam.org), we are raising ...

05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is just three digits away.

📞 Dial 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7, free, and confidential.

You’re not alone.

05/05/2026

Chicago- Don't miss a hilarious comedy show supporting Chicago’s first nonprofit dedicated to helping comedians access health care.

The kickoff of Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians takes place Sunday, May 17.

HACC is a new organization, fiscally sponsored by Comedy Gives Back, dedicated to reducing barriers to accessing health services for Chicago comedians.

Grab tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-alliance-for-chicago-comedians-hacc-launch-event-tickets-1987866824183

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to spotlight mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about well-being.

For comedians, the reality behind the laughter can be uniquely demanding. Late nights, financial instability, constant performance pressure, and the emotional labor of making others laugh can take a real toll.

That’s where Comedy Gives Back comes in.

Comedy Gives Back is dedicated to supporting comedians by providing mental health resources, financial assistance, and crisis support services tailored to the realities of life in comedy. Our work helps ensure that the people who bring so much joy to others aren’t left without support when they need it most.

This month is a reminder: mental health matters in every industry, and no one has to face it alone.

Resources: https://www.comedygivesback.com/

04/29/2026

Laugh Factory + the award-winning documentary Anxiety Club = a hilarious night of stand up inspired by mental health.

Don't miss it!
Grab tickets at laughfactory.com