Comedy Gives Back

Comedy Gives Back COMEDY GIVES BACK supports stand-up comedians in times of need. Whether its financial relief grants Founded by industry vets Zoe Friedman, Amber J.

Lawson and Jodi Lieberman, Comedy Gives Back supports stand-up comedians in times of need. Whether its financial relief grants or help accessing mental health and substance abuse resources, Comedy Gives Back will be there to help. Every day, comedians work without a safety net. On stage, that’s comedy. Off stage, that’s tragedy. Comedy Gives Back is here to change that!!!

05/26/2026

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Congrats Zoe Friedman!
05/26/2026

Congrats Zoe Friedman!

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

Last Monday Comedy Gives Back was one of the selected organizations to participate at the SAG/AFTRA wellness festival! W...
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.

We’re proud to announce our sponsorship of the Health Alliance for Chicago Comedians (HACC) — a new organization dedicat...
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 ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month It’s okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental heal...
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.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time to spotlight mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage open conve...
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/

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

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