News — Stir Friday Night

Come see us in @milfcomedyfestival at 2:15PM at @theclubhouseimprovla !

We had a blast performing for UIC’s APIDAAM Show! This year’s theme, “Celebrating the Colors of Culture and Courage,” highlights the vibrancy, resilience, and diverse experiences for all Asian-identifying and Pacific Islander-identifying communities at UIC. Thank you so much for having us!

📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 🎟️ Ticket link in Bio! 🎟️ Stir Friday Night has a secret 🤫 we’ve been dying to share. Today we’re thrilled to be able to officially announce the big news! 🥳 SFN proudly presents RICE TO THE OCCASION: An AAPI Comedy Showcase! We’re honored to be part of @steppenwolfthtr’s LookOut series @stclookout this summer that presents the work of artists and companies across genre and form. They feature emerging artists and performance legends, quintessential Chicago companies and young aspiring ensembles, familiar Steppenwolf faces and new friends alike. 🎬 Our Show Director @marlacaceres 📍 Steppenwolf 1700 Theatre 🗓️ June 20 & 21 🎟️ Link in Bio! Can’t wait to see you there!

Thanks so much for having us @holygoatimprov on The Friday Show @logansquareimprov

Thanks for having us @fleximprov we had such a great time!

Thanks so much to @deep_dishin for having us! Such a fun show and free slices to @pizzalobo_ !!!

Behind the scenes from our 30th Anniversary Photoshoot with @eliasrios ! 📸🌟✨

Always a blast to play at @logansquareimprov! Thanks for having us on The Thursday Show!

Thanks so much to @molsoncoors for having us bring in the Lunar New Year with you all! We had such a blast!

If it’s not sticky or wet, it goes in the cart. . . . . . #aapi #sketch #chicago #comedy #aliexpress #commercial #parody #amazon #recycle #cardboard #

A lady doesn’t kiss and tell… . . . . . #aapi #sketch #chicago #comedy #bond #femmefatale #parody

Another Successful Asian Elephant at the brand new @jasc_chicago Zoom in to see what people went home with!

Everyone has that one special toy. . . . . . #aapi #sketch #comedy #chicago #transformers #optimusprime #lovers

Storage Moving Day! It may not look like a lot, but in those assorted bins are 30 years of archives, costumes, and props all moved to our new forever home at @jasc_chicago We’re excited to begin our rehearsals in the new space!

Gotta keep up with the trends. . . . . . #aapi #comedy #chicago #sketch #

Thank you to @devilsdaughterimprov for having us at Devil Fest! We had a blast!! 😈❤️‍🔥

We’re so excited to perform in Devil’s Fest next week! On January 17th, the gates of hell burst open for Devil Fest, a one-night-only demonic bacchanalia of comedy at iO Theater hosted by Devil’s Daughter. This is not your typical comedy festival—this is a descent into pure madness. Imagine all of your favorite comedy teams—those stalwarts of the Harold, musical improv, and short form games—completely unleashed from their usual forms. What chaotic theatrical experiments will they perform? What mind bending evil performances might they conjure? At Devil Fest, expect the unexpected and prepare to have your sense of reality forever warped. “Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” - Mary Kate Olsen. Featuring: 22 Improv BirdLady Duluth Escandalo Fizz FLEX High Stakes Productions Improvised Jane Austen Megalodonna The Mermaids Spellbound Stir Friday Night Trigger Happy Voila Wet Pizza Whimsy Lohan

Thanks so much for having us @oaktoncollege! We had such a blast working with and getting to know you all!

Introducing your newest class of SFN! We got a stacked crew to bring in our 30th year in 2025! From L-R: Nick Joe, Robert Kapaku, Tina Mavalankar, Esther Oh, Maia Palma, Brian Park, Frederic Powers, Lon Termain-Woodcock, Joe Yoon Swipe right to see our new crew all together!

Yesterday was a busy day for SFN as not only were we closing out our fall sketch run but also our ensemble helped celebrate Diwali with @bcginchicago @bcg! Thank so much for having us! Have a Happy and Safe Diwali everyone!