Meet Chris Trani

Chicago comic Chris Trani keeps crowds laughing every week as the producer and host of the House of Blues Thursday Night Stand-Up Showcase. His blend of storytelling, crowd work, and jokes structure always feels spontaneous and in the moment — sometimes even in Spanish (kind of).

You can catch Chris performing all over including at Laugh Factory, Zanies, The Comedy Bar, The Funny Bone, and comedy clubs across the country. He’s opened for Jon Lovitz, and shared the stage with Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Dov Davidoff (HBO’s Crashing), and Pat McGann (The Late Show).

A two-time storytelling champion at NPR’s The Moth StorySLAM and SNUBFEST Comedy Festival, Chris brings humor and heart to every stage. Whether he’s headlining, hosting, or working the crowd, he delivers laughs that land every time.

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CLUB CREDITS

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AWARDS

TESTIMONIALS

  • Great event Chris headlined a corporate event for me. He was funny, engaged with the audience and would recommend

    Tom K.

  • Chris hosted our fundraising event and did an incredible job! Despite some acoustic challenges in the room, he kept our crowd engaged and laughing. He was wonderful to work with leading up to the event with clear communication and asked great questions so that he could ensure to write jokes that catered to the audience.

    Caitlin R.

  • Chris was a great addition to our charity comedy night. He even helped secure a new comedian for us when we needed a last minute replacement. He was in constant communication with us throughout the planning process, showed up at the venue on time, and delivered a hilarious performance.

    Kristen G.

  • Chris did a set for a virtual comedy show we put on, and he was fantastic!! Not only was he super professional, but he helped us find a last minute comedian due to a last minute cancellation. Doing virtual sets are not easy, but he was a pro and was hysterical! I'd recommend Chris again and again!

    Amanda B.

  • Chris Trani left the audience blue in the face from the side-splitting laughter at a virtual Comedy Fundraiser for Crime Victim Center for Erie County (Pennsylvania). His interaction with the audience was fantastic, inviting them to engage was a non-stop laugh-a-thon. All the while he helped raise much needed funds for a non-profit that helps victims of crime. Chris, certainly does his homework and knows how to play to his crowd to keep them laughing and wanting more. We can't wait to have Chris back and live in Erie, PA!

    Angie D.

News and Podcasts

Chris Trani at The Comedy BaR