join us for a Night of comedy and laughter, Featuring a comedic conversation with......

Comedic Actor and Writer,

Andy Richter

Actor and writer Andy Richter is best-known for his long-running role as Conan O’Brien’s announcer and sidekick throughout multiple late-night shows. Richter rose to fame alongside Conan in 1993 on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and reprised this role on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, which premiered in 2009. In 2010, the duo moved to TBS, where Conan ran for 11 years with Richter once again acting as announcer, writer, general sidekick and participant in comedy sketches. Richter has guest-starred in popular shows such as Arrested Development and Hulu’s Love, Victor. His feature film work includes Scary Movie 2, Elf, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, Semi-Pro, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On for A24. Richter has had a prolific voiceover career across numerous projects. He can be heard as the voice of Mort in DreamWorks Studios’ Madagascar films, as well as in the Nickelodeon series Penguins of Madagascar. Since 2019, Richter has hosted the popular podcast The Three Questions with Andy Richter on the Team Coco network. He appeared in the film 80 for Brady and recently finished production on the upcoming film First Time Female Director. Richter is a graduate of Chicago’s Improv Olympic and Annoyance Theater, and a frequent performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles. 

Our 2024 Stand-Up Comedian Line Up Is....

Comedian, Mike Toomey

With his Sharp Delivery, quick wit, and unique style, Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982. A regular contributor on The WGN Morning News in Chicago, Mike has performed on HBO, MTV, The Arts and Entertainment Network, and is featured on his own Dry Bar Comedy Special.  Mike can be also heard on Sirius XM comedy channels.

The Chicago Tribune calls Mike, "One of the funniest and most talented performers to ever work in Chicago." For an evening of uncontrollable laughs, Mike Toomey is a sure choice!

Comedian, Ana Belaval

Ana Belaval joined the WGN-TV in June 2005. She is currently a feature reporter on the WGN Morning News, covering the “Around Town” segment, which focuses on various people, places and things of interest in and around the Chicago area. Ana is a substitute anchor for CLTV News and WGN Morning News. She also contributes to the community affairs show ‘Adelante Chicago!”

Comedian, Jim Flannigan

Jim Flannigan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian from Chicago. Known for his fast paced, clever punchlines,  Jim is a regular headliner at top comedy clubs including Zanies and The Improv, as well as being a regular performer at Chicago’s Laugh Factory and Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas, NV.

Emcee, Andrea Darlas

Andrea Darlas is an Emmy-nominated, award-winning radio and television news anchor/reporter and talk show host based in Chicago.  In 2019, she was inducted in the prestigious WGN Radio Walk of Fame. Andrea joined The H Foundation as has been the emcee at several of our Goombay Bash  events and we are thrilled for her to emcee another Comedy for Cancer!

Comedic Conversation host,

Steve Cochran

Steve Cochran is the morning drive host on WGN Radio, heard weekdays from 5-10am. Steve is an easy-going guy that’s equally at ease with covering the hard-hitting news and helping his listeners gear up for their day. He covers day’s headlines with an analytical eye and his characteristic comedic slant. Steve’s banter with his guests and fellow on-air crew makes the start of the day a lot smoother. Steve was the emcee at our very first Goombay Bash!  Steve joined us again for Goombay Bash 21 and 22!  We are so  excited to have Steve join us at Comedy for Cancer!

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We can't wait to see you on Thursday, February 29,2024!