THE OFFICIAL LINE UP, FEATURED EVENTS, AND THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITING FROM THE 4TH ANNUAL CREAM CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL
The United Performing Arts Fund
Supporting the performing arts in Southeastern Wisconsin for more than 50 years!
UPAF is an umbrella nonprofit organization that raises funds to support 14 of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most prominent performing arts groups including First Stage, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre.
More information can be found at UPAF.org
Originally from Vermont, Carmen endears audiences with her small-town charm, delivering jokes that are smart, dark, dirty and playful. She regularly features for comedian Hari Kondabolu at the best clubs and theaters across the country, and recently appeared in the web sketch “Dollar Store Therapist” for Comedy Central.
Carmen was featured in the 2018 New York Comedy Festival for stand-up, sketch, a roast, and her own show “Puppets Present” which was a Time Out New York pick for “Best Shows to See”. She’s performed in several other festivals including Brooklyn Comedy Festival, Bridgetown, Rogue Island, and the Women in Comedy Festival. Read more about her at CarmenLagala.com and see her THIS MAY at the CREAM CREAM CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL!
Langston Kerman is a comedian, writer, actor and failed NBA ball-boy. He has appeared on ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY on Comedy Central, and was also a part of Chris Rock’s writing staff for the 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS, as well as the new Comedy Central show SOUTH SIDE. Most recently, Langston was seen recurring on the HBO series INSECURE from Issa Rae. None of this matters. He just wants another shot at being a ball-boy. Read more about him at LangstonKerman.com and see him perform THIS MAY at the CREAM CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL!
Dates, location, and more headliners announced soon.
2019 Featured Performers
Headliners: Carmen Lagala, Langston Kerman
Featured Performers: AJ Grill, Alex Kumin, Alex La, Alexandra Tsarpalas, Ali Drapos, Ameerah Sanders, Andrew Tavin, Annie Russell, Bennett Brown, Charlie Vergos, Chris Schmidt, Christian McCann, Clare Austen-Smith, Cynthia Marie, Dana Ehrmann, Daryll Schmitz, David Philips, Elijah Holbrook, Elise Fernandez, Elizabeth Teets, Eric Smith, Erik Scott, Greg Kennedy, Harper-Rose Drummond, Hatty Preston, Ian Erickson, James Fisher Jr., Jamie Shriner, Jeff Spankowski, John Leadley, John McCombs, Karl Hess, Kate Mitchell, Kenyon Adamcik, Kristin Lytie, Lily Schulder, Lucia Whalen, Lupe Estrada, Mary Zee, Matt Kennedy, Matt Werner, Matt White, Meghan DePonceau, Mike Atcherson, Naomi Spungen, Olivia Corkery Perry, Paige Bowman, Raegan Niemela, Rebecca Robinson, Ryan Holman, Shelly Paul, Stephanie O., Steve Gerard, Tyler Horvath, Will Krolowitz, Willie Macc, Zach Peterson
Special Guests: Dan Licata, Jo Firestone, Joe Pera
Music: Caley Conway, Immortal Girlfriend, Kainalu, BestFriends, Yung Zucchini
2019 Schedule
THURSDAY, MAY 9TH
88Nine Radio Milwaukee Presents: The Opening Ceremony with Carmen Lagala
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88Nine Radio Milwaukee
220 E Pittsburgh Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
DOORS – 6PM
COMEDY – 6:30PM
About Carmen Lagala:
CARMEN LAGALA is a New York City based stand-up comedian who made her network television debut in 2018 on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Originally from Vermont, Carmen endears audiences with her small-town charm, delivering jokes that are smart, dark, dirty and playful. She regularly features for comedian Hari Kondabolu at the best clubs and theaters across the country, and recently appeared in the web sketch “Dollar Store Therapist” for Comedy Central.
FEATURING STAND-UP BY:
Raegan Niemela
Jo Firestone
Dan Licata
Karl Hess
Carmen Lagala
Cream City Comedy Festival Presents: Verified Laughs @ Puddler’s Hall
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Puddler’s Hall
2461 S St Clair St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE! Where everyone and their grammy needs followers! And a constant stream of content! Out of this hellscape comes Verified Laughs, a weekly show where top comics go head to head for YOUR VOTE.
We have 8 comics compete head-to-head for the audience’s vote. All voting is done on Instagram and Facebook. We also stream the show live on the Laugh Factory’s Facebook page.
The winner of this show at Cream Comedy Festival will receive a monetary prize and a feature spot in Chicago at the Laugh Factory
DOORS: 8:30PM
SHOW: 9PM
FEATURING:
Daryll Schmitz
Ameerah Sanders
Lucia Whalen
Mike Atcherson
Olivia Corkery Perry
Dana Ehrmann
Ali Drapos
FRIDAY, MAY 10TH
Cream City Comedy Festival Presents: Vino Third Ward
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DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7PM
Vino Third Ward
219 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
FEATURING:
Matt Werner
Elizabeth Teets
Matt White
Elijah Holbrook
Erik Scott
Rebecca Robinson
James Fisher Jr.
Alex La
The Sugar Maple Comedy Showcase
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Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7PM
FEATURING:
Nate Seek
Paige Bowman
Karl Hess
Stephanie O.
Lupe Estrada
Shelly Paul
David Philips
Bennett Brown
John McCombs
Joe Pera
Var Gallery & Studios Presents : Langston Kerman
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Between Two Galleries
423 W Pierce St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
DOORS: 7:30PM
SHOW: 8PM
LANGSTON KERMAN is a comedian, writer, actor and failed NBA ball-boy. He has appeared on ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY on Comedy Central, and was also a part of Chris Rock’s writing staff for the 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS, as well as the new Comedy Central show SOUTH SIDE. Most recently, Langston was seen recurring on the HBO series INSECURE from Issa Rae. None of this matters. He just wants another shot at being a ball-boy.
FEATURING:
Olivia Corkery Perry
Ali Drapos
Carmen Lagala
Mike Atcherson
AJ Grill
Langston Kerman
Hear Here Presents: The Comedy & Music Show
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Twisted Path Distillery
2018 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53207
DOORS: 9:30PM
SHOW: 10PM
FEATUING STAND-UP BY:
Ryan Holman
Lily Schulder
Greg Kennedy
Naomi Spungen
Steve Gerard
Matt Kennedy
Charlie Vergos
FEATURING MUSIC BY:
Immortal Girlfriend
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH
Daydrinkers Comedy Showcase @ Bremen Cafe
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Bremen Cafe
901 E Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 2:30PM
SHOW: 3PM
FEATURING:
Naomi Spungen
Mary Zee
Lupe Estrada
Clare Austen-Smith
Matt Kennedy
Erik Scott
Andrew Tavin
The Tailgate Show @ HIGH DIVE
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High Dive
701 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 4PM
SHOW: 4:30PM
A stand-up comedy showcase with a tailgate setting! We will be providing free food during the show while supplies last!
FEATURING:
Chris Schmidt
Annie Russell
Alexandra Tsarpalas
Dana Ehrmann
Steve Gerard
Jeff Spankowski
David Philips
James Fisher Jr.
Arguments & Grievances @ Angelo’s Piano Lounge
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Angelo’s Piano Lounge
1686 N Van Buren St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
DOORS: 4:30PM
SHOW: 5PM
Arguments & Grievances is a live comedy series and podcast based in Chicago featuring comedians debating outlandish topics with audiences choosing the victor.
FEATURING:
Zach Peterson
Willie Macc
Bennett Brown
Lily Schulder
Elise Fernandez
Stephanie O.
Joe Bates
CCCF ’19 Presents: Mom Genes
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Linneman’s Riverwest Inn
1001 E Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 4:30PM
SHOW: 5PM
Kristin Lytie and Alexandra Tsarpalas host stand up comedy and characters as Jan the saucy mom that wants to be everyone’s friend and live life to the fullest, including a lot of sexual exploration and Barb the sweet Wisconsin mom who has no idea what’s going on but knows the love of Jesus will get her through anything. Mom Genes really encourages stand ups to dive into character work with fan favorites like Drunk Aunt and World’s Greatest Stepdad.
FEATURING:
Kristin Lytie & Alexandra Tsarpalas
Will Krolowitz
Raegan Niemela
Ian Erickson
Jamie Shriner
Charlie Vergos
Cynthia Marie
Tyler Horvath
John McCombs
Riverwest FemFest Presents: Diamond Comedy Hour
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Art*Bar
722 E Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 6:30PM
SHOW: 7PM
Diamond Comedy Hour is a monthly showcase featuring premier female comedians from Chicago and beyond!
FEATURING:
Alex Kumin
Elise Fernandez
Rebecca Robinson
Paige Bowman
Lucia Whalen
Ameerah Sanders
Meghan DePonceau
Hatty Preston
Lakefront Brewery Presents: Live On Air
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Riverwest Film & Video
824 E. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 8:30PM
SHOW: 9PM
Live On Air is a standup showcase that is broadcast live on 104.1 Riverwest Radio. Located at Riverwest Film and Video, the show features stand up comedians, characters, silly games, and audience participation hosted by DJ Seeve and Dana Dalia (Carter and AJ’s alter egos).
FEATURING:
AJ Grill
Kristin Lytie
Kenyon Adamcik
Elizabeth Teets
Zach Peterson
Shelly Paul
Eric Smith
Matt White
Classic Slice Presents: The 6th Annual Zucchini Party
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Company Brewing
735 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
DOORS: 10PM
SHOW: 10:30PM
The Zucchini Party is the official after-party for the Saturday of Cream City Comedy Festival!
Featuring live local music and a midnight-mix by host and DJ: Yung Zucchini.
MUSIC BY:
Kainalu
Bestfriends
Yung Zucchini
SUNDAY, MAY 12TH
Hangover Comedy Show @ Var Gallery & Studios
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Var Art Gallery
643 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
DOORS: 2:30PM
SHOW: 3PM
FEATURING:
Ian Erickson
Kenyon Adamcik
Clare Austen-Smith
Eric Smith
Cynthia Marie
Greg Kennedy
Willie Macc
CCCF ’19 Presents: B*tch & Purge
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Boone & Crockett
818 S Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
DOORS: 5:30PM
SHOW: 6PM
Real stories from real service industry professionals. Come experience the catharsis and hilarity of story telling from folks who are in the front line of dealing with a demanding public every day!
FEATURING:
John Leadley
Kate Mitchell
Christian McCann
Will Krolowitz
Alex La
Harper-Rose Drummond
Meghan DePonceau
Excel Printing Presents: The Closing Ceremony
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Pabst Brewery & Taproom
1037 W Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233
DOORS: 7:30PM
SHOW: 8PM
FEATURING:
Elijah Holbrook
Daryll Schmitz
Hatty Preston
Jeff Spankowski
Tyler Horvath
Andrew Tavin
With the help of our sponsors and attendees, we were able to donate a combined $2000 to the United Performing Arts Fund More information can be found at the following link: www.upaf.org
