Roast Battle Chicago

media release: Madison Comedy Week welcomes back Roast Battle Chicago for a second year! Join us for a night of hilariously hurt feelings as the as some of the sharpest tongues in the country go head-to-head in a verbal smackdown that will leave no ego unbruised.

Roast Battle Chicago is an industry leading roast show featuring some of the best comedians around the country. Held regularly at Chicago comedy clubs, Roast Battle Chicago has attracted guest appearances from Jeff Ross, Sam Tallent, Matthew Broussard, Ken Flores, Kam Patterson, and many more nationally touring headliners. This will be their second time in Madison and their Comedy on State debut!

Our guest judges include:

Jacob Williams from Wild n’ Out, Comedy Central, and America’s Got Talent, Jake Snell (festival producer and Comedy on State headliner), Stephanie Robertson (Chicago), and Max Sorich (Roast Battle Chicago Champion 2024)

Our Roast Battles will be:

Olvia Witt (New York) vs Nina Davis (Colorado) [Both formerly of Madison]

Peggy Hurley (Madison) vs Dane Arden (Chicago)

Katie Kincaid (Chicago) vs Max Shanker (Chicago)

Brandon Wein (MKE) vs Nathan Clemons (Wisconsin)

Jameson Cox (Iowa) vs Tito (Chicago Roast Battle Champion)