Get ready for a night of smart, sharp, and seriously funny stand-up as Paul Farahvar brings his signature dry wit and handpicked comedy crew to The Comedy Vault for a special “Paul Farahvar & Friends” showcase!

A Chicago favorite and national touring comic, Paul has built a reputation for his unique blend of observational humor, legal logic, and single-guy honesty — all delivered with razor-sharp timing. A former trial attorney turned crowd-favorite comedian, Paul has been featured on NBC’s Chicago Med, Dry Bar Comedy, and Helium Comedy Studios, and regularly tours with headliners like Dusty Slay and Bret Ernst.

You may know him from his hit podcast Singles Only!, his viral special Always a Groomsman, or his recent appearance at the Halifax Comedy Festival — and now he’s bringing a curated lineup of killer comics with him for a one-night-only event.

Learn about your lineup:

Paul Farahvar:
Paul Farahvar is a Chicago-based comedian known for his quick-witted, dry humor about life as a practical, aging bachelor and former litigator. A longtime staple at Laugh Factory Chicago, Paul has opened for Demetri Martin, Gary Gulman, Dusty Slay, and Bret Ernst, and now headlines clubs across the country, selling out rooms in cities like Chicago, Denver, and Tampa.
His credits include NBC’s Chicago Med, WGN Radio, the Halifax Comedy Festival, and two stand-up specials: Always a Groomsman (Dry Bar, 2023) and Middlewestern, Middle Eastern (Helium Studios, 2024). He’s also the host of the award-winning podcast Singles Only!

Zoe Dodson:
Zoe Dodson is a rising talent in the Chicago comedy scene. A dynamic comedian with a unique perspective, Zoe’s clever writing and relatable stories captivate audiences to leave a lasting impression. You can find her all over the Midwest, including well known stages like Zanies and Laugh Factory.

AJ Leidig:
AJ Leidig is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian. AJ started making videos online during college and quickly developed a following of over 100,000 on various social media apps. Now he uses that same writing and storytelling ability on stages across the country. AJ has performed at the Vic Theater in Chicago, the Comedy Store in LA, and the Comedy Mothership in Austin. He opens for John Crist, Matt McCusker, and many more, along with performing at Chicago’s very own 312 Festival.

John Hickok:
John Hickok is a comedian from Nashville Tennessee that is now based out of the city of Chicago. He is most known for co-founding and making regular appearances on the 7.9 million Subscriber YouTube channel called Hickok45.