Paul Farahvar and Friends
Paul Farahvar and Friends
Paul Farahvar: Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for a few years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Jen Kirkman, Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, then later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale, Sarasota and Tampa in the last two years.
He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. His podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SWSW 2020, was voted Best Podcast in 2021 (Chicago Reader) and he was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in His Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023 and his new special with Helium Records dropped on April 26, 2023.
As a touring comedian, he utilizes his platform to raise awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation, a cause very close to his heart. He has raised over $50,000 for Parkinsons Foundation in the last few years in honor of his father who suffers from the disease as well and thousands of dollars for Autism and Suicide Prevention. Never one to be complacent, Farahvar continually seeks ways to assert his creative talents as a host, writer and producer. In 2024, he began the “Why Are You Awake” Podcast to bring attention to creatives and night owls like himself. His new show "Stuck with Paul" will come out in 2026.
Alex Hudec: Turning himself into a suburban Illinois comedy mainstay (at least he’d like to think so).
He’s recently expanded into Wisconsin and Indiana (jealous?). The winner of the 2025 “Fight of the funnies” competition at Zanies in Rosemont, he touches on topics like cerebral palsy, his athletic prowess (or lack thereof), and other stuff too, but he’s not going to give his whole act away in this bio.
Pat Bolduc: Patrick is a Chicago based stand up who performs regularly at Zanies and Comedy Bar. He has been featured twice on the Portland Comedy Festival and can be heard on Serius XMs best of Chicago. Patrick has a half hour comedy special “Out On Bail” on youtube available now.
Sarah Perry: Sarah Perry is a Chicago-based national touring comedian and writer whose fearless delivery and subject matter is highly relatable and resoundingly funny. Sarah has opened up for Natasha Leggero, Melissa Villaseñor, Becky Robinson, Steph Tolev, Big Jay Oakerson, Jay Chandrasekhar, Lynne Koplitz, Michael Kosta, Chris Redd, Esther Povitsky, Joe List and more. In June 2019 she was named a semi-finalist for StandUp NBC.
In March 2021 Sarah was voted Best Stand-Up Comic by The Chicago Reader. That same month, she was featured on the virtual SXSW Festival and in May 2021 she was the runner up in the professional stand up category of The Ladies of Laughter competition. In July of 2022 Sarah filmed a set with OFTV that is currently available on the platform. In January 2024 she filmed a set with Don't Tell Comedy that is now on all their platforms. In May 2024 she participated in the "Netflix is a Joke Festival" in Los Angeles. Sarah's debut special "SPERRY" was released by Comedy Dynamics in December.
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See Paul Farahvar & Friends LIVE at The Comedy Vault – May 31 at 7PM
Chicago favorite Paul Farahvar returns to The Comedy Vault with a stacked lineup of some of the Midwest’s top comedic talent for one night only.
Known for his quick wit and dry, intelligent humor, Farahvar has built a loyal following across the country, selling out shows in cities like Chicago, Denver, and Tampa. A former trial litigator turned stand-up comedian, his material draws from real life—covering everything from dating to career pivots with sharp, relatable insight. His Dry Bar special and recent releases have continued to grow his audience nationwide.
Joining him on May 31:
Sarah Perry – A Chicago Reader “Best Stand-Up Comic” winner who has performed at Netflix Is A Joke Festival and opened for top names like Natasha Leggero and Big Jay Oakerson.
Alex Hudec– A rising Midwest comic and 2025 “Fight of the Funnies” winner at Zanies, bringing sharp, self-aware humor rooted in personal experience.
Pat Bolduc– A Chicago regular seen at Zanies and Comedy Bar, featured on SiriusXM and the Portland Comedy Festival, with his special Out On Bail available now.
From seasoned headliners to rising voices, Paul Farahvar & Friends delivers a night of smart, relatable, and laugh-out-loud comedy.
Don’t miss this one-night-only showcase.
This show is 18+.
Paul Farahvar: Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for a few years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Jen Kirkman, Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, then later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale, Sarasota and Tampa in the last two years.
He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. His podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SWSW 2020, was voted Best Podcast in 2021 (Chicago Reader) and he was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in His Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023 and his new special with Helium Records dropped on April 26, 2023.
As a touring comedian, he utilizes his platform to raise awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation, a cause very close to his heart. He has raised over $50,000 for Parkinsons Foundation in the last few years in honor of his father who suffers from the disease as well and thousands of dollars for Autism and Suicide Prevention. Never one to be complacent, Farahvar continually seeks ways to assert his creative talents as a host, writer and producer. In 2024, he began the “Why Are You Awake” Podcast to bring attention to creatives and night owls like himself. His new show "Stuck with Paul" will come out in 2026.
Alex Hudec: Turning himself into a suburban Illinois comedy mainstay (at least he’d like to think so).
He’s recently expanded into Wisconsin and Indiana (jealous?). The winner of the 2025 “Fight of the funnies” competition at Zanies in Rosemont, he touches on topics like cerebral palsy, his athletic prowess (or lack thereof), and other stuff too, but he’s not going to give his whole act away in this bio.
Pat Bolduc: Patrick is a Chicago based stand up who performs regularly at Zanies and Comedy Bar. He has been featured twice on the Portland Comedy Festival and can be heard on Serius XMs best of Chicago. Patrick has a half hour comedy special “Out On Bail” on youtube available now.
Sarah Perry: Sarah Perry is a Chicago-based national touring comedian and writer whose fearless delivery and subject matter is highly relatable and resoundingly funny. Sarah has opened up for Natasha Leggero, Melissa Villaseñor, Becky Robinson, Steph Tolev, Big Jay Oakerson, Jay Chandrasekhar, Lynne Koplitz, Michael Kosta, Chris Redd, Esther Povitsky, Joe List and more. In June 2019 she was named a semi-finalist for StandUp NBC.
In March 2021 Sarah was voted Best Stand-Up Comic by The Chicago Reader. That same month, she was featured on the virtual SXSW Festival and in May 2021 she was the runner up in the professional stand up category of The Ladies of Laughter competition. In July of 2022 Sarah filmed a set with OFTV that is currently available on the platform. In January 2024 she filmed a set with Don't Tell Comedy that is now on all their platforms. In May 2024 she participated in the "Netflix is a Joke Festival" in Los Angeles. Sarah's debut special "SPERRY" was released by Comedy Dynamics in December.
All Shows are 21+ unless otherwise specified.
- All Sales are Final. We do not allow refunds or exchanges unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.
We require a two-item minimum per person in the showroom. This can be met with any food or drink items from our menu.
Please call our box office or email us at comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com for more information. We encourage all patrons with disabilities to contact us so we can make appropriate accommodations.