In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, iO presents The Asian Persuasion Comedy Variety Showcase in partnership with The Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM). This comedy variety show will be the culmination of FAAIM’s film festival happening the week prior at the Gene Siskel Theater.
Event Date: May 26, 2024 8PM

The show will include your host, Jerry Tran, with improv from Asian Takeout and Stir Friday Night and Sketch from The Second City Victor Wong Fellows of 2024.
Stand-up from William Paik and Sonal Aggarwal.
Music from Shawn Shakya and our headliner Evan Mills (Second City)!
Location:
iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642)
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