Lil Rel on why he chose Chicago for his new comedy special
Comedian Lil Rel Howrey filmed his latest standup special at Chicago's Black Ensemble Theatre. The performance was part of the What’s Funny Comedy Festival.
Comedian Lil Rel Howery has come a long way from Chicago’s West Side and from his early days as a standup comic here. But lately, he’s spent a lot of time on screen, with credits that include a role in Jordan Peele’s Academy Award-winning film “Get Out,” NBC’s “The Carmichael Show” and even his own sitcom, “Rel,” on FOX.Now, he’s coming home. Last weekend, Howery filmed his latest standup special at Black Ensemble Theatre. The homecoming show is part of the What’s Funny Comedy Festival, running…
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