PRESS

MEDIA

Interview requests, press credentials, photos and the official festival boilerplate.

PRESS CONTACT

For interviews, press credentials, or media inquiries, contact:

whatsfunnycomedy@gmail.com

PRESS KIT

Logos, photography and bios.

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INTERVIEW REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Please include outlet name, journalist contact, requested talent, deadline, and a brief description of the piece. We respond to all serious inquiries within 48 hours.

MEDIA INQUIRY FORM

APPROVED BOILERPLATE

Whats Funny Comedy Festival is a Chicago-based comedy festival founded by Knowledge Beckom and Lil Rel Howery to spotlight Black and Brown comedians and establish Chicago as a comedy discovery hub.

FESTIVAL IN THE PRESS

DEADLINE PRESS RELEASE

DEADLINE 2024 press release announcing the Whats Funny Comedy Festival

2024

LIL REL HOWERY TUBI DEAL

Lil Rel Howery licenses special "REL TALK" to Tubi

2025

TRIBE CHICAGO

Whats Funny? Lil Rel and Knowledge Beckom new festival should have answer

2024

CHICAGO CRUSADER

Lil Rel Howery brings Whats Funny Comedy Festival to DuSable Museum

2024