It’s time to Vote and time to Laugh! Let’s Kick Off the first Day of Voting with a Laugh and another fabulous, fun, and funny night of comedy with WTDO! Patti Vasquez will again be hosting her WCPT show LIVE at the event from 5:00pm to 7:00pm!! There will be drinks and a delicious dinner followed by Jack Baker as our host, Patti Vasquez, and Dwayne Kennedy!!
DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM
5PM-6PM COCKTAILS
6PM-7PM DINNER
7-7:30PM Presenters
7:30 SHOW: JACK, PATTI & DWAYNE
DWAYNE KENNEDY is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer. As a producer, he won a 2019 Emmy Award Winner for the CNN original series United Shades of America.
Described as a “world-class stand-up” by The Village Voice and “legendary” by the Chicago Tribune, Dwayne is one of the funniest, most thought-provoking and influential comedians of our time. His satirical diversions and piercing perspective on social and world issues showcase a comedic genius heralded by the likes of Chris Rock and Marc Maron.
Winner of Best Comedian at the 2002 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Dwayne has performed on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The New Negroes and has both a Comedy Central Presents and Showtime special.
A former writer and correspondent for the Chris Rock-produced, critically acclaimed FX original series, Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, Dwayne has also written for The Arsenio Hall Show (CBS) and The Orlando Jones Show (FX). Dwayne’s acting credits include roles on such classic series as Seinfeld, Martin, 227, Amen and the upcoming Lindy West/ Ahamefule J Oluo penned indie-film Thin Skin.
After self-releasing his debut EP in 2016, his first full-length comedy album Who The Hell Is Dwayne Kennedy? comes out on Oak Head Records in May 2020. The album was produced by Ahamefule J. Oluo and co-produced by comedians W. Kamau Bell and Hari Kondabolu.
PATTI VASQUEZ, afternoon host on WCPT radio, is a Chicago comedian, writer, actor, talk show host, consultant, advocate, and policy advisor. After achieving a degree in history from the University of Illinois, she set out to share her hilarious observations about how people behave, and stories about her second-generation Irish dad and Mexican immigrant mom. Patti has headlined in comedy clubs and colleges all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe, has appeared on tv and radio: Nickelodeon, TBS, WGN, ABC, and The Oprah network. For six years, Patti was the first Latina to host her own talk show on WGN radio. In addition to her work as a performer and consultant, Patti began advocating for children and families throughout Illinois and helped restore funding for vital support services after massive cuts were made by former Governor Bruce Rauner. In 2020 she ran to be the State Representative of the 19th District. She is now the healthcare and human services liaison and assistant policy advisor for Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. On August 2nd, 2021, Patti joined WCPT 820 AM with a talk show devoted to covering the news of the day and connecting listeners with local leaders. Patti lives with her family on the Northwest side of Chicago and continues to advocate for her community.
JACK BAKER is a rising star in comedy. He has opened for Bobcat Goldthwait, Andy Kindler and more. He can be seen performing at clubs around the country, including the Comedy Vault and Zanies.
