John McCombs was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the suburbs of Chicago at a young age. He attended the University of Illinois on an ROTC scholarship and served in the Marine Corps for four years, stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. During his service, he deployed twice — once to Spain during airstrikes in Libya against ISIS, and once to Romania as part of the Black Sea Rotational Force amid tensions with Russia and Ukraine.
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After leaving the Marines, John returned briefly to Joliet before settling in Chicago, where he pursued his passion for stand-up comedy. He began performing at open mics in Champaign, Illinois, continuing during his military service and later in Chicago. John immersed himself in the local comedy scene, organizing a comedy tour across Europe and recording specials in unique locations like Estonia.
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His career highlights include running a comedy show at the Den Theatre in Chicago, organizing international tours, and achieving 52 shows across 20 countries. John is known for his willingness to perform in diverse cultural settings, reflecting on his experiences in non-English-speaking countries like Estonia and Moldova. He aims to record comedy specials worldwide, with a unique goal of performing in Antarctica, blending his military background with a global comedy presence. John McCombs is also involved in producing comedy events and hosts the podcast "Smart Comics" and sketch series "Black Dude Therapy."

Jason Stuart is a comedian whose career reflects his diverse background and experiences. Born in the Bronx, he moved to Los Angeles at a young age, growing up in the Fairfax area amidst a culturally rich community. His upbringing included speaking Yiddish with his grandmother, a Russian concentration camp survivor, and being influenced by his father, a Holocaust survivor, and his Brooklyn-born mother.
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Stuart's comedy journey began with formative experiences at venues like Peanuts on Santa Monica Boulevard in 1996, where he performed alongside transgender actress Jasmine. His comedic style, shaped by his childhood and experiences at Fairfax High School, often explores themes of Jewish identity and navigating diversity. He gained early recognition in comedy with appearances on "Star Search" and "The Merv Griffin Show," but it was his pivotal coming out on the "Montel Williams Show" in 1993 that solidified his status as a pioneering openly gay comedian. Stuart has since navigated challenges in the entertainment industry, advocating for LGBTQ+ representation and overcoming discrimination based on his sexual orientation.
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Transitioning into acting, Stuart appeared in notable roles such as in "Kindergarten Cop" and portrayed a recurring gay character on "My Wife and Kids." He continues to perform stand-up regularly, adapting to industry changes and embracing new platforms like social media to engage with audiences and promote inclusivity in entertainment. His career reflects a commitment to challenging norms and promoting diversity in comedy and acting.

Dr. Bill Miller, a seasoned doctor and comedian, was born in New York and moved to Los Angeles at ten. Influenced by comedians on the Ed Sullivan Show, he pursued both medicine and comedy. He attended medical school at Northwestern and worked in emergency rooms while performing at comedy clubs. Despite his parents' initial skepticism, they eventually supported his dual career. Dr. Miller’s first taste of stand-up comedy came during a Christmas vacation before medical school, performing at the Comedy Store in LA. Hooked after his first performance, he continued stand-up while attending medical school, performing at Chicago's comedy clubs. After medical school, he balanced his medical career with comedy, working flexible shifts in emergency rooms to tour and perform.
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Miller’s comedy writing process evolved from jotting down spontaneous ideas to a more disciplined approach, often drawing inspiration from life experiences. Despite initial disapproval from his Holocaust-survivor parents, they came to appreciate his dedication to both fields. His father, who ran a women's coat factory in Glendale, eventually expressed pride in Miller's achievements. When Miller had children, he reduced touring to avoid being an absentee father, focusing on local gigs and his family. He later moved to Chicago, starting a training program and raising his family there. Miller was grandfathered into board certification for emergency medicine, later transitioning to anesthesia due to burnout.
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Throughout his career, Miller balanced his passions, performing locally and exploring creative avenues like producing short films. As his children grew older, he returned to comedy, performing at clubs like Zanies. Today, he blends his medical expertise with humor through "Dr. Bill's Traveling Medicine Show," bringing laughter to hospitals and medical conventions. Despite challenges like anti-Semitism and political correctness, Dr. Miller remains committed to his craft, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of laughter.