Comedy Show at the Von Steuben Biergarten

The Comedy Show features:

Host: Erin Crouch

Erin Crouch recently opened for Netflix comedians April Macie (USA) and Enissa Amani (Germany). Fulfilling a lifelong dream, she was paid by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs to tell jokes about Germans in 2024. In addition, she has hosted and featured at Boom Chicago Amsterdam (2021 and July 2024) Utrecht International Comedy Festival (2022) and Summer Comedy Marathon festival in Ohrid, N. Macedonia (2023). She co-produces Festrogen, the annual women's comedy festival in Luxembourg (2021- present).

Headliner: John McCombs

John McCombs is a 11 year veteran of comedy and a 4 year veteran of the Marine Corps. His unique perspective intertwines the absurdity of an aggressive military background with realizing his shortcomings as a man who relies on Youtube to learn how to fix things. John has performed in 15 different countries over two European tours and has opened for Michelle Wolf (Netflix, Comedy Central) Tim Meadows (SNL) and is a regular at clubs in the Chicagoland area. He recently recorded his first comedy special in Tallinn, Estonia called "Make a Way."

Local Guest: Linette Palladino 

Linette is a Major in the US Army and has deployed overseas three times. 

Linette's comedy draws on her life as a mom, wife and veteran. She has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. From Iceland to Hong Kong and for the troops in Iraq, Linette has seen it all. She has opened for some of America's best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery. She was one of five nationwide finalists in the HBO Latino Stand-up Competition and, most recently, she earned the top block as Jersey's Funniest Female.

Feature: Nya Yea

Nya is a Berlin-based stand-up comedian originally from NYC, known for sets about his hilarious stories, observations, and immigrant upbringing. Nya has also appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions.