THEATER REVIEW: Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Much as we like to boast about Chicago’s long roster of homegrown comedic talents (insert meaningful nod in the direction of Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert), audiences can sometimes forget how deep the local bench is at any given moment. But then every January, the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, which continues through Sunday, comes barreling into the new year on a wave of good vibes and damn-the-torpedoes energy. We all need a reminder of the quality of not-yet-name-brand talent that’s out there right now, and the fest consistently delivers. And at an affordable price, no less.

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