The Jam Comedy Show

Jillian Ebanks, originally from New Jersey, is now a Chicago based comedian, actor, writer, and producer. She is thrilled to be back performing in D.C.! Past performances include America; It’s Complicated! at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Second City National Touring Company. #BloodCo. She is the co-creator and co-producer of the variety show @BapsComedy. As a standup comedian, she’s performed at top comedy clubs and showcases in Chicago. With a degree in sociology she refuses to use, she hopes all her hard work pays off one day, and Ben & Jerry’s asks her to create her very own ice cream flavor. She’d like to thank her family and friends for all their support. She is currently repped by Grossman & Jack Talent.

Arlieta Hall is a host, actress, improviser, stand-up comedian, writer, Certified Dementia Communication specialist, and a first-time filmmaker from Chicago. Arlieta also co-starred as Sadie on Showtime’s The CHI episodic. She is also a co-producer of the popular comedy variety show My Best Friend is Black. Arlieta was a caregiver for her father who died from Alzheimer’s disease. She took the power of “Yes, and…” to communicate with him and used their story to make her first feature documentary “Finding Your Laughter.” Prior to caregiving for her father Arlieta was an Human Services Caseworker for the State Of Illinois Department of Human Services. She also obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and has over a decade of experience in the educational and social services field. She recently wrote and performed in The Second City’s sold-out 2023 & 2024 Black Excellence Revue and is now a 2023-24 Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellow. She is currently performing comedy all around while she continues to work on the completion of “Finding Your Laughter” and other projects.

Max Thomas is a multi-disciplinary artist & community organizer born & raised on the Southside of Chicago. Chicago Theater: 1919 (The Steppenwolf Theatre) Othello (Chicago Shakespeare Theater); In The Blood (Red Tape Theater); Jitney (Congo Square Theater); Dutchmasters (Jackalope Theater). Comedy: Comedy Central Featuring,Kenan Thompson Presents The Ultimate Comedy Experience; NBC Break Out Comedy Festival 2017-2019. Max also is a proud Second City Touring Company member.. Television: Chicago P.D, Hot Date. Education: British American Drama Academy (B.A.D.A.), The School at Steppenwolf Theatre, The Second City Chicago Conservatory Grad. When he is not acting he is performing stand-up across the country. He thanks family, friends, & James Baldwin for reminding him he is not alone. Follow Max on all socials @thatsmaxthomas