WBEZ Presents: Mortified 20 - Celebrating two decades of shame
Thursday, November 30 @ 8pm
The Vic Theatre * 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago
WBEZ Chicago presents MORTIFIED 20, a one-time only live show celebrating the podcast, live show and Netflix series that's given adults two decades of opportunities to share their most embarrassing childhood stories and artifacts.
Guests include:
- Maggie Winters - Comedian and Chicago native; recurring role on HBO's Righteous Gemstones
- Katie Rich - Comedian and Chicago native; former writer on Saturday Night Live and co-creator of Netflix's Chicago Party Aunt
- Eunji Kim - Chicago-based comedian; featured on Hulu's Best in Dough, Chicago Fire and more
- David Pasquesi - Actor and Chicago native; best known for his co-starring role opposite Julia-Louis Dreyfus on HBO's Veep
- Odinaka Ezeokoli - Chicago-based Comedian turned Astrologer; as featured in season 2 of Netflix's Easy
- Parker Callahan - Chicago-based comedian, editor, director, and musician; featured in Just For Laughs New Faces 2023
For the past twenty years, Mortified has given countless adults the space to share their most embarrassing childhood artifacts — on a podcast, at live events, and even streaming on Netflix. Now, join the Mortified team and WBEZ for a one-time-only event that pays tribute to the last two decades, celebrating some of the cringiest and most embarrassing stories of our past.
Mortified 20 is equal parts intrigue and shame, with a special lineup featuring guest appearances by Maggie Winters (The Righteous Gemstones), Katie Rich (SNL, Chicago Party Aunt), (Eunji Kim (Best in Dough), David Pasquesi (Veep), Odinaka Ezeokoli (Easy), Parker Callahan (Just For Laughs New Faces 2023) and musical appearances by Brendan Kelly (Lawrence Arms) and Mark Rose (Spitalfield).
Don’t miss this special performance that celebrates two decades of adults sharing their shame!
This program is supported by Goose Island Beer Co.