Bits and Buckets Showcase

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Tapped In Comedy Presents: Bits and Buckets

This isn’t your average stand-up showcase. Each comic will hit the stage with their regular set, but before they leave, there’s one final twist — they’ll pull a random topic from a bucket and riff on it in the moment. It’s a mix of sharp material, spontaneous chaos, and pure fun. Come for the polished jokes, stay for the unpredictable finishes.


Meet your lineup!
Vinny Cerone
Vinny Cerone is a 23-year-old comedian out of Chicago, delivering dark, quick, and clever jokes faster than your last failed relationship. A regular at the Comedy Vault in Batavia, Vinny has a knack for taking sharp dark humor and making it feel fun. If you like your comedy sharp and your laughter slightly regretful, he’s someone you don’t wanna miss.

Brando Harris
Brando Harris is a Chicago-based comedian and producer known for his rapid-fire punchlines, chaotic storytelling, and effortlessly likable presence. His comedy blends wild personal history, relationship chaos, and parenting as a biracial father to an even more biracial son. Brando has performed at clubs all over the city, including regular spots at Zanies, where he released his micro-set special “My White Son” on YouTube. He’s been featured on Roast Battle Chicago and performed at the prestigious 312 Comedy Festival in both 2023 and 2024. Whether he’s unpacking childhood trauma, cracking jokes about race and family, or oversharing about his messy love life, Brando keeps it real—and real funny.

Matt Calhoun
Matt Calhoun is a stand-up comedian whose sharp writing and dry delivery have made him a standout voice in the comedy scene. With a calm confidence and razor-sharp wit, Matt delivers well-crafted material that sneaks up on you — smart, surprising, and always funny. Whether he’s dissecting everyday absurdities or taking a left turn into something unexpected, Matt’s laid-back style keeps crowds locked in and laughing.

AJ Leidig
AJ Leidig is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian. AJ started making videos online during college and quickly developed a following of over 100,000 on various social media apps. Now he uses that same writing and storytelling ability on stages across the country. AJ has performed at the Vic Theater in Chicago, the Comedy Store in LA, and the Comedy Mothership in Austin. He opens for John Crist, Matt McCusker, and many more, along with performing at Chicago’s very own 312 Festival.

Des Mulrooney
Des Mulrooney is a stand-up comedian and actor based in Chicago. He recently co-starred as David in the feature film The Road Dog, now streaming on Amazon and Apple TV. Known for his honest, story-driven comedy, Des draws material straight from his real life — delivering sharp, relatable takes with a clean and family-friendly style. Whether he’s on stage or on screen, Des brings a fresh perspective and a natural charm that’s made him a favorite at clubs throughout the Midwest.

Chelsea Hood
Chelsea Hood is a stand-up comedian living in Chicago, IL by way of the comedy scenes in both Dallas, TX and Brooklyn, NY. You may have seen her on WGN, The CW Network’s Eye Opener, or CW33’s Nightcap. She was also featured on Stand Up Records’ Texas Mess album recorded at SXSW. Chelsea’s style of humor is observational, feminist, and pleasantly self-deprecating. Some of the comics she has been delighted to open for include Marc Maron, Jay Mohr, Donnell Rawlings, Maria Bamford, Ralphie May, Richard Lewis, Pauly Shore, JB Smoove, Paul Rodriguez, Tom Green, Michael Winslow, Bobby Lee, and many more.