George Willborn
George Willborn
George Vernon Willborn II (January 8) is a Chicago native who got his big break as the house MC at All Jokes Aside in 1992 . All Jokes Aside WAS Chicago’s first primarily African American comedy club. He shared the stage and befriended comedy greats like Jamie Foxx, Bernie Mac and Steve Harvey, just to name a few. During his seven-year stint at All Jokes Aside, George became widely known as… The Stress Reliever!! George went on to perform on many comedy tours, national stage plays and currently, a plethora of Funny Bones and Improvs across the country. In 2015, George landed a supporting role in Spike Lee’s “Chi-raq”
George’s radio career was birthed in 1996 on Clear Channel’s WVAZ V103 – The Mond Squad – John, Bonnie and George (1996-2006)! In the upcoming years, during 2006 – 2008, George commuted from Chicago to DC as co-hosts on both Michael Baisden Show (2006-2013) in the afternoon and in the morning on The Real DC Morning Show, WHUR (2006-2008). George then went back to his roots and was a co-host on the nationally syndicated, Doug Banks Show, WVAZ V103 from 2pm – 6pm CST, where he helped take the number 1 spot in afternoons. Most recently, George had teamed back up with Michael Baisden as the co-host of the syndicated “Michael Baisden Show” (2017-2018).
George Willborn in 2015 landed a supporting role in Spike Lee’s “Chi-raq.” George’s radio career was birthed in 1996 on Clear Channel’s WVAZ V103 – The Mond Squad – John, Bonnie and George (1996-2006)! In the upcoming years, during 2006 – 2008, George commuted from Chicago to DC as co-hosts on both Michael Baisden Show (2006-2013) in the afternoon and in the morning on The Real DC Morning Show, WHUR (2006-2008). George then went back to his roots and was a co-host on the nationally syndicated, Doug Banks Show, WVAZ V103 from 2pm – 6pm CST, where he helped take the number 1 spot in afternoons. Most recently, George had teamed back up with Michael Baisden as the co-host of the syndicated “Michael Baisden Show” (2017-2018).
Please note, there is a 2 item per person minimum in the showroom. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. This does NOT include items bought in the basement at the Bier Baron Tavern.
All General Admission seating is first come first serve, therefore we cannot guarantee seating together. Groups need to be particularly aware of this. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes to an hour prior to show time for better seat selection.
Doors close 30 minutes after showtime.
Tickets are available at the door UNLESS tickets have sold out.
Guests must be 18+for entry. Those under the age of 21 will be given wristbands to wear.
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George Vernon Willborn II (January 8) is a Chicago native who got his big break as the house MC at All Jokes Aside in 1992 . All Jokes Aside WAS Chicago’s first primarily African American comedy club. He shared the stage and befriended comedy greats like Jamie Foxx, Bernie Mac and Steve Harvey, just to name a few. During his seven-year stint at All Jokes Aside, George became widely known as… The Stress Reliever!! George went on to perform on many comedy tours, national stage plays and currently, a plethora of Funny Bones and Improvs across the country. In 2015, George landed a supporting role in Spike Lee’s “Chi-raq”
George’s radio career was birthed in 1996 on Clear Channel’s WVAZ V103 – The Mond Squad – John, Bonnie and George (1996-2006)! In the upcoming years, during 2006 – 2008, George commuted from Chicago to DC as co-hosts on both Michael Baisden Show (2006-2013) in the afternoon and in the morning on The Real DC Morning Show, WHUR (2006-2008). George then went back to his roots and was a co-host on the nationally syndicated, Doug Banks Show, WVAZ V103 from 2pm – 6pm CST, where he helped take the number 1 spot in afternoons. Most recently, George had teamed back up with Michael Baisden as the co-host of the syndicated “Michael Baisden Show” (2017-2018).