Make your heart go boom! ❤️ Valentine's Day at Boom Chicago
Jiaoying Summers recently released her Hulu comedy special What Specie Are You?. She was named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” (2025), shining in her debut stand-up hour as she explores what divides us, what unites us, and what belonging truly means. Drawing from her life as a first-generation immigrant, she transforms cultural clashes, identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents.
An award-winning performer and Asian Hall of Fame inductee, Jiaoying is one of the most influential Asian voices in comedy today. She made history as the first Chinese comedian to headline and sell out the Apollo Theater in New York City. With over 1 billion views and more than 5 million followers, she is a global digital force. Her viral “Uber Karen” sketches and comedic breakdowns of English names have earned her a devoted worldwide fanbase.
Beyond stand-up, Jiaoying is the creator and host of the hit podcast Tiger Mommy, where she interviews comedians, artists, and cultural leaders in intimate, unfiltered conversations. She is also a successful entrepreneur and former Miss China, now owning and operating The Hollywood Comedy and The Green Room Comedy Café, two performance hubs dedicated to elevating diverse and underrepresented comedic talent.
Fearless, modern, and unapologetically sharp, Jiaoying Summers delivers bold commentary on identity, race, gender, and cultural belonging. She is one of the most dynamic and unmissable comedians working today.
Our world-class comedy improvisers turn your crazy ideas into a sizzling show. They create totally new scenes, characters and even songs on the spot. It’s absolutely amazing!
Boom Chicago launched the careers of Seth Meyers, Jordan Peele, and stars of Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis, Brendan Hunt and Joe Kelly). Best of all, the next generation is on stage tonight!
Our New Thursday Night Shot of Improv is an unfiltered, high-energy, comedy show where the audience drives the madness! Bring your wildest ideas. Great suggestions earn free shots!
Party starts at 21:00 with a Happy 45 Mins: Half price beer, wine, and GiG hard seltzers!
Boom Chicago is famous for taking audience stories and turning them into hysterical comedy. WTF Improv takes it to the next level with even more audience participation and more opportunities to be in the show.
Don’t be intimidated. Jump on the opportunity to be in the show with you and your friends!
It’s so much fun you’ll say WTF!
