Chicago’s Funniest Teachers

Tom Filline 

 

Tom is an elementary school PE teacher turned stand-up comedian. He began his comedy career as an improviser, training at both iO Chicago and The Second City Conservatory before turning to stand-up comedy in 2015. He developed his social media persona (The Angry Gym Teacher) in 2020 and has since gone viral several times with his hilarious videos and sketches, amassing over 400k followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Tom has performed in notable comedy clubs such as Zanies, Helium, and Funny Bone both as a headliner and as a feature on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour. Tom’s comedic style is edgy and relatable, with hilariously wholesome stories from his life as a teacher and a dad.

 

Jeanie Doogan

Jeanie started her career at the tender age of five when she quickly learned that as the youngest of eight children she needed a hook if she ever wanted to be fed, bathed, or have her existence acknowledged in any way. Failing miserably at tap dancing, Irish dancing, gymnastics, and academics, she carved out her comedy niche with kick-ass knock-knock jokes and soon rose to fame at the family dinner table with such classics as: “knock-knock.” “knock-knock.” “knock-knock! Open the door! You left me outside again!” Since her kitchen table debut, Jeanie has entertained audiences at colleges, casinos, and corporate events, and is a regular at venues such as  Zanies Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory, and The Comedy Bar. She was highlighted in Chicago Parents’ Magazine’s Four of Chicago’s Funniest: Stand Up Parents, and was featured on Team CoCo’s House All Star Showcase, and Nick Jr.’s Moms’ Night Out debut stand up special. Jeanie has set herself apart with her quick observations and no-apology take on teaching, parenthood, and American culture. Her sharp wit draws on her experiences growing up on the South side of Chicago and 20 years as a public school teacher to deliver comedy that reaches audiences of all walks of life.