Tapped In Comedy Presents: Bits and Buckets - Ugly Sweater Edition
View your lineup:
Max Sorich - Max Sorich is a comic based out of Chicago, IL. He was the 2024 Roast Battle Chicago Champion and tours with Mike Finoia. When he’s not performing you can find him at a coffee shop looking at his phone instead of reading his book.
Vik Pandya-
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. He’s also a producer at Sofar Sounds, bringing the countries best comedians alongside top musicians to eclectic venues. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms.
Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., & Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, & The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, & the Riot Comedy Fest.
He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan & Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, & the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya
Jack Baker - A staple of comedy in and around Chicago, Jack Baker has built a reputation for himself as a local heavyweight with his unique blend of intimate stories and subversive observation. A regular at all the top clubs in Chicago, Jack has delighted audiences for more than 14 years, sharing the stage with such comedic powerhouses as Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould and Liza Treyger. His debut special, Jack Baker’s Disease, just passed 70,000 views on YouTube.
Zach Liss - Zach Liss is a Chicago based comic by way of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zach is a co producer of “First Date Comedy Show” at the Laugh Factory, “Hush Hush Comedy Hour” at the Lincoln Lodge, as well as a monthly show at West Art Lancaster. Zach’s comedy is a unique mix of embarrassing personal stories, rapid-fire punchlines, and relatable modern perspectives, Zach has been able to regularly open for nationally touring comedians such as Ian Fidance, Erica Rhodes, Ryan Hamilton, Gary Vider, and Ian Lara to name a few, and recently was chosen by Jeremiah Watkins to open for his next hour comedy special. Zach has been featured on WGN News Chicago, The Chicago Reader, and Voyage LA Magazine.
Tom Feeback-
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.
All Shows are 21+ unless otherwise specified.
- All Sales are Final. We do not allow refunds or exchanges unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.
We require a two-item minimum per person in the showroom. This can be met with any food or drink items from our menu.
The Comedy Vault is committed to making our shows as accessible as possible. Our main entrance and seating area are wheelchair accessible; however, please note that our restrooms require navigating two steps. If you require assistance or specific seating arrangements, we encourage you to contact us at comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com before your visit. Additionally, please include any accessibility needs in the "Notes" section when purchasing your tickets so we can reserve an appropriate spot for you. Our team is happy to help ensure you have the best experience possible!
Bits & Buckets: Ugly Sweater Edition — Friday, December 26th
Bits and Buckets is back by popular demand — and this month, we’re adding a festive twist! This isn’t your average stand-up showcase. Each comic performs their regular set… but before they leave the stage, they’ll pull a random topic from a bucket and riff on it in the moment. Sharp material, spontaneous chaos, and pure fun.
NEW THIS MONTH:
We’re turning Bits & Buckets into an UGLY SWEATER NIGHT!
Wear your most outrageous, unhinged, aggressively hideous holiday sweater and join us at The Comedy Vault.
🎁 Ugly Sweater Perks:
• Anyone wearing an ugly sweater gets 10% off their in-house bill
• At the end of the night, the comics will vote on THE UGLIEST SWEATER
• Winner receives:
– Their bill covered (up to $20)
– 2 vouchers for an upcoming show at The Comedy Vault
Come for the comedy. Stay for the chaos. Dress for the disaster.
***For our upcoming Bits & Buckets show, we’re inviting YOU to help shape the fun. When you purchase your tickets, use the “Notes” section to submit topics you’d like to see comics pull from the bucket and riff on during the show.
Bring your best, weirdest, or wildest ideas — you might just hear them live on stage!
View your lineup:
Max Sorich - Max Sorich is a comic based out of Chicago, IL. He was the 2024 Roast Battle Chicago Champion and tours with Mike Finoia. When he’s not performing you can find him at a coffee shop looking at his phone instead of reading his book.
Vik Pandya-
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. He’s also a producer at Sofar Sounds, bringing the countries best comedians alongside top musicians to eclectic venues. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms.
Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., & Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, & The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, & the Riot Comedy Fest.
He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan & Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, & the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya
Jack Baker - A staple of comedy in and around Chicago, Jack Baker has built a reputation for himself as a local heavyweight with his unique blend of intimate stories and subversive observation. A regular at all the top clubs in Chicago, Jack has delighted audiences for more than 14 years, sharing the stage with such comedic powerhouses as Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould and Liza Treyger. His debut special, Jack Baker’s Disease, just passed 70,000 views on YouTube.
Zach Liss - Zach Liss is a Chicago based comic by way of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zach is a co producer of “First Date Comedy Show” at the Laugh Factory, “Hush Hush Comedy Hour” at the Lincoln Lodge, as well as a monthly show at West Art Lancaster. Zach’s comedy is a unique mix of embarrassing personal stories, rapid-fire punchlines, and relatable modern perspectives, Zach has been able to regularly open for nationally touring comedians such as Ian Fidance, Erica Rhodes, Ryan Hamilton, Gary Vider, and Ian Lara to name a few, and recently was chosen by Jeremiah Watkins to open for his next hour comedy special. Zach has been featured on WGN News Chicago, The Chicago Reader, and Voyage LA Magazine.
Tom Feeback-
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.
This show is 18+. All persons attending this event are required to show a valid government ID.
View your lineup:
Max Sorich - Max Sorich is a comic based out of Chicago, IL. He was the 2024 Roast Battle Chicago Champion and tours with Mike Finoia. When he’s not performing you can find him at a coffee shop looking at his phone instead of reading his book.
Vik Pandya-
Vik Pandya is a nationally touring stand up comic based in Chicago. Known for his sharp self-deprecation, observational humor on dating, & hilarious crowd work, his comedy album 'Friends With 401(k) Benefits' debuted #1 on iTunes / Top 10 on the Billboard Charts. Vik’s Dry Bar Comedy special ‘No Refunds’ hit Top 10 on the platform, and his Only Fans TV special is now streaming. He’s also a producer at Sofar Sounds, bringing the countries best comedians alongside top musicians to eclectic venues. Listen to his popular podcast ‘The Business of Comedy’ on all platforms.
Vik has opened for Trevor Wallace, Roy Wood Jr., & Michelle Wolf and performs regularly at Zanies Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, & The Improv in Chicago. He's been featured in 24 comedy festivals across the country including: San Francisco’s Sketchfest, NBC's Breakout Fest, & the Riot Comedy Fest.
He's also a regular opener for international acts like Vir Das, Zakir Khan & Atul Khatri. Vik's comedy has appeared in Vulture, the Chicago Sun Times, & the Chicago Tribune. Follow him on IG / twitter @vikpandya and TikTok @vik_pandya
Jack Baker - A staple of comedy in and around Chicago, Jack Baker has built a reputation for himself as a local heavyweight with his unique blend of intimate stories and subversive observation. A regular at all the top clubs in Chicago, Jack has delighted audiences for more than 14 years, sharing the stage with such comedic powerhouses as Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould and Liza Treyger. His debut special, Jack Baker’s Disease, just passed 70,000 views on YouTube.
Zach Liss - Zach Liss is a Chicago based comic by way of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Zach is a co producer of “First Date Comedy Show” at the Laugh Factory, “Hush Hush Comedy Hour” at the Lincoln Lodge, as well as a monthly show at West Art Lancaster. Zach’s comedy is a unique mix of embarrassing personal stories, rapid-fire punchlines, and relatable modern perspectives, Zach has been able to regularly open for nationally touring comedians such as Ian Fidance, Erica Rhodes, Ryan Hamilton, Gary Vider, and Ian Lara to name a few, and recently was chosen by Jeremiah Watkins to open for his next hour comedy special. Zach has been featured on WGN News Chicago, The Chicago Reader, and Voyage LA Magazine.
Tom Feeback-
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.
All Shows are 21+ unless otherwise specified.
- All Sales are Final. We do not allow refunds or exchanges unless the show is canceled or rescheduled.
We require a two-item minimum per person in the showroom. This can be met with any food or drink items from our menu.
Please call our box office or email us at comedyvaultbatavia@gmail.com for more information. We encourage all patrons with disabilities to contact us so we can make appropriate accommodations.