Samantha Berkman was a brilliant Chicago comedian who passed away on 5/17/21. She was only 31. She wrote for The AV Club television show and founded CAMP: A Comedy Show. The world doesn't get enough whimsical, silly, genuine people like Sam. Everyone who met her considered her a friend. I'm glad I got to preserve a small piece of her in this set and interview. Watch the performance here:  <a href="https://youtu.be/prMFhJulkLw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/prMFhJulkLw</a> Watch the performance with commentary here: <a href="https://youtu.be/P3KTkMFo1Zo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://youtu.be/P3KTkMFo1Zo</a>

Amy Shanker

Performance Revue is a show that reveals the creative process behind Chicago’s premier comedians. Each episode features a set, interview, and breakdown of each joke or concept presented in their act. 

Performance Revue is released as a podcast biannually, with video releases (both with and without commentary) of the sets discussed in each episode.