Former Lawyer turned Stand Up Comedian Paul Farahvar

Comedian Paul Farahvar headlines Empire Comedy Club on Thursday September 24th. 

Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being a practical but aging bachelor and former litigator. He began touring, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner.  He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor in Illinois. His podcast SINGLES ONLY! was accepted into to the prestigious SWSW in 2020 and was voted Best Podcast in Chicago (2022).