The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night
November 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$10
What: The Hope & Anchor Comedy Night starring headliner Jayson Cross.It also features Alex Tsakanikas, Alex Savant and host Ashley Lusk.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8
Cost: $10. Make sure to Call the Hope & Anchor (815-633-2552) during normal business hours to get a table reserved. The show cover will be added to your table check for the night.
About the comics: Host Ashley Lusk is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian known for blending sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling. Drawing from personal experiences, she crafts relatable humor about depression, relationships, and family dynamics. Ashley has performed at venues like Zanies, Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, and CGS Comedy Club across the Midwest.
Guest Feature Alex Savant is an award-winning comedian from Rockford and co-producer of the renowned collective Chill Pill Comedy. Quickly rising through the ranks of comics in the Stateline area, Alex has developed a voice that feels just as at home shouting over a pool hall jukebox as it does deliver biting satire in the region’s most historic theaters. His stiff-upper-lip style follows in the working-class traditions of Pryor and Carlin—critical but not thoughtless, unabashed but not crass. Unafraid to punch above his weight class, Alex performs regularly across the Midwest.
Main Feature Alex Tsakanikas hails from the windy city of Chicago. Having opened for the likes of Angelo Tsarouchas, Pantelis, Jeremy Hotz and many others Alex brings his style of adult absurdism and storytelling to crowds all over North America. You can find him regularly touring the Midwest or listen to his podcast B.A.D. Shorty.
Headliner Jayson Cross is from Chicago and always possessed a flair for entertaining others. In 2001, Jayson followed his dreams and moved to NYC. He began a career in modeling and acting. Not just a pretty face, Jayson has also hosted WE Network’s 3 Men and a Chick Flick and AMC’s Date Night. In preparation for a film audition, he started performing at an open mic night at a local comedy club. Jayson fell in love. He quickly became a Nationally Touring Comedian, opening for such acts as A Taste of Honey, Richard Pryor Jr., Donnell Rawling (a.k.a Ashy Larry), Aries Spears and, most recently, Kevin Nealon. He is a regular at the best comedy clubs in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles, including The Ice House, Zanies and The New York Comedy Club. Jayson is a versatile performer who delivers in any setting with funny, accessible material and an endearing stage presence.
