Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival returns to North Side

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and it's bigger than ever!

Featuring 165 groups performing 186 shows, the festival lasts from Jan. 7. The entire schedule for the 15th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival may be viewed at http://www.ChicagoSketchfest.com.

Headliners include Siblings of Doctors (LA) featuring Danny Pudi from NBC's "Community"; Heavy Weight (LA) featuring TJ Miller and Nick Vatterott; Pop Roulette (NY) featuring new SNL writer Sudi Green; Stupid Time Machine (Nola); Elephant Larry (NY), and Last Call Cleveland (Ohio).

All performances take place at Stage 773; located at 1225 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago. Tickets start at just $15.

Brian Posen, Founder of the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, joined ABC 7 live from Stage 773 to talk about this year's show.

The 15th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival

Jan. 7-17

Hours: varies- see ChicagoSketchfest.com for full schedule

1225 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago

Admission: Individual tickets start at $15