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Anthony Fuentes is a rising star in stand-up comedy, known for his raw honesty, sharp wit, and powerful storytelling. A Brooklyn native and military veteran now based in Chicago, he uses comedy to shed light on PTSD, blending humor with heart.
Inspired by ’80s and ’90s comedy legends, Anthony shares relatable takes on fatherhood, relationships, and everyday life. He’s performed alongside the late Ken Flores, Mark Viera, and Ralph Barbosa, headlined top clubs like Zanies and the Comedy Cellar, and appeared on WGN.
In 2025, his viral clips on TikTok and Instagram are growing his fanbase by the tens of thousands. He recently recorded his first comedy special at the Den Theatre in Chicago and is currently touring nationwide—bringing his unique voice to stages across the country.
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Tickets For Upcoming Shows
- Sun | July 20th - 7:00PM | Stamford
- Aaron Putnam & Anthony Fuentes
- Aaron Putnam is an American touring stand up comedian , currently based out of Chicago. You can catch him at his home club. Laugh Factory , as well as many other comedy clubs like Zanies. He is also the founder of Stand up in Recovery where he brings laughter to drug/ alcohol treatment centers across the country. His comedy is said to be disarmingly funny and vulnerable. Aaron feels blessed to have opened for some of the best comics working today. He says he gets these opportunities because he’s the best hang in the biz. He also has a Podcast with his lovely wife called The Manchild &The Yogi .Anthony Fuentes is a rising star in stand-up comedy, known for his raw honesty, sharp wit, and powerful storytelling. A Brooklyn native and military veteran now based in Chicago, he uses comedy to shed light on PTSD, blending humor with heart.Inspired by ’80s and ’90s comedy legends, Anthony shares relatable takes on fatherhood, relationships, and everyday life. He’s performed alongside the late Ken Flores, Mark Viera, and Ralph Barbosa, headlined top clubs like Zanies and the Comedy Cellar, and appeared on WGN.In 2025, his viral clips on TikTok and Instagram are growing his fanbase by the tens of thousands. He recently recorded his first comedy special at the Den Theatre in Chicago and is currently touring nationwide—bringing his unique voice to stages across the country.