Standup Comedy Class at Chill X Studio - JANUARY 2026

Get a supportive entry to standup comedy in this 4-week class with comedian instructor Katie-Ellen Humphries.

Chill X Studio Standup Comedy Class is an opportunity to learn the basics of standup comedy including:

Joke Structure
Stage Presence
Timing

And More!

All in a fun, supportive environment. Classes are kept small to ensure everyone receives personalized instruction and the space to try new things. By the end of the four-week class, you’ll have a unique 5-minute standup set.

Classes are 2.5 hours once per week for 4-weeks. At the end of 4-weeks students will participate in a Showcase Show, with an audience, where you’ll present your polished 5-minute standup set.

You’ll receive a video recording of your showcase set.

CLASS SCHEDULE - January 14th-February 11th:

​Day: Wednesday Evenings

Time: 6pm-8:30pm PST

Dates:

Week 1: Wednesday January 14th

Week 2: Wednesday January 21st

Week 3: Wednesday January 28th

Week 4: Wednesday February 4th

Showcase Presentation: The Student Showcase show will take place in the evening on Wednesday February 11, 2026 starting at 7:30pm.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Named “Best Comedian” in The Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver 2024, Katie-Ellen Humphries is a nationally touring professional comedian with almost two decades of live performance experience.

Perhaps best known for their work on CBC’s hit show The Debaters, where they work as both an-air talent and as an Associate Producer, Katie-Ellen has a passion for supporting new performers and helping others to find their own comedic voice and explore personal creative expression.

ABOUT THE VENUE:

Chill X is a women-owned and operated business excited to support the next generation of innovators. Chill X takes pride in being one of Vancouver’s only fully accessible event spaces. Street parking is available.