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Comedy Dance Collective (CDC) is a Chicago-based performer group renowned for their high-energy blend of sketch comedy, dance, and physical gags. Formed in the mid-2010s, CDC has built a reputation for audience participation, music-driven bits, and a fun, family-friendly to PG-13 experience that consistently earns praise from local outlets as a "high-energy laugh riot." The troupe has appeared at iconic Chicago venues such as iO Theater, Stage 773, and the Athenaeum Theatre, and has gained media exposure on WGN's Spotlight Chicago. In addition to regional gigs, CDC has secured festival appearances including Toronto Sketchfest 2026 and a 2026 engagement at the Hemmens Cultural Center.