I’m Alisa Rosenthal, a comedian who loves music, a learner with a background in education, and a creative collaborator with an eye toward curiosity. My work blends popular retro inspiration with modern insight to build engaging performances and content.
I’ve had the joy of performing at some of Chicago’s most beloved and experimental institutions. These spaces shaped my voice: fearless, funny, and always audience-aware. I carry that energy into every new collaboration, infusing legacy with fresh perspective.
My background in educational performance taught me how to engage, uplift, and connect with audiences of all ages. That experience continues to guide the way I create content that’s smart, inclusive, and never talks down.
I've shared work through:
The Neo-Futurists
iO Theater
The Annoyance Theatre
The Green Mill
The Hideout
Children's performing:
Old Town School of Folk Music (also teaching artist for 7 years)
Lookingglass Theatre Company (teaching artist for 2 years)