About This Event

Bassem Youssef: The Belly of the Beast Tour is a stand-up and satirical performance by Egyptian-born comedian and former cardiac surgeon Bassem Youssef at The Chicago Theatre in Chicago. Youssef draws on his experience as the creator and host of the influential satirical program Al-Bernameg to deliver political satire, media critique, and storytelling that explore themes of authoritarianism, free speech, and civic life. The show pairs sharp, topical humor with an international perspective and is part of his ongoing live-comedy tour.