Chris Gorges

Chris is originally from Boston, now lives in Florida and has been a staple on the Tampa Florida comedy scene for over 15 years. His credits include directing the 2000 “Best of the Bay” Improv troupe “The Charming Hooligans” as well as an award winning Public Access show called “Mongo Like Candy”.  He is the host of the “The Double Special Show” Chris Gorges has been a staple of the Tampa Bay comedy scene for over ten years. He is a founding member of the Charming Hooligans improv troupe and has opened for such comedy greats as Dave Chappelle. His high energy, improvisational style of comedy has been described by his peers as “every man’s comedy”. His shows include candid looks at popular culture as well as physical comedy, and he utilizes his audience for a-one-of-a-kind experience. This is comedy in its purest form in a show you just have to see!

Winner of the “2014 Best Comedy Podcast” Talkie Award and has opened for the likes of Dave Chapelle, Pauly Shore and Bill Bellamy. Chris studied improvisation under Richard Schaal, Co-Founder of the legendary Compass Theater Group and The Second City in Chicago. High energy, honest and edgy comedy set the tone for a show that is never the same twice. Lots of interaction and improvisation make for a great comedy experience. Chris Gorges started his comedy career as a host. He emceed every weekend for nearly 3 years at the “Prime Cut Comedy Club” in Connecticut.  When he moved to Florida he continued to host for a variety of comedy clubs including the Comedy Zone, one of the largest chains in the country. As he became involved in improv he hosted mostly all of his troupes shows. He has hosted award shows and has been a Roast master in two separate Comedy Roasts.