Kenya Elan is a comedian and writer whose brand of humor channels the exasperations of everyday life, and seeks to turn discomfort into laughter. Just before the COVID-19 pandemic, Elan decided to give comedy a shot and has loved it ever since. Now, as a cast member of the Lincoln Lodge, she has found encouragement and support to continue crafting her comedic style. This is what her Chicago sounds like.

This segment of “This Is What Chicago Sounds Like” was produced by Ari Mejia. To stay tuned on more from Kenya Elan, follow her on Instagram @kenya_elan.