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Here are just a few of the many articles, interviews, and other mentions in the media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With more than 20 years of comedy production and thousands upon thousands of shows to his credit, it\u2019s safe to say Matt Kemple is Milwaukee\u2019s\u2014and is among Wisconsin\u2019s\u2014most decorated and longest tenured comedy figures.<\/p>Milwaukee Record<\/a>, July 2025<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Comedy producer Matt Kemple has kept Milwaukee laughing for 20 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee Record, July 25, 2025<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now 20 years and literally thousands of shows later, Matt Kemple is still bringing touring talent to town, giving local comics amazing opening opportunities, and continuing to make Milwaukee laugh. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Sorta Ridiculous: Matt Kemple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sorta Ridiculous Productions, Apr 19, 2024<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Kemple, comedy producer and owner of the Laughing Tap, kicks it with Sorta Ridiculous to talk about his journey producing comedy, the history of Milwaukee’s comedy scene, and advice for producing comedy shows. Part 1<\/a> | Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Milwaukee Comedy Festival Returns<\/strong>
Cofounder Matt Kemple discusses how his festival put comedy on the map in Milwaukee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shepherd Express, Sep. 27, 2024<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven if people haven\u2019t heard of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival,\u201d proposes Matt Kemple, one of the festival\u2019s founders as well as owner of The Laughing Tap comedy club, \u201cit has probably been an influence if you have seen live comedy in the city. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Milwaukee Comedy\u2019s Matt Kemple on the \u2018Need to Laugh\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shepherd Express, June 14, 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cComedy has always been a part of my life. Humor was something my family instilled in me at a very young age. I never meant to make a living off of comedy, I sort of fell into it, and over time, the business grew to where it is today.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Exploring the Growing Milwaukee Comedy Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TMJ4 Morning Blend, Jan 21, 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization Milwaukee Comedy started in 2008 as a website sharing upcoming comedy shows in our city. They eventually started putting together 2-4 shows of their own each year; and now they have grown to producing 85 different comedy shows in 2018, featuring big names such as Colin Quinn, Todd Barry, Lizz Winstead and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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No club, no problem: Comedy producers fill void with shows in breweries, bars, and basements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milwaukee Record, January 24, 2018<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few dedicated local producers and performers have taken it upon themselves to fill the city\u2019s comic void by bringing comedians and shows they\u2014and many others\u2014would like to see to Milwaukee breweries, bar rooms, and even the Grand Avenue Mall basement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Kemple is the person responsible for many of those shows. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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On The Record Episode 102: Milwaukee Comedy Festival and Fringe Fest co-founder Matt Kemple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On The Record Podcast, July 19, 2017<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Kemple is a busy man. When he\u2019s not producing theatrical events and comedy showcases at the Underground Collaborative<\/strong> (which he founded and manages), he\u2019s booking nationally known comedians like Godfrey, Nick Thune, Neil Hamburger, Andy Kindler, and Joe Mande at venues around town as part of his Milwaukee Comedy<\/strong> endeavor.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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