How Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle Broke into Comedy
"South Side" creators Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle talk with Brian Babylon about Chicago humor, their writing process, and their journey to success.
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Bringing the South Side to Life with Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle
Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle want to show you how funny Chicago is.
In their acclaimed Comedy Central show, South Side, they bring to life a particular brand of Chicago humor as they chronicle the day-to-day lives of two South Side residents trying to make it big in business while working at a rent-to-own shop (a narrative they can relate to).
In this special program—an extension of their groundbreaking podcast collaboration "South Side Stories"—these two powerhouse comedians will explore their idiosyncratic process, how Chicago’s unique brand of humor impacts the show, and how South Side mirrors their own journey to creative success.
For Access to the event, copy and paste the following link into your browser at showtime: https://www.chicagoideas.com/watch-bashir-and-diallo. Reservation is preferred, although no ticket will be needed. Please email us at tickets@chicagoideas.com with any questions.