Author: Fox Valley Magazine

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Comedy is alive and well and is back at the Comedy Shrine in Aurora. This weekend, the Shrine presents actor and stand-up comedian Rocky LaPorte for two shows, Friday and Saturday evening. Rocky LaPorte’s appeal comes from his everyman, streetwise style of comedy. Delivering laughs in his trademark Brooklyn accent, he has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the country, and he famously appeared on season 8 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing! Rocky received 5th place out of 10 contestants. A former Chicago truck driver and dock worker, Rocky has accumulated a slew of performances throughout his career, including…

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