IRL Cast

Allison Reese is an actor and comedian known for her viral comedy videos, which have earned tens of millions of views across social media platforms. Allison performed stand-up on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and made her feature debut in the Judd Apatow-produced film, Bros.

Michael Gomez’s TV appearances include Chicago Med and Chicago Justice on NBC, and The Upshaws on Netflix. He was featured in the NBCUniversal Breakout Comedy Festival and an SNL Showcase for Lorne Michaels.

Kate James is a comedy writer, actor and improviser based in NYC. Writing credits include the upcoming feature What May Be, Work In Progress on Showtime, The Gotham Film Awards and The Gotham Television Awards.

Steve Waltien is a Peabody Award-winning and five-time Emmy Award-nominated writer for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as a performer with the critically acclaimed Improvised Shakespeare Company. He's an alum of The Second City Mainstage and the iO Theater in Chicago. TV and film credits include Mike Birbiglia's Don't Think Twice, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, and Chicago PD.

Andrew Knox was named a New Face of comedy at the Just For Laughs festival and had his solo show “Emotional Alpha” featured in the 2026 Netflix is a Joke Comedy Fest. He currently performs at UCB in Los Angeles. He’s been seen on St. Denis Medical, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, FOX NFL Sunday, as well as many national commercials.

Neal Dandade’s credits include Justified: City Primeval (FX), Chicago Med (NBC), and Deli Boys (Hulu). He was a member of the Second City National Touring Company and a writer/performer/teacher at the iO and Annoyance theaters. He appeared as a writer/performer in the CBS Diversity Showcase.

Mark Campbell is an alumnus of Second City Chicago’s resident e.t.c. stage where he wrote and performed in four critically acclaimed revues. He has performed aboard Norwegian Cruise Line as a host for The Price is Right Live! Mark is also a cast member of The Improvised Shakespeare Company.

Kim Vaughn is an actor and filmmaker. She is an alum of the Second City Mainstage. Vaughn’s TV appearances include Chicago Med on NBC, Empire on Fox, and The Chi on Showtime.

Elijah Olachea is an LA-based actor. His two most recent features include lead roles in The Woodster, a coming-of-age drama currently in its festival run, and the queer thriller Bleed Like Me, now available to stream on Here TV. His films have been featured at Sundance, HollyShorts, Outfest, Dances with Films, Out on Film, and CinemaDiverse.