(309) 336-3437 yates.davidc@gmail.com www.yatescomedy.com @yatescomedy on Twitter and Instagram

Dave Yates, born and raised in Illinois, performs across the country and pursues life, laughter, and music.  Dave recently helped break the Guinness World Record for longest comedy show at the Wild West Comedy Fest in Nashville, TN. He was also a feature performer at the nation’s largest music festival, Summer Fest, in Milwaukee, WI. When Dave isn't touring, he is also an actor for the Heartland Theater Company. In addition to a love for the stage, Dave is an active speaker and volunteer at recovery centers for addiction recovery. Being four years sober himself, Dave knows how to connect on a multitude of levels with people all over the country. Dave is also the Host of his own podcast called This Dude's Podcast. Wherever Dave performs, he brings a mixture of wit and whimsy to audiences of all types. Besides performing, Dave enjoys making and selling his own brand of hot sauce called Ha Ha Hot Sauce.

Riddle's Comedy Club Alsip, IL Mason City Limits, Mason City IL Jukebox Comedy Club Peoria, IL Donnie B's Comedy Club Springfield, IL Main Hangar Decatur, IL Chubby's Comedy Club Indianapolis, IN WIP Theater Chicago, IL

Laugh House Bloomington, IL Castle Theater Bloomington, IL Coo Koo's Comedy Club, WI  Bonkerz Comedy Clubs -  Multiple Locations

-  Full list available upon request

Heartland Theater Company 2014-present "Murder of Crows" directed by Ron Emmons Part: Lead "Husband"  "The Decoy"- directed by Julie Kistler Part: Undercover Cop "Ferry" directed by Dr. John Ficca  Part: Lead "Brad the Blind Date" 

Sticky in The Sticks 2014- present  (pop up bar plays) "Creeper" Part: Dan (Lead)  "Real World Experience"  Part: Jeff (Lead)  Producer/directors   J.Michael Grey and Connie Blick

Contact me directly for booking and inquiries Dave Yates

903 West Wood Street Bloomington, IL 61701

(309)-336-3437 yates.davidc@gmail.com

www.yatescomedy.com