The Doctors of Comedy

Presented by the Empire Arts Center and GF Comedy Collective

A real doctor (and his friend) trade their day jobs for laughs at this one-night stand-up showcase. 

Meet Your Comedy Providers:

Steve Windels, aka The Beaver Doctor, is a professional wildlife biologist by day, stand-up comedian by night who gives a unique perspective on not just the mysteries of the animal kingdom but life in general as a middle-aged divorced dad trying to figure out where he fits on this goofy planet. He was a 2025 finalist for the House of Comedy’s Funniest Person contest and a 2025 finalist of the Funniest Person in Minneapolis. He also produces comedy shows in the Twin Cities and elsewhere in Minnesota. Learn more on his website.

Ateh Ekinde could be a doctor right now. The 30-year-old was on course to enter medical school roughly four years ago, until a chance encounter with stand-up comedy changed his trajectory. A popular Minnesota comic, Ateh Ekinde can be seen performing at many of the top clubs and performance venues around the Twin Cities.