Based out of Chicago, Prateek got his start as a castmember of the weekly show 100 Proof Comedy at ComedySportz Theater in Chicago. Currently, he co-produces the food based 'Snack Attack Comedy Show' at the Elbo Room.  Prateek is the founder and producer of the Simmer Brown Comedy collective which sells out standing room events every month and was praised by DesiTalk Magazine, the Aerogram and Margaret Cho.  Prateek has worked with nationally touring headliners; Maz Jobrani, Sammy Obeid, Rhea Butcher, Ryan Singer and Jenny Yang.