Madison & Dane County
Clean Corporate Comedian for Madison Events
Your group has sat through a full day of sessions, and now comes the part they'll actually remember. Book the wrong act and it's a long, quiet hour with your name attached to it. Dan Deibert brings clean, HR-friendly stand-up to Madison conferences, association meetings and company holiday parties, and Madison is a town he knows by heart. He lived here for years and did radio on Q106 and WTDY.
Why planners in Madison book Dan
- He knows Madison. Dan lived in Madison for many years, did morning radio on Q106 and hosted a talk show on WTDY. He has celebrated plenty of birthdays at the Nitty Gritty, too.
- Smart rooms laugh too. Madison audiences are sharp. Dan's observational comedy gives them credit for it, so the laughs come from recognition, not cheap shots.
- A veteran you can trust with the mic. More than 30 years on stage and runner-up in the national Jay Leno Comedy Challenge.
- No guesswork. Share your group, your agenda and your goals, and Dan writes the proposal around your event.
Corporate comedy in Madison
As the state capital, Madison keeps a busy calendar of state association meetings, statewide conferences and professional gatherings, alongside the banquets and company parties of a growing business community. Many of the biggest events land at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, the Alliant Energy Center and downtown hotels like The Madison Concourse Hotel.
Madison is about an hour from Dan's home in Waukesha, so there's no airfare and no rental car to budget for. He'll be there in plenty of time to check the sound and meet your team before the show.
Over the years Dan has played every kind of room, from the back room of a Rocky Rococo to the big ballroom at The Madison Concourse Hotel. Every one of them ended with people laughing.
Madison events Dan performs at
- Association and conference evenings. After a day of sessions and committee meetings, attendees are ready to laugh. More on Dan's convention and conference shows.
- Company holiday parties. A shared laugh to close out the year, clean enough for every table in the room. See holiday party comedy with Dan.
- Awards banquets. Comedy between dinner and the awards keeps the energy up for the people being honored.
- Employee and client appreciation. Say thank you with a night out that people will talk about.
- Fundraisers. A great way to warm up donors, scheduled before or after the auction so the two don't compete.
Show formats
- Stand-up show. Usually about 60 minutes, with the length set by your agenda.
- Emcee. For awards banquets, galas and conferences, Dan runs the program: the welcome, speaker introductions, awards, the raffle or paddle raise, and the clock.
- Trivia and comedy. For a crowd that likes to compete, HIP Trivia is Dan's hosted blend of trivia, game show moments and comedy. See HIP Trivia.
How to book Dan for your Madison event
Request a quote
Tell Dan about your group, venue and date. He'll get back to you within 1 business day with a proposal written for your event.
Lock in your date
Confirm the details and the show is set. No surprises and no last-minute scramble.
Enjoy the night
Sit back, laugh with your team and take the credit. You earned it.
See Dan on stage
What Wisconsin planners say
"We couldn't have asked for a better comedian for our work holiday party! Dan was professional, personable, and genuinely hilarious. The material resonated with a diverse audience, and the delivery kept everyone entertained the entire time. The laughter in the room said it all. This performance truly elevated our event. Would gladly book again!"
"The work with Dan Deibert was excellent. We were looking for something different for our awards banquet and we found it. Mr. Deibert had everyone rolling in their seats. One of our member's husbands stated that his wife never laughs and the program made her do it. Everyone is stating how excellent it was."
"We recently held an employee event for our Managers and Tire Technicians. Leading up to this event, working with Dan on scheduling and communication was smooth and seamless. He presented a great show that our employees really enjoyed. We would recommend him to all who have a corporate type event for their entertainment."
Madison event FAQ
Can Dan perform at Madison convention centers and hotels?
Yes. Dan performs in convention center meeting rooms, hotel ballrooms and banquet halls throughout the Madison area. Any of them works for comedy as long as the room has good sound and the audience can see the stage.
Is the material right for a professional or association audience?
Yes. Dan's comedy is clean but never watered down: quick, observational material built on the everyday things everyone in the room recognizes. It suits association members, state agency staff, health care teams and company employees alike.
How long is the show?
Dan's shows usually run about 60 minutes, and the length is flexible. Tell him where it falls in your agenda and how much time you have, and he will tailor the set to fit.
Does Dan emcee conferences and banquets?
Yes. Dan emcees awards banquets, galas and conferences. He handles the welcome, introduces speakers, presents awards, runs the raffle or paddle raise and keeps the program moving on time.
What AV does the show need?
A dependable sound system and a handheld microphone, tested before guests arrive, plus light on the stage area. The free event checklist covers the full setup in a form you can send straight to your venue's AV team.
Bring clean comedy to your Madison event.
Give your attendees the session they'll still be talking about on the drive home, and enjoy hearing that you're the one who planned it.
Get a Quote
Email dan@dandeibert.com
Call or text 262-333-0494