Ben Wilke

Ben Wilke is a seasoned producer and project manager currently working at IDEOLOGY Productions since September 2022. As a co-founder of The Comedy Project since February 2016, Ben aims to create an enjoyable atmosphere for comedy shows with great drinks and food. Ben has owned Deep End Films since February 2007, handling daily operations, editing, shooting, advertising, and social media. Previous experience includes producing at Storytelling Pictures from June 2018 to September 2022 and acting at Dog Story Theater from 2008 to 2012. Early career roles include waiter at Ed Debevics from 1999 to 2005 and improvisor at Improv Olympic during the same years. Ben holds a BS in Film/Cinema/Video Studies and a degree in liberal arts with a focus on Film/Theater, both earned at Columbia College Chicago from 1999 to 2004.