Dave

Dave Yates, born and raised in Illinois, has been performing stand up comedy for 5 years across the country and pursues life, laughter, and music. When Dave isn’t touring, he is also an actor for the Heartland Theater Company. As well as a love for the stage, Dave is an active speaker and volunteer at recovery centers for addiction recovery. Being 4 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 weekly podcast called This Dude’s Podcast. Where ever Dave performs, he brings a mixture of wit and whimsy to audiences of all types. In addition to comedy, Dave enjoys an array of cheese and fancy mustards.