Hailing from Sauk Village, Illinois, Keith got his first taste of performing jokes for the masses when he was 17, and then returned 6 years later in 2010. His return began at the Edge Comedy Club housed in the (now dark) Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. Aside from stand up Keith also is an accomplished podcaster Hosting his own Show titled "This is Keith Paesel's Podcast" and Co-hosting "Journey into Nerdery" a podcast about comic books.

More lover than fighter, Keith’s act is extremely personal and real, ranging from the Hilarities of trailer park living to learning important life lessons from crackheads. He’s brutally honest about both the world, himself, the things he’s experienced and is extremely relatable no matter what your background. Keith has been featured at Comedy Clubs and festivals across the Midwest. His Debut Comedy Special and Album Rat Tales can be found on Youtube, Spotify, and Itunes.