Erie native , C.J. Toledano is recording his first stand-up comedy CD/DVD in Chicago, IL at the critically acclaimed Lincoln Lodge on January 15 and 16.

C.J. first performed at Jr.’s Last Laugh in May 2005 when he was a senior at Cathedral Prep. He has since been honing his craft all over the country and currently in Chicago, IL.

C.J. writes:

Recording a professional CD and DVD is expensive. Although, something like that can help out comedians in promoting themselves and furthering their career because agents, managers, bookers and other industry types pay much more attention to professional recordings. Not only would you be helping C.J. out, but you’d also be supporting the growth of nine other comedians’ careers.

Any amount is greatly appreciated! If you donate $10 or more, that will cover you for a pre-order of C.J.’s debut stand-up comedy CD/DVD with no extra charge and if you donate $15 or more, you’ll receive, in addition, the CD/DVD compilation of Chicago’s best stand-up comedians who came and performed at the same show. If you donate anything less than $10, C.J. will surprise you with something fun and/or interesting in the mail. So really it’s not a donation as no matter what you’ll be receiving something. Estimated delivery for the CDs and DVDs is mid-February.

If you would like to learn more about C.J. and his Cd recording, check out his site. If you’d like to pre-order a CD or DVD, check out his fundraising site. He’s also got a nice Myspace site as well.