Emmy Award-winning host of the “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah will bring his stand-up comedy to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Friday, August 19. The South African born comedian has written, produced and starred in 11 comedy specials, including his most recent “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia” on Netflix, which received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination for Best Comedy Album. On top of his television comedy, Noah is a bestselling author reaching number one on the New York Times bestseller list with his book “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood.” Tickets for Trevor Noah are on sale at the Illinois State Fair Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com. Fairgoers are reminded that Ticketmaster is the only authorized ticket broker for the Illinois State Fair. All other websites and offers may be fraudulent and buyers should beware. To view the full lineup of artists, visit www2.illinois.gov. Mark your calendars for the 2022 Illinois State Fair, August 11 through 21, in Springfield.