America's Got Talent on NBC Meet Connor King Stand-up comedian from Chicago

'America's Got Talent,' which has unearthed hidden gems such as Lindsey Stirling, Terry Fator, and Grace VanderWaal, is back to wow audiences with some of the world's most talented performers. For budding musicians, dancers, and standup comedians, the long-running NBC competition has proven to be an effective way to break into the industry. The winner will receive a $1 million grand prize, the opportunity to perform as the headline act in Las Vegas, and a fantastic start in the entertainment industry.

According to the official synopsis for the current season, "The 17th season of "America's Got Talent" returns with a fresh group of hopeful performers vying for the grand prize of $1 million. With global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel, and celebrated actress and international sensation Sofia Vergara, executive producer Simon Cowell return to the star-studded judging panel. Terry Crews, the charismatic host, is back. This season is set to include some of the most outrageous performers to ever perform on the "AGT" stage." If you're looking for more talent-based shows to watch, look no further. 'American Song Contest,' 'American Idol,' and 'So You Think You Can Dance' are all worth watching.

Who is Connor King?

Connor King has been performing stand-up since he was eighteen years old when he went on a cross-country comedy tour. Following his travels and performances in Los Angeles, Connor relocated to Chicago, where he has been performing in local comedy clubs on a regular basis. He's a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and the creator and producer of The Chill as F**k Event, The Second City's weekly variety event. In addition to stand-up, Connor may be seen performing improv and musical comedy in Chicago.

Connor King has also worked as a pianist and musical director for iO Chicago comic shows. He has 125.3K followers on Tik Tok, which makes him highly popular. The majority of his content is open to interpretation. Connor also has a 342-subscriber YouTube channel called "Connor King." There aren't many videos on his YouTube channel right now, but after his participation on 'AGT,' he might start adding more.

On Tuesday at 8 p.m. on NBC, catch Connor King, who is ready to show off his comic skills on Season 17 of 'America's Got Talent.'