Atlanta comedy club owner experiences ‘Whiplash’ with upcoming Ponce venue

Marshall Chiles places an arm around Robin Williams for a photo
Laughing Skull Lounge founder and Whiplash Comedy owner Marshall Chiles is photographed with late comedian Robin Williams at Laughing Skull Lounge, early 2010s. (Courtesy of Marshall Chiles)

Updated on Jan. 7, 2025, at 8:31 p.m.

Whiplash Comedy, an upcoming Atlanta stand-up comedy venue opening its doors later this year, is planning to bring highly anticipated laughter and potential revenue to Ponce City Market.

In an exclusive interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Wednesday, Whiplash owner and Laughing Skull Lounge founder Marshall Chiles announced the arrival of the 6,000-square-foot location, nestled right above restaurant and entertainment hotspot City Winery Atlanta.