Female comedians have always been a backbone of the industry, and now they're taking over the fashion world. From Ziwe to ...

It’s an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the humor in it all. This has led to a long history of successful Black female ...

Entertainment veteran highlights the restorative impact of laughter and the evolving landscape for women in comedy LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 ...

In 2015, the Houston Whatever Festival lineup limited the number of female comedians to just three in a sea of male stand-ups, falling back on an antiquated excuse — there simply weren't enough women ...

In the crowd at a comedy show, three kinds of laughter can usually be heard. First up is the, “oh man, oh god, did they really just say that?” laughter — the kind that comes with a facepalm or a slow ...

The 1960s marked a turning point in comedy, when performers began pushing beyond punchlines and embracing satire, social commentary, and more personal styles of humor. This era produced comedians who ...

This story originally appeared on The 19th. Esther Fallick wants her comedy to be an escape from the horrors. But that escape has a purpose: to make it easier to face these times for what they are. By ...

Not all comedy is born from a funny or humorous place. Sometimes the origins are pretty dark – or totally unrelated to anything amusing. No matter what, it’s always interesting to see how our favorite ...

Comedian Nkechi Chibueze will present her solo show (SU)PERVIRGIN as part of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Festival. The performance will take place at Caveat NYC.