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Lady Killers is changing comedy for the better

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN)- Lady Killers is a femme-focused comedy show held every second Wednesday at Show Bar, part of Revolution Hall. This comedy bash features women comedians, as well as queer, trans, ...
Los Angeles Times

These older women may be ‘heading for the coffin,’ but they’re getting laughs in L.A.

The Times recently spoke with six women who started stand-up comedy later in life. Their big takeaway: Stand-up comedy is a unique artform because anyone can do it as long as they’re funny. Performing ...
Daily Camera

Boulder Comedy Festival stages year 5 with a record-breaking 18 women comedians who aren’t ‘just token slots’

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

After a clap-back, the Mermaid Comedy Hour has redefined the L.A. comedy scene

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Created in 2015 after a Houston comedy festival was criticized for having too few female comics, the Mermaid ...