Before there was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was a long history of Jewish female comedians, standing up and speaking out. Although stand-up comedy is often described as a “boy’s club,” the truth ...

Sumukhi Suresh, stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, has never shied away from using comedy to voice things that often go unsaid. Best known for her online comic sketches and stand-up performances, ...

This video explores ongoing debates and perceptions surrounding female stand-up comedy, examining industry dynamics, audience expectations, and the broader cultural context shaping the conversation.

No matter how quick the wit, no stand-up comic starts out a success. Forget the top: on the way to the bottom rung, comics need to endure endless open-mic tryouts, log thousands of miles for little or ...

Legendary American vaudeville entertainer-turned-comedian Jackie "Moms" Mabley became famous for her persona as a frumpy, middle-aged woman in a housedress and floppy hat delivering hilarious stand-up ...

Funny Femmes is an all-women stand-up comedy show that takes place every month at The Globe in downtown Athens.