From Beijing comedy clubs to New York stages, China's female comedians are using stand-up to tell new stories about modern China. On a Wednesday night not long ago, a crowd of Beijingers packed into ...

Caroline Hirsch takes the stage at Worth’s Groundbreaking Women event on September 15. The founder of Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Comedy Festival joins this year’s speaker lineup. Photo ...

Fatima Sana Shaikh says female characters in comedy often lack depth and variety.

South by Southwest’s Statement About the Lack of Women in Their Comedy […]South by Southwest has responded to the hubbub about their comedy offerings at this year’s festival consisting of 30 dudes and ...

Believe it or not, comedy has long been a tool for Black women; used an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, debunk narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline ...

One of the most exciting voices in comedy is Canadian-born comedian, writer, actor and producer Maddy Kelly. Headlining stand-up shows, winning a Webby Award and making her late-night debut on The ...

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Today, women are performing stand-up sets in front of stadiums full of people, featuring as cast members on “Saturday Night Live” and hosting their own late-night talk shows. Just a decade ago, ...

EADaily, September 28th, 2026. The former star of the popular comedy show Comedy Woman Ekaterina Barnava, who now lives in ...