In what was once considered a male-dominated industry, women have been making waves in the comedy industry for quite some time. Outside of leaving audiences in stitches with their stand-up, these ...

There are no cooties at this comedy show. UCLA’s comedy club Shenanigans is once again hosting its “Men Aren’t Funny” show, kicking off their first performance of the year Friday. Gabby Klijian, a ...

Iliza Shlesinger will bring the laughs with her when she hosts Variety‘s Power of Women gala on Oct. 29 in Beverly Hills. “It’s the perfect fit,” the comedian says of the gig. “My whole career has ...

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 ...

On Monday afternoon, L.A. comic Valerie Tosi tweeted something that she thought might land her in “hot water.” “I love what I consider to be my home club,” the tweet reads. “With all my heart. But ...

More and more Middle Eastern women thrive as comedians. Could their success on stage, in the film industry, at comedy festivals and on social media foster empowerment for the next generation of girls?

Anke Engelke has shaped the German comedy landscape like no other. On December 21, the undisputed queen of German ...

Behold the spotlight, the microphone. The audience, hushed in anticipation. The music as he (usually he, sometimes she) walks to the empty stage. Then, the opening joke. Funny, we hope, but like a ...

This week, the comedian joins Lale in the studio to share tales from her Absolutely Knot cruise, explain why the Amalfi Coast is eternally healing to her, and chat about the joy she gets from ...

Lip Schtick Donnas will be performing stand-up comedy every other Tuesday at Rudyard's to allow the group of 17 professional and amateur women comedians to gain exposure and break down gender barriers ...

Hong Kong (CNN) — With her short hair and unshowy clothing, Fan Chunli looks every bit the middle-aged woman from rural China. Among a crowd of youngsters vying to become the next breakout star in one ...