Not just a pretty face theyβre actually pretty hilarious too. Eight of ΑπΑ§ΙρΙηβs top female comedians are stepping up to the stage to compete in a four-show festival this March. Kathleen McGee and StΓ©phanie Morin-Robert will be headlining the event at Dakotaβs Comedy Lounge with guest appearances by Nancy Ho and Nina Wilder.
The Funny For A Girl Comedy Festival looks to showcase not only ΑπΑ§ΙρΙηβs thriving comedy scene but also the range of talent in the city.
David Kopp of ΑπΑ§ΙρΙη Comedy said the local ladies are extremely talented and will be hosting, co-headlining as well as competing in the contest.
The festival is sponsored by ΑπΑ§ΙρΙηβs Haven Mattress which will pay for the comedianβs travel and talent.
βTimes are changing, but stand-up comedy still skews male, typically. It is the intention of this festival to provide an opportunity to women so their voices are heard and their feminine perspectives are emboldened,β said Scott Amis, founder of Haven Mattress.
βA female-focused comedy festival gives these women a chance to network, be seen by their peers and the community, and to progress toward their professional goals. Funny for a Girl Comedy Festival embraces, rethinks, and rebukes the tired cliche that female comedians need to be compared to their male peers. Funny for a girl is funny.β
The event runs March 11 and 12 at Dakodaβs Comedy Lounge and tickets can be purchased through .
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