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- John Mulaney. Thirty-six-year-old John Mulaney spent six years writing for "Saturday Night Live," wrote and performed the hit Broadway show "Oh, Hello" with friend and frequent collaborator Nick Kroll and made his big-screen debut as the voice of Peter Porker in "Into The Spider-Verse."
- Ali Wong. Ali Wong is only 37, but she already has two hit standup specials she recorded while pregnant: "Baby Cobra" and "Hard Knock Wife." She stars in the Netflix romantic comedy, "Always Be My Maybe" and her animated show "Tuca and Bertie" returns this year on Adult Swim (she voices Bertie).
- Patti Harrison. Patti Harrison is a trans comedian who you probably know from her stealing scenes in every show she appears in, whether it's deranged office assistant Ruthie on "Shrill," the co-worker making desperate jokes about Santa on "I Think You Should Leave," or her spectacular appearance on "The Tonight Show" where she responded to Trump's transgender military ban.
- Hannibal Buress. Hannibal Buress is a prolific standup-turned-actor who can be seen in "Broad City," "Tag," the "Neighbors" films, and "The Eric Andre Show."
- Jenny Slate. Her tenure at SNL may have come to a premature end thanks to an on-air F-bomb, but Slate’s done quite well for herself since leaving the late night juggernaut.
- Amy Schumer. Already a full season into her namesake show on Comedy Central, Amy Schumer has earned a name for herself as part of the slew of talent that’s been revitalizing the network (Key and Peele and Kroll Show both share a similar, sketch-oriented premise).
- Chelsea Peretti. On a show that’s often compared to Parks and Rec (which she wrote for during its fourth season), Chelsea Peretti’s Gina is like a combination Tom and Donna, a diva with eight drawers of underwear and a penchant for interpretive dancing.
- Shelby Fero. Let’s get the whole age thing out of the way: Shelby Fero is 20. TWENTY. And she’s been in the national spotlight for her comedy chops since she was 18.
- Wanda Sykes. Best known for: The Upshaws, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The New Adventures of Old Christine. The Emmy-winning actress and writer is a legend in her own right, with dozens of acting credits and multiple comedy specials to her name.
- Nicole Byer. Best known for: Nailed It! , Girl Code. Nicole Byer has mastered the art of delivering the raunchiest jokes with such quirk and charm, it makes her delivery all the more hilarious.
- Ali Wong. Best known for: Always Be My Maybe, Baby Cobra, Hard Knock Wife, Don Wong. If you want to pee your pants laughing, we highly recommend you watch one of Wong's Netflix specials, where she expertly blends humor and social commentary.
- Jenny Slate. Best known for: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Saturday Night Live, Obvious Child, Parks and Recreation, House of Lies. Jenny Slate, 41, is credited with co-creating the gem that is Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, which debuted in 2010, but she has plenty more impressive projects on her resume.
Apr 25, 2024 · Even so, female comedians are shining a spotlight on the issues that women face, both in the industry and in real life. This article spotlights six female comedians you should check out — and hopefully serves as a springboard to discover many, many more! 1. Taylor Tomlinson . Taylor Tomlinson is the it-girl of the stand-up scene.
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Jan 15, 2019 · LEAVE A COMMENT. Carol Channing, the Tony Award-winning performer and Broadway legend, died Tuesday at the age of 97. Upon hearing the news, tributes from fans and fellow performers began flooding in. “It is so very hard to see the final curtain lower on a woman who has been a daily part of my life for more than a third of it,” Channing’s ...
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May 30, 2017 · 4. EMMA WILLMAN “I get so frustrated when people think I’m trying to look like Ellen Degeneres. It’s so frustrating because I’m trying so hard to look like Nick Carter.”
Mar 12, 2009 · JOAN RIVERS (comedian): Phyllis Diller used to dress like a fool. Totie Fields was a big fat woman. In the beginning, women comedians were all grotesque in one way or another. PHYLLIS DILLER ...
