If we were going to identify which industry provides the most visibility of queer women, it would undeniably be comedy. Comedy has become a space where even bigots feel comfortable seeing queer women run the show. Because who doesn’t love laughing?!
For that reason, lesbians need to continue to dominate the comedy scene. Most of us (and everyone else) are already fans of OG comediennes Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho, Lea DeLaria, Rose O’Donnell, Lily Tomlin, Tig Notaro, and the one and only Ellen DeGeneres. But there are so many talented ladies out there making people laugh. Up-and-coming women need your laughs, too; here are a few I think you'll dig!
Brittany Ashley
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You probably recognize Brittany from Buzzfeed Video. She made her debut in a viral Buzzfeed vid, but her standup is more on our level.
Cameron Esposito
Remember that video series “Ask a Lesbian?” where the internet asked lesbian questions and got lesbian answers? That was Cameron!
Lianna Carrera
We’re big fans of this Virginia comic, who you might have seen on AfterEllen Live
Emma Willmann
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This rural girl from Maine loves to talk about her crappy dating experiences and having dyslexia. Her energy and humor are infectious.
Sam Jay
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Sam has an incredibly laid-back approach to comedy — she's refreshingly funny. She loves joking about black culture, sex, and stupid people.
Zoe Lyons
There's no American who isn't interested in watching a cute and hilarious English comedian tromp around a stage and tell jokes.
Irene Tu
This young comic is making a name for herself with hilarious punchlines on her androgynous appearance and weird things people say to Asians. Just watch.
Mae Martin
As a Canadian transplant in London, her British humor, impressions, and singing are on point. Ya, she’s a catch.
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