Kubbra Sait begins stand-up comedy journey: ‘If you’re not having fun, neither are we’

Kubbra Sait has begun her stand-up comedy journey, earning an enthusiastic response while embracing the spontaneity, honesty ...
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Meet the pioneering Jewish female comedian you’ve probably never heard of

Jean Carroll is considered the first Jewish woman to do stand-up comedy. Now, an event aims to introduce New Yorkers to this influential yet little-known legend. Before there was Joan Rivers and Susie ...

From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines

Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage — not just as a stylistic choice, ...
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Watch this stand-up comedian find a woman with a really weird

Stand-up comedian, Jessica Kirson, engages in a hilarious crowd work session after discovering an audience member with a ...

Is Louis C.K. uncanceled? Comedians don't want to talk about it

Louis C.K. released a new Netflix special, his first on a major platform since admitting to sexual misconduct in 2017. The ...
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Why brands are betting on stand-up comedians

As brands pour bigger budgets into stand-up comedians, the shift highlights what is fuelling the investment and where ...
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Stand-up comedian battles hecklers on the front lines in this must-watch set!

Stand-up comedian, Jessica Kirson, delivers a masterclass in crowd work as she fearlessly engages with and dismantles ...
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Was it all a joke? How stand-up comedy helped reelect Trump

Did stand-up comedians help reelect Donald Trump? Not a joke, as outgoing President Joe Biden might say. Trump has been the ...
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32 Stand-Up Comedians Who Passed Way Too Soon

Some have said that tragedy is an important element to comedy but, for some of stand-up's most acclaimed stars, tragedy saw the end of their career. Far too many of our favorite comedians passed away ...