Photo Credit: Lady Laughs Philly

PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Lady Laughs International Comedy Festival, which began in Madison, Wisconsin in 2016, will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this year, August 17-23. Spanning multiple days at a single venue, The Louis Bluver Theater at The Drake, this festival will highlight women and queer comics from Philadelphia, the U.S., and the world!

 

While festival submissions have closed, Lady Laughs Philly is currently accepting sponsors. Opportunities to support the festival range from $0 all the way up to $2,500+. 

Visit LadyLaughsPhilly.com for more information or contact Lady Laughs Philly founder, Shawna Lutzow, directly at LadyLaughsPhilly@gmail.com.

 

One Lady Laughs Philly performer shared, "I would not be doing stand-up today if not for Lady Laughs Philly. I'm so grateful to be a part of this supportive, hilarious community of women and queer artists that is focused on making comedy accessible, inclusive, and joyful."

 

- Lauren Ingeno, Comedian

 

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ABOUT LADY LAUGHS PHILLY

 

Lady Laughs Philly is a Philadelphia-based comedy platform dedicated to making laughter, creativity, and community accessible to everyone. Created to support women and queer comics in an industry where their voices have often been overlooked, the organization fosters an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment that reflects the diversity of Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

 

While intentionally centered around uplifting women and queer performers, Lady Laughs Philly’s open mic welcomes comedians of all backgrounds and experience levels. Through comedy, connection, and community, the organization works to amplify underrepresented perspectives, break down barriers within the comedy scene, and create a space where everyone feels they belong. Lady Laughs Philly proudly supports equity, inclusion, and human rights for all communities. For more information, visit www.ladylaughsphilly.com.