Funny Is Female Comedy Festival

October 23–26 | Oak Park, IL
55 Comics. 4 Days. Endless Laughs.

The Funny Is Female Comedy Festival brings together 55 hilarious comics from across the U.S. for four days of shows celebrating women and female-identifying comedians who are redefining comedy. This festival is more than punchlines — it’s a movement. Funny Is Female is dedicated to elevating and amplifying the voices of women in comedy, creating an inclusive and empowering space that proves (again) that women are funny!

Funny Is Female Headliners

Megan Gailey

Headliner Megan Gailey is a writer, actor, and stand-up comic based in Los Angeles. Megan has performed on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” had a half-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central, and made an appearance on “The Tonight Show.”

Catch Megan live on stage at:

Comedy Plex Comedy Club – located at 1128 Lake St, Lower Level, Oak Park, IL

Friday, October 24

7-8:30 PM

Patti Vazquez

Headliner Patti Vazquez is a comedian and TV and radio personality, based in Chicago. Patti is currently featured on the brand new reality series “My Life Is A Joke” on the OWN network.

Catch Patti live on stage:

Sushi House Dragon Lounge – located at 1107 Lake Street (Lower Level), Oak Park

Saturday, October 25

7-8:30 PM

Funny Is Female Festival Comedy Plex Team

Meet Lisa Nagatomo-Timms (left), Special Events Coordinator, who watched and rated the videos from the 212 comics that applied to the festival.  Meet Marta Segal Block(right), Events Marketing Manager, who audiences can also catch performing at Comedy Plex.

To purchase tickets & for more info

Headliner shows: $25 online | $30 at the door

All other shows: $15 online | $20 at the door

Festival Pass: $75 for unlimited laughs!

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