Fatima Sana Shaikh says female characters in comedy often lack depth and variety.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TV is responsible for introducing the world to a whole new generation of women comics, who not only perform like their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's an objective fact: Black women are hilarious. Through the trials and tribulations of living, they prevail by finding the ...

The Roar' starring Aneet Padda and Raghubir Yadav, Shaikh spoke, in a recent interview, about the changing landscape of ...

South by Southwest’s Statement About the Lack of Women in Their Comedy […]South by Southwest has responded to the hubbub about their comedy offerings at this year’s festival consisting of 30 dudes and ...

Believe it or not, comedy has long been a tool for Black women; used an instrument to tell uncomfortable truths, debunk narratives, and connect generations through laughter. But behind every punchline ...

New book chronicles making of classic comedy 'The Women' ...

There are no cooties at this comedy show. UCLA’s comedy club Shenanigans is once again hosting its “Men Aren’t Funny” show, kicking off their first performance of the year Friday. Gabby Klijian, a ...

Close your eyes and imagine a stand-up comedian. Perhaps they’re standing in a basement in front of an exposed brick wall. Or sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of a black curtained stage. What ...