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 ...

From Beijing comedy clubs to New York stages, China's female comedians are using stand-up to tell new stories about modern China. On a Wednesday night not long ago, a crowd of Beijingers packed into ...

Mia Almas lives a double life. She works as a fact-checker for a news publication by day and as a stand-up comedian by night. And then one day, she discovers her Palestinian grandmother's diary, ...

That’s senior Tyla Gomez’s brand of comedy, says the professional actress, Instagram influencer (@_tylagomez) and stand-up comedian. “I’d say it’s pretty storytell-y stand-up,” Gomez said. “Not really ...

Female stand-up comedians on Netflix offer a mix of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers in the comedy genre. Streaming services like Netflix have revolutionized the comedy in ...

A look at the criticism, stereotypes, and double standards surrounding women in stand-up comedy, and why the debate continues ...

EXCLUSIVE: Comedy Central, long one of stand-up’s most important institutional launchpads, is returning to talent incubation with the launch of Comedy Central Stand-Up Selects, a new series of short ...