The spotlight is ready, the mic is hot, and the stage is set—Latina Comedy Festival 2025 is officially accepting performer applications, and this year promises to be bigger, bolder, and bilingual!
Las Locas Comedy kicked off 2025 with a powerhouse lineup of shows that continue to spotlight Latina and BIPOC voices in Chicago’s comedy scene. From packed monthly Chingona Comedy Hours at the Laugh Factory to a buzzing Sabado Night Laughs at Surge Logan Square, the first half of the year has been full of laughs, love, and community. Highlights include their 8th anniversary celebration in February and a successful fundraiser in April for the upcoming 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival this fall. Las Locas is proving once again that comedy can be both hilarious and unapologetically empowering.
The Latina Comedy Festival is back and bigger than ever, announcing its 4th annual festival with an exciting new partnership with The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago’s premier independent, non-profit comedy club. For the first time, the festival will take place exclusively at The Lincoln Lodge from October 2-4, 2025, solidifying its place as the nation’s leading comedy festival dedicated to Latina comedic voices.
The team behind Las Locas Comedy, Chicago’s only monthly Latina stand-up comedy show, is back with an expanded 3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival from October 3rd-5th, 2024, across multiple venues in Chicago.
The team behind Las Locas Comedy, Chicago’s only monthly Latina stand-up comedy show, is back with an expanded 3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival from October 3rd-5th, 2024, across multiple venues in Chicago.
March 25th, 2024: The nationally touring Teachers Gone Bad from Mind Twist Comedy performed for Chicago educators at Laugh Factory during Spring Break. The lineup of performers brought their A-game, delivering punchlines that ranged from clever observations to downright hilarious anecdotes. From navigating the complexities of school bureaucracy to poking fun at the quirks of students, every moment onstage was a comedic gem.
February 1, 2024: Time flies when you’re having fun, and that’s exactly how we felt as we recently celebrated our seven-year anniversary with a spectacular extra loca comedy show that exceeded all expectations. The journey from humble beginnings to this significant milestone has been nothing short of remarkable, and our anniversary event was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and support that have fueled our success.
January 3rd, 2024: The nationally touring Teachers Gone Bad from Mind Twist Comedy performed for Chicago educators at Laugh Factory. Educators comedians perform across the country to bring laughter and entertainment to school staff. Comedians received a warm welcome and the event was a success, proving learning and laughter can go hand in hand.
Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions were so excited to bring the 2nd Annual Feo Holiday Comedy Sweater Show to one of our favorite suburban venues – Fergie & Foz in Summit on December 16th, 2023. The crowd was extra loca/o and turned it up in their MAS feo holiday sweaters!
Our November 2023 Sabado Night Laughs was held at a new venue in Logan Square and featured hilarious locas and one loco with an extra loca crowd!
The team behind Las Locas Comedy, Chicago’s only monthly Latina stand-up comedy show, is back with an expanded 2nd Annual Latina Comedy Festival from October 5th-7th, 2023, across multiple venues in Chicago.
Teachers Gone Bad came back to Chicago on Labor Day weekend 2023 and had the audience at Laugh Factory LOLing through the whole show!
