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LAS LOCAS COMEDY: 2025 MID-YEAR RECAP OF LAUGHTER AND LOCANESS

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, Las Locas Comedy continues to shine as a beacon of humor and representation in Chicago’s comedy scene. Founded by Janice Rodriguez, this Latina-led collective has been delivering high-energy performances that celebrate diverse voices and experiences

January: Kicking Off with Laughter

The year began with a bang on January 2nd at the Laugh Factory Chicago, featuring the “Chingona Comedy Hour.” Hosted by Janice Rodriguez, the lineup included Jessi Realz, Audrey Jonas, Soli Santos, Hilary Jimenez, and headliner Jesnaira Baez, setting a vibrant tone for the year ahead.

We kept the month going strong with our debut at BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park and a sold out night of Spanish-language comedy at Sabado Night Laughs.

February: Celebrating Love and Laughter

February saw Las Locas Comedy celebrating its 8th anniversary with a special edition of the Chingona Comedy Hour on February 6th. The show featured a stellar lineup, including Jess Martinez, Audrey Jonas, Soli Santos, Hilary Jimenez, and headliner Jesnaira Baez.

We then celebrated Val/Galentine’s Day weekend with special showcases at The Drop in South Bend and another sold out show at Sabado Night Laughs at Surge Billiards in Logan Square.

We also performed at The Revival in the South Loop and debuted our new show featuring 40+ women comics at Delightfully Unbothered at The Lincoln Lodge.

March: Women’s History Month Highlights

March was packed with events honoring Women’s History Month. On March 6th, the Chingona Comedy Hour featured comedians Hannah Roeschlein, Hoja Lopez, Cynthia Levin, Cecilia Gonzalez, and headliner Kellye Howard.

Mid-month, Sabado Night Laughs returned on March 15th at The Pocket at Surge Logan Square, with a lineup including Jayson Acevedo and Chloe Mikala.

Later, on March 26th, “Delightfully Unbothered” (formerly “Women of the Night”) showcased comedians over 40, featuring Megan Metzger, Isabel Amaya, Brandi Alexander, Lia Berman, and headliner Patti Vasquez.

April: Fundraising and Future Plans

April 3rd’s Chingona Comedy Hour at the Laugh Factory Chicago featured headliner Nana Rodriguez, bringing together top Latina/e/x and BIPOC comedians.

On April 19th, the “1/2 Way to the Fest Fundraiser Comedy Show” at Lincoln Lodge aimed to raise funds for the upcoming 4th Annual Latina Comedy Festival, scheduled for October 2nd-4th, 2025.

We closed out the month with an all Spanish language Sabado Night Laughs and another fun noche at Delightfully Unbothered.

Looking Ahead

With a strong start to 2025, Las Locas Comedy continues to amplify underrepresented voices in comedy. As they gear up for the Latina Comedy Festival this fall, audiences can look forward to more nights filled with laughter and empowerment.

For more information and upcoming shows, visit laslocascomedy.com and follow them on social media @laslocascomedy.

Janice V Rodriguez

Janice V. Rodriguez, (first name #rhymeswithDenise) is a Chicago based entrepreneur, comedian, founder and producer of Las Locas Comedy, a comedy showcase that features Latina/Latinx comedic talent and our favorite locas of any background. For a full bio, check out: janicevrodriguez.com

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 RETURN WITH EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LINCOLN LODGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Janice Rodriguez, Executive Producer

Latina Comedy Festival

latinacomedyfestival@gmail.com

773-330-2520

Latina Comedy Festival Announces 2025 Return with Exclusive Partnership with The Lincoln Lodge

CHICAGO, IL – March 19th, 2025 – 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.

To celebrate this milestone and officially kick off the festival season, the Latina Comedy Festival ½ Way to the Fest Fundraiser will take place at 5pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Lincoln Lodge. This special comedy event will showcase a powerhouse lineup of 15+ Latina comedians delivering the best of stand-up in high-energy, rapid-fire sets. This line up includes powerhouse talent including Melissa DuPrey (Hulu How to Die Alone), Deanna Ortiz (Chicago Reader’s 2022-2024 Best Stand Up Comedian), Jillian Ebanks (Second City), Soli Santos (Laugh Factory) and more. Proceeds from the fundraiser will directly support the festival’s mission to elevate Latina talent, provide industry opportunities, and expand comedy education through workshops and mentorship programs.

“The Latina Comedy Festival started as a simple dream—to create a space where Latina comedians could take center stage and be celebrated for their voices,” said Janice Rodriguez, Executive Producer of the Latina Comedy Festival. “Now, in partnership with The Lincoln Lodge, we’re making that dream even bigger. This April fundraiser is just the beginning of what will be our most ambitious and exciting festival yet!”

Since its inception in 2022, the Latina Comedy Festival has grown exponentially, featuring over 60 performers from across North America and garnering media attention from CBS, WGN, and NBC. The 2025 festival promises 18 showcases, both English and Spanish-language performances, industry panels, and exclusive networking opportunities, all held under one roof at The Lincoln Lodge, a non-profit organization committed to supporting diverse comedic voices.

“The Lincoln Lodge is thrilled to be the home of the Latina Comedy Festival,” said Kelsie Huff, Director of Marketing and Training Center Program Development at The Lincoln Lodge. “We share the same mission of providing a platform for underrepresented voices in comedy, and we can’t wait to welcome these incredible performers to our stages.”

Tickets for the Latina Comedy Festival ½ Way to the Fest Fundraiser on April 19 are available now at https://laslocascomedy.thundertix.com/events/243617. To learn more about the festival, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to support Latina comedians, visit Latinacomedyfestival.com.

About the Latina Comedy Festival
Founded in 2022 by Las Locas Comedy, the Latina Comedy Festival is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying Latina comedic talent. Held annually during Hispanic Heritage Month, the festival has showcased nationally recognized headliners and up-and-coming performers, creating an inclusive and empowering space for comedy.

About The Lincoln Lodge
A staple of Chicago’s comedy scene, The Lincoln Lodge is a non-profit comedy club dedicated to providing performance opportunities for diverse comedic voices. With its commitment to inclusivity and artistic growth, The Lincoln Lodge serves as a launching pad for both emerging and established comedians.

For media inquiries, interviews, or sponsorship details, please contact:
Janice Rodriguez, Executive Producer, latinacomedyfestival@gmail.com 773-330-2520

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Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY: 2024 WAS A YEAR TO REMEMBER

As we bid farewell to 2024, Las Locas Comedy reflects on a year filled with laughter, growth, and unforgettable moments. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights that made this year extraordinary.

7th Anniversary Celebration

In February, we marked a significant milestone—our 7th anniversary. The celebration featured a lineup of our #locas4life comedians, delivering performances that had the audience laughing all night long. This event was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and support that have fueled our success over the years.

Chingona Comedy Hour

Throughout the year, our monthly “Chingona Comedy Hour” at Laugh Factory Chicago continued to showcase top Latina/e/x comedians and honorary locas from various backgrounds. Each show was a night of no-holds-barred laughter, celebrating the badass women in our lives. Starting in September, we moved to the 7pm slot at the club.

Sabado Night Laughs

Every 3rd Saturday of the month Sabado Night Laughs at The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square has continued to grow. The show has regularly sold out and featured hilarious comedians from across the country in an intimate venue. We’ve loved the energy of the loca crowds at this funny AF showcase!

3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival

From October 3rd to 5th, we hosted the growing 3rd Annual Latina Comedy Festival across multiple venues in Chicago, including Laugh Factory in Lakeview, The Den Theatre in Wicker Park, Chicago Dramatists in River West, and Lincoln Lodge and Surge Billiards in Logan Square. The festival featured a diverse lineup of the country’s top comedians, highlighting the rich tapestry of Latina humor and storytelling. We had multiple sold out showcases and are already making big plans for 2025!

WBEZ Holiday Comedy Event

In November, we co-hosted with local NPR station WBEZ an evening of comedy with 2 special showcases at Robert’s Westside in Forest Park. The shows were a success and headlined by Chicago favorite Gwen La Roka (HBOMax).

Looking Ahead

As we gear up for 2025, we’re ready to bring even more comedy, culture, and connection to Chicago and beyond. Our mission remains the same: to uplift Latina/e/x voices in comedy, make space for diverse stories, and bring people together through the power of laughter.

Thank you to every performer, audience member, and supporter who made 2024 an incredible year for Las Locas Comedy. We couldn’t have done it without you. Cheers to more laughs and locaness in 2025!

For more updates and upcoming shows, visit our website: laslocascomedy.com

Janice V Rodriguez

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR AN EXCITING THIRD YEAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Info:
Janice Rodriguez
Latina Comedy Festival
773-330-2520
latinacomedyfestival@gmail.com
latinacomedyfestival.com

Latina Comedy Festival Returns to Chicago for an Exciting Third Year

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.

Chicago, IL September 9, 2024 – The Latina Comedy Festival, produced by Las Locas Comedy, returns to Chicago from October 3rd-5th, 2024 with expanded showcases at multiple venues across the city including Laugh Factory in Lakeview, The Den Theatre in Wicker Park, Chicago Dramatists in River West and Lincoln Lodge and Surge Billiards in Logan Square. The festival will feature the best Latina standup comedic talent from across the country including Chicago native Gwen La Roka (HBO Max), New Yorker by way of Puerto Rico, dancer, actor and comedian Suni Reyes (New York Comedy Club), and San Antonio comedian and TikTok start Chona-E (LOL San Antonio). A panel of industry representatives and comedians recently reviewed comedian submissions and selected 45 amazing performers from across North America to perform at this year’s festival.

In an industry where Latinas represent less than 1% of comics booked at comedy clubs across the country (The Comedy Club Database), Las Locas Comedy has been committed to elevating diverse female voices in comedy. Celebrating its seventh year, Las Locas Comedy continues to expand their programming to include this annual festival to showcase comics from across the country – a feat made possible by the network they’ve built across the country with Latina comics from cities such as L.A., Austin, San Antonio, New York, Denver, and Miami.

Our three day festival, happening in the heart of Hispanic Heritage Month, will also include networking events as well as educational workshops for the comedians to grow their craft and connect with each other and industry representatives. Audience members will have an amazing opportunity to see heavy hitters and up and coming Latina comedians from across the country in talent-packed showcases. The festival’s highlight happens on Saturday, October 5th at Chicago Dramatists with a special headlining showcase by Marcella Arguello, star of the HBO/Max comedy special Bitch, Grow up!. Full performer lineups and individual showcase tickets are now on sale via the Latina Comedy Festival website.

Las Locas Comedy believes the fight for representation creates a ripple effect in the comedy scene, propelling underrepresented talent to national comedy clubs and beyond. “There is so much amazing Latina comedy talent here in Chicago and across the country. Showcasing that talent through the Latina Comedy Festival platform will give comedians exposure to new audiences as well as introduce festival attendees to comedians they have not yet had the chance to see,” said Las Locas Comedy founder and Executive Producer of Latina Comedy Festival, Janice V. Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, and their crew of “Locas” have proven time and again that there is a market for comedy written and performed by Latinas in an industry that continues to be dominated by a white male narrative. Five out of 6 of last year’s showcases were completely sold out and we received local and national news coverage. The positive feedback from last year’s event and the growth of this year’s Latina Comedy Festival continues to prove that audiences want entertainment from diverse voices.

Showcase tickets and performer information are available at LatinaComedyFestival.com/tickets and more “loca” content can be found on social media at @laslocascomedy and @latinacomedyfestival.

About Las Locas Comedy
Las Locas Comedy is a Chicago-based monthly comedy showcase centered around Latinas and female comics of color. The show was founded by comedians Janice V. Rodriguez and Soli Santos in 2017 to provide a platform for Latina comedians and female comedians of color. The debut show was standing room only and their popularity has continued to grow with each subsequent show. Las Locas Comedy received the inaugural Lady Laughs Comedy Award for Best BIPOC Show, has been Chicago Reader Recommended, dubbed a “Must See Comedy Event” by Red Eye and selected to perform as part of Steppenwolf’s Lookout Series in 2019 and 2023. In 2022, Las Locas Comedy’s 5th anniversary show was also selected to be a WBEZ produced community event.

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Janice V Rodriguez

TEACHERS GONE BAD DELIVERS THE SPRING BREAK PARTY

We can still hear the laughter from our recent Teachers Gone Bad comedy showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago! Produced by Mind Twist Comedy our of San Antonio, TX, with promotional support from Las Locas Comedy, this event was a riotous celebration of humor, wit, and unapologetically adult-themed comedy that left the audience in stitches. For those unfamiliar, Teachers Gone Bad is not your run-of-the-mill comedy production. It’s a mind-twisting experience crafted specifically for the “open-minded” teaching community and comedy enthusiasts who appreciate boundary-pushing humor. Featuring a talented pool of educators-turned-comedians from across the country, this show delved into the quirky, absurd, and relatable aspects of teaching and life beyond the classroom. The spring break showcase on Monday, March 25th, at 5 pm was a hit from start to finish. 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. It’s worth noting that Teachers Gone Bad is not for the easily offended or those seeking family-friendly entertainment. This show embraced its adult-oriented nature with gusto, earning uproarious laughter and applause from the audience who embraced the irreverent humor with enthusiasm. To everyone who attended and contributed to the success of Teachers Gone Bad, thank you for making it an unforgettable evening of laughter and camaraderie. For those who missed out, fear not – stay tuned for future announcements and showcases. Remember, if you’re ready to experience comedy that pushes boundaries and tickles your funny bone in unexpected ways, Teachers Gone Bad is the show for you. Follow us on social media for the latest updates, and don’t wait too long to snag your tickets for the next uproarious adventure in comedy! Until next time, keep laughing and embracing the joy that comedy brings. Cheers to Teachers Gone Bad and all the comedic brilliance yet to come!

Your Teachers Gone Bad (in order of performance):

Janice Rodriguez (Las Locas Comedy) Jesnaira Baez (Improv) Brandi Alexander (Lincoln Lodge) Michelle Krajecki (Zanies) Brice Evans (Helium Indianapolis) Irma Ruiz (MindTwist Comedy) Thank you to all who came out, brought a friend and/or helped to spread the word!

Janice V Rodriguez

TEACHERS GONE BAD ROCKS WINTER BREAK

In partnership with Mind Twist Comedy, the nationally touring Teachers Gone Bad show returned to Chicago for their Winter Break show on January 3rd, 2024. Teachers Gone Bad is geared towards the “open-minded” teaching community and features educators across the country who moonlight as comedians or who perform comedy full-time (and not only in the classroom!). We had an awesome time returning to Chicago to perform for all of the amazing teachers and school staff who came out to laugh.

Your Teachers Gone Bad:

Janice Rodriguez (Las Locas Comedy)

Irma Ruiz (LOL San Antonio)

Joshua Nieto (Cap City Austin)

Bryan Burris (Laugh After Dark)

and Special Guests TBA

Thank you to all who came out, brought a friend and/or helped to spread the word!

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY BRINGS BACK SABADO NIGHT LAUGHS

WE’RE BACK!! Las Locas Comedy & Pa Fuera Productions were so excited to bring Sabado Night Laughs to a NEW VENUE – The Pocket at Surge Billiards in Logan Square. The crowd for the November 18th, 2023 show was extra loca and we had an extra fire lineup! We’ll be back the 3rd Saturday of every month starting in January 2024 so save the date – 1/20/24 for our next Sabado Night Laughs!

Thank you to all who came out, brought a friend and/or helped to spread the word!

Follow our November 2023 Sabado Night Laugh Comedians on Instagram!

Your Locas/os (in order of performance):

Nana Rodriguez (Laugh Factory)

Janice Rodriguez (Latina Comedy Festival)

Gabe Alvizo (Roast Battle)

Mary Kelly (Werk)

Jesnaira Baez (Improv Chicago)

Lyssa Laird (Comedians You Should Know)

Keep supporting Latina/o/x voices and diverse voices in comedy! Keep supporting women/femme voices in comedy! Invite a friend to the next show and please leave us a 5 star review!

Janice V Rodriguez

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL GROWS IN 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Info:

Janice Rodriguez

Latina Comedy Festival

latinacomedyfestival@gmail.com

latinacomedyfestival.com

The Second Annual Latina Comedy Festival Grows for 2023

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.

Chicago, IL September 19th, 2023 – The Latina Comedy Festival, produced by Las Locas Comedy, returns to Chicago from October 5th-7th, 2023 with expanded showcases at multiple venues in various neighborhoods across the city including Laugh Factory in Lakeview, Reggies in South Loop, Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square and JoJos Shake BAR in River North. The festival will feature the best Latina standup comedic talent from across the country including Chicago native Gwen La Roka (HBO Max), Los Angeles comedian Christina Galston (Comedy Central), and NYC comedian Shari Diaz (HBO Max). A panel of industry representatives and comedians reviewed comedian applications and selected performers were notified by September 11th, 2023 if they were accepted into the festival.

In an industry where Latinas represent less than 1% of comics booked at comedy clubs across the country (The Comedy Club Database), Las Locas Comedy has been committed to elevating diverse female voices. Almost in its seventh year, Las Locas Comedy is expanding their programming to include this annual festival to showcase comics from across the country – a feat made possible by the network they’ve built across the country with Latina comics from cities such as L.A., Austin, San Antonio, New York, Denver, and Miami.

The first iteration of the festival in August 2022, showcased 18 locally-based Latina and nonbinary Latinx/e comics performing short, rapid-fire sets at the Lincoln Lodge in Logan Square. In addition to our flagship ‘Marathon Show’ at Lincoln Lodge which will be at 5pm on Saturday, October 7th in this year’s festival, producers have grown the festival to include 6 total showcases which will give selected performers multiple opportunities to perform to a Chicago audience. The festival will also include many chances for the comedians to network with each other and industry representatives during this jam-packed 3 day festival – which has now moved to Hispanic Heritage Month. Audience members will have an amazing opportunity to see heavy hitters and up and coming Latina comedians from across the country in talent-packed showcases. The festival will culminate on Saturday, October 7th at JoJo’s Shake BAR with two special showcases headlined by the star of HBO/Max Entre Nos:The Winners comedy special and 2021 Latino Stand-Up Comedy Competition winner, Chicago’s very own, Gwen La Roka. Full performer lineups and individual showcase tickets are now on sale via the Latina Comedy Festival website.

Las Locas Comedy believes the fight for representation creates a ripple effect in the comedy scene, propelling underrepresented talent to national comedy clubs and beyond. “There is so much amazing Latina comedy talent here in Chicago and across the country. Showcasing that talent through the Latina Comedy Festival platform will give comedians exposure to new audiences as well as introduce festival attendees to comedians they have not had the chance to see,” said Las Locas Comedy founder and Executive Producer of Latina Comedy Festival, Janice V. Rodriguez

Rodriguez, and their crew of “Locas” have proven time and again that there is a market for comedy written and performed by Latinas in an industry that continues to be dominated by a white male narrative. The positive feedback from last year’s event and the growth of this year’s Latina Comedy Festival shows that audiences want entertainment from diverse voices.

Showcase tickets and information are available at LatinaComedyFestival.com/tickets and more “loca” content can be found on social media at @laslocascomedy and @latinacomedyfestival.

About Las Locas Comedy

Las Locas Comedy is a Chicago-based monthly comedy showcase centered around Latinas and female comics of color. The show was founded by comedians Janice V. Rodriguez and Soli Santos in 2017 to provide a platform for Latina comedians and female comedians of color. The debut show was standing room only and their popularity has continued to grow with each subsequent show. Las Locas Comedy received the inaugural Lady Laughs Comedy Award for Best BIPOC Show, has been Chicago Reader Recommended, dubbed a “Must See Comedy Event” by Red Eye and selected to perform as part of Steppenwolf’s Lookout Series in 2019 and 2023. In 2022, Las Locas Comedy’s 5th anniversary show was also selected to be a WBEZ produced community event.

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Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY WELCOMES TEACHERS GONE BAD

Las Locas Comedy welcomed Mind Twist Comedy’s nationally touring show Teachers Gone Bad, back to Chicago on Sunday, September, 3rd, 2023 at Laugh Factory Chicago. Our teacher comedians had the crowd rolling and energized for the new school year! Thank you to all who came out, brought a friend and/or helped to spread the word!

Please follow the performers on Instagram.

Your Teachers Gone Bad (in order of performance):

Justin Seymour (Helium Comedy Club)

Irma Ruiz (Teachers Gone Bad Founder/Producer)

KB Marion (Laugh Factory)

Joshua Nieto (Houston Improv)

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY KEEPS SUMMERTIME ENERGY GOING

We kept the #summertimechi energy going with an awesome crowd at Laugh Factory Chicago for our August 3rd, 2023 show. Our chingonas were herlarious and made the crowd go extra loca! Thank you to all who came out, brought a friend and/or helped to spread the word!

Keep supporting Latina/o/x voices and diverse voices in comedy! Keep supporting women/femme voices in comedy! Invite a friend to the next show and please leave us a 5 star review!

A special shoutout and thank you to ANF Chicago for the amazing photos and the venue and staff at Laugh Factory Chicago. Support local comedy!

Follow our August 2023 Chingona Comedy Hour Show Comedians on Instagram!

Your Locas (in order of performance):

Janice Rodriguez (Las Locas Comedy)

Jenni Rodriguez (The Drop Comedy Club)

Christi Turner (Lincoln Lodge)

Yazmin Ramos (Second City)

Avril Granato (Bad Momz of Comedy)

Hilary Jimenez (Limestone Comedy Festival)

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY SETS OFF FIREWORKS OF HAHAHAS

We kept the 4th of July holiday vibe going with an amazing crowd at Laugh Factory Chicago for our July 6th, 2023 show. Our chingonas hailed from Chicagoland, New Jersey, Texas and Indiana and they delivered all the jajajas and hahahas. Thank you for coming and spreading the word!

Keep supporting Latina/o/x voices and diverse voices in comedy! Keep supporting women/femme voices in comedy! Invite a friend to the next show and please leave us a 5 star review!

A special shoutout and thank you to ANF Chicago for the amazing photos and the venue and staff at Laugh Factory Chicago. Support local comedy!

Follow our July 2023 Chingona Comedy Hour Show Comedians on Instagram!

Your Locas (in order of performance):

Janice Rodriguez (Las Locas Comedy)

Heather Mae (The Drop Comedy Club)

Melissa Duprey (Sexomedy)

Tammie Bernal (LOL San Antonio)

Amy Colon (Mikey O Show)

Victoria Vincent (JFL Unrepped)

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY LOCAS Y CHINGONAS KILLS AT THE WORLD FAMOUS STEPPENWOLF THEATER

Las Locas Comedy was honored to be selected to be a part of Steppenwolf Theater’s Summer 2023 LookOut series. Las Locas Comedy produced two nights of unique Latina standup comedy, in their showcases Locas y Chingonas on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th at 8pm. Each night was hosted by Las Locas Comedy executive producer Janice Rodriguez and had a unique lineup of Chicagoland’s most loca standup comedians.

Our June 9th headliner was Gwen La Roka, the first Latina from Chicago to have an HBOMax special. The June 10th headliner, Patti Vasquez, an industry veteran with TV credits including TBS and Nickelodeon was amazing. Both headliners were supported by an amazing MVP lineup of hilarious Locas y Chingonas who perform at the top clubs and showcases in Chicagoland and across the United States.

For all our loca fans – we appreciate you so much for coming out Steppenwolf Theater. We had an amazing time with you and are truly appreciative of your support!

One of the biggest ways you can support our loca comedians is by following us on social media.

Friday 6/9/23
(in order of performance)
@jvrspeaks
@meetjessmartinez
@elianalacasa
@solicomedy
@gwenlaroka

Saturday 6/10/23
(in order of performance)
@jvrspeaks
@iamfunnyha
@jesnaira_baez
@im.hilaryous
@deannaortiz_
@thepattivasquezshow

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LAS LOCAS COMEDY: 2025 MID-YEAR RECAP OF LAUGHTER AND LOCANESS

Janice V Rodriguez

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 RETURN WITH EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LINCOLN LODGE

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY: 2024 WAS A YEAR TO REMEMBER

Janice V Rodriguez

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO CHICAGO FOR AN EXCITING THIRD YEAR

Janice V Rodriguez

TEACHERS GONE BAD DELIVERS THE SPRING BREAK PARTY

Janice V Rodriguez

TEACHERS GONE BAD ROCKS WINTER BREAK

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY BRINGS BACK SABADO NIGHT LAUGHS

Janice V Rodriguez

LATINA COMEDY FESTIVAL GROWS IN 2023

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY WELCOMES TEACHERS GONE BAD

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY KEEPS SUMMERTIME ENERGY GOING

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY SETS OFF FIREWORKS OF HAHAHAS

Janice V Rodriguez

LAS LOCAS COMEDY LOCAS Y CHINGONAS KILLS AT THE WORLD FAMOUS STEPPENWOLF THEATER

Janice V Rodriguez

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