Amber Ruffin stars in and executive produces The Amber Ruffin Show on Peacock, while continuing to hold her positions as writer and performer on Late Night With Seth Meyers. She has been a part of LNSM since its inception in 2014, and is the first African American woman ever to write for a network late-night talk show. Amber has also performed and written for such shows as Drunk History, Stevie TV, and Key And Peele. Her play, King Kong: A Musical Parody, won Best Overall Musical at the NY Fringe Festival in 2015. She has been a performer and writer for Second City Chicago Mainstage, Second City Denver, and Boom Chicago in Amsterdam, where she did two tours.

Andie Main is a Portland based comedian who keeps busy by producing/hosting The Doug Fir Lounge's summer series The Cool Kids Patio Show, and her politically themed series called Revolution Comedy, which organizes fundraisers for progressive causes like Planned Parenthood, The ACLU, and Don't Shoot PDX. At this bizarre moment in our nation's history, her efforts have contributed over $10,000 to #theresistance and although she is a life long punkrocker, is stoked to see these shows selling out regularly.

Festival credits include The Bridgetown Comedy Festival, The Comedy Exposition, repeated appearances at SF Sketchfest and The All Jane Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot, Seattle Sketchfest, Portland Pride, Treefort Festival and Cromfest. She has recently performed for sold out crowds at UCBeast, UCB Chelsea and The Stand Nightclub in NYC, and esteemed shows in LA like The Rabbit Hole and Put Your Hands Together. When in Portland she is a fixture on the NW circuit and a regular at Helium Comedy Club.

She is a regular feature for comedians like TJ Miller, Myq Kaplan and David Huntsberger and after the shows they've all said "hey Andie that was great!" and got brunch because you can order brunch whenever you want in Portland.

In her spare time she enjoys taking hikes with her not-so-smart dog, pizza, making weird art, nature documentaries and yelling about the patriarchy

Juno Men (she/her) is a Seattle-based comedian and writer. She is openly transgender and obviously asian, the daughter of Cambodian immigrants. Her credits include the Upper Left Comedy Festival, Don’t Tell Comedy Seattle and Portland, opening for Chris Gethard, the Seattle Moth storyslam, and making her 94 year old non-english speaking grandma laugh more than her siblings and cousins combined. She can be found online on instagram @seattlejuno.

Ellen Sugarman incubated in Boston and matured aged in San Diego spreading hilarity along her way. Ellen’s comedy has been called accessible and unique! Her unsparing take on everyday topics have won over audiences from coast to coast, and across 2 oceans. Ellen has featured for Maria Bamford, was comic-in-resident at Boston’s acclaimed Comedy Studio and regularly performs at the World-Famous Comedy Store La Jolla.  Follow Ellen on Facebook and Instagram @ellensugarman617.

Erica Figueroa is a stand-up comedian but her real dream is to be a meme lord. Her work can be seen in the upcoming Sketch Coven Showcase. Catch her sharing upcoming shows and demented memes on the internet @figueroacomedy

To be honest she’s never hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live. She’s never been on a VH1 Reality Show. Rissa Riss once opened for Mike Epps and Mosher Kasher at Helium and that’s about it for Name Dropping. Now She’s back from an extended Maternity leave and ready to Destroy Rooms, Burn Mics and Tear the Stage Up!!! It's What She Does, and she Does it well. Rissa Riss has been “Bringing Us the Funniest Sh*t You Ever Heard” for the past 20 years and believe it or not; “Anything IS Risible”. After a 2-year stint in Vegas, Headlining low budget Casinos, Winning Competitions, Touring with an Improv Act and Guest Hosting Comedy Clubs and Podcast, her polished Crowd Relations and Over the Top Stamina is just the tip of her Unmatched Greatness.

Jamie Bliss writes ad copy by day and spends her evenings performing stand-up and telling stories at fun places like Zanies, Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store, M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater, and at festivals. When speaking into a microphone, Jamie focuses on personal anecdotes, things that embarrass her, and mental health (and often the overlap of the three).

Julia Corral is Mexican comic for Portland, OR. I know shocking right. She is 5ft tall with the intimidation factor of Shaq. She was voted Willamette Weekly Funniest 5. Her comedy has been described as the friendliest caustic person you will ever meet. She has been featured on OPB. And host of Helium all women showcase “Cooch Street”

I am a queer Mississippi comic living in Portland, OR. I talk about what it was like always looking this lesbian in the South, how Hanson was a gay/sapphic siren song for the boys of my generation, how hard it is to use a public restroom, and so much more.

Brooks is a founding member of That’s What She Said, a queer comedy collective that’s been pissing off the patriarchy since 2016.

Hoo buddy is DeAnne Smith good at comedy. A Canadian Comedy Award winner (yup, that's a thing), DeAnne has performed at comedy festivals around the world, from Just for Laughs Montreal to the Iceland Comedy Festival. Their television credits include Last Comic Standing, and The Late Late Show in the U.S., as well as appearances on CBC, ABC, and BBC. Their video Straight Men, Step Your Game Up has over 48 million views. You can find their critically-acclaimed half-hour comedy special, Gentleman Elf, on Netflix. They are currently the host of With a Twist, a cocktail and comedy show developed in Canada. The Philadelphia Weekly called their monthly New York comedy show, DeAnarchy, “one of the best comedy shows in the country.” Oh! And their second album, Chiweenie in a Tank Top, was recorded at Curious Comedy Theatre in Portland and is available right now on 800 Lb Gorilla. Oh again! They will be filming in the UK this fall with Hannah Gadsby for Netflix.

J.Cookie is a comic out of Houston, Tx that became a comic after her appearance on The Judge Mathis Show. There, she was embarrassed when they called her a Promiscuous Pill Popper that cheats on her husband. Turning that pain into triumph, she used those attacks as the punchline of her jokes. She quickly became one of the hottest up & coming comics on the Houston scene. Never knowing she would become a comic, she became one after the death of her husband. Only wanting to try it as a hobby, it quickly became her passion. She's featured in Houston's prominent clubs such as Improv, Rudyard's (host to The Riot Comedy Club). You can find her in venues across the city bringing her unique and humorous perspective to her sometimes tumultuous life.

Becky Braunstein grew up on a mountain in Eagle River, Alaska, moved to America after being diagnosed with metastatic thyroid cancer and almost losing her voice forever - but she didn’t lose it, and now she won’t shut up. Becky is a weirdly likable actor & comedian with a half hour special as part of Unprotected Sets on MGM+, and can be seen on Chad (Roku), Trinkets (Netflix), and Shrill (Hulu). She directed the music video for 'Hey New Zealand' by The Exbats, and co-wrote an award winning pilot, Cancer Culture, about her cancer experience. She has been featured in nearly every major comedy festival in the US, including Bridgetown, Big Sky, Laughing Skull, and SF Sketchfest, and recently headlined the 2023 Alaska B4UDIE Comedy Festival. Becky competed in the National Spelling Bee in 1997, is about half fluent in German, and dreams of someday living in a house with central air.

Laura House is an actress, comic, writer and teacher. She was discovered in Austin, Texas while performing stand-up comedy at night and teaching seventh grade by day. She was featured in HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival, then starred on Mtv's first scripted sit-com "Austin Stories." Later she performed on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and other stand-up shows while continuing acting and writing. She played a hillbilly slut opposite Natalie Portman in "Where the Heart is." Laura has written on hit TV shows including the Emmy-winning "Samantha Who?" and "Mom." She has developed a "Super Mom" show with Barry Sonnenfeld for ABC, a sketch show featuring Rachel Crow for Nickelodeon and a lady-slacker show with Katey Sagal for FX. She's published in three books, including "True Tales of Lust and Love," "Comedy Film Nerds Guide to the Movies, and "Stricken: The 5000 Stages of Grief." She's an LA favorite at stand-up and storytelling shows. She also teaches pitching, writing and meditation.

Marietje (muh-ree-chah) is a standup comic based in Portland, OR. She grew up in the rough streets of New York. The state not the city. Upstate. Dirt streets. Woods. She draws from her life experiences, such as the struggles of being a dedicated helicopter mom to four cats. Marietje is a regular at Helium Comedy Club and has performed at the Limestone and Upper Left Comedy Festivals.

Kayla Evans is a recent transplant to Portland, OR from Nashville, TN. She’s been kicking butt and taking names in standup since 2016 and she enjoys talking about the female experience, traveling, and deciphering her mental health. She has performed in the Asheville Comedy Festival and the Treefort Music Festival.

This crowd is about to get WORKED honey!

Rachelle describes her comedy style as “unique" and "loud." Think of her as the silly lesbian next door who owns too many crocs. Rachelle has been fortunate enough to share her observational comedy, boundless energy, and enthusiasm on stages at Seattle’s Highlarious Comedy Festival, Sacramento’s Comedy Festival, PDX Queer Comedy Festival, Harvey’s Comedy Club, and was recently recognized by her Doordash driver as “that one who didn’t do so bad” at Portland’s Funniest. Rachelle fills her free time working on her musical comedy, hiding from exercise, and sleeping.

With the dynamic duo of Rachel Rosenthal and Kristen Schier, Sugar Butts isn't just a team, it's a well-oiled comedy machine! These two seasoned performers have so much fun on stage and that energy is infectious. From the first moment of the show until the blackout, their big characters and committed acting will keep you giggling and leave you with belly aches… but ya now, the good kind. Together, Schier and Rosenthal bring down the house with their electric combo and leave you unable to explain to your friends just what the heck happened. Sugar Butts: Silly name. Serious comedy.

Andrea is a Mexican immigrant and a mother with a desire to make friends with Karens and go back where she came from.

The Bechdel Cast -- ever heard of it?? -- is back at Curious Comedy to headline the 10th and final All Jane Comedy Festival 2023!

Join hosts Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante for an intersectional feminist analysis on Say Anything (1989)! 

I love them. You love them. They are the best. But you know that. So, see you there!

Rachel hosts a bi-weekly mic at the Improv to help amplify female and non-binary voices, and recently performed at Laugh After Dark fest in Vegas and Motor City Comedy Festival in Detroit. She’s been told she gives off “mean girl energy,” but if you catch one of her shows, you’ll feel like you made a new friend. She can be seen performing locally at clubs, across the country (Laugh Factory Chicago), and at your best friend’s-neighbor’s-cousin’s-backyard show.

Tracy Hamilton is a Toronto based stand up comedian, and host of the award-nominated podcast Love Is Everywhere. Her conversational style and cheerful sarcasm will make you feel as comfortable as she feels in her many cardigans. She performed in The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, has been published on CBC Comedy, and has opened for headlining acts such as Cameron Esposito, and Chris Gethard, among others. Her dog is also very cute.

Lynette Manning is a comedian from Olympia, WA and the first female member of the Olympia based comedy group U Got It Productions. Since hitting the scene in 2021, Lynette has been travelling all over the Pacific Northwest & beyond, connecting with audience members through laughter over her life experiences. Lynette has been accepted and performed at Comedy Festivals in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, South Dakota, Michigan & New York.

Julia Stone is a LA-based stand-up comedian and writer who performs across the U.S. in cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Chicago (to name a few recent destinations.) She has been seen at venues from the Hollywood Improv to the Laugh Factory Chicago and Don't Tell Comedy Nashville. She was previously a regular contributor for Late Night with Jimmy Fallopian Tubes, a monthly late night show performed at UCB Sunset in Hollywood. She has also performed in the 2019 Laugh Riot Grrrl Festival in Los Angeles, the 2021 Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival in San Francisco, the 2021 Electric Comedy Festival in St George, and the 2022 Sno Jam Comedy Festival in Sioux Falls.

Naomi Fitter escaped from Ohio at the age of 22. Her soothing midwestern voice has been described as "sexy," "librarian-like," and "nearly inaudible." She has opened for Bil Dwyer, Laurie Kilmartin, and Whitney Cummings, and performed in the All Jane Comedy Festival. When she's not telling jokes, she spends her time studying robots. Check out her comedy show "Naughty but Nerdy" at the Majestic Theater in Corvallis, OR.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Tory Ward combines her amiable, light hearted personality with sardonic humor creating an experience that is singularly hilarious. She is a regular host at Helium Comedy Club, and recently opened for Marc Maron and Dave Attell. She was voted one of Portland’s funniest people by the Willamette Week, and has performed in festivals across the country.

Gabby Jordan Brown is a comic, producer and podcaster. She has been featured on Amazon as well as on the festival circuit, with recent appearances at LA Comedy Festival and LGBTLOL Fest in New Orleans. Gabby co-produces the show “If We Did It,” a murder-mystery comedy, as well as the courtroom themed LGBTQ+ showcase “Wait But Are You Sure?” She also is one half of Two Nosy Meerkats, a podcast with TikToker Lukas Arnold.

With the dynamic duo of Rachel Rosenthal and Kristen Schier, Sugar Butts isn't just a team, it's a well-oiled comedy machine! These two seasoned performers have so much fun on stage and that energy is infectious. From the first moment of the show until the blackout, their big characters and committed acting will keep you giggling and leave you with belly aches… but ya now, the good kind. Together, Schier and Rosenthal bring down the house with their electric combo and leave you unable to explain to your friends just what the heck happened. Sugar Butts: Silly name. Serious comedy.