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, ...

A closer look at why female stand-up comedy sparks so much debate. In this video I break down common criticisms, double standards in the industry, and what really makes a joke land — regardless of who ...

One of the few things that might rattle Leslie Jones? Heights. Still, like many obstacles in her career, she overcame it on ...

Chuck Lorre first encountered stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan via her 2023 Netflix special “I’m Every Woman,” which became a smash for the platform. Morgan was a 50-something mother — and now ...

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 ...