Yes, male stand-up comedians have always had more bookings, and still do. However, many females out there should also get credit for making us laugh, so we decided to look up some of the best female comedians in the world.
They all influence today’s female comedy circuits and will have you rolling on the floor with laughter. Here’s some of the best!
Gilda Radner and Her Iconic SNL Characters
If you’re a fan of SNL, there’s no way you haven’t heard of Gilda Radner (pictured above). She was one of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players on the show.
Even though she’s no longer with us, her characters ‘Roseanne Roseannadanna’ and ‘Baba Wawa’ will forever stay in our hearts. A hilarious woman, and missed.
Joan Rivers – From Broadway to the Comedy Stage
Joan Rivers was originally a Broadway actress before stepping into the stand-up comedy world of New York. During her sketches, Rivers mostly talked about how women were expected to act and express themselves in public.
One of the most outrageous and outspoken comics of all time, Rivers was equally adept at making audiences laugh and gasp! Her sarcastic lines will forever remain iconic—it’s just a shame that most of her jokes are too rude for us to share any of them here!
Wanda Sykes and Her Journey to the Stage
Before being named one of the funniest people in America by Entertainment Weekly, Wanda Sykes was a contract worker for the National Security Agency. Talk about a career change!
She began her comedy career as a writer on The Chris Rock Show, and since then, she’s been nominated for Primetime Emmys 17 times! No need to say more for a woman who appears in just about every comedy movie that comes to market!
Melissa McCarthy = A-List Hollywood Royalty
You may know Melissa McCarthy mainly for her TV characters, but she’s one of the funniest stand-up comedians in the States.
From her standout performances in Bridesmaids and Spy, McCarthy is one of the most well-known comedic actresses of her time. Her charisma and talent prove that she’s not only a genius comedian but represents women in comedy.
Tiffany Haddish’s Power in the Entertainment Business
Tiffany Haddish made her big breakthrough with a leading role in the movie Girls Trip in 2017. Even before that, she was one of the most popular stand-up comedians and had guest-starred in several TV series.
In 2018, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. That’s a great jacket, by the way!
Patti Harrison & Her Therapy Journey
Whether you know her from I Think You Should Leave or Shrill, you can’t deny the fact that Patti Harrison is one of our best female comedians.
On stage, she takes us on her narcissistic “therapy journey” including ridiculous songs. We also love Patti for her impersonations and perfectly improvised lines.