New Orleans To Host National Queer Comedy Festival LGBTLOL This June

The Festival schedule and admission pass available soon. Find updated information at LGBTLOL.com. LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest is presented by NOLA Brewing and Teeny Tiny Productions. Passes are available for purchase right now for a discounted rate of $75 at lgbtlol.com or Eventbrite. Full-price passes and individual show tickets will be available in May.

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LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest will run June 1-4, 2023 at venues around the city with multiple shows dedicated to inclusivity, intersectionality, and representation. Today, the festival announces its 2023 lineup of queer-identifying stand-up comedians from across the country.

The 2023 headliners include: Amber Autry (Nashville, TN); Colton Dowling (Austin, TX); L.G. Grey (Little Rock, AR); and NOLA’s own Shep Kelly.

Visiting comics include Storhm Artiste (Atlanta, GA); Mx. Dahlia Belle (Portland, OR); Gabby Jordan Brown (Brooklyn, NY); Ray Earl (Phoenix, AZ); Akudo Ejelonu (Philadelphia, PA); Joe Esch (Pittsburgh, PA); Jade Esteban Estrada (San Antonio, TX); Chris Grace (Los Angeles, CA); Bobby Hankinson (Brooklyn, NY); Angie Krass (San Leandro, CA); Jenn Lederer (New York, NY); Caroline Moore (Boston, MA); Elle O’Elle (Atlanta, GA); Quan’darius (Los Angeles, CA); Joe John Sanchez III (Portland, OR); Alina Siddiqui (Kissimmee, FL); Drew Tessier (Manhattan, NY); Kim Wadsworth (Dallas, TX); and Wonder Dave (San Francisco, CA).

Local selected performing comedians include Ryan Rogers, Samantha Bednarz, Kechi Chibueze, Laveau Contraire, Sakinah Daaz, Roman Ellis, Clara Kelley, Tina McCrory, Anastassia Medusa, Nidia Morales, JQ Palms, and Jennifer Turbo.

“We’re doing something historic,” says New Orleans native & festival founder Ryan Rogers. “We’re creating space and amplifying voices at a time when LGBTQIA+ performers truly need it. This year, LGBTLOL emerges as a national platform where queer performers from around the country can come together and be hilarious.”

The four-day festival will take place at locations around the city including American Townhouse, Virgin Hotels, Ugly Dog Saloon, Oz, Allways Lounge, NOLA Brewing, Comedy House NOLA, and more.

The Festival schedule and admission pass available soon. Find updated information at LGBTLOL.com. LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest is presented by NOLA Brewing and Teeny Tiny Productions.