Self-care isn’t optional - it’s vital. Tips for womxn+ and underrepresented comedians building their voices, staying sane, and surviving the stage.

Every time we hear someone ask, “But is it funny?” we hear the death rattle of modern comedy.

Not because laughter isn’t important (we live for a good wheeze-laugh that scares nearby pets), but because the word “funny” has been weaponized. Too often, “funny” really means “Does this fit into the narrow, outdated idea of comedy that a small group of gatekeepers decided decades ago?”

Spoiler: that definition is broken.

The LaughtHER Collective isn’t just about punchlines; we’re also punching through barriers. 

TLC doesn’t just do stand up, we also stand up for what’s just. 

With The Collective, laughter isn’t just entertainment - it’s empowerment. 

Let’s dive into the diverse world of stand up comedy! From observational humor to dark comedy, slapstick to storytelling, comedy is a diverse and broad genre with various subgenres that cater to different tastes and styles of humor.

Standup comedy is one of the most personal forms of comedy—and it works best when your set feels authentic.

Starting out in stand-up can be daunting. Do you just get up on stage and tell stories? What if no one laughs?

Don’t worry we have some tips for you!

‘New Year New You’ sounds just as impactful as ‘thoughts and prayers’. We like you whether you’re new or old – in fact, that phrase is ageist. We are already off on a tangent and it’s the fourth sentence.

Just like no family is perfect, no family is void of dysfunction. That’s right, every brood is part lewd and if your family is anything like ours, they put the “func” in “malFUNCtional.” If the roots of your family tree are more twisted than the tea your trashy cousin Debbie guzzles while driving then it’s high-time you give your holiday a Princess Switch.

It is no secret that stand up comedy, and the entertainment industry as a whole, has a bit of a toxic reputation. The hours are not conducive to a regular job, it’s dominated by alotta white dudes, and comedy is constantly evolving.