About
Lady Laughs Comedy emerged from the womb of the mother of comedy in Madison, WI and was founded by Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, the trailblazing transgender woman who was called “Very Funny!” by James Corden. In the time that Lady Laughs has been in business, it quickly expanded to incorporate women and queer comics not only in Wisconsin, but across the globe through tours, shows, festivals, podcasts, open mics, and more.
Lady Laughs Comedy is excited to bring intentional spaces that prioritize and highlight the talents of women and queer comics in the Philadelphia area to build on the wonderful work that women and queer comics have already been doing in this city. Want to perform with Lady Laughs Philly? Fill out our submission form: https://forms.gle/8uARxrE1EX1R7nBr9
SHAWNA LUTZOW
ABBESS – PHILADELPHIA
Shawna Lutzow is a queer comedian who uses standup as a platform to advocate for gay rights, racial justice, and gender equity. Shawna has performed multiple times at the Lady Laughs International Comedy Festival in Madison, Wisconsin. She headlined in the all women comedy lineup at the Beloit International Film Festival, and has performed in countless showcases featuring women and queer comics. Shawna was the keynote speaker at the YWCA of Rock County’s Racial Justice Summit in 2016 and has hosted many talks and workshops focused on racial equity, the criminal justice system, and intersectionality.
DINA NINA
HIGH PRIESTESS – MADISON
Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, the trailblazing transgender woman, made history as the first elected member of the Madison, WI Common Council. Dina is a stand-up comedian, speaker, and actor who was called “Very funny!” by James Corden. She has graced the stages of LA Pride, The Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, LA’s The Comedy Store, Laugh Factory, Improv Comedy Clubs and Chicago’s Zanies Comedy Club. She is the founder of Lady Laughs Comedy and AutoStraddle has honored her as one of the “58 Trans Women Actors You Should Know & Also Love,”.