The Oldest All-Female Stand-Up Comedy Class in Los Angeles. Lisa Sundstedt creates a safe, supportive environment where women can discover, express, and develop their sense of humor.
PRETTY, FUNNY WOMEN is the longest running, all female stand-up comedy show in the world. Created in 1995 by comedienne and producer, LISA SUNDSTEDT (aka, The Madame of Comedy,) PFW has been seen in several venues over the past 20 years including The Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas, The Comedy Stop at the Trop in Atlantic City, The La Jolla Comedy Store and Flappers Comedy Club. PFW features a different line up each month and the hottest up and coming female talent in the business. These comics can be seen on network television series, national commercials and hit sitcoms. Some of the women who have performed on past PFW shows over the years are Sarah Silverman, Chelsea Handler, Tig, Natasha Leggero, Sherri Shepherd and Heather Mc Donald. Lisa also teaches comedy classes and the PFW graduation showcases feature 10 future comedy stars hitting the stage for their very first time. Stand up comedy has never looked so good!
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Host/MC Samantha Hale LAUGHS ON FOX, THE PANDORA BOXX SHOW , IHEARTRADIO, LAUGHING SKULL FESTIVAL, WORLD SERIES OF COMEDY
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Samantha Hale is following in the comedic footsteps of her grandfather, Alan Hale Jr., best known as The Skipper from Gilligan's Island. With her unique outlook on life, Samantha likes to push boundaries with her material, and was recently listed on Buzzfeed.com as a "Comedian To Follow." She hosts and produces a weekly show "Ruthless People," in West Hollywood, was recently featured on "Laughs" on FOX, is Co-Host of "The Pandora Boxx Show" on iHeart Radio, and has performed in numerous festivals such as The World Series of Comedy Las Vegas, She Devil NY, MidWest Fest, and Laughing Skull Atlanta. WEBSITE |
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When Jen's not telling jokes about cats (that's 90% of her act), she's writing copy for brands and telling stories for The Moth. She's 30, dead single (in case that wasn't obvious from the abundance of cat jokes), and fairly new to LA. If you know any nice, Jewish boys who might be interested, please notify her mother in New Jersey. INSTAGRAM |
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Comedian Sam Baxley PRETTY FUNNY WOMEN, FLAPPERS COMEDY- BURBANK, HIGHWIRE COMEDY- ATLANTA
While many babes are born crying, Sam Baxley came into the world laughing. The nurses were charmed by the joyful oddity. Her first words were "Ee-i-ee-i-oh!" She's always been a ham and loves green eggs. A Georgia Peach, who sounds kinda, like a Valley Girl and has a New York State of Mind. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Courtney Ciacco PRETTY FUNNY WOMEN, SECOND CITY, GROUNDLINGS
Courtney Ciacco is a comedian, writer, and actress from Kansas City, Mo. The youngest of four kids, Courtney figured out early on that being funny is the best way to get people's attention. On top of doing Stand Up, Courtney has also studied Improv at Second City Chicago and The Groundlings. TWITTER |
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Comedian Julie Follette COMEDY STORE, FLAPPERS, SHAKY TOWN
Julie is from a suburb of Seattle where she got her start hosting Trivia and Karaoke all over Washington State. She has a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After years of friends and fans yelling at her to move to LA, she finally listened. She packed her Honda civic and threw caution to the wind. She worked production on a few Nickeloden shows until she met Screaming Scott Simon and he insisted she do standup. He sent her to Pretty Funny Women with Lisa Sundstedt. Having graduated a few months ago she is now working the comedy circuit. Julie has performed at The Comedy Store on Sunset Boulevard and Flappers in Burbank. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Erika Edwards JUST FOR LAUGHS CHICAGO, BOSTON WOMEN'S COMEDY FST, TV ONE'S WHO'S GOT JOKES, US ARMY - SOUTH KOREA,
After winning a Zaniest Attorney contest, Erika decided to leave the law behind and follow her dream to become a stand-up comedian. Two huge benefits came with Erika's decision to leave behind a budding career as a lawyer ...one less lawyer and one more talented comedienne. A rising star on the National comedy scene, Erika is quickly becoming recognized for her razor-sharp wit throughout the Midwest, the US & Overseas. WEBSITE | |
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Comedian Lisa Sundstedt PRETTY FUNNY WOMEN, CHELSEA LATELY,
Lisa is an accomplished stand up comic, writer, singer, actress and producer. Her first professional gig was singing at Tokyo Disneyland. She spent another few months singing on a cruise ship, followed by four years on the road with the 50's rock group "Sha Na Na". In 1995, some jackass at the Hollywood Improv told her, "pretty women can�t be funny" so Lisa created "Pretty, Funny Women"...the longest running all female comedy show in the world. She has appeared on Comics Unleashed, Stand up in Stilettos, The Montreal and Chicago Comedy festivals and clubs across the country.. She has written on �Girls Behaving Badly�, �Chelsea Lately�, �Coach Charming� and was a producer on �Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor� for Nick Mom. She has done hundreds of national commercials and voice-overs, including campaigns for Vons/Safeway, Mattel, Ford, and Kraft. Her hobbies include gambling and, well, thats it. TWITTER |
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