Comedian - Gena Gephart - Comedy in Your Eye

Comedian - Gena Gephart - Comedy: The Dry, Feminist Wit of Chicago

Gena Gephart is a Chicago-based comedian, writer, and sketch performer known for her incredibly sharp, dry, and feminist brand of humour.  She is a multi-talented creative who pursues stand-up, sketch, and writing with a distinctive and hilarious voice that has been affectionately described by audiences as "awkward in a good way."  She is a powerful and important voice in American comedy, bringing a fresh and incisive perspective to the stage.   

Based in the comedy hotbed of Chicago, Illinois, Gena is a core part of the city's vibrant scene. She is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge, one of Chicago's most respected comedy venues, where she performs regularly.  In addition to her stand-up, Gena is a talented writer, contributing her sharp perspective to the popular satirical website Reductress and to Thought Catalog.  Her articles for Reductress, with titles like "I Accidentally Bleached My Asshole the Exact Color of My Sheets and Now My Boyfriend Can't Find It," showcase her fearless and hilarious take on modern life.  She is also a producer and community builder, creating and running "Ladylike," a monthly all-female storytelling show in Logan Square that features women, femme-identifying, and non-binary performers telling their most disgusting stories.    

With a quirky and feminist perspective, Comedian Gena Gephart has developed a sharp brand of comedy that is both intelligent and uniquely funny.  Her dry delivery and clever writing allow her to tackle a range of subjects with a distinctive style that has won over audiences across the US. Her material is smart, incisive, and reflects a modern feminist viewpoint that is both refreshing and hilarious.  Through her live shows and her "Ladylike Podcast," she has created a platform for underrepresented voices in comedy, fostering a community built on honesty and humour.    

Gena Gephart's formidable talent has seen her share the stage with some of the biggest names in the comedy world. She has opened for major stars like Michael Che from "Saturday Night Live," Pete Holmes, and Natasha Leggero, a clear sign of the respect she commands in the industry.  She has also performed at the prestigious Limestone Comedy Festival and was a finalist in Madison's Funniest Comic competition in 2015.  Her combination of sharp writing, a unique performance style, and an impressive list of credits marks her as a powerful and important voice in American comedy.   

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