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It is remarkable the number of lesbian comedians that have risen to fame.  There is a rich history of political and social satire from this group of professional women.
 
It is remarkable the number of lesbian comedians that have risen to fame.  There is a rich history of political and social satire from this group of professional women.
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To find out more, including links to videos of their performances:
 
To find out more, including links to videos of their performances:
  
* [[Susan Calman]], Scotland
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'''Australia'''
* [[Rhona Cameron]], Scotland
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* [[Kate Clinton]], United States
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* [[Hannah Gadsby]]
* [[Maggie Cassella]], Canada
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]], United States
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'''Canada'''
* [[Karey Dornetto]], United States
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* [[Cameron Esposito]], United States
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* [[Trey Anthony]]
* [[Fannie Flagg]], United States
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* [[Maggie Cassella]]
* [[Terese Genecco]], United States
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* [[Sabrina Jalees]]
* [[Julie Goldman]], United States
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* [[Elvira Kurt]]
* [[Marga Gomez]], Puerto Rico
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* [[Mae Martin]]
* [[Kathy Griffin]], United States
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* [[Candy Palmater]]
* [[Elvira Kurt]], Canada
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* [[Deb Pearce]]
* [[Jackie Mabley]], United States
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* [[Robin Tyler]]
* [[Wanda Sykes]], United States
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* [[Lily Tomlin]], United States
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'''Great Britain'''
* [[Karen Williams]], United States
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* [[Gina Yashere]]
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'''Puerto Rico'''
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* [[Marga Gomez]]
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'''Scotland'''
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* [[Susan Calman]]
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* [[Rhona Cameron]]
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* [[Karen Dunbar]]
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'''United States'''
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* [[Sandra Bernhard]]
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* [[Kate Clinton]]
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* [[Ellen DeGeneres]]
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* [[Lea DeLaria]]
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* [[Karey Dornetto]]
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* [[Cameron Esposito]]
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* [[Fortune Feimster]]
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* [[Fannie Flagg]]
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* [[Terese Genecco]]
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* [[Julie Goldman]]
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* [[Kathy Griffin]]
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* [[Abbi Jacobson]]
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* [[Punkie Johnson]]
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* [[Erin Judge]]
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* [[Carol Leifer]]
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* [[Jackie Mabley]]
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* [[Abby McEnany]]
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* [[Kate McKinnon]]
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* [[Tig Notaro]]
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* [[Rosie O'Donnell]]
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* [[Wanda Sykes]]
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* [[Lily Tomlin]]
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* [[Lena Waithe]]
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* [[Karen Williams]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 12 July 2021

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It is remarkable the number of lesbian comedians that have risen to fame. There is a rich history of political and social satire from this group of professional women.

One of the early pioneers in this genre was American Jackie Mabley (1894-1975). Her early recordings as 'Moms Mabley' are classics today and inspired generations of successors, while at the same time breaking down racial and sexual barriers.

Of course, we are all familiar with such high profile success stories as Ellen DeGeneres, Kate Clinton, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, and Kathy Griffin. But do you know the lesbian comic who holds the record for the longest running cabaret act on Broadway?

These individuals have won Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Academy Awards for their various performances. Many are also accomplished authors whose books have topped the best-sellers lists.

To find out more, including links to videos of their performances:

Australia

Canada

Great Britain

Puerto Rico

Scotland

United States

Further Reading/Research


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