See Jane Salon – Funny Ladies: Serious Business New York

Hosted by 72 and Sunny
Brooklyn, NY
June 6, 2018

Given the confluence of current events, late-night comedy television ratings are sky rocketing and stand-up comedy performances are proliferating on OTT and in comedy clubs. Female comedians have a powerful role in shifting cultural perceptions. Their humanity, insights and humor are inspiring hope and action. We’re bringing together female comedians and writers for an exclusive night of stand-up comedy, storytelling and empowerment. Our program will spark new perspectives on the role of humor in today’s world.

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Salon Audience

Salon Audience

Mary Ellen Holder, GDIGM Advisor/New York Council Lead and Jazmin Borad, GDIGM Director of Programs

Mary Ellen Holder, GDIGM Advisor/New York Council Lead and Jazmin Borad, GDIGM Director of Programs

Maysoon Zayid, Comedian, Actress, Disability Advocate and Tap Dancer

Maysoon Zayid, Comedian, Actress, Disability Advocate and Tap Dancer

Justine Armour, Salon Moderator, Executive Creative Director, 72 and Sunny

Justine Armour, Salon Moderator, Executive Creative Director, 72 and Sunny

Madeleine Smithberg, Co-creator and original Show Runner of The Daily Show, President of Mad Cow Productions

Madeleine Smithberg, Co-creator and original Show Runner of The Daily Show, President of Mad Cow Productions

Salon Panelists

Salon Panelists

Anna Drezen, Comedian and Writer for Saturday Night Live

Anna Drezen, Comedian and Writer for Saturday Night Live

Joyelle, Comedian/Writer

Joyelle, Comedian/Writer

Madeleine Smithberg

Madeleine Smithberg

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(Top Left to Right) Justine Armour, Madeleine Smithberg, Joyelle and Jazmin Borad; (Bottom Left to Right) Mary Ellen Holden, Maysoon Zayid and Anna Drezen

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