The New York City based series put on its latest showcase as the longest running outlet for Black comediennes in the past 25 years.
1. Sisters Of Comedy Show
On June 6th, the latest installment of Sisters Of Comedy took place at Carolines On Broadway. The comedic showcase, produced and conceptualized by Agunda Okeyo, is the longest running of its kind in New York City over the past 25 years. Sisters Of Comedy aims to provide an outlet for black women in stand-up. Wednesday’s performance featured the comedic stylings of Gina Yashere (Netflix’s “Standups”), Marie Faustin (MTV’s “Vidiots”), David Lester (The Rundown with Robin Thede”), Roy Wood, Jr. (“The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah”), Leighann Lord (HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”), and special guest Robin Thede (Host of BET’s “The Rundown with Robin Thede”)!
2. Sisters Of Comedy Show
The June 6th show was co-sponsored by the New York City Chapter of Million Hoodies Movement. MHM is a chapter-based organization whose mission is to build the next generation human rights leaders to end anti-black racism and systemic violence.
3. Agunda Okeyo & Robin Thede
4. Gina Yashere
5. David Nester
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6. Leighann Lord
7. Marie Faustin, David Lester, Agunda Okeyo, Robin Thede, Leighann Lord & Gina Yashere
