Detroit Women of Comedy Festival 2024 | SATURDAY | Black Box 8PM

Join us Saturday, 7PM at the BLACK BOX and enjoy the comedic stylings of:

Katrina M Harris (she/her) — STAND-UP

Katrina is a native Detroiter, now residing in Los Angeles, CA. She is a stand up comedian, actress, writer, and production coordinator. She has shows on Netflix, and the OWN Network, and has written and produced shows with Transit Pictures and KevonStageStudios. She loves the art of storytelling. She is most proud of her work in the production of her two children.

Courtney Zelazny (she/her) — STAND-UP

Courtney Zelazny is a Chicago-based stand up comedian, podcaster, and actor. She has opened for the likes of Amy Silverberg, Kevin James Thornton, and the Latina Comedy Festival and across the country in Los Angeles, New York City, and everywhere in between, sharing stories about her family, dating, and identity. When she’s not stage you can find her reading books written for mean middle school girls or drinking cocktails that are way too expensive.

Val Werner (she/her) — STAND-UP

Val Werner is an Indianapolis, IN based comedian. Originally from Thailand, her life as an Asian immigrant, army brat, and super nerd fuels her comedy. Val's comedy has taken her to comedy clubs, bars, breweries, swingers clubs throughout the US and she’s the host of The World Series of Comedy.

Shelly Smith (she/her) — STAND-UP

Shelly analyzes life through a creative and hopeful lens, even when she is spiraling. Her stories and pace will make you feel like you have been friends forever. She is the host of the Reads and Weeds podcast and 50 First Jokes Ann Arbor.

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The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival is a two-day celebration of women and gender-expansive folks in comedy from Detroit and beyond. Standup, sketch, improv, workshops, and more — all to benefit three amazing Detroit-based non-profits! Be part of #DWCF24 and join us May 17 & 18 as we take over all three stages at Planet Ant — Ant Hall, the Black Box, and the Independent Comedy Club!

Learn more at www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Planet Ant Black Box, 2357 Caniff Street, Hamtramck, United States