Strap On The Mic: a sapphic comedy open mic

Join us on October 6th at 7pm for STRAP ON THE MIC - a sapphic comedy open mic! Whether you're a comedian looking for some stage time with us or just seeking a queer centered night of comedy - this one is for you!

Co-Produced by KP Peters & MacKenzie Shapira, comedic hopefuls have a chance to sign up night of for a five minute set at the mic! Featured throughout open mic slots will be sets by our producers and featured performers Leona Maria Kauflin, Sam Rocha & Serena Starks.

Doors at 6pm with a one hour happy hour until our show begins at 7pm. Dorothy remains open after the show until last call at 11pm.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $17 at the door.

Dorothy is 21+ and requires physical ID for all to enter. Dorothy is also ADA accessible with elevator access on Campbell Ave. If you are a guest who requires elevator access, please wait by the black door on Campbell Ave with our logo in the window and call our staff to assist: 773-770-3799

Please note: refund requests are only available until 24h before the show (4/23, 7pm). No other refund requests will be honored.

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ABOUT YOUR HOSTS & FEATURES

Leona Maria Kauflin is a beleaguered IT girl moonlighting as a standup comedian for gay women. She moved to Chicago in May of 2023 and quickly learned to hate tourists and suburbanites. You can see her be “funny” at any Strap On The Mic show or on Bluesky @valkyri-anna.

Hailing all the way from PA, Serena broke Amish* to be a comic. Described as a pretty dyke, a modern woman, and annoying**. She is on her reunion tour of stand-up except most people don’t know she first tried this 5 years ago. *no she didn’t **devilishly charming

Sam Rocha is a Chicago-based comedian and creator who has performed stand-up across the country, opening for acts like Cameron Esposito, Rhys Nicholson, Geoffrey Asmus, SNL’s Alex Moffat, and Juno Birch. She’s headlined shows at Don’t Tell Comedy and Laugh Factory, where she also produces Sashay— a showcase held on the last Sunday of every month. Sam has also understudied for The Second City, was a finalist on the sixth season of Improv Survivor, and co-stars in the upcoming short “Sam Wants Her Sweater Back.” Online she is best known for her character Aunt Dipsy and viral film parodies on TikTok. You can follow her @samhandleyrocha across all platforms for fun content and to get tickets to a show!

Kailah Peters (K.P.) describes her writing as confessions her soul makes to her mind. Her work weaves between poetry and comedy, finding a niche and community as a co-producer of Giggle Hour, a monthly comedic poetry show hosted at the Lincoln Lodge. Catch her being overly vulnerable on the internet and around the city or, most likely, just asking to pet your dog.
MacKenzie Shapiro is a clown, comedian, and producer based in Chicago. She was nominated for “Best Comedian” in the Chicago reader, is a local staple, and has performed around the world. MacKenzie produces Gems, Slumber Party at the Lincoln Lodge and teaches clown at the Newport Theater.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dorothy, 2500 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, United States