Female comedians are unique artists; as it takes someone special to make people laugh.
Some of these black female comedians are known for their jokes, slang, relationship gags, and political satire.
Here are the top ten black female comedians to look out for.
Mo’Nique
Mo’Nique is a household name among comedy lovers because of her efforts in the comedy industry.
She is a jack of all trades and has tried her hand at plays, standup comedies, hosting television shows, and as an actress.
Mo’Nique’s path to greatness stems from her start in standup comedy.
Her standup act centers on addressing racial issues.
She hosted her show, “The Mo’Nique Show,” for several years and was part of the acclaimed The Queens of Comedy tour.
One of the top Black comedians, Mo’Nique has courted controversy over the years.
She claimed to have been blacklisted by Hollywood personalities Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, and Tyler Perry after winning an Oscar award for best supporting actress in the movie Precious.
Despite everything, Mo’Nique remains a brilliant comedian who continues to shine.
Loni Love
Loni Love’s path to comedy is curious, as she admits to never considering a comedy career.
She got a job at General Motors, putting on doors after graduating high school.
Her passion for standup comedy ignited when she won a standup competition while studying for her Bachelor’s degree.
She slowly built her name at comedy club scenes while working for Xerox.
After eight years, love quit her job at Xerox, following her passion for comedy.
Her decision was spot-on, as she went on to compete on Star Search in 2003, finishing second.
Currently, she is a co-host of the show The Real.
Sommore
Sommore is among the most controversial Black comedians as she doesn’t hesitate to tackle issues like equality, race, and sexuality.
She was one of the “four horsewomen” comedians alongside Adele Givens, Laura Hayes, and Mo’Nique to headline the Queens of Comedy tour and the first female host of the ComicView, A BET standup showcase.
The Queens of Comedy’s massive success led to a film about the tour.
All her standup specials were well-received, including her most recent, All the Queen’s Men, in which she hosted a group of male comedians.
Gina Yashere
Many people look at Gina Yashere and remember her from her current role as a producer and actress on the sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, where she plays a Nigerian caterer in a local hospital.
Yashere, better known in Britain, made her mark when she moved to America.
She is the first Briton to perform on Comedy Jam.
She has recently released several standup specials, such as Skinny Bitch, a twist on her views on current events, and Gina Yashere: Laughing to America, where she aims at former President Donald Trump.
Loretta Mary Aiken
Loretta Mary Aiken is a comedy trailblazer in her own right, as she was the first black female comedian to make her mark in the industry.
She started in theater, eventually making the transition to comedy.
Aiken became a household name after adopting the character Moms Mabley, a seemingly non-threatening older woman.
She received rave reviews for her performance at Carnegie Hall and is one of the industry greats.
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes has been a comedy household name for more than thirty years.
Many people are unaware that she was a National Security Agency employee during her career.
Sykes later moved to New York after quitting her job and opened for Chris Rock at one time.
Her success has been evident in the projects she has written and performed, including movies, TV series, and standup shows.
She was the host at the 94th Academy Awards, where she saw her friend Chris Rock slapped by Will Smith.
Talk about irony!
Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish overcame adversity from a young age to become one of the best black female comedians.
She was homeless and went through the foster system. Her counselor gave her two options at the age of 17: join the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp or attend psychiatric therapy.
She chose the former and never looked back, becoming a success in her own right.
She first got noticed on The Carmichael Show before exploding onto the stage with the film Girls Trip.
She has had success in movies and TV shows, as well as hosting the popular Saturday Night Live.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is a successful actor and comedian who broke into the limelight in the early 1980s.
At the time, there were not many black women in comedy.
She opened the doors for many else like her.
Some of her notable projects include Sister Act and Sister Act 2.
She commands a massive following from her audience and inspires women and minorities.
Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and struggled as a writer and comedian in the early years.
Her efforts paid off as she became the first African American female cast member in Saturday Night Live in 2014.
Her comedic style revolves around challenging stereotypes, which has endeared her to many.
As a late bloomer, she has shown that success comes at any time.
Aisha Tyler
Despite limited roles for women in the entertainment industry, Aisha Tyler has had a long trip to the top as a comedian.
She has achieved mainstream success through her thoughtful comedy, which has broken down barriers.
Her resilience and versatility have led to more inclusion of her comedic style.
Tyler is a role model and uses comedy to dismantle common stereotypes, providing an excellent comedic platform.
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