# Event Details - **Event Name**: Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Marina Franklin (Comedy Central) headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival in Oak Park! 50+ female comedians over 4 days—get tickets!About this EventMarina Franklin is a veteran comedian, actor, writer, and host whose long tenure as a stand-up standout at premier comedy venues and festivals around the world – alongside her memorable TV and film appearances, and critically acclaimed podcast – have made her a fan favorite and in-demand creative force.The Chicago native’s onscreen credits include: Hulu's "Life And Beth", HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver", TBS's "The Last OG", FX's "Hysterical", CW Presents One Hour Comedy Special: "Single Black Female", HBO’s “Crashing”; the hit movie, “Trainwreck”; Stephen Colbert’s Late Show; the Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore; Conan O’Brien; “Louie” Season V; the Jim Gaffigan Show; Showtime’s “Women Who K*ll”; Comedy Central’s “Chappelle’s Show”. Marina’s writing credits include HBO’s “Divorce".Marina is a favorite at comedy festivals around the world, including the Melbourne Comedy Festival; Scotland’s Glasgow Comedy Festival; BBC’s World Stand’s Up; Rotterdam’s Comedy Factory; Montreal’s Just For Laughs; Ireland’s Kilkenny Comedy Festival; and Nashville’s Bonnaroo Music Festival. Her podcast, Friends Like Us, features a diverse group of women comedians of color – and their occasional male guests – and their takes on the news of the day.A viciously likable person – if there is such a thing – Marina is a University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and Syracuse University graduate. She resides in New York City and loves dancing, house music, talking shit, and working on her sweet right hook.Host: Avril GranatoFeature: Danna KielFeature: Alecia Altstaetter*2 Drink Minimum Per Person*Cashless Establishment (Credit, Debit, Apple Pay)*Outside Food Welcome*21 and over unless accompanied by an adult - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-park/marina-franklin-headlines-the-funny-is-female-comedy-festival/100002002765065223 - **Event Categories**: comedy, festivals, entertainment, music-festivals, art, music, theatre, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: Under 21 with Guardian - Doors Open At: 6:00 PM - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Comedy Plex Comedy Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oak Park - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Comedy Plex Comedy Club - **lat**: 41.88889899999999 - **long**: -87.80410309999999 - **full address**: Comedy Plex Comedy Club, 1128 Lake Street, Oak Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/687c8bde894e4420efbb57da27df81d6017e121553fea837a178b26dd254ffe7-rimg-w1060-h588-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1791128774 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival being held? - **A:** Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Comedy Plex Comedy Club, 1128 Lake Street, Oak Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival? - **A:** Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival is organized by Comedy Plex Comedy Club. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Comedy Plex Comedy Club's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Comedy Plex Comedy Club a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Comedy Plex Comedy Club has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Marina Franklin Headlines the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oak Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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