comedian
what it is
A comedian (comedienne if female) or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who stands alone and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comic.
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questions
What is comedian?
A comedian (comedienne if female) or comic is a person who seeks to entertain members of an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy. A comedian who stands alone and addresses an audience directly is called a stand-up comic.
What are good comedian albums to start with?
Try Das Abschiedskonzert (disc 1) by Rainald Grebe, 3 Balloons by Stephen Lynch, Sick & Tired (Explicit) by Wanda Sykes, and Full Release by Bobaloo.
Who are some women making comedian?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/comedian/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making comedian, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20