KJ Whitehead
Queen of Radical Comedy
Chicago based Comedian, Writer, Stand Up Comedy Coach, Proud Black Transgender Nihilist.
Kujichagulia Juniper Whitehead
Or just KJ, is Chicago's Queen of Radical Comedy. Unapologetically black, queer, trans and pissed off! For 7 years now, she's shared her experiences through observation and storytelling, but also blunt and vulnerable honesty about herself and how she sees the world. A graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a BA in Comedy Writing & Performance, Comedy Studies Alumni and someone who can occasionally be found burning the American flag and using the ashes as eye shadow.
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As seen and heard in
Chicago Reader, Voyage Chicago, Windy City Times, Performance Review,
FESTIVAL CREDITS
2020 PORTLAND QUEER COMEDY FESTIVAL (PORTLAND, OR [ONLINE])
2020 NW BLACK COMEDY FESTIVAL (PORTLAND, OR)
2019 PRIDE FEST 2019 (MILWAUKEE, WI)
2019 MADISON COMEDY WEEK (MADISON, WI)
2017-20 INTERNATIONAL LADY LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL (MADISON, WI)
2017-20 INTERNATIONAL LADY LAUGHS COMEDY FESTIVAL (MADISON, WI)
SHOW UPDATES COMING IN NOVEMEBER. THINGS ARE HARD RIGHT NOW. SEE YOU LATER.
ALL TIMES ARE CDT
All shows listed are online and no shows will be in person, yet. KJ and the rest of Radical Comedy are awaiting updates on how live comedy will return to fruition in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Don't be a butt! Wear a fucking mask!
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All the roses and more,
KJ
Merch Store
COMING
FALL 2020
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Contacting KJ
All bookings email
with the following subject line format:
REQUEST BOOKING/(NAME OF EVENT)/(YOUR NAME)
DISCLAIMER
KJ is the Queen of Radical Comedy for a reason. KJ is
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PRO: Black Lives Matter, Trans Rights, Queer Rights, Women's Rights, the Freedom of (and from) Religion, Disability Rights, All POC (People of Color) Rights, Support of Sex Workers, Policing the Police.
AGAINST: Police Brutality, White Supremacy, Trump Administration, Trans Exclusionary Radical Feminism, KKK, The Alt-Right and White Nationalist Movement, Men's Rights Activism (Because, really?) and Fascism.
Not only does KJ stand by these stances but it's reflected through her material. If this does not sit well with you, please do not book or contact KJ for your events. But do watch her content! Who knows? You might learn something!
Thank you!