FRIDAY 5/17 — MELANIE HEARN Headlines #DWCF24 at the Independent!!!

$20 online | $25 at the door

Melanie Hearn is a native of Detroit and one of the most unique voices in stand-up comedy. You may have seen her as a cohost on WDIV Channel 4 “Live in The D.” From her unabashed style to her infectious energy, she always leaves audiences and fans wanting more. She began her career in Detroit and quickly became a favorite at Mark Ridley‘s Comedy Castle. Since then, she has opened up for Maria Bamford, Mark Curry, and Preacher Lawson (just to name a few). She has been privileged to perform at such world-famous venues as the Hollywood Improv, the world-famous Comedy Store, and recently headlined Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle! You can't miss Melanie, she's one of Metro Detroit's BEST!

FRIDAY 5/17 OPENER: Meredith Dietz (she/they)

Meredith is an NYC-based writer (for work), stand-up comedian (for fun), and ginger (for a love of the game). She’s a headline contributor for The Onion and Reductress. As a standup, she produces a popular open mic and show in the Lower East Side. She’s also managed to scrape together around 64k followers across Twitter, TikTok, and IG.

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The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival is a two-day celebration of women and gender-expansive folks in comedy from Detroit and beyond. Standup, sketch, improv, workshops, and more — all to benefit three amazing Detroit-based non-profits! Be part of #DWCF24 and join us May 17 & 18 as we take over all three stages at Planet Ant — Ant Hall, the Black Box, and the Independent Comedy Club!

Learn more at www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com

Host or Publisher Detroit Women of Comedy Festival