STORYTELLING | #DWCF26| SATURDAY May 16 | The Black Box | 8PM

Join us SATURDAY May 16, 8PM in the Planet Ant Black Box (aka the Purple Building) and enjoy storytelling from Hailey Zurich, Natalie Walker, Kelly Garrett, and Ali Gautier!

Hailey Zureich (she/her) Blending together storytelling, optimistic outlooks, and hot takes, Hailey Zureich takes to the stage to tickle funny bones, as well as inspire hearts and minds. @zhailey

Natalie Walker (she/her) is a storyteller, improviser, and producer who has performed around Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Ferndale and has won at The Moth. She is the former producer of Let’s Just Say and is now launching Truth Be Told, a new monthly storytelling event at Hear.say Brewing + Theater. She’s also the co-producer/host of the improv show Duoplicity. When she’s not on stage, Natalie spends her time making bad puns and obeying the demands of her 18-year-old cat, Zorro, who truly runs the household. @nattylite1

Kelly Garrett (she/her) is a dynamic storyteller, public servant, and community leader with 15 years of service and a gift for turning life’s twists, trials, and unexpected moments into unforgettable laughter and lessons. Having brought her unique voice and sharp humor to stages in Ferndale and Ann Arbor, Kelly shares real-life stories that prove karma always keeps receipts. With wit, warmth, and authenticity, she brings humor, heart, and truth to every room she enters.

Ali Gautier (she/her) is an activist, comedian, and filmmaker originally from Danville, KY, currently living in Louisville. She likes to wild out on the mic in any way people will allow her, and in many ways they will not. You can currently find her performing throughout midwest, and online @ali.the.g

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The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival celebrates and elevates women, trans, and non-binary comedy makers from Metro Detroit and beyond. DWCF strives to honor and amplify marginalized voices across a spectrum of genders and identities and create an inclusive platform for community-building, joy, and collaboration in comedy.

The festival features improv, stand-up, sketch, podcasts, alt-comedy, and workshops. Proceeds directly support Detroit-based non-profits providing arts education and services for at-risk populations in the community.

#DWCF26 takes over all three Planet Ant Stages - Ant Hall, The Black Box, and the Independent Comedy Club - May 15 & 16.

Learn more at www.detroitwomenofcomedy.com

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