Las Locas Comedy Presents Chingona Comedy Hour in Chicago

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo-ish with an all-loca comedy showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:07am

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Las Locas Comedy, a Chicago-based comedy collective, is hosting its monthly Chingona Comedy Hour showcase at Laugh Factory Chicago on May 7, 2026. The show will feature an all-female lineup of local and national Latina comedians, including headliner Patti Vasquez, a Chicago comedy veteran who has appeared on TV, radio, and at major festivals.

Why it matters

Chingona Comedy Hour provides a platform for Latina comedians to showcase their talents and celebrate Chicana culture in Chicago's vibrant comedy scene. The show aligns with a broader trend of marginalized groups creating their own comedy spaces to amplify underrepresented voices.

The details

Chingona Comedy Hour takes place on May 7, 2026 at Laugh Factory Chicago. The show starts at 8:00 pm CDT, with doors opening at 7:00 pm CDT. The lineup includes host Janice Rodriguez of Las Locas Comedy, as well as comedians Elaine Golden, Angelica Davila, and Victoria Vincent. Headliner Patti Vasquez is a Chicago-based comedian, writer, actor, and former WGN Radio host known for her sharp, heartfelt storytelling.

  • Chingona Comedy Hour takes place on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
  • Doors open at 7:00 pm CDT, and the show starts at 8:00 pm CDT.

The players

Las Locas Comedy

A Chicago-based comedy collective that celebrates Latina comedians and culture.

Janice Rodriguez

The host of Chingona Comedy Hour and a member of Las Locas Comedy.

Patti Vasquez

The headliner of Chingona Comedy Hour, a Chicago-based comedian, writer, actor, and former WGN Radio host known for her sharp, heartfelt storytelling.

Elaine Golden

A comedian performing at Chingona Comedy Hour, known for her work at Zanies Comedy Club.

Angelica Davila

A comedian performing at Chingona Comedy Hour, known for her work at Antojitos.

Victoria Vincent

A comedian performing at Chingona Comedy Hour, known for her work at The Den Theater.

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What they’re saying

“ALLING ALL CHINGONAS!! It's Cinco de Mayo-ish, almost summer, and we're still here! Get your locas together and start the weekend off un poquito early at Chingona Comedy Hour - your favorite comedy showcase featuring locas and honorary locas from across Chicagoland and the country!”

— Las Locas Comedy

The takeaway

Chingona Comedy Hour provides a vibrant platform for Latina comedians in Chicago to showcase their talents and celebrate Chicana culture, reflecting a broader trend of marginalized groups creating their own comedy spaces to amplify underrepresented voices.