Las Locas Comedy Celebrates Badass Latinas at BABS Comedy Club

Headliner Janice Rodriguez leads an all-Latina/e/x comedy lineup in the Chicago suburbs.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:04am

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Las Locas Comedy is hosting a night of unapologetic, high-energy comedy featuring some of Chicago's top Latina/e/x stand-up performers at BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, Illinois. The show will be hosted by Jessi Realz and feature sets from Evie Cato, Susana Rodriguez, and Christina Gutierrez, with headliner Janice Rodriguez closing out the night.

Why it matters

Las Locas Comedy is a platform dedicated to uplifting Latina/e/x and women-centered voices in the Chicago comedy scene, providing a space for these underrepresented comedians to showcase their bold, sharp, and culturally-relevant material.

The details

The Las Locas Comedy show at BABS Comedy Club will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026, with doors opening at 7:03 PM CST and the show starting at 8:00 PM CST sharp. The lineup features some of the top Latina/e/x comedians in the Chicago area, including host Jessi Realz, Evie Cato, Susana Rodriguez, and Christina Gutierrez, with headliner Janice Rodriguez closing out the night.

  • The Las Locas Comedy show at BABS Comedy Club will take place on Friday, May 1, 2026.
  • Doors open at 7:03 PM CST.
  • The show starts at 8:00 PM CST.

The players

Las Locas Comedy

A platform dedicated to uplifting Latina/e/x and women-centered voices in the Chicago comedy scene.

BABS Comedy Club

A comedy club located in Forest Park, Illinois, where the Las Locas Comedy show will be held.

Jessi Realz

The host of the Las Locas Comedy show at BABS Comedy Club.

Evie Cato

A Latina comedian performing at the Las Locas Comedy show.

Susana Rodriguez

A Latina comedian performing at the Las Locas Comedy show.

Christina Gutierrez

A Latina comedian performing at the Las Locas Comedy show.

Janice Rodriguez

The headliner of the Las Locas Comedy show, a Chicago-based comedian, producer, and founder of Las Locas Comedy.

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The takeaway

Las Locas Comedy's showcase at BABS Comedy Club highlights the vibrant and diverse Latina/e/x comedy scene in Chicago, providing a platform for these underrepresented voices to share their unique perspectives and experiences with the local community.