Brandi Denise Archives - Chicago Reader

2 Queens 1 Mic crosses racial, gender, geographic, and comedic boundaries

Stand-ups Brandi Denise and Kellye Howard show off their sketch, musical, and improv chops in a new show at the Revival.

Liz Maupin and Meredith Kachel organize the local edition of the national comedy festival.

OnWord Skate Collective embraces skaters of all ages and abilities, prioritizing women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people.

by Taryn Allen

by Hannah Edgar

The Billboard looks at abortion rights from the perspective of Black feminists.

by Kelly Kleiman

LGBTQ+ Chicagoans discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s record.

by Aaron Gettinger

“In the end this is about money and greed driving the public safety discussion.”

by Deanna Isaacs