Shevaun Brannigan
Shevaun Brannigan has been a local Philadelphia comic for almost two years, following twenty years of writing poetry and traveling for readings and residencies. In the two years she has been performing stand-up comedy, she has been selected for the 2024 Phillies Phunniest Best Of Showcase, placed 2nd in the first annual Wise Crackers Comedy Competition, and performed in New York and DC, as well as in many shows throughout Philadelphia. Shevaun is passionate about economic equality and gender justice, serving as the Director of Development and Communications for Homeless Advocacy Project in her day-time role.
Awarded Grants
2025
Art and Change Grant (ACG)
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Overview
Shevaun Brannigan’s project will provide women and nonbinary comics at Lady Laughs International Comedy Festival with professional tools to advance in the field. This initiative is a response to the lack of female and nonbinary representation in the city’s comedy scene, as well as to create a safe space against the economic, cultural, and safety barriers that women and nonbinary comedians often face. Participants will receive professional headshots, reels, and attend workshops and panels on sustaining comedy careers amid financial and caregiving constraints.