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The Funniest Black Female Comedians Of 2025
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The landscape of comedy is changing rapidly, with the funniest Black female comedians of 2025 now taking center stage and pushing boundaries with their unique brand of humor. This list was created for fans to recognize and rank these comedic powerhouses based on their sharp wit, stage presence, and impact on the comedy scene. The criteria for ranking includes, but isn't limited to, originality, hilarity, contemporary relevance, fan following, and award recognition. Each woman comedian on this list boasts a distinctive comedic style and a compelling stage persona that sets her apart in the booming comedy world.
Abbott Elementary stars Quinta Brunson and Janelle James have also demonstrated their comedic chops onstage. The Emmy-winning star from The Bear, Ayo Edebiri, is getting all the laughs with her unique satirical take on pop culture and racial dynamics. Gina Yashere adds to the mix with her keen social commentary that somehow always manages to hit the funny bone. The hilarious and outspoken Retta has taken the comedic world by storm with her blunt, insightful perspectives, and Yvonne Orji continues to charm audiences with her Nigerian-American experience-driven humor. All these women bring a fresh narrative to black comedy with their own flavor, and they are just some of the many reasons the comedy spotlight is looking more vibrant and diverse each day.
This list recognizes and celebrates the diversity and comedy prowess of Black female comedians making us laugh in 2025. As fans of great comedy, it's important to give your favorite stars the recognition they deserve. Though every comedian on this list is exceptional in her own right, the final rank comes down to you, the fans.
Who captivated you the most? Whose jokes resonated with you and kept you chuckling long after the show?
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The sharp-tongued Wanda Sykes is a veteran comedian and actress known for her witty social commentary. Known for her recurring role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Sykes's other credits include The Other Two, The Upshaws, and History of the World, Part II. Her comedy blends personal stories with humorous takes on politics and culture.
- Age: 61
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Leslie Jones is a comedian and actress known for her brash, animated stand-up style. She was a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live and starred in the Ghostbusters reboot. Jones brings her larger-than-life persona to storytelling and hilarious rants on relationships, current events, and pop culture.
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Ego Nwodim is an actress and comedian known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live since 2018. She was born in Baltimore and got her start performing improv and sketch comedy after college. In addition to SNL, Nwodim has appeared in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Great North, and Tuca & Bertie.
- Age: 37
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Nicole Byer is an actress and comedian known for hosting the reality TV series Nailed It! on Netflix. She was born in New Jersey and started out doing improv comedy after college. Byer currently hosts popular podcasts Why Won't You Date Me? and Newcomers. She has also appeared on sitcoms like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and in films including I Feel Pretty.
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Issa Rae is an actress, writer, and producer known for creating and starring in the HBO series Insecure. She was born in Los Angeles and started her career with her popular web series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. In addition to Insecure, Rae recently co-created and executive produced the HBO Max series Rap Sh!t and appeared in movies like The Lovebirds, Barbie, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
- Age: 40
