11 Trans Comedians to Explore as an Alternative to Dave Chappelle

RB Butcher’s “blue-collar charm” has won over fans across the country, with standout performances on shows like Conan, The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, and Adam Ruins Everything. Their first standup album, Butcher, and their collaborative release with Cameron Esposito, Back To Back: Live, both soared to the top of iTunes charts. Recognized as one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch in 2017 at the Just For Laughs festival, RB’s humor shines in moments like their evolving bit about being called “sir” by strangers.

Check out Pull Yourself up by Your Bootleg on Spotify.

Watch RB’s TV and film roles on Amazon.

Flame Monroe was selected as one of the six comedians featured on They Ready, Tiffany Haddish’s Netflix series. Monroe was previously highlighted in our list of 15 funniest LGBTQ comedy specials, where we noted her magnetic stage presence as she humorously discussed single parenthood while rocking glittery thigh-high boots, making it clear why Haddish chose her.

Catch Flame Monroe’s performance on They Ready.

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D’Lo, a Tamil-Sri Lankan-American actor, writer, and comedian, has made notable appearances in shows like Transparent, Mr. Robot, and Sense 8. With a career spanning over 15 years as a poet, storyteller, and standup comedian, D’Lo boldly pushes Hollywood to embrace authentic trans narratives.

Check out D’Lo’s performance on Comedy InvAsian.

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