Hard Headed Comedy is a women-owned, powerhouse production company based in New York. Founded by Luz Michelle, a rising star in the New York stand-up scene for 14 years, the company has hosted over 200 shows in the Tri-State area. Committed to showcasing dynamic, diverse, and inclusive line-ups. Join us for a night of laughter, inspiration, and connection.

Still Standing Monologues / December 5 Lineup:

Shauna Lane is a New York-based actor and comedian known for her goofy, lovable characters and stand-up.  As an actor, she has been in several national commercials and is in the feature film Creedmoria on Netflix.  As a comedian, she has appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, and Sirius XM. Shauna studied acting with the legendary Wynn Handman and has graced the stages of the New York Comedy Festival, The 10,000 Laughs Festival in Minneapolis, The Ct. Comedy Festival, and the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.  She was the co-host of The Gone Girls Podcast (free on iTunes) from 2016 to 2020 and ran a monthly comedy show at New York Comedy Club called “We Share A Void.”

Learn more about Shauna on her website and Instagram.

Leighann Lord is a seasoned, NYC-based stand-up comedian who has been seen on Comedy Central, HBO, The View, and in the Netflix Def Comedy Jam 25th Anniversary Special. She’s performed for the troops in the Middle East, in all 50 states, 20 countries, six continents, and Guam.

She was named one of the 35 Most Hilarious Comedians of Diversity, was a national finalist in the American Black Film Festival-HBO Comedy Wings Competition, and received the NYC Comedy Award for the Most Thought-Provoking Black Female Comic. Leighann can be seen in Showtime’s Even More Funny Women of a Certain Age and her Dry Bar Comedy special, I Mean Business, has had over one million views.

Classy like Lena. Sexy like Eartha. Funny like Leighann.

She’s La Créme de la Comedy.

Learn more about Leighann on her website and Instagram.

Luz Michelle is a fierce and fearless woman who has used her diverse background and life experiences to carve out a thriving career in comedy. With her distinct style and quick wit, she has left audiences in stitches at some of the most renowned comedy venues across the country, including Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, and NYCC, to name a few. She has also been featured in and appeared on NBC, ABC, SXSW, Medium, Official Broadway World and Westchester Magazine. Luz recently won the Ladies of Laughter Westchester chapter and was a finalist in the NYC finale.

As the Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, Luz has brought her passion for the art form to the forefront, producing live and streamed showcases that feature a dynamic mix of established and emerging comedic talent. A night with Luz is like a perfectly crafted cocktail followed by a potent edible, an unforgettable experience that will leave you wanting more.

Learn more about Luz on her website and Instagram.