Janice V. Rodriguez,
(first name rhymes with Denise because she likes to be difficult), is a Chicago based entrepreneur and comedian. When she's not slaving over an unnecessary spreadsheet or micromanaging others, she performs her unique brand of stand up across the Chicagoland area. Janice uses her experience as being the whitest Latina she knows and an at best average marriage partner to tell her side of the story. Janice aims to bring a fresh perspective to topics related to her culture, Indiana upbringing (Indiana+culture=oxymoron) and her professional and personal lives. She's also really tired.
Janice regularly performs at Chicago area comedy and storytelling showcases and has performed at comedy clubs Zanies, Improv, The Drop (South Bend), Laugh Factory, Comedy Shrine and Jackie Knights (St. Augustine, FL). She has also been invited to perform at several comedy festivals such as Chicago Women's Funny Festival, SheDot (Toronto), Lady Laughs (Madison) and LaughFest (Grand Rapids).
Janice is a founder and producer of Las Locas Comedy, a comedy showcase that features Latina/Latinx comedic talent and our favorite locas of any background. Check out her performance calendar to see her at an upcoming show!
Latest News
Virtual Comedy and Curated Cocktails – Friday 02/26/21
On Friday, February 26th, 2021, I’ll be joining an amazing lineup of Chicago comics and music acts for a great stay-at-home event. Present Tense Bar & Amber Autry Comedy are bringing another custom cocktails & comedy night to your door! Included is an Adventure Pack from Present Tense allowing you to sample all the yummy […]
Las Locas Live Is Back For Season 2 On Facebook Live
Las Locas Comedy is back for Season 2 of our Facebook Live show ¡Las Locas Live! We connect with LOCA comedians from across the country in a fun, chingona approved Facebook Live conversation. Tune in on Facebook, YoutUbe or Twitch (Twitch.tv/ladylaughscomedy), leave your comments and we’ll give you a loca shout-out on air. If you […]
Introducing Las Locas Life Radio on Thursdays At Noon on B Positive Radio
Las Locas Comedy’s sister brand, Las Locas Life, is excited to announce their new radio show on B Positive Radio. Las Locas Life Radio is hosted by Las Locas Comedy founder Janice V Rodriguez and will cover many topics such as current events, entertainment, and politics all from a Latina point of view. Through a […]
Las Locas Comedy Celebrates Four Years of Elevating Latina Voices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Info: Janice Rodriguez Las Locas Comedy 773-330-2520 laslocascomedy@gmail.com laslocascomedy.com Las Locas Comedy Celebrates Four Years of Elevating Latina Voices and Is Now Thriving During a Pandemic While COVID-19 continues to devastate the comedy industry nationwide including comedy clubs, live sketch shows, and independently-run stand up shows that use currently closed bars […]
Listen to Defending Indiana – A Podcast About Our Love/Hate Relationship With The Hoosier State
I’m excited to announce that episode one of Defending Indiana, has gone live! This podcast is the brainchild of fellow comedian, friend, and Hoosier, Colleen Brennan. She asked me to be a part of this podcast where we talk about all things Indiana: the good, the bad, and the ugly! We get it- Indiana has […]