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Joan Rivers

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Rivers broke ground with her candid and sometimes controversial style, and was the first woman to host a late night network television talk show.

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Mo'Nique

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Mo'Nique's comedy is characterized by her confident, unapologetic humor, and she has been a strong advocate for body positivity.

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Chelsea Handler

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Handler is known for her candid humor and for hosting the late-night talk show 'Chelsea Lately'.

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Amy Poehler

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Poehler is praised for her improvisational comedy skills and for her portrayal of Leslie Knope on 'Parks and Recreation'.

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Rita Rudner

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Rudner's comedy style features gentle, observational humor with an emphasis on relationships and everyday quirks.

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Hannah Gadsby

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Gadsby achieved international recognition with her special 'Nanette', which deftly mixes social commentary with self-deprecating humor.

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Roseanne Barr

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Barr's comedy is defined by her portrayal of blue-collar family life, and she was the creator and star of the successful sitcom 'Roseanne'.

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Iliza Shlesinger

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Shlesinger won 'Last Comic Standing' in 2008 and is known for her energetic and observational comedy style.

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Sandra Bernhard

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Bernhard is known for her acerbic stand-up, blending comedy with singing and storytelling.

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Ali Wong

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Wong's comedy special 'Baby Cobra' gained widespread acclaim for its commentary on marriage, pregnancy, and Asian-American stereotypes.

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Tig Notaro

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Notaro gained critical acclaim for her raw, honest, and minimalist comedic style, especially in her album 'Live'.

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Bridget Everett

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Everett is known for her provocative and bawdy comedic performances that often include singing and cabaret elements.

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Michelle Wolf

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Wolf gained national attention after her performance at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner and is known for her sharp political commentary.

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Lucille Ball

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Although primarily an actress and producer, Ball's comedic genius and pioneering work on 'I Love Lucy' remain influential.

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Nikki Glaser

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Glaser is known for her sharp wit and conversations about sex and relationships in her stand-up routines.

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Phyllis Diller

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Known for her eccentric persona and self-deprecating humor, Diller was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the U.S.

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Ellen DeGeneres

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DeGeneres' stand-up was characterized by her observational humor, and she made history by coming out as a lesbian on her sitcom.

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Whoopi Goldberg

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Goldberg's comedy addresses race issues and showcases her versatility in various character monologues.

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Wanda Sykes

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Sykes is known for her outspoken, incisive social and political commentary in her comedy.

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Elayne Boosler

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Boosler is known for her energetic humor and became one of the first successful female comedians to air a one-hour comedy special on cable.

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Paula Poundstone

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Poundstone is noted for her casual style, dry humor, and spontaneous crowd interactions in her stand-up routines.

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Lilly Singh

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Singh started on YouTube and transitioned into mainstream media, becoming the first person of Indian descent to host a late-night talk show in the US, 'A Little Late with Lilly Singh'.

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Rosie O'Donnell

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Before her successful daytime talk show, O'Donnell's stand-up focused on family humor and incorporated her experiences as a lesbian woman.

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Lily Tomlin

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Tomlin rose to prominence with her character-driven comedy routines and was a mainstay on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'.

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Samantha Bee

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Bee is recognized for her work on 'The Daily Show' and later for hosting her own satirical news show 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee'.

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Mindy Kaling

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While Kaling is a noted writer and actress, her humor and comedic perspective gained attention with her role on 'The Office'.

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Maria Bamford

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Bamford is celebrated for her unconventional style and exploration of mental health issues through her comedy.

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Betty White

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While more commonly known for her acting, White's early TV work involved humorous commentary and she often incorporated comedic elements into her roles.

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Janeane Garofalo

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Known for her sarcastic, witty, and often political commentary, Garofalo became a voice for Generation X in the 90s.

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Tina Fey

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Fey made her mark with her smart and biting comedic writing, especially as head writer on 'SNL' and creator of '30 Rock'.

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Nanette Burstein

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While Burstein is primarily a documentary filmmaker, her work often features comedic elements and she directed the humorous political campaign film 'The Kid Stays in the Picture'.

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Margaret Cho

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Cho's stand-up draws from her experiences as a Korean-American, discussing social and LGBTQ issues.

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Carol Burnett

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Burnett is celebrated for her comedic variety show 'The Carol Burnett Show', which was one of the first of its kind to be hosted by a woman.

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Moms Mabley

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Mabley was a trailblazing African-American comedian, known for her warm comedic style and addressing tough topics

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Sarah Silverman

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Silverman is known for her sharp, satirical comedy that often challenges social norms and taboos.

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Kathy Griffin

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Griffin's stand-up comedy is known for its candid observations about celebrity culture and her own life in Hollywood.

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