Janice Rodriguez, (first name rhymes with Denise – you can ask her mom), is a Chicago-based recovering entrepreneur and comedian. When she’s not agonizing over an unnecessary spreadsheet or micromanaging others, she performs her unique brand of stand up across Chicagoland and the country. She’s also a Founder and Executive Producer of Las Locas Comedy, a comedy showcase that celebrated its 8 year anniversary in February 2025. Las Locas Comedy features Latina/Latinx comedic talent and honorary locas of any background at their monthly Laugh Factory Chicago residency, Chingona Comedy Hour, as well self-produced showcases, fundraisers, and private events at venues and theaters across Chicagoland. She’s also the Co-founder and Executive Producer of the Latina Comedy Festival, which returns to Chicago for its fourth year from October 2nd through October 4th, 2025. The Latina Comedy Festival is an annual celebration showcasing the funniest Latina comedians nationwide and internationally, highlighting diverse voices and perspectives through stand-up comedy in English and Español. It provides a platform for Latina performers to shine, connect with audiences, and break barriers in the comedy industry.
Janice regularly performs at Chicago area comedy showcases and hosted and/or featured at Chicagoland comedy clubs Zanies, Improv, Laugh Factory, Comedy Bar, Comedy Vault, CG’s Comedy Club, and Red Room Comedy. She’s also performed at clubs across the USA including The Drop (South Bend), Comedy Bar (Dubuque), The Comic Strip (El Paso), Laugh Out Loud San Antonio, Cap City (Austin), Helium Comedy Clubs (Indianapolis/St. Louis/Philadelphia), Stand Up and Rock (Las Vegas), Jackie Knights (St. Augustine, FL), Laugh Factory Long Beach, HaHa Comedy Club (LA) and more. Janice was accepted and performed at several comedy festivals including Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, SheDot (Toronto), Lady Laughs (Madison), and LaughFest (Grand Rapids).
Janice uses her experience as a Spanglish-speaking Latina and a just ok marriage partner to tell her side of the story. Janice’s comedy brings a fresh perspective on topics related to her culture, Indiana upbringing, and her professional and personal lives. She’s also very tired.
