Chantal Carrere, has been called one of the funniest stand-up comics by her peers, critics and fans, a comic powerhouse on the rise. She has been seen at Gotham, Caroline’s, Mottleys, Improv, and The Laugh Factory to name just a few. She ranks among one of the top 10 Funniest Lesbians in America, by Curve Magazine. The Advocate listed her as one of the top comics you shouldn’t have missed in 2011! Even Dana Carvey said, “She’s freaking hilarious!” SF Bay Times says, “Chantal’s comedic timing is flawless!” Come see what everyone is talking about!

Erin Foley, a recent transplant to Los Angeles, spent years in New York City’s comedy clubs  mastering the art of stand-up comedy while successfully pursuing her acting career.  At the present time, Erin is filming a comedy pilot for E! Entertainment. She recently shot her own half hour comedy special for Comedy Central and has taped Chelsea Lately and The Kilborn File on FOX. She can be seen in the short films “Cried Suicide” and “Squeezplay”, as well as a pilot for MTV called, “This is Ray.” Her favorite role to date was in Cameron Crowe’s film “Almost Famous”. Erin has branded a unique position for herself in the industry as not only a gifted stand-up but a talented actress. Her versatility makes her one of the most sought- after women working the comedy scene today.

Sandra Valls is a brash, high energy, fierce and funny, lesbian, latina, comic and then some. She’ll make you laugh till your face hurts with her frank, no holds barred, comedy. Sandra has two Showtime comedy specials under her belt, and she’s been featured on Logo, BET, Sitv, HBO and played countless festivals. From hosting the GLAAD Media Awards and the Power Up Annual Power Premiere Award Ceremony to sharing the stage with Eva Longoria and George Lopez at the HBO Comedy Festival, this Olivia Cruises favorite still finds time to give back to the community by volunteering and producing comedy shows for various causes including benefits/fundraisers for Aids, sobriety, domestic violence and LGBT rights.

For more info, go to www.curiouslystrongcomedy.com

Beverly McClellan, who reached stardom competing on NBC’s The Voice will be performing exclusively at Pearl’s on Thursday, Sept 6th, for Pearl’s annual fundraiser and cocktail party that benefits Key West’s local women’s health care provider, Womankind.  McClellan will also be performing at Pearl’s pool party on Saturday, Sept 9th.

Beverly McClellan is quickly becoming its newest cornerstone. NBC-TV’s The Voice introduced her to the world as a singer of stunning power and range with the presence and ability to draw comparisons to Etta James, Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge, to name just a few of the great torchbearers whose legacies she evokes. Now McClellan’s debut international release Fear Nothingpresents her as a true and original artist — a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and dynamic presence with the ability, authority and desire to carve her own place in music history.

Returning to Pearl’s for Womenfest is the wildly popular comedian Christine O’Leary who kept last year’s Womenfest participants rolling with laughter as the host of Pearl’s parties.

Clean, Couture, Comedy Multitasker and funny to the bone, Christine O’Leary intuitively and constantly is interviewing and assessing her audience.  Her off-the-cuff interactions and improv are the forte and storytelling is her crafted skill.    She does local humor, character work and dialects and does not miss a trick with the funny in fact she will send you off unexpectedly socially promoted…….just ask Austin the Dairy Queen! There is not an audience that she can not penetrate and that is hot.

More details to come!  www.pearlspatio.com

A special thank you goes to our sponsors, including Olivia, Curve, Key West Butterfly Conservatory, Bud Light and Select 55, Barefoot Wine, She Magazine, Gir(L) Magazine, LGB, South Florida Gay News, My Lesbian Radio, SheWired.com, Mark’s List, Cape Air, OMG Magazine, Centennial Bank, Girls Gay Days, LesbianLush.com, Watermark Publications, Minerva Productions, Damron Travel, First State Bank, and the Monroe Tourist Development Council.

Be sure to check out Womenfest Key West on Facebook and see all the great pictures from the week!