This Is My “See, My Site Is Updated” Post

See, I keep my website updated. Look, I just updated my website. I don’t have a bunch of shows coming up.  No major announcements other than you can watch me on NBC’s Chicago MED this Tuesday, Jan 23. But by the time you read this, it’ll be too late, so this is me letting you […]

Kellye Howard & Brandi Denise Host Two Queens, 1 Mic

Did you know that every month I produce a show with comedians Kellye Howard and Brandi Denise. This Friday, June 30, 2017, Two Queens, 1 Mic will be back at The Revival Theatre with guest, Michael Issac! I really excited about this show and what it has grown to be. Looking forward to producing more […]

Lisa Beasley Hosts Two Queens, 1 Mic at Revival Theater

Between traveling, auditioning, mothering, and sitting at home waiting for Windy City Live to call me, I produce a comedy show with my friends. Created by Kellye Howard & Brandi Denise, Two Queens, 1 Mic is a comedy show featuring the two comics that have been crushing shows all of the the world. Featuring Chicago’s […]

Lisa Beasley Launches Platform Featuring Black Women in Comedy

I’ve had a hard time, like most black women, with discrimination in comedy. It’s made me angry, depressed, I’ve cussed a lot of people out and I felt lonely until I started hanging out with other black female comics. All I want to do is slang these jokes – what’s all this extra racism and […]

Or See Lisa Beasley’s Comedy Show This Friday Before The World Ends Next Week

Lisa Beasley’s Too Close To Home Comedy Show is this Friday, January 13, 2017 at 7pm at eta Creative Arts Foundation. Line-Up of stand-up comics, sketch performers, improvisers, and storytellers include: Dewayne Perkins Peter Kim Aasia LaShay Bullock Comedian Junior The Adriennes Hosted by Lisa Beasley GET TICKETS HERE

Chicago’s 2016 Equity Jeff Awards Nominees Announced

I am honored to be among such amazing talent in this year’s nominees for the Equity Jeff Awards. Special shout our category filled with my Black Ensemble Theatre family and cast mate PETER KIM! See Full list of nominees HERE LB   Lisa is a actor, writer, and comedian from Gary, IN. She currently performing […]

Lisa Among Hot New Faces of Chicago Theater 2016

Every year, Chris Jones, columnists and theatre critic comes up with a list. This list is made up of acting professionals who have been working in Chicago and killing the theatre scene in Chicago. Check out full list and bios HERE.   Here’s my timeline of some of the work I’ve done in Chicago.  

Supporting Hyde Park’s The Revival

Join Sarah & Sheedz with Friends this Friday as we support the opening of Hyde Park’s Revival Theatre in Chicago, IL. After 3 sold out performances, watch Sarah & Sheedz play with friends and fellow comedians Carley Moseley, John Thibodeaux and more as well as give you a taste of their original sketch show, “For […]

Second City e.t.c 39th Revue Opens: Soul Brother, Where Art Thou?

It’s finally here and it’s happening. For the past three months, I haven’t been in hiding but I’ve been creating an awesome show with a crazily talented group of comedians at The Second City. When I was hired to be apart of the Second City e.t.c Ensemble, I was happy that a dream was coming […]

Upcoming Tour Dates: My Final Days with BlueCo

I got the news that I will be joining The Second City e.t.c. ensemble and I begin on January 21st. I still get to squeeze in some tour time with my favorite group of people before the transition to working in Chicago full time begins. Here are my final tour dates with Mighty Mighty BlueCo! […]