Felicia Folkes
Who Felicia Folkes is
Felicia Folkes is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Inglewood, California, whose comedy centers on her life as a young Black woman and a breast cancer survivor. She started out as the first Black woman to work as a "door guy" at the Comedy Store and is now a paid regular there, at the Laugh Factory and at the Hollywood Improv. Her stand-up has been seen on Iliza's Locals and in two Don't Tell Comedy short specials on YouTube; she reached the top eight on Netflix's Funny AF with Kevin Hart and was named one of Medium's Comics to Watch in 2025.
Felicia Folkes tour dates 2026
2 shows from 14 October to 22 October 2026 in Hollywood and Corona.
- Wednesday 14 October 2026, 8:30 PM — with Dvontre Coleman (Dvontre and His Friends Figure Out What's Funny ft. Felicia Folkes, Mandal, Gary Michael Anderson) at Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA · Tickets ↗
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 7:30 PM — with Cole Garrett (Comedy Juice Featuring: Cole Garrett, Felicia Folkes, Erik Rivera, and Ben Brandfon) at Corona Improv, Corona, CA · Tickets ↗
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At a glance
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Talks about
- race, identity and health
- Came up through
- The Comedy Store
- On screen
- Iliza's Locals, Funny AF with Kevin Hart and Don't Tell Comedy
- Next on stage
- 14 October 2026 — Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA
- Official site
- feliciafolkes.com ↗
Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- Iliza's Locals stand-up, Hulu and Prime Video
- Funny AF with Kevin Hart top eight, Netflix
- Don't Tell Comedy two short specials, YouTube
Where they got their start
- The Comedy Store the first Black woman to work its door, then a paid regular, class of 2025
Came up the same way
Other comedians in SUCDb who came through The Comedy Store:
Comedians like Felicia Folkes
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Dvontre Coleman on the same bill, 14 October 2026
- Olivia Carter also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart
- Winston Hodges also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart
- Cole Garrett on the same bill, 22 October 2026
- Hunter Hill also in Iliza's Locals
- Ron Taylor also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart
- Avery Pearson also in Iliza's Locals
- Caleb Elliott also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart
Questions and answers
Where is Felicia Folkes performing next?
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 8:30 PM — with Dvontre Coleman (Dvontre and His Friends Figure Out What's Funny ft. Felicia Folkes, Mandal, Gary Michael Anderson) at Hollywood Improv, Hollywood, CA, then 1 more date on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.
Are they on tour in 2026?
Yes: 2 shows from 14 October to 22 October 2026 in Hollywood and Corona.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Iliza's Locals, Funny AF with Kevin Hart and Don't Tell Comedy.
Where did they get their start?
The Comedy Store (the first Black woman to work its door, then a paid regular).
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, CA, as their record gives it.
Who are some comedians like them?
Dvontre Coleman (on the same bill, 14 October 2026), Olivia Carter (also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart), Winston Hodges (also in Funny AF with Kevin Hart), Cole Garrett (on the same bill, 22 October 2026) and Hunter Hill (also in Iliza's Locals).
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Official site, About ↗ Born and raised in Inglewood, California; comedy about her life as a young Black woman and a breast cancer survivor; first Black woman to be a "door guy" at…
- The Improv · improv.com ↗ Dvontre and His Friends Figure Out What's Funny, with Felicia Folkes, Hollywood Improv, 14 October 2026, 8:30 p.m.
- Official site ↗ their accounts (as of 10 October 2026)
Updated 10 October 2026 · the record checked 29 September 2026