About The Bechdel Test Fest

The Bechdel Test Fest grew out of an online group of improv comedians who created a community in May 2014. 

We decided to create a comedy festival to celebrate the talented and hilarious women, trans and non-binary comedians who make up a significant part of the local comedy scene. Including improv, sketch, stand-up, and more, the fest will show off and celebrate the enormous amount of female, trans and non-binary talent we have in Philly. The first festival took place on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at Christ Church Neighborhood House and is back for its third year in 2018! 

The Bechdel Test Fest Organizers: Rachel Fogletto, Mo Manklang, Jess Snow, Caitlin Vivian, Beth Eisenberg, Andrea Duffy, Alyssa Truszkowski, Sarah Carter, Megan Chialastri.

Here’s the comic that started it all, from Alison Bechdel in Dykes to Watch Out For.