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Amsterdam comedy club Comedy Queens features an all-female lineup: It is quite tough when you are the only woman on the bill

Amsterdam comedy club Comedy Queens features an all-female lineup: It is quite tough when you are the only woman on the bill

Amsterdam has launched a new comedy venue called Comedy Queens, which exclusively features female performers. Founder Fransje Westermann established the club to provide a supportive environment where women can develop their skills and advance their careers in comedy.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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