The history of Austin comedy is flush with funny femmes – Shannon Sedwick, Margaret Wiley, Laura House, Girls Girls Girls, Lashonda Lester, to name a few – but it's still rare to see that side-splitting sisterhood celebrated. That's why we're grateful for BettyFest, the annual assemblage of improv troupes where all the humor is XX. This spiritual heiress to the dearly departed Ladies Are Funny Festival has become the best place to see how many funny women this city has and an inspiration to others to form female comedy groups, while raising funds for worthy causes – this year's fest netted $3,755 for the Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity.
