Host Cherryann Trinidad Featuring Kiara Benson Crickette Gill Jose Mwamba Liv Talley Nikkie Knowles Tracy McClendon Ruthy Ferrera T. Graye About the event The Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest is a homegrown comedy festival created by NYC comedian Joanna Briley. The festival showcases some of the funniest up & coming African American women in the country. Hosted by Brooklyn native Cherryann Trinidad, sponsored by Lee Paul, Up & Up is so excited to be the backdrop for this wonderful event! This event is sure to sell out, so get your tickets ASAP.