The first time I saw stand-up comedian Whitney Chitwood perform, she was onstage at the Green Mill digging into the case of Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission during the “live magazine” variety show The Paper Machete. It was fall 2017, and the Supreme Court was hearing arguments about whether a baker could refuse to make a cake for a gay wedding.
But I’m not the only one who’s been appreciating the material. For the past two years, Chitwood’s been performing the final jokes for everyone from her friends in Chicago to folks in rural America, including jokes about sexuality, gender identity, her relationships, her family, and more.
Thu 10/17, 8 PM, Newport Theater, 956 W. Newport, whitneychitwood.com, $15, $10 in advance.
