Jenny Roberts is taking the stage at Yoshi’s Oakland on April 29 for “Sloth Mom: WHO’S THAT? Jenny Roberts & Friends,” an all-female comedy showcase featuring some of the Bay Area’s most talented performers. The Oakland-based comedian will both headline and MC the evening, continuing her commitment to spotlighting women’s voices in stand-up.
Roberts has built her reputation across the Bay Area and beyond with a style she describes as edgy, playful, and unabashedly feminist. Her performances have taken her to venues including SF Sketchfest, Cobb’s Comedy Club, The Battery, and comedy clubs throughout the country. But it’s her work as a producer that sets her apart in the local comedy scene.
Comedy With a Purpose
The April 29 showcase at Yoshi’s represents Roberts’ approach to live comedy performance: assembling lineups that prioritize both diversity and excellence. She’s intentional about creating space for historically marginalized voices, operating from the belief that these two values aren’t just compatible—they’re inseparable.
Her comedic voice matches this philosophy. Roberts delivers material that’s opinionated and edgy while maintaining a sense of play. It’s comedy that invites audiences to see the world differently, to transmute their pain into laughter, and to connect with others through shared experience.
From Visual Art to Stand-Up
When she’s not producing or performing at comedy showcases around the Bay Area, Roberts works as a practicing visual artist and tango dancer. She brings that creative sensibility to her comedy work, both onstage and behind the scenes. Her interests—from oysters to making what she calls “a mess”—find their way into a comedic perspective that’s distinctly her own.
Roberts is looking ahead to ambitious projects: self-producing a comedy special, writing books, and continuing to produce shows that highlight excellence in stand-up while championing diverse voices. The Yoshi’s show represents another step in that direction.
For Oakland audiences looking to get out, connect with others, and experience stand-up comedy that challenges and entertains, “Sloth Mom: WHO’S THAT?” offers an evening of performances from comedians who’ve earned their place on Bay Area stages. Roberts has assembled a lineup that reflects her commitment to showcasing women’s comedic talent in a city with no shortage of it.
The April 29 show continues Roberts’ track record of producing events that bring audiences and performers together for nights that feel both intentional and unpredictable—exactly what live comedy should be.
