Gina Yashere

Gina Yashere is an internationally acclaimed comedian who is currently starring in Chuck Lorre’s series, BOB ❤ ABISHOLA on CBS. Not only does Yashere star in the series, but she is one of the co-creators, co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer.

She can also be seen on Netflix with her own specials, SKINNY B@TCH, LAUGHING TO AMERICA and part of THE STAND UPS season 2. Her TV credits include, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, Comedy Central’s THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH, DEF COMEDY JAM, LIVE AT THE APOLLO, TruTV’s COMEDY KNOCKOUT, Comedy Central’s @midnight, NBC’s THE TONIGHT SHOW, HBO’s CRASHING, ITV’s MARRIED SINGLE OTHER, THE LENNY HENRY SHOW and the animated series, BROMWELL HIGH and THE BARBARIAN AND THE TROLL.

Gina came to the U.S. as a finalist on NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING, and never left! Yashere is also a published author. Her memoir, Cack-Handed was released last year to rave reviews.

Angie K.

Angie Keilhauer is an international touring artist known for her success on NBC’s hit TV show, The Voice. Recently signed to Jake Owen’s new management company, Good Company Entertainment, Angie K is shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of Modern and Latin Country. The El Salvador born and Georgia raised country artist just released her new viral single “Country is as Country Does”, which has immediately been added to 6 editorial mega-playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. This song comes right on the heels of her single “Real Talk”, which catapulted her onto the country scene by making her a 'Highway Find' on Sirius XM The Highway. Touring an average of 10-12 cities a month for the past 8 years, Angie has played over 1000+ live shows. In 2017, her Disney duet with Jordan Fisher, “Happily Ever After”, became the soundtrack to the nightly fireworks show at Magic Kingdom. The single has already amassed over 30 million cumulative streams. Angie has opened for artists like Jake Owen, Tanya Tucker, Sammy Kershaw, Trace Adkins, Melissa Etheridge, and more. 

Be Steadwell

Be Steadwell (They, She, He, Be) is a queer pop composer and storyteller from Washington DC. Be composes songs on stage using looping, vocal layering and beat boxing. Be's original music features earnest lyricism and affirming queer content. Be's goal as a musician is to make other black girlies, introverts and weirdos feel seen and loved.

Be earned a BA in Black Studies from Oberlin College and an MFA in film from Howard University in 2014. Be's thesis film Vow of Silence screened in film festivals around the world, including Black Star, HBO's OutFest, The Schomburg Center, and Inside Out Toronto.

In 2019, Be composed the music for The Alvin Ailey Dance Company's production of "the gone". Later that year, Be wrote and directed A Letter to My Ex, the musical. A Letter to My Ex imagines a queer black woman's experience of healing after a breakup. In 2021 Be released their latest album, Succulent.

In 2023, Be joined the cast of Parable of the Sower, the Opera by Toshi Reagon and Dr Bernice Johnson Reagon.

Regina Sayles

In constant search of truth along her musical journey, Regina Sayles’ acoustic-driven melodies connect you to the everyday human condition. Based in East Stroudsburg, PA, Regina plays 100+ live shows a year and tours whenever possible. She plays all types of venues and travels to various pockets of the country to perform, with regular gigs in PA, OH, NJ, NY, and DE. In addition to her solo shows, Regina has had the opportunity to open for folk pioneer Tret Fure, and feminist icon Ani DiFranco. Sayles loves playing her original music, but also has a list of 500+ cover songs spanning all genres.

Sayles has released two solo Eps, It’s Home and The Ann Street Session. From 2015-2019, Regina was half of the country/folk duo, Porter & Sayles. The duo had the opportunity to open for Pat Benatar, The Steve Miller Band, Frankie Ballard, and Dan+Shea. Porter & Sayles released their self-titled debut album in 2016 and released two additional singles in their time together. In 2019, the duo earned a spot as a featured act on the Melissa Etheridge Cruise.

In July 2023, Regina was invited to compete as an emerging artist at the 47th annual National Women’s Music Festival in Madison, WI. Thanks to the support of the festival goers, she won the contest and will return to Madison as a headliner in 2024.

Regina is currently recording a new EP thanks to her fans who supported her Kickstarter campaign in early 2023. She is thrilled to be recording in Oakland, CA and working with producer and well-respected Olivia native, Julie Wolf who also produced her latest single, “Rollin’ in the Hay.”

Karinda Dobbins

Karinda Dobbins is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. Karinda has performed at comedy festivals across the country, including Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, and SF Sketchfest. Bitch Magazine said Karinda is one of “Six Hilarious Female Comedians You Don’t Know Yet – But Should.”  She has been featured on Logo's NewNowNext. She has opened for Trevor Noah, Michelle Wolf and Gina Yashere. Her debut comedy album Black & Blue is available now. 

Mina Hartong

MINA HARTONG (she, her)

Award winning comedian Mina Hartong (Curve Magazine Funniest Lesbians, Joe’s Pub, Broadway Comedy Club, Burbank Comedy Festival) is an Emcee, Educator and Funny Lady. She has been performing and touring for over twenty years. Favorite shows include Don’t Tell Mama’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Gay Games Amsterdam, Provincetown, and the Montreal Fringe Festival. Mina has performed in Pride Festivals around the world, including Iceland Pride where she marched next to the lesbian mayor! When she is not on stage, Mina enjoys teaching Stand-up Comedy and developing new comics. Mina produces and hosts her own comedy and variety show Lez Out Loud, which just had their tenth sold out show in Palm Springs, CA. She taught Theater in public schools for 20 years. Mina is based in New York City

Richelle Donigan

Richelle Evelyn Donigan is a masterful Yoga Instructor, Life Coach, Author, and Speaker. She has been in the work and study of transformation for more than 40 years. Richelle has an extraordinary gift for creating safe empowering spaces for beginners and communities that have been traditionally underserved. She has created and led numerous retreats and workshops focusing on LGBTQ Communities. Her Butch Yoga workshops allow Butch Identified women to come as they are, listen and be heard by other Butches and support one another as they share and practice together. Richelle’s Vision Workshops are life changing. You will walk out with powerful clarity and strategies to create a life that you absolutely LOVE. A consummate teacher, Richelle embodies wellness and is dedicated to uplifting community with the profound healing practices of Yoga & Vision. 

DJ Rockaway

Born and raised in Queens, DJ Rockaway has been bringing her passion and love for music to US and international dance floors for nearly two decades. Although she is true New Yorker (just listen to her talk!), she is a regular on both the East and West coasts. You’ll find her spinning at nightclubs, weddings and other private events, and galas for national nonprofits, such as NCLR, HRC, and Equality California, to name a few—and she is also a regular DJ on Olivia cruise and resort vacations.

The executive producer of the San Francisco Women’s Stage and the founder of PLAY San Francisco and PLAY San Jose, monthly events for women who love to dance, DJ Rockaway has created a unique mix of music styles—dance, hip-hop, R&B, house, club, retro—that allows her to play for all who love to dance and feel the music. In her spare time, you can find her behind a camera lens, playing with her drone, or filming and editing music videos. For DJ Rockaway, music is more than a blend of sounds, music is an experience… she wants you to feel it, live it, escape into it.