Marie Harnau is a Stand up Comedian based in Berlin. They perform in both English and German and work through personal stories about dating experiences on graveyards to absurd family situations in their comedy. They also host the regular FLINTA* Comedy Open Mic “Kaktus Comedy.”

Jin Jason is a queer screenwriter from Berlin. Ever since Jin can remember, Jin has felt and used their urge to tell stories, whether for film, video games, the stage, or a private notebook. Words in every form flow out of Jin. Jin’s texts range from funny and light to angry and critical. On comedy stages, Jin loves to juggle it all at once.

Miky Burch is a comedian and writer from Detroit. Her goofy, expressive and vulgar style of comedy will catch your attention and have you laughing your ass off over this twisted existence we call life. She has performed all over Europe, the US and Canada and is the founder of the Cunnilingus Show, a monthly queer comedy game show held at Boom Chicago in Amsterdam.

Kat is a Polish stand-up comedian based in Berlin. Her energetic, fast-paced storytelling is jam-packed with unexpected punchlines, brutal honesty and a sprinkle of Eastern European pizzazz. Buckle up, it’s a rollercoaster! Kat also hosts and produces shows in Berlin with her female collective “Queen Bees Comedy”.

We have invited some amazing lesbian activists and organisations from all over Europe:
We will begin with a discussion featuring four lesbian organisations 🗣️🏳️‍🌈

Moderating this beautiful conversation we have Manon, representing Cambridge Butch Society (UK)

From Amsterdam, we have Claudia, the co-founder of Dyke March Amsterdam. 

From Bulgaria, we have Manuela Popova from Bilitis Foundation, an organisation with over 20 years of history advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

From Sweden, we have the Chairperson from Lesbisk Makt, a vibrant organisation uniting queers through camps, breakfasts, literary salons and more.

For a second round of discussion, we will have the pleasure to hear from some of Europe’s most prominent lesbian activists🗣️🏳️‍🌈

Alice Coffin is a lesbian and feminist activist, author of Le Génie Lesbien published in 2020, Councilor of Paris ecologist, and member of the Culture Commission of the City of Paris. She is co-founder of the Observatory of VSS in Politics, EL*C (Eurocentralasian Lesbian Community) and the Association of LGBTI Journalists.

Silvia Casalino is a lesbian activist, university teacher and filmmaker, with a masters degree in Space Engineering. She previously worked as project manager for the French Space Agency, and in 2011, she directed her first documentary film, No Gravity, addressing the journey of women in space technology. In 2017 she co-created the EL*C, and is currently the EL*C international NGO Executive Co-Director.

Born and raised in Hamburg, sophie cut discovered her passion for electronic music in Berlin at the age of 19. However, she learnt to dj years later during the pandemic. Her energy-driven style is characterized by groovy techno and trance, with a love for acid basslines, kinky vocals and influences from other genres – mostly rap, funk and pop. In 2023 she founded the queerfeminist   @lola.kollektiv together with   @hotfriedricecracker &   @zoali_bubblegun to promote underrepresented artists & genres, and to host their own parties.

La Papi (they/them) and Lito (they/them) met in the caribbean next to the Magdalena river and have been clowning around ever since They love laughing , dancing, singing and being hot . They’re so excited about performing together, and they’ve created this number LES-BIRDS to celebrate the end of the long-distance era of their relationship with a lot of migrant t4t sweetness and laughter sooo come with us to celebrate lesbians and birds

Androkill (she/her) is a multidisciplinary trans artist. She combines voice and movement to transport you into her universe in which she kills the patriarchy with rage and glitter by shouting her commitments loud and clear. She will not fail to make you shiver from the top of her heels. Creature of the night, she is a cabaret artist and dancer-choreographer-performer for companies and artists.
Her crystalline voice and dreamlike movements will transport you. But be careful, if you looking for trouble you’ll find it…

Charlie d’Emilio (he/him) is one the most popular drag king of his generation in the Parisian drag scene. Electro dancer, contortionist, passionate singer… he’s a multi-talented queer performer and will charm you with his poetry and performances that are as emotional as they are flamboyant. With a glam and androgynous look, he’s working with many artists, to tiny cabarets stages to huge DJ stages or concerts halls and museums, Charlie is now creating a play alone on stage.

Wiktoria is a fashion designer who specializes in making clothes for people who want to add some color and extravagance into their everyday outfits. She is taking her inspiration from things that are labeled as weird and unusual, while trying to make everyone who is wearing her clothes feel, like they are the main character.
Her fashion show will be accompanied by accessories from amaluma studio! Ama is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for music and sustainability. Founder of Amaluma studio, a sustainable brand crafting unique upcycled bag

Whether you spent evenings as a kid playing it, or you are a total newbie, join our special game of ‘The Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow’ and see who will survive the nights: the werewolves, the villagers and their magical people, or….the lesbians?

Fay is a raging lesbian, occasional leg shaving feminist and a funny “female” comedian. Hailing from Britain and Germany, she’s ferociously unapologetic and brutally honest. She appeared on and wrote for Comedy Central and is one of the organisers of the annual Berlin New Stand Up Awards. She also performs and hosts at a variety of shows in Berlin. 

Lui Beca’s stand up is adorably awkward, heart-warmingly genuine and full of unexpected punchlines. A fresh perspective on Gen-Z LGBTQ+ identity faced with growing up in a conservative family in Eastern Europe; sprinkled with tales of immigrating to Berlin and finding her feet as a young adult in the era of political and environmental uncertainty. You’ll laugh, cry and want to become her best friend after!

From Critical Queer Solidarity we welcome: Hassandra (they/them) is a Lebanese Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist, DJ, MUA and event producer. Hassandra’s artistic explorations deal with themes such as migration, nostalgia, and the body as a queer living archive. Hassandra is the co-founder of Critical Queer Solidarity, ADIRA Party and ADIRA Drag Festival, the first Arab* drag festival. Additionally, they co-host the Baby, I’m Home! Podcast with Monica Gutierrez. In 2019, Hassandra won the title of Mx. Kotti Pageant, and since then, they have performed in numerous theatre and film productions.

Moderating the talk we have Monica Gutierrez (she/her) , a US American, Berlin-based writer, cultural researcher and trainer. As a writer and researcher, she explores themes and histories of queer-colonial intersections, migration and the spread of disease. As a trainer she’s given seminars on decolonizing practices, intercultural communication and antiracist practices. She’s a member of Critical Queer Solidarity. 

Dani Figueiredo (they/them) is a community organizer and activist for migrant rights and ally in the fight for the decriminalization of sex work and destigmatization of sex workers. Member and Co-founder of SWAG (sex worker action group Berlin) and member of the project Trans*sexworks.

TJ (they/them or no pronouns) is a social worker, photographer, trans* and much more. As social worker, they worked with unaccompanied minor refugees in different places and now in a youth center, trying to raise awareness and create a safer space for queer youth and young people. Beyond their social work, TJ is a passionate photographer, capturing stories and moments through their lens: In queer spaces, from the Queer Antifa Tattoo Convention, to some slots at the xposed queer film festival, and this year’s TIN* Pride in Berlin. They are also an active participant at the Butch*Walk.