Become A Sponsor
- Estimated Attendance: 2,000 people
- Age Range: 18-60, with a core audience of 25-34
- Gender Breakdown: Approximately 60% female, 40% male
- Income Levels: Middle to upper-middle class, with strong discretionary spending power
- Interests: Live entertainment, comedy, nightlife, social media engagement, politics, pop culture
- Social Media Reach: 5,000+ engaged followers across platforms
- Logo featured in pre-show slide loops at all festival venues
- Opportunity to include a flyer or promotional item in attendee gift bags
- Name listed in one sponsor shout-out post on Comedy Plex’s social media channels
- Name listed on sponsorship website
- Two general admission tickets (any night of your choosing)
- Two general admission tickets (any night of your choosing)
- 10% discount code to share with your staff, customers, or followers
- 10% discount code to share with your staff, customers, or followers
- All Community Fan benefits
- Quarter-page ad in printed and digital festival program
- Sponsor table space for one evening/show of your choice
- Logo placement on the festival sponsor webpage
- Two sponsor feature tags on Comedy Plex’s Instagram and Facebook accounts
- Two VIP tickets with priority seating
- Two VIP tickets with priority seating
- Product or coupon inclusion in VIP gift bags (50 bags minimum)
- Product or coupon inclusion in VIP gift bags (50 bags minimum)
- All Spotlight Supporter benefits
- Half-page ad in printed and digital festival program
- On-stage thank-you before one prime-time show
- Naming rights to a special event or workshop (e.g., “Financial Empowerment for Creatives – Presented by…”)
- Logo included in a festival-wide email to 5,000+ subscribers
- Logo included in a festival-wide email to 5,000+ subscribers
- Four VIP passes, including performer meet-and-greets (upon availability)
- Four VIP passes, including performer meet-and-greets (upon availability)
- Access to opt-in email list of workshop attendees for future outreach
- Access to opt-in email list of workshop attendees for future outreach
- “Presented by [Your Brand]” naming rights for the entire festival
- Full-page back-cover ad in the printed program
- Logo on step-and-repeat photo backdrop and the main stage banner
- Verbal acknowledgment at the opening night show
- Premium logo placement across the website, ticketing pages, email campaigns, and media outreach
- Three dedicated social media posts across platforms
- Logo included in all paid digital advertising
- 10 VIP tickets with reserved front-row seating
- Invitation to the cast and sponsor closing-night party
- Right to present a featured panel or networking event
- Present the “Rising Star Award” during the festival’s closing ceremony
Introduction
Welcome to the Female Is Funny Comedy Festival, a new and unique event. The inaugural event will take place October 24-October 26, 2025.
This festival brings together top female and female-presenting comedians, rising talents, and comedy lovers for an unforgettable three-day experience. By partnering with us, your brand gains direct exposure to a highly engaged and diverse audience. We offer a variety of sponsorship and advertising opportunities to help you connect with festival attendees in meaningful ways.
Produced by Comedy Plex, the Funny Is Female Comedy Festival is dedicated to elevating and amplifying the voices of women and female-identifying people in comedy by creating an inclusive, empowering, and laughter-filled space. We believe that women are not only funny—but have long been overlooked in the industry. Our festival exists to showcase diverse comedic talent, provide opportunities for emerging and established female-identifying comedians, and challenge outdated industry norms. Through performances, panels, and networking, we foster a supportive community that champions equity, representation, and the power of humor to inspire change.
Audience & Demographics
Located in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago with a population of over 52,000 and a median household income of $108,026, this female-centered festival will attract a dynamic and diverse audience, providing sponsors with a unique opportunity to connect with engaged comedy lovers. Oak Park is an easy drive or public transportation ride from Chicago, giving us access to the over 2 million residents of a city internationally known for its comedy scene.
Here’s a snapshot of our audience profile:
This audience profile ensures that your brand will reach individuals who are highly receptive to entertainment-driven marketing and brand experiences.
Sponsorship Tiers
Community Fan – $500
Visibility
Marketing
Access
Extras
Spotlight Supporter – $1,500
All previous benefits plus:
Visibility
Marketing
Access
Extras
Marquee Partner – $2,000
All previous benefits plus:
Visibility
Marketing
Access
Extras
Presenting Sponsor – $5,000
All previous benefits plus:
Visibility
Marketing
Access
Extras
In-Kind Sponsor (donations of goods or services)
- Logo on festival materials and website
- 2 VIP passes
- Business name listed in the festival program
- Social media recognition
- Optional swag bag inclusion
Advertising Opportunities
- Digital Ads
- Website Banner Ad
- Social Media Sponsored Post
- Email Newsletter Feature
- Print Ads (Festival Program)
- Full-Page Ad
- Half-Page Ad
- Quarter-Page Ad
- On-Site Activation
- Branded Photo Booth
- Sponsored Lounge Area
- Promotional Item Distribution
- Custom Sponsorship Packages
- Have something unique in mind? We’re happy to create a custom sponsorship package to suit your marketing goals. Let’s collaborate to make your brand stand out!
We look forward to partnering with you for an incredible festival experience!
About Comedy Plex
Opened in 2024, Comedy Plex has quickly made its mark on the world-famous Chicago comedy scene. Attracting national headliners and developing local talent, Comedy Plex has hundreds of people laughing every weekend. Oak Park businesses have embraced Comedy Plex with valuable collaborations. Visit www.comedyplex.com/partnerships to see some of our partnerships.
Comedy Plex prides itself on building community and allowing underheard voices to be heard. The Funny Is Female Comedy Festival will be an annual event.
Call or email: fiffest@comedyplex.com or 708-665-7539
FIF FEST
Important Dates
Early Bird Submission: March – April | $25 Submission Fee
Regular Submission: May – June | $40 Submission Fee
Late Submission: July – August | $55 Submission Fee
Submission Deadline: August 1
Notification Date: Acts will be contacted by September 1
Festival Dates: October 23–26