SheDoesTheCity will be giving one lucky reader a pair of tickets to see comedian Leslie Liao at Comedy Bar Danforth on May 8! This will be the first of Liao’s five-show run in Toronto from May 8-10 as part of Departure, a music, arts, and comedy festival taking over the city this month.

Formerly an employee in the Netflix HR department, Liao is now a standup comedian, actress and writer. Audiences around the world are drawn to her relatable and introspective humour, often drawing from her experiences as a single Chinese-American woman living in Los Angeles.

You may recognize Liao from her viral TikTok and Instagram clips, taken from her comedy set “Fixing Straight Men” or from touring with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Fortune Feimster. 

Here is the full lineup of Liao’s Toronto shows at Comedy Bar Danforth in May:

  • May 8, 7:00pm
  • May 9, 7:00pm
  • May 9, 9:00pm
  • May 10, 7:00pm
  • May 10, 9:00pm

In addition to Liao, TONS of comedians and artists will be performing in venues across the city from May 6-11 as part of Departure Festival. Previously known as Canadian Music Week, Departure is a reimagination of the iconic Toronto festival. 

The expanded programming includes not only an incredible lineup of musical acts, but also comedic talent from Canada and beyond. Some other women comedians you can catch at Departure include Elvira Kurt, Caroline Rhea, Sophie Buddle, and Courtney Gilmour.

Here’s how you can win tickets to see Leslie Liao at Comedy Bar Danforth on May 8:

  1. Make sure you are subscribed to SheDoesTheCity’s newsletter (We’ll send you bi-weekly updates on the latest in films, books and Toronto events, plus super cool giveaways like this one).
  2. Enter HERE using the same email address you used to subscribe.

Winners will be notified on May 1, 2025. Good luck!