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How this comedian is taking on sexism in Quebec comedy

Coralie LaPerrière is a comedian in Quebec who's drawing attention to the province’s male-dominated comedy culture. She talks about the range of reactions to her calls for more diversity in lineups, and what systemic changes she hopes to see in Quebec’s comedy scene.

Coralie LaPerrière regularly calls out the province’s 'boys club' comedy culture

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Coralie LaPerrière is a comedian based in Montreal. (Vickie M-D Photography)
7:03The problem with Quebec's comedy club scene

Coralie LaPerrière has been a comedian in Quebec for seven years.

Although she's an established female comic, she can't help noticing that the comedy scene is a bit of a boys club, and whenever she calls it out, people tell her it's not a real problem. So, she and her fellow comedian Emna Achour started gathering receipts.

They have an Instagram account called "pas de fille sur le pacing," which translates to "no women in the lineup." The two comics post lineups from bars and festivals across Quebec that only feature men. In the few months they've been up and running, they've gathered nearly 150 examples.

LaPerrière talks about her calls for more diversity in lineups, and what systemic changes she hopes to see in Quebec's comedy scene.

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Coralie LaPerrière produced by Jane van Koeverden.

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