Where to catch Ren during the 2026 Columbus Comedy Festival:
Thursday, August 27th 7:30pm – Improv + Standups: Pad Set!
Stand Up Comic • Denver
Ren Q. Dawe is a trans comedian, activist, and professional silly goose. Dubbed a “queer icon” by Out Magazine and nominated for a Queerty award, Ren made history as the first trans comic to perform in all 50 states with the Here to Pee tour, raising funds for LGBTQ+ nonprofits nationwide. In addition to making jokes, Ren makes the best cast iron cornbread on this side of the Mississippi, and is a regular on several underfunded public radio stations.