Chloe Petts
Chloe Petts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 or 1994 (age 30–31) Sittingbourne, Kent, England |
| Education | University College London |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Website | chloepetts |
Chloe Petts (born 1993/1994) is a British comedian.[1] In her performances, she speaks out against transphobia from her perspective as "a six foot lesbian from Kent who is often mistaken for a man".[2][3]
Early life and education[edit]
Petts was born and raised in Sittingbourne, Kent.[1] She moved to London to attend UCL, where she developed an interest in comedy.[1]
Career[edit]
In 2016, Petts co-founded a collective of queer and non-binary comedians, the LOL Word.[1][4][5]
In 2022, Petts supported fellow comedian Ed Gamble on his tour of the UK.[1][6] That same year, she had her debut performance at the Edinburgh Fringe with her first full-length show, Transience.[7]
Petts' performances with the LOL Word and as a solo artist were well received.[1][2][6][8] In 2023, she returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with her new show, If You Can’t Say Anything Nice.[3][6][9][10]
Petts has appeared on TV shows including Hypothetical, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, The Stand-Up Sketch Show,[11] Pointless Celebrities,[12] and Richard Osman's House of Games.[13]
In March 2024, Petts appeared in a Netflix comedy special, Gender Agenda, hosted by Hannah Gadsby and also featuring fellow genderqueer comedians Alok, Krishna Istha, DeAnne Smith, Jes Tom, Asha Ward, and Mx. Dahlia Belle.[14]
Personal life[edit]
Petts has described herself as "a radical feminist and queer,"[1] and has described her gender identity as "non-conforming" and "fluid".[11] She uses she/her and they/them pronouns.[11] She is an avid fan of football, and holds season tickets for Crystal Palace.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Braidwood, Ella (25 April 2022). "Comedian Chloe Petts: 'I thought I'd resolved all of this stuff about masculinity'". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b Spencer, Alex (9 February 2024). "Comedian Chloe Petts: 'I love being called 'boss man' in the fried chicken shop'". Cambridge Independent. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b Livingston, Eve (11 August 2023). "Interview: Chloe Petts". Fest. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Healy, Rachael (13 October 2021). "'If I'm funny, no one cares who I sleep with': queer comedians on finding a stage". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "The LOL Word is back with the most relatable queer content you have ever seen in your life". Diva. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Shinmin, Chloe. "CHLOE PETTS: If You Can't Say Anything Nice". Edinburgh Festivals Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b Dessau, Bruce (22 August 2022). "Chloe Petts at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh: One of the most accomplished Fringe debuts ever". The Standard. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b Crae, Ross (30 July 2023). "Edinburgh Fringe Q&A – Chloe Petts: 'I wanted to show that gender conversations aren't as scary as Twitter would have you think'". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Logan, Brian (7 August 2023). "Chloe Petts: If You Can't Say Anything Nice review – no more Mr Nice Chloe". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Chrisp, Kitty (21 August 2023). "Chloe Petts masters art of being angry and nice at raucous Edinburgh Fringe show". MetroUK. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Sarski (3 May 2022). "Chloe Petts: 'This is who I am, and you can laugh with me'". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Pointless Celebrities, Series 15". BBC One. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Richard Osman's House of Games, Series". BBC Two. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (12 February 2024). "Hannah Gadsby's Netflix Special 'Gender Agenda' Sets Lineup of Genderqueer Comedians: Jes Tom, Alok and More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 12 February 2024.