| 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. Her act includes discussion of transphobia from her perspective of "a six-foot lesbian from Kent who is often mistaken for a man".
Early life and education
Petts was born and raised in Sittingbourne, Kent. She moved to London to attend UCL, where she developed an interest in comedy.
Career
In 2016, Petts co-founded a collective of queer and non-binary comedians, the LOL Word.
In 2022, Petts supported fellow comedian Ed Gamble on his tour of the UK. That same year, she had her debut performance at the Edinburgh Fringe with her first full-length show, Transience.
Petts' performances with the LOL Word and as a solo artist were well received. In 2023, she returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with her new show, If You Can’t Say Anything Nice.
Petts has appeared on TV shows including Hypothetical, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club, The Stand-Up Sketch Show, Pointless Celebrities, Richard Osman's House of Games and Have I Got News For You.
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.
Personal life
Petts has described herself as "a radical feminist and queer," and has described her gender identity as "non-conforming" and "fluid". She uses she/her and they/them pronouns. An avid football fan, Petts holds season tickets for Crystal Palace.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Shinmin, Chloe. "CHLOE PETTS: If You Can't Say Anything Nice". Edinburgh Festivals Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001z0yl/have-i-got-a-bit-more-news-for-you-series-67-episode-5
- 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.