Dana talks with comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer about politics, comedy, and the importance of supporting other women.
Comic Suzanne Westenhoefer (not German) joins Judy LIVE from P-town, where they get into her early life, including getting kicked out by her dad, affairs with older guys, and when she developed her love to perform.
Originally aired on WOMR International Women's Day Podcast on March 8th, 2019.
Suzanne chats with Pandora Peoples on her WOMR International Women's Day Podcast.
Originally published by Los Angeles Blade on March 13th, 2019.
By Scott Stiffler
Town to town, gig to gig, the life of a stand-up comic is one long road trip — but Suzanne Westenhoefer won’t have to stray too far from home, when a March 16 booking takes her to the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts…
Groundbreaking lesbian comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer talks her career & more on her Totally Driven Radio Debut!!!
Originally published by Metro Weekly on October 26, 2017.
Suzanne Westenhoefer has come a long way as an openly gay comic pioneer
By Doug Rule @ruleonwriting
Suzanne Westenhoefer – Photo: Ellie Perez
“I don’t even know if it’s something to joke about,” says Suzanne Westenhoefer. “Is it?”
The veteran comic is well-known for being able to crack jokes over…
Originally published by the Advocate on September 14th, 2017
Originally published by the Orlando Sentinel on April 10th, 2017
By Hal Boedeker
Comic Suzanne Westenhoefer is best known for her frank, fearless style as an openly lesbian comic.
“I talk about everything,” said the comic, who plays Orlando’s Parliament House April 14 and 15. On stage, “I have no filter. I talked about having an abortion.”
But Westenhoefer…
Originally published by Queer PGH on February 8th, 2017
By Rachel Lange
Suzanne Westenhoefer was one of the first out and proud people to grace our television sets in the 1990’s. These were the days before Ellen, Will & Grace, and Queer Eye. She is just as funny and relevant as she was 25 years ago. Ahead…
Originally published by 'Burgh Vivant on February 8th, 2017
By Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant
Out comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to her old stomping grounds when she hits Pittsburgh on Friday, February 17. Westenhoefer said, “My first time in Pittsburgh was during college. Back then I went quite often; because I attended Clarion University, and we would…
Originally published by Philadelphia Gay News on 11/10/16.
By Gary Kramer
When asked what to expect from her act at the Rrazz Room Nov. 18, out comedienne Suzanne Westenhoefer does not reveal any of her jokes. It is not that she is keeping her humor a secret. She just does not know what she will discuss yet.
“I…

