Transgender Latin Comedian Roz Hernandez to Receive 2024 PSICF Diversity in Comedy Award

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Transgender Latin Comedian Roz Hernandez to Receive 2024 PSICF Diversity in Comedy Award

PALM SPRINGS, CA - September 11, 2024 - The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF) is proud to announce that transgender Latina comedian Roz Hernandez will be honored with the PSICF Diversity in Comedy Award at this year's festival.

PSICF President Paul Cruz expressed his excitement, "We at the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival have long admired Roz Hernandez, having featured her in our comedy shows over the years while watching her career flourish. Roz is the perfect recipient of this year's Diversity in Comedy Award. She is an extraordinarily talented stand-up comedian, a proud Latina, and a vibrant voice in the LGBTQ+ community." 

Cruz continued, “Roz is making remarkable strides in her career and embodies the progress we're championing for the LGBTQ+ community. As a festival dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, it’s our privilege to recognize her with this award. Expect to hear much more about Roz Hernandez in the future!”

Roz Hernandez (she/her) is a stand-up comedian and one of the stars of the Hulu series “Living for the Dead,” executive produced by actress Kristen Stewart. She hosts the weekly podcast Ghosted! by Roz Hernandez, produced by Exactly Right Media, and is also featured in the Netflix queer stand-up comedy documentary Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution."

The PSICF Comedy Hall of Fame Award ceremony will take place during the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Hotel Zoso in Palm Springs, CA.

About Palm Springs International Comedy Festival

The Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (PSICF) is a premier annual event celebrating the art of comedy in all its forms. Featuring a diverse array of performances, films, stand-up, sketch comedy, and improv, PSICF attracts top-tier comedic talent from around the globe. The festival is committed to nurturing new talent while honoring comedy legends, making it a significant influencer in the comedy world.

For more information about the Palm Springs International Comedy Festival, including tickets and program details, please visit www.psicf.org.

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