Comedy in Color

Frankie Benz is a stand up comedian, writer, cybersecurity engineer and producer. She started Frankie Does Comedy Productions by transferring her corporate skill sets to do what she loves most – making fun of humanity.  With over a decade of experience, Frankie Benz, is not only a celebrated motivational speaker and inclusion advocate but has now embraced her passion as a full-time comedian. Her first love is stand-up comedy. She performs all over the country – House of Blues, Dallas Comedy Club, Comedy in Harlem, Phoenix House of Comedy, and Gotham Comedy Club. Selected as a failing “Funniest Comic” for the state of Texas, she performed for Kenan Thompson’s Ultimate Comedy Showcase twice. Her recent work as the Director for the 2023 Black Women in Comedy Festival put her on the map nationally. Frankie is the creator and producer of the comedy series, The Best People of Comedy Show, featuring stand-up comedians inspired by her exhausting role as a Diversity & Inclusion Manager. Blending humor with empowerment, she’s a testament to the idea that we can find laughter even in our most profound moments. She centers all of her shows around diversity as comedy is a “trojan horse of a strategy to convert the hearts and minds of those with differing ideals”. The Executive Producer and Co Host of the Kink’D AF Podcast where Black and Brown women authentically and humorously discuss deconditioning their conditioning.