Ren Q. Dawe

Ren Q. Dawe (born November 12, 1996) is an American trans activist,[1][2] comedian,[3] writer[4] and LGBTQ+ activist known for blending humor, politics, and queer liberation into their creative work.[5] He is the first documented trans person to perform comedy in all 50 states.

Early life and Career

Dawe began their professional career in education and advocacy, eventually serving as the Director of Education and Programs at You Can Play, a nonprofit championing LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports.[6]

Based in Colorado and the first trans person to perform in all 50 states[7] Dawe is the co-producer of the Colorado Queer Comedy Festival[8] and the founder of the Here to Pee national comedy tour,[3][9][10] a trans-led comedy series that aims to perform in all 50 states while raising funds for local LGBTQ+ nonprofits.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "Ren Q. Dawe (He/They) - PowerToFly Events". powertofly.com. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  2. ↑ Dawe (he/they), Ren Q. (2025-02-05). "Ren Q. Dawe's Testimonial Response Opposing HB 25-1068". RMEQ. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  3. 1 2 "Things To Do in Fort Collins CO - Fort Collins Coloradoan". www.coloradoan.com. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  4. ↑ "Blog". Renq. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  5. ↑ "Good luck, Dave! Trans comedians have advice for Dave Chappelle on SNL". www.out.com. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  6. ↑ "Board & Staff". You Can Play. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  7. ↑ "How Colorado comedian Ren Q Dawe found a way to respond with laughter to anti-trans legislation". KUNC. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  8. ↑ "Colorado Queer Comedy Festival 2024". Colorado Queer Com 1. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  9. ↑ "Here to Pee: A Trans Comedy Protest Tour at Infinity Room". Salem Reporter. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  10. ↑ Staff, Boulder Weekly (2024-09-25). "Boulder County events: Sept. 27 through Oct. 2". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  11. ↑ Eagle, Wyoming Tribune. "Local Events". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  12. ↑ Tresca, Toni (2025-02-19). "'Here to Pee' comedy tour fights anti-trans laws with toilet humor". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
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