Kristin Key, The Lesbian Army and Queer Story Telling

Kristin Key, The Lesbian Army and Queer Story Telling

Author: ksqd.org September 21, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Hear the coming out story and rise to fame of Kristin Key, a nationally touring queer musical comedian who performed to a sold out crowd at Santa Cruz Shakespeare on September 21. She is known for her high-energy performances, guitar-driven humor, and her viral “Lesbian Army” comedy. Kristin joined the Pride Perspectives show to share about her life and her journey as a lesbian comedian and musician. She grew up in Texas, the daughter of a minister and first came out at age 16 and discovered her passion as a comedian at an open mic night in college. She then went on to be a finalist on the Last Comic Standing TV reality show in 2006. Check out Kristin’s recent show, “Lesbian Army” on Amazon prime or her multiple shows and music on YouTube. 

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