Janet McNamara is a Boston native whose idiosyncratic perspective and finely tuned joke writing have distinguished her as a captivating headlining act. As featured on America’s Got Talent and American Idol (yes, really), her unbothered approach and plainspoken delivery have endeared her to audiences across the country.
She has opened for Maria Bamford, Jessica Kirson and Eugene Mirman. She has performed at the Women in Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, Big Sky Comedy Festival and Hampton Beach Comedy Festival. In 2025, she recorded sets for Don’t Tell Comedy and Cracked Comedy Club. Bill Burr has shared her clips online and according to Maria Bamford, Janet’s “a fantastic comic with an amazing delivery and enviable timing of very unique material.”