Cameron, 27, is an up-and-coming stand-up comic based in Chicago. She is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge and Chicago Underground Comedy; produces her own show at the Town Hall Pub; and has performed as far from home as London, England, and Cape Town, South Africa. She is a regular guest on the podcast Feast of Fun, and teaches stand-up classes for women. Cameron also has her own Web series on AfterEllen.com called “Cameron Esposito: Homo Genius.”

Did you know? Cameron will be acting as ringmaster during on a monthlong tour with El Circo Cheapo, a local circus and aerial performance troupe this fall—making all of her dreams come true.