'Funny Girls' Comedy Fundraiser

January's "Funny Girls" comedy show is an exclusive, hilarious night of female-driven laughs featuring NYC, D.C., and Central PA-based comedians supporting domestic violence prevention efforts!

The event, held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Appalachian Brewing Company, brings together an array of female comedians. It's produced by Andy Shaw Comedy, which put together the successful "Nerds, Puppies, and Comedy" charity show benefiting the YWCA. "Funny Girls" will showcase stand up and improv comedy.

Tickets are $7 and will be available at the door. Check Facebook.com/AndyShawComedy for updates, or RSVP here. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the YWCA of Harrisburg, and donations will be accepted.

The show will on the second floor of Appalachian Brewing Company's Harrisburg location, 50 N. Cameron St. (Directions)

The one-of-a-kind lineup includes:

• Julie Kottakis: A New York City-based comic who won the "Funniest Lawyer in NYC" competition
• Regina DeCicco: A veteran of the New York City stand up scene, Regina has performed at top venues such as Caroline's and Broadway  Comedy Club.
• Jenn Tisdale: Jenn is a sought-after D.C.-based comic who has performed throughout the region, including top comedy clubs such as Magooby's Joke House.

With a special appearance by:

• No Artificial Sweeteners: This all-female improv comedy troupe was selected to perform at the prestigious Baltimore Improv Festival, and has performed exclusively for charity functions. The all-star group has female members from several area improv troupes.

And your host (and the only dude), Andy Shaw: Regularly featured with Earl David Reed (HBO, "The Tonight Show"), co-director of The Oxymorons improv comedy troupe

For interviews and more information, contact Andy Shaw at andrewrshaw@gmail.com or 203-980-8407