SF Sketchfest

In 2002, Janet Varney co-founded SF Sketchfest — the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and Festival — and has been at the helm ever since.

What began as a scrappy local celebration of sketch comedy has grown into one of the most beloved comedy festivals in the country, drawing legends like Paul Rudd, Conan O'Brien, Amy Poehler, and hundreds more to San Francisco each year.

Over two decades in, SF Sketchfest remains a true labor of love — a gathering place for comedy fans, performers, and the city of San Francisco to come together and celebrate what makes us laugh.