About Katy

Katy Franco is a Puerto Rican-American comedienne and motivational speaker. She does stand-up in both English and Spanish in places such as the Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, Improv and Ice House in Los Angeles.

In 2005 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and her experience led her to a new breed of comedy “where laughter beats cancer.” For making people laugh at the unthinkable, Women’s Health called her “the Cause Comedienne” and the International School of Laughter in France gave her its highest award.

Katy also is a speaker at municipal events, women’s forums, hospitals, middle and high schools, and universities. Her speeches literally have people on their feet in minutes. Clients have included the American Cancer Society, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Avon and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.