Laughing Matters — Featuring Iliza Shlesinger!
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who supported Laughing Matters 2026, a signature fundraising event benefiting Cancer Support Community Indiana.
Thanks to your generosity, the evening was a strong success, bringing together more than 300 guests for a night of laughter, connection, and community in support of individuals and families impacted by cancer. The energy in the room reflected what this event is all about: showing up for one another and strengthening access to vital support services.
We are deeply grateful to our featured performer, Iliza Shlesinger, for an unforgettable performance that made the evening truly special. We also extend sincere appreciation to our sponsors, whose partnership and commitment made this event possible.
Thank you for helping make Laughing Matters not only a memorable evening, but a meaningful one in advancing our mission that no one faces cancer alone.
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About Cancer Support Community Indiana:
Cancer Support Community Indiana (CSC), servicing Central Indiana and beyond for over 30 years, was founded as The Wellness Community-Central Indiana in 1995. Operating from the Paulsen Family Center, 5150 W. 71st St., Indianapolis, CSC is a member of a global organization that provides the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer.
About Iliza Shlesinger:
Iliza Shlesinger has cemented herself as one of the world’s premiere stand-up comedians. In March 2025, Shlesinger released her 7th special, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, globally on Amazon Prime Video. An explosive and relentlessly funny hour, Iliza covers everything from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the ONE thing no woman wants as nothing is off limits. The special was filmed this past fall at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City.
To date, Shlesinger has six Netflix specials including her 2022’s Hot Forever. Her other Netflix specials include Unveiled, War Paint, Freezing Hot, Confirmed Kills, and Elder Millennial. In 2019, Shlesinger released Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary,” which gave fans an inside look into what goes into the making of one of her specials. This behind the scenes showcased many elements of Shlesinger’s creative process and was a tribute to a fan base who
show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows.
In addition to her stand-up, Iliza has appeared on the big and small screen. She recently wrote and will star in the upcoming romantic dramedy Chasing Summer directed by award-winning filmmaker Josephine Decker. After losing both her job and boyfriend, Jamie retreats to her small Texas hometown where friends and flings from a fateful high school summer turn her life upside down. The film will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2026.
Iliza also wrote, executive produced, and starred in the romantic comedy film, Good On Paper, which was based on Iliza’s own dating experience, and is streaming on Netflix. Shlesinger also starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in Netflix’s Spenser Confidential, directed by Peter Berg. In 2023, She played Shay Marigold in the popular MAX series, The Righteous Gemstones. In 2020, she co-starred along with Shia Labeouf and Vanessa Kirby in the indie feature Pieces of a Woman and premiered The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. In 2018, she co-starred in Instant Family, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. Her other credits include Hulu’s Dollface and Amazon Prime’s Bosch.
In 2023, Iliza released her latest & second book All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions, a collection of hilarious and insightful essays about the exasperating issues of everyday life. In 2017, she released Girl Logic: The Genius and the Absurdity (Hachette Book Group) a subversively funny collection of essays and observations on a confident woman’s approach to friendship, singlehood, and relationships.
On her podcast AIA: Ask Iliza Anything, Iliza offers up her unique perspective to listeners, answering their questions on virtually any topic.
The comedian can currently be found on her Iliza! Live tour. For more dates and info go to Iliza.com.
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