ROGUE SCHMIDT
is a bold, high-energy comedian, actor and writer who delivers sharp social satire, outrageous characters, and fearless physical comedy. Rogue’s performances blend absurdity with heartfelt storytelling, offering audiences a hilarious and unpredictable ride.
Rogue brings a one-of-a-kind comedic voice that is unapologetically queer, wildly funny, and guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
They’ve performed with The Second City, iO Theater, The Paper Machete, The Annoyance Theater, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and their upcoming special, Going Rogue: A Fat Dyke Comedy Special, is premiering March 28, 2025 at Dorothy.
Rogue was named Chicago Reader’s Best Comedian (non-standup) in 2023. She was nominated again in 2024, and won Queen City Film Festival Best Female Performance for her role as “Kit” in Melanie Field’s short Best In The World.
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Paper Machete 12/20/2023
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Paper Machete 12/21/2024
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Paper Machete 05/25/2024
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Paper Machete 04/06/2024
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Paper Machete 10/08/2023
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Paper Machete 01/18/2025
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Paper Machete 06/10/2023
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Paper Machete 07/08/2023
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Paper Machete 08/26/2023
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Paper Machete 08/31/2024 (Photographer Jess Lenai)
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Paper Machete 11/25/2023
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Paper Machete 10/19/2024
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Paper Machete 01/20/2024
All Paper Machete Photos by @selfoto