Comedians live on stage and in their bags. Amy Chepo‘s the kind of working comic whose bag has to perform in green rooms, dressing rooms, and the after-show meet-and-greets that follow.
The pattern across women who do public-facing work for a living: their bags are minimalist, intentional, and built around longevity rather than novelty. Below, the categories that consistently come up.
Long-wear lip
A liquid lipstick or stain that holds through a 60-minute set. Sephora’s Cream Lip Stain is the workhorse.
Skin and shine
Translucent powder for stage lighting. A blotting paper for the in-between.
The reset
A small mascara for the freshen-up before a curtain call. The whole bag fits in the palm of a hand.