Lynn Lavner is an American comedian and musician from Brooklyn, New York.
Lavner began her career in 1981 when she wrote the music to the lesbian-themed play Ladies!
[citation needed] Lavner is also credited with writing the theme music - as well as starring in various segments - to the New York City-based public access program Gay Morning America,[3] which aired from 1983-1985.
Lavner's musical style harkens back to Tin Pan Alley pop.
Lavner lists some of her major influences as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, and Cole Porter.