female entertainer; female comedian
Colloquial term for a woman who performs comedy or variety entertainment, often on TV or stage. Can be used neutrally or with a slightly casual tone.
Lately, young female comedians are often seen on TV.
She is touring the country as a female entertainer.
お笑い芸人 explicitly means comedian, whereas 女芸人 can include other types of female performers but is strongly associated with comedy.
Compound of 女 (おんな, 'woman') and 芸人 (げいにん, 'entertainer'). The term is straightforward and modern, with no obscure historical derivation.