Comedy Shows in Washington, DC

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Jess Hilarious

DC Improv Comedy Club

December 20th, 2025 11:00 PM

7/1/25

Prepare for laughter galore with Jess Hilarious, the comedian with a gift for hilarious one-liners and an irresistible sense of humor. You've seen her on hit shows like "Rel," "Wild 'N Out," and networks such BET, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, and HBO's All Def Comedy, where she left a lasting impression with her unique comedic style. Jess's versatility as a comedian and actress is evident in her various projects listed on IMDb. Beyond her TV appearances, she also delights her fans with a multitude of original series produced on her YouTube channel. Jess keeps it real, infusing her comedy with relatable stories from her Baltimore upbringing. With over 5.5 million followers on Instagram, Jess invites her fans to join her on a hilarious journey. Catch her in action at sold-out shows across the country, where her fascinating stage presence and captivating storytelling leave audiences in stitches. In February 2023, Jess joined THE BREAKFAST CLUB as a co-host. The Breakfast Club airs every morning in over 100 Radio Markets across the nation.

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Christian Finnegan

DC Improv Comedy Club

December 20th, 2025 11:00 PM

9/24/25

Christian Finnegan is a pioneer of the “talking head” show, a sitcom actor and a Twitter all-star. He’s one of our favorite stand-ups, delivering shows as sharp and funny as anyone on our schedule. He even recorded one of his albums here. We're thrilled to have him back for 2025!

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Emil Wakim

DC Comedy Loft

December 21st, 2025 12:00 AM

7/4/25

Emil Wakim is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. Emil was born and raised in Chicago before moving to Bloomington, Indiana for college where he began performing stand-up. This fall, he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for its milestone 50th season as the first Lebanese-American cast member. Emil made his late-night television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and is featured on Don't Tell Comedy as well as Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Featuring and was selected as a New Face of Comedy at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

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Mandal

DC Comedy Loft

December 21st, 2025 12:30 AM

7/4/25

MANDAL is a comedian based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He has been seen and heard on Adult Swim, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, and Don’t Tell Comedy. He was selected as one of Netflix Is A Joke’s INTRODUCING Comics, and as one of Vulture’s Comics to Watch. He is currently developing an animated series with Adult Swim based off of his SMALLS series, Mandal Takes an L. He can also be seen on the new Jordan Peele-produced comedy series Scare Tactics. Mandal opened for John Mulaney at the Hollywood Bowl and works on his Netflix talk-show series, Everybody's in LA.

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Jake Staley is a dynamic comedian, actor, and writer whose sharp storytelling and unforgettable stage presence have made him a crowd favorite nationwide. He’s toured with comedy legend George Wilborn, performed alongside icons like John Witherspoon, Don DC Curry, and Bruce Bruce, and can be seen in films such as Who’s Hiring (Tubi) and A Weekend with Uncle Kenny. Jake is also a radio personality on Kevin Hart’s LOL Radio (SiriusXM) and boasts five years of experience at The Big DM in South Carolina. Jake continues to elevate his career while keeping audiences laughing everywhere he goes.

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