Saw Walton is a Prince George’s County native and a Washington, D.C.-based comedian. A teacher for over a decade, his life experiences have given him a unique perspective, allowing him to connect with audiences and bring laughter to crowds across the DMV.

Instagram: @universaw

Liz Barlow is a standup comic, writer and actor from Virginia Beach. She has been seen on TVOne, Virginia area Funny Bones, Dc Improv, Zanies in Nashville and the Charlotte Comedy Zone. She's also a published essayist , having been published in the Huffington Post and Wearyourvoicemag.com. Liz won Comedy Kumite 29 (online, winter 2021), Comedy Kumite 41 (fall 2023) and Comedy Kumite 43 (Mother's Day 2024) at the DC Improv, as well as the October 2024 Kumite Tournament of Champions.

Instagram: @lizbarlow2

Jamal Russell is a D.C. based comedian who has been doing comedy for six years. Jamal has performed at the Ice House in L.A., Caroline's on Broadway, the Milwaukee comedy festival, the Motor City comedy festival and the Boston comedy festival. Jamal won Comedy Kumite 32 (winter 2022) at the DC Improv, and he was a finalist at Comedy Kumite XL (summer 2023).

Instagram: @laughwithjamal

Joe Pappalardo was a finalist in the 2022 Funniest Person in Cincinnati contest at his home club, Go Bananas. He has also told jokes at hookah lounges, school fundraisers, and church festivals. He performs regularly at The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore, and frequents local comedy clubs and shows around DC.

Instagram: @joerpappalardo

Umar Khan is a Baltimore comedian who has been performing regularly for the past 5 years. He’s become a regular at clubs, colleges, independent shows, and local theaters in the Baltimore and DC areas. He has performed at the Baltimore Comedy Factory, Magooby's Joke House, Creative Alliance Theater in Baltimore, and the DC Improv. Umar has had the opportunity open up for great comedians like Todd Barry and Hari Kondabolu.

Instagram: @umarkhan821