May 3 - 4
Stand-Up Showcase
LOUNGE / FIVE OUTSTANDING COMICS
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About the Show

 

Price: $22

When: Saturday 7 and 9:30, Sunday 7

Spotlight: Enjoy great stand-up comedy in downtown DC. Our showcase lineups feature top talent from DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond, performing on one of the country's most famous stages. You'll see a variety of styles and get up close with some of the stars of tomorrow. Support local talent, support local business and (most important) laugh your a** off. Showcases generally last around 90 minutes.

Featuring: Owen Vacheron, Shelley Kim, Lafayette Wright, Joey Duffield, Aminah Imani

 

About the Comics

Owen Vacheron

Owen Vacheron is a stand-up comedian based in Washington DC. He started out in 2022, and quickly became a regular at comedy clubs all around the DMV and beyond. Most weekends, you can find him performing with Don’t Tell Comedy, sharing the stage with some of the nation’s best up and coming comedians. He has worked with comics such as Stavros Halkias, TK Kirkland, and more. He is happy to be here and wants to be your friend.

Instagram: @owenvach

Shelley Kim

Hailing from the mean streets of Southern California, Shelley Kim is a comedian, producer, and content creator now based in DC. Her acerbic, honest material, unique perspective, and charisma has made her stand out in the DC comedy scene. A rising star, Shelley has opened for headliners such as Ramy Youssef, Dulce Sloan, and Judah Friedlander.

Instagram: @machinegunshelley_

Lafayette Wright’s obsessions with art and expression fuel who he is both onstage and off. He has spent close to a decade honing his skills on the DC comedy scene, and now has a razor sharp act and undeniable onstage likability. He was featured in an episode of Kevin Hart's “Hart of the City” on Comedy Central and recently filmed a set for Don't Tell Comedy that has garnered over 4 Million views across social media platforms. Lafayette won Comedy Kumite 11.1 (summer 2017) at the DC Improv, as well as Kumite 13.1 and 13.2 (winter 2018), Kumite 17.1 and 17.2 (fall 2018), and a Tournament of Champions (winter 2019).

Don't Tell Comedy: White Kids are Scary! (2023)

Instagram: @lafayette247

Joey Duffield

Joey Duffield is a comedian based in Washington DC, featuring a delightful mix of observational humor and personal anecdotes.

Instagram: @_joeyduffield_

Aminah Imani

Announced as one of Just For Laugh Festival’s New Faces 2023, Aminah Imani is a stand-up comedian, host, and actress from Atlanta who lives and performs regularly in New York City. She can be seen in Peacock's live stand-up comedy special "New York After Dark," Paramount’s Season 5 of "Inside Amy Schumer," Showtime's Season 2 of "Flatbush Misdemeanors," Comedy Central Short Sets as well as Hulu’s late night television show, "Up Early Tonight." She has contributed to online content with Scary Mommy, Buzzfeed and Viceland. Her most notable performances include the prestigious Lincoln Center in New York City, the world famous Apollo Theatre, The 208 Comedy festival in Idaho, the DC Comedy Festival, and the stand up comedy special "Aint Ya Mama Heat Wave," which was featured in the Environmental Film Festival.

Instagram: @aminahimani