Our Host: David Balagizi
David Balagizi is a young comic, who lights an audience with his crowd work, African upbringing, and also his weird observations.
He's amassed an amazing 700k following on Tiktok! He's performed in famous rooms like DC Improv, Arlington Drafthouse, Hotbed, and Room 808.
Our Feature: Shelley Kim
Shelley Kim is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington DC. With her sharp material and charisma, Shelley has become a standout in the DC comedy scene. A rising star, Shelley has been featured in the Washingtonian and “The Art of Comedy” on PBS and “Comedy in the Capital” on CBS. The Washington Post also listed her as one of the “10 Funniest Comedians Working in D.C. right now.” She has performed with national headliners including Ramy Youssef, Todd Barry, Dulce Sloan, and Judah Friedlander. Most recently, Shelley opened for Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper on their sold-out “America: For the Last Time” tour.
Our Headliner: Winston Hodges
Winston Hodges is from DC by way of Richmond. He’s toured all over the east coast showcasing his southern charm and edgy wit. His videos have been viewed over a combined 18 million times online.He hosts the Dog Name podcast, his award winning special Grieving Productively is available on YouTube and his label debut album Already Aware is available on Apple/Spotify/Amazon. He recently taped a set for Don’t Tell Comedy! Winston has opened for Demetri Martin, Brian Regan, Mark Normand, Michael Che, and Dave Attell to name a few.