DC Comedy Festival Returns for the 3rd Year
DC Comedy Festival
The DC Comedy Festival proudly announces the third annual stand-up comedy festival that starts September 13, 2021, and ends on September 18, 2021.
People will get to know comedians that are not yet household names but maybe the next big thing. With Franqi French, who is swiftly becoming a household name is closing us out.”
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 14, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The DC Comedy Festival proudly announces the third installment of the annual stand-up comedy festival will start on September 13, 2021, and end on September 18, 2021. — Eddie Liles, Festival Founder
After pandemic-related delays, Founders Eddie Liles, Ivan Martin, and Rob Gordon have pulled together comedians from around the nation that will take the stage during the third annual D.C. Comedy Festival.
The Festival is proud to spotlight the talent that lives and thrives in the DC metro area and to pay tribute to the scene that first gave laughs to Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, and Wanda Sykes. The Festival takes place in several clubs and venues across the District. This year, the DC Comedy Festival team is excited to host our last night of shows at The Miracle Theater on 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003 at 7:30 pm and 10:30 pm.
The purpose of the festival is to shine the light on the talent that lives and thrives in the D.C. metro area and to bring attention to a culture that gave first laughs to Dave Chappelle, Martin Lawrence, and Stephen Colbert. Taking place at several locations throughout the District, the festival will feature nightly events hosted by comedians with a different headliner with the finale featuring the renowned comedian Tony Woods. The festival will host events at some of DCs hottest locations such as Dupont Underground and Busboys and Poets.
Opening Night September 13, 2021
Dupont Underground
19 Dupont Circle Northwest
Washington, DC 20036
Music by: DJ Dragon
Hosted by: Kevin Skiffington
Finale Night September 18, 2021
DC Comedy Loft
1523 22nd St. Northwest
Washington, DC 20037
Music by: DJ Dragn
Headliner: Franqi French
About Franqi French: Franqi French-Variety recently named Franqi French one of the 2020 - 10 Comics to watch! Make sure you check out the full feature in the September 29th issue. In 2019, NBC crowned her the winner of their National Standup Up Comedy competition and due in 2021 is her first 1-hour comedy special: M.A.D.
Out of thousands of submissions and auditions, Ms. French was an undeniable stand-out. Franqi’ an award-winning talent, who regularly performs coast to coast with appearances at The DC Improv, The Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Improv and the world-famous Comedy Store. Ms. French has shared the stage with Donnell Rawlings, Fortune Feimster, Todd Glass, D.L. Hughley, Nicole Byer, among other talented comedians. She has made guest appearances on WeTV, TVOne’s “The Roland Martin Show,” and she will be a featured comic on season 3 of “Laugh After Dark” on Amazon Prime. Franqi has headlined The Bentzen Ball as well as The Black Women in Comedy Festival in Brooklyn. She is currently based in Los Angeles, CA and will be a featured headliner on the Stand Up NBC Summer Tour!
Wanting to ensure everyone is safe and can enjoy the laughs - Guests must show proof of vaccination or a COVID-19 negative test, and masks must be worn at all times.
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