What Makes You Laugh?

Swetha Ramesh is a D.C. based stand-up comedian but you can also cath her in many of the major cities alog the east coast from Philly to Raleigh. She is part of a super fun and exciting show coming up at the DC Improv on July 29- "Badar Tareen’s BrownTown isn’t just a comedy show – it’s a fan-favorite celebration of top South Asian comedians (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, etc.) from across the nation. As the DMV’s largest South Asian stand-up show, every BrownTown performance has sold out, and it’s back at the DC Improv. Expect a night of high-energy, hilarious comedy with some of the best and brownest comedians around. Additionally, the show includes a wildly popular Q&A where Badar, also a civil rights lawyer, poses outrageous, unrehearsed questions about race to a white comedian"- https://dcimprov-com.seatengine.com/shows/365582

Drag King? Trans, disabled, veteran, comedian! Lesbian Bear! Aspiring Bimbo! Too many labels!- That's J.D. in her own words. J.D. has the spirit of a classic entertainer, often inspired by classic movies and musicals, she could very well add torch singer to her ever growing list of labels and talents! Check her out at Hackers tonight 06/27 in Virginia Beach or StarrHill for Game of Jokes on July 3rd!

Marisa Rigot is a hilarious Richmond based stand-up, sketch and improv comic. Marisa, Donna Boyd, and Blake Carlson host a comedy variety show Miss America 2009) that will melt your face off! Their next extravaganza is set for August, with details tbd.

Kelly Barnes is another awesome Richmond based comedian with a love for sketch, you can catch her live with Chew Your Food live at Virginia Rep Theater 6/14/2026. Tune in for her self proclaimed terrible Jim Carrey impression. "I'm pretty sure I'm my own soulmate" Kelly, on being an only child.

Florence J Foley kicks us off with the first episode of What Makes You Laugh! Catch her in Get Well Soon, Live!