New Wave Showcase

The New Wave Showcase at DC Improv on July 2, 2026, is a comedy show featuring a lineup of newer stand-up talents ready to make their mark on the DC stage. Hosted in the intimate lounge setting of the club, this 90-minute showcase offers a variety of comedic styles from rising performers, giving audiences a chance to see the stars of tomorrow up close. The all-in price of $12 covers all service charges, making it an affordable night of laughs in downtown Washington, D.C.

When: Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM.
Showtimes: One performance at 7:30 PM.
Tickets: All-in price of $12 (includes service charges). Tickets are sold only through the DC Improv website (dcimprov.com); third-party tickets are not accepted.
Lineup: Tre Solomon, Kadeem Richardson, Olivia Bailey, Dubray Kinney, Leon Li, and David Balagizi.
Run time: The showcase generally lasts around 90 minutes.
Note: Kadeem Richardson is a professional comedian, writer, and scientist whose witty, energetic comedy blends humor with stories of surviving America as a Black man through graduate school, marriage, and fatherhood. He has performed in multiple cities and has hosted or featured comedians such as Jamali Maddix, Teddy Carpenter, and Geoffrey Asmus. David Balagizi is a 22-year-old comic known for his crowd work, African upbringing, and weird observations; he has amassed over 900,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram.
Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: 202.296.7008. Email: support@dcimprov.com.
Ages: Not specified in the event details; contact the venue for age restrictions.