The Washington Roast
The Washington Roast is a political comedy roast battle taking place in the main room of DC Improv on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The show brings together top local comics who portray real-life political figures—from Trump and Kamala to AOC, MTG, Bernie, and Biden—and then tear into one another with sharp, deliberately provocative material. Created and hosted by Tim Kardashian, who has been dubbed DC’s roast master by Timeout, the show promises a no-holds-barred, bipartisan atmosphere in which no political side is spared. Over its five-plus-year run, it has built a cult following in Washington and expanded to other markets, including Broadway, and has been featured by NPR, FOX, CBS, PBS, NBC, and Prime Video.
The format is highly interactive, blending savage roasts with audience participation. Highlights include an unfiltered town-hall segment and live voting in which audience members decide which comedians get “re-elected” or “politically canceled,” putting the power and punchlines in the crowd’s hands. The show’s creator describes it as a way for people to disconnect, get offline, and laugh at the absurdity of America’s hyper-polarized political landscape, and organizers note that it has attracted both liberal and conservative audiences as a rare nonpartisan space for comedy. Proceeds from the event benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Venue: DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
Showtimes: 7:30 PM.
Tickets: All-in price including service charges is $26.50 for general admission and $39 for reserved seating.
Featuring: Dee Ahmed, Laura Arago, Bria Beddoe, Todd Fleming, Elizabeth Booker Houston, Tim Kardashian, Ashley Pontius, Vito Prime, Rashee Raj, Rose Vineshank, and Jon Yeager.
Host: Tim Kardashian, creator of The Washington Roast.
Format: Political comedy roast battle in the main room, with interactive town-hall segments and live audience voting.
Note: The show is intended as politically incorrect, bipartisan satire; no side is spared. Proceeds benefit the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.