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Amongst other work, Ari Shaffir is probably most well known for a series of comedy works entitled The Amazing Racist (the title is a play on that of reality television show The Amazing Race). In these shorts the Amazing Racist is seen acting in a manner which is overtly and ironically racist. Shaffir filmed many of his offensive encounters for the DVD, National Lampoon's Lost Reality. They were then ripped to the internet by hundreds of different nerds and then seen by millions of people. Watching the videos makes many people laugh and many people very angry. Ari gets death threats at least once a week and loves them all. If you haven’t seen the videos, Google him. And please don’t watch them at work because you’ll get fired. Ari has also been featured on the TBS show Minding the Store, ESPN Classic’s Cheap Seats, The Latino Laugh Festival on SiTV, has made a few appearances on the Opie and Anthony radio show (including the greatest day of radio of all time – The Baby Bird), and you probably have seen him on one of the many national commercials he has done over the years. Ari’s first love is standup, though, and he is a regular at all the major clubs in Los Angeles. For the last few years he has been touring nationally with Joe Rogan. Ari tends to describe his comedy as a puppet show, but way filthier and without the puppets. Ari wrote this biography, so every time it says “Ari did this” or “Ari did that” it’s really Ari writing it about himself. Ari feels like a tool for having done that. Please don’t come to the show if you’re easily offended or if you don’t like hearing Jews tell awful stories about sexual misconduct or if you hate fun. Everyone else, please do come. www.dcimprov.com

Watch out everybody, Dennis Regan an Improv favorite, is back. Dennis has performed on all the the industry standard television shows including HBO, Showtime (the special "A Pair of Jokers"), "The Tonight Show", "Comic Strip Live", and Comedy Central. Over the last couple of years Dennis Regan took a job as a writer for "The King of Queens" and currently resides in Los Angeles. www.dcimprov.com

Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily grind, subtly tailoring his material to fit any crowd. CBS got wise to Jeff, scooping him up to develop his own sitcom. He's recently appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman," made his second appearance on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and made his Comedy Central debut on "Live at Gotham." Jeff also makes appearances on national news and political talk shows, on XM Radio, and is a regular on the nationally syndicated "Bob and Tom" radio show. Funny and smart. That s what George Carlin had to say about Jeff Caldwell after a show at Caroline s in New York. This guy is incredible, said Dennis Miller. CBS showed that they agreed with George and Dennis by giving Jeff a deal to develop his own sitcom. NEW YEARS EVER PACKAGES: 8:00 p.m. Show: Dinner Option: $65.00 per person includes show admission, choice of dinner entree from our special New Year's Eve menu, dessert, tax, gratuity and a free pass to a future show Show Only Option: $35.00 per person includes show admission and a free pass to a future show 10:15 p.m. Count Down Show: $75.00 per person includes show admission, fruit, cheese and cracker board, midnight champagne, party favors and a free pass to a future show. WANNA SPEND THE NIGHT IN DC? The Quincy is offering a special rate of $99.00 plus room tax specific only for patrons attending The DC Improv on NYE. To redeem this hotel discount please call reservations at 202.833.8639 ext. 7050 and mention THE DC IMPROV. Be sure to call THE DC IMPROV directly to reserve your ticket package at the club. www.dcimprov.com

Ted Alexandro is one of the rising young comedians in the country. A Queens native, Ted is a fixture on the NY comedy scene and performs in clubs around the country. Uproar magazine had this to say: "With an appeal similar to Ray Romano and Jerry Seinfeld, Ted Alexandro may very well become New York's next big hit!" Ted has appeared on David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, The View and his own half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents Ted Alexandro". Combining hilarious observations with hysterical physical comedy, Ted's style offers something for everyone. In addition Ted has been featured on HBO's OZ , Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Last Call with Carson Daily and at The Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. www.dcimprov.com

Michael Loftus' 15 year career as a comic and actor started in Columbus, OH, where he founded the improv comedy troupe called Midwest Comedy Tool & Die. After sharpening his craft, Michael decided to head out west to pursue stand-up. The comedy group is still very popular on the east coast and Michael joins them on stage at every opportunity. Once in Los Angeles, Michael began writing ang performing for the Acme Comedy Theater and soon after, his career took off. He performed at such noted festivals as the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and the Bass Ale Comedy Festival in New York City, while he continues to headline top clubs from coast to coast. Michael is currently a writer on the hit ABC comedy series The George Lopez Show and was a political commentator for the AOL Election Guide 2004. Earlier this year, he served as a writer on the first ever animated "topical situation comedy", This Just In, airing on Spike TV. He has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and was recently a semi-finalist on Star Search. Michael has also done educational videos for PBS, which have won several Emmy Awards and a TV commercial, which won an Addy Award. In addition to his own "$20 Worth Comedy" Album, he has appeared on the Warner Brothers Comedy Album, Executive Privilege, alongside Kevin Pollak and The Best of Bob & Tom CD. Known for his versatility and topical comedy, Michael has consistently received rave reviews for his political humor and his stream of consciousness style of stand-up. www.dcimprov.com

The comedy career of Tom Rhodes began at the age of 17, when he stood alone on stage, for the first time, and created laughter. Since that night at a Florida comedy club, he has been willfully following his bliss. By the age of 22, he was already a solid comedy club headliner across the country and his reputation for testing the limits of his audiences was growing as rapidly as his hair. Rhodes has been seen regularly on national comedy shows including Fox’s "Comic Strip Live," A&E’s "Caroline’s Comedy Hour" and Comedy Central’s "Two Drink Minimum." From his appearances on Comedy Central, Tom was signed to do a series of 30-second image spots promoting the network which showcased his unique ‘90's hippie style. These spots also led to the first-ever development deal for Comedy Central, which allowed Tom to create his own special titled "Viva Vietnam: A White Trash Adventure Tour," commemorating the 20th anniversary of the end of the war. In 1996, Tom brought his hippie-style comedy to prime-time network television, starring in the NBC sitcom, Mr. Rhodes. Once his acting contract had expired, he moved to New York, where he promptly returned to his first love of stand up. During this time, he made regular television appearances on "Later with Craig Kilborn," the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," to name a few. Tom continues to perform at comedy clubs, colleges and theatres across the country, and has recently completed a half-hour special "Comedy Central Presents" that is currently airing on Comedy Central. www.dcimprov.com

Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand up comedy in his hometown of Portland. He moved to Boston early in his career, gaining experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. Marley is one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O Brien, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. He has also appeared on 100 Television shows including VH-1 s Super Secret Movie Rules , Comedy Central s Premium Blend and USO Comedy Tour. In 2007, Comedy Central aired Bob s first comedy special Comedy Central Presents: Bob Marley. Marley is a regular at the Aspen and Montreal Comedy Festivals. Last year the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival voted him Best of the Fest and Talk of the Fest. He has played Las Vegas quite a bit over the years including Harrah s and Caesar s Palace. He celebrated his 15th year in comedy in 2006 and to commemorate that milestone he released a box set that included his 11 CD s and 4 DVD s. He has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called The World According to Bob. A featured comedian on XM and Sirius satellite radio systems that continually makes new fans around the country. Marley s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80 s. Marley isn t waiting for things to happen, he is building his audience up one city at a time using the internet, radio appearances, and promotions. Many movie fans will recognize his biggest movie appearance in the movie Boondock Saints where he co-stars with Willem Dafoe. His comedic take on Detective Greenly inspires fans to come up to him and quote lines from the film. www.dcimprov.com

The DC Improv is teaming up with Comcast Cable and producing a local showcase to air ON DEMAND for Comcast Cable. This show consists of 12 of the hottest DC comedians working the area today. Performers on Board include: # Mike Way # Jimmy Merritt # Freddi Vernell # Jared Stern # Timothy Miller # Sean Gabbert # Matt Kazam # Jon Mumma # Justin Schlelgal # Joe Deeley # Chris White 50 lucky people will get the opportunity to see be a recorded TV audience in our Comedy Lounge. Comcast Comedy Open Mic ON DEMAND gives fledgling comics a shot at the spotlight, and viewers the thrill of discovering stars in their own back yard. Here's how it works: Comcast teams up with popular local comedy clubs, sending in a camera crew. Then they record the routines that look most promising, along with behind-the-scenes interviews. The final videos are sweetened with professional graphics, including a snazzy open and the club and comedian's names. Then they're posted on the ON DEMAND server. www.dcimprov.com

Thomas Miles aka Nephew Tommy is doing the impossible. He is selling out comedy clubs across the country with very little TV exposure. Comedy clubs have had to add additional shows to accommodate the demand to see him. So, you ask yourself? How is Thomas Miles selling out shows with limited TV and Film exposure? Before I answer that question, Thomas Miles has paid his dues Thomas Miles toured the country for nearly three years as the exclusive opening act for the Late Great Luther Vandross. " I had the choice of hundreds of comics to choose from, but in the end I choose Thomas Miles. His skill as an actor and comedian fits in perfectly with the classy and entertaining show I believe in presenting," said Vandross Thomas Miles enrolled as the first black Theatre Arts major of Texas A&M University, he studied under Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Charles Gordone and trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company of London. His television and film work consist of appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, B.E.T.'s Comic View, Sister-Sister, The Parkers, and his feature credits in the independent films Last Call, Thug Life and 4 Deep. Thomas Miles has received outstanding critical praise for his performances as a stage actor in King Lear, Soldier's Play, Twelfth Nite, Colored Museum, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and What Ever Happened to Black Love So how is Thomas Miles, selling out comedy shows across the country? Because he s Nephew Tommy that s how, and a member of the number#1 syndicated morning show in the country . The Steve Harvey Morning Show! Thomas visited his uncle Steve Harvey at WBLS radio station in New York City for only a few weeks and one year later he is now part of one of the most successful start-up Nationally Syndicated Morning Show in history. The syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show is number #1 nationally in the following demos, 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 and can be heard in nearly 50 markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Orlando, New Orleans, Detroit, Tampa, Miami, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Kansas City. When you re hot everybody wants to see you and that includes Thomas Miles. He is leaving comedy clubs across the country filled with laughter and an endless number of standing ovations. Thomas Miles aka Nephew Tommy is Hot! The Steve Harvey Morning Show is Hot! Syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks and airs nationally Monday-Friday from 6-10 a.m. EST. www.dcimprov.com

The nation's premiere comic hypnotist, Flip Orley, is coming back to our nation's capital. Orley has been amazing audiences across the country with his remarkable performances for over 14 years. The beauty of his shows, is that no two performances are alike, because the volunteers are never the same. He has garnered national attention from his appearances on the "Today Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Comic Strip Live", the "Maury Povich Show" and many others. His appeal is undeniable, and has sold out show after show in dozens of major cities. Flip taps into each volunteers' own creative mind to create one of the funniest, most spontaneous shows that you will ever see in your life. Flip Orley's new CD's are available through the DC Improv website and from the club itself. The titles include: * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Achieve your Goal Weight and Be a Non-Smoker * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Develop a Positive Attitude, Stop Procrastinating * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Stress Management and Sleep Better www.dcimprov.com

Ian is a boy born to Robyn and Gary Bagg. As a young boy, he learned he had a gift. He never opened that gift... instead he embarked on a career of comedy that led him from his home town of Terrace, British Columbia to New York City. There, he made several appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", HBO's "Louie Anderson's Comedy Showcase" and "Doctor Katz" on Comedy Central. He was also invited and performed at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and Montreal Just for Laughs. In 2000, Ian moved to Los Angeles, but not before making his motion picture debut in the Tim Robbins project "The Cradle Will Rock". After making two more twelve thirty performances on "Late show with Craig Kilborn", Ian made his debut on "The Tonight Show". Auditioning for a small part in a film, Ian ended up working with director Robert Vince two years in a row in WBs "MVP2" and soon to be released by Miramax "MXP". Ian performs regularly in Los Angeles at "The Comedy & Magic Club" and "The Ice House". Non stop performing in clubs and colleges around America, his most exciting shows came this year when he performed for the Los Angeles Kings. He was then invited back and was the entertainment for the Los Angeles Kings Jason Allison Foundation benefit. The night was a success until Ian mentioned that he was a Vancouver Canucks fan. Also on the show Ari Shaffir.

The nation's premiere comic hypnotist, Flip Orley, is coming back to our nation's capital. Orley has been amazing audiences across the country with his remarkable performances for over 14 years. The beauty of his shows, is that no two performances are alike, because the volunteers are never the same. He has garnered national attention from his appearances on the "Today Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Comic Strip Live", the "Maury Povich Show" and many others. His appeal is undeniable, and has sold out show after show in dozens of major cities. Flip taps into each volunteers' own creative mind to create one of the funniest, most spontaneous shows that you will ever see in your life. Flip Orley's new CD's are available through the DC Improv website and from the club itself. The titles include: * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Achieve your Goal Weight and Be a Non-Smoker * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Develop a Positive Attitude, Stop Procrastinating * Hypnosis and Relaxation, Stress Management and Sleep Better www.dcimprov.com

Ian is a boy born to Robyn and Gary Bagg. As a young boy, he learned he had a gift. He never opened that gift... instead he embarked on a career of comedy that led him from his home town of Terrace, British Columbia to New York City. There, he made several appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", HBO's "Louie Anderson's Comedy Showcase" and "Doctor Katz" on Comedy Central. He was also invited and performed at the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and Montreal Just for Laughs. In 2000, Ian moved to Los Angeles, but not before making his motion picture debut in the Tim Robbins project "The Cradle Will Rock". After making two more twelve thirty performances on "Late show with Craig Kilborn", Ian made his debut on "The Tonight Show". Auditioning for a small part in a film, Ian ended up working with director Robert Vince two years in a row in WBs "MVP2" and soon to be released by Miramax "MXP". Ian performs regularly in Los Angeles at "The Comedy & Magic Club" and "The Ice House". Non stop performing in clubs and colleges around America, his most exciting shows came this year when he performed for the Los Angeles Kings. He was then invited back and was the entertainment for the Los Angeles Kings Jason Allison Foundation benefit. The night was a success until Ian mentioned that he was a Vancouver Canucks fan. Also on the show Ari Shaffir. www.dcimprov.com

Incredibly entertaining! Ask anyone who has seen Gabriel Iglesias in concert and you will probably hear the same thing, "He was so funny!" Gabriel Iglesias was born in San Diego July 15th 1976. The youngest of six children, he spent his first five years living on the eastside of Chula Vista. By the age of eight Gabriel and his mother were on there own and making a fresh start in the city of Long Beach. One night Gabriel's mother took him to the local video store where he rented a comedy tape starring Eddie Murphy. Two weeks after he saw the tape he was motivated to audition for his 5th grade talent show. A week later he was the hit of the show. To his surprise, Gabriel's silly voices and characters left the audience in stitches. It was at that moment that his dream of becoming a comedian was born. Eleven years later, a friend of his pushed a very scared Gabriel Iglesias onto a stage for the first time in over a decade. April 10th of 2002 marked the six year anniversary of the day Gabriel made his dream of becoming a comedian a reality. Gabriel's style of comedy is a mixture of story telling with character's and sound effects that bring his issues to life. His amazing ability to cross over with his clean animated style of comedy has made him a big demand in all markets. Purchase Gabriel Iglesias's Comedy CD Click Here! Check out Gabriel's website for more info! SPECIAL HALLOWEEN THEMED CHARITY EVENT FOR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL!! During the week of Oct 23 - 28, The DC Improv will be a collection site to drop off costumes and decorations to help bring the spirit of Halloween to the children in Children's Hospital. If you are coming to see a comedy show or just around our neighborhood, bring in some Halloween goodies (NO CANDY OR EDIBLE ITEMS PLEASE) for the kids. www.dcimprov.com

If you paired the greatest stand-up with the greatest Las Vegas act the outcome would be Todd Glass. A true entertainer and inventive showman, Todd makes his illustrious return to the DC Improv. (His jail sentence reduced for good behavior. Thank you state of Kentucky) Starting his stand-up career at 16, Todd has gone on to national comedy tours and has become a favorite with David Letterman, Conan O'Brien and Dennis Miller, having made numerous appearances on all of their shows. Todd has also become a veritable fixture on Comedy Central where he has his own half-hour special, and has appeared on "Make Me Laugh", "Pulp Comics",and "The A-List". Todd has also had his own Showtime and VH-1 specials and costarred on "Married with Children", "Home Improvement" and HBO's "Mr. Show". The L.A. Times praised Todd's "freewheeling style and quick wit" and charmed Variety with his "crafty and sharp edged wit." Todd's over the top demeanor and goofiness that practically mock traditional stand-up make this show fun, fun, fun. www.dcimprov.com

Jake Johannsen, the self confessed raconteur of weird stories, makes his DC Improv comeback February 6th thru 11th. Here's the breakdown: Start with a subtle and intelligent comedy style, add four cups of convoluted stories, lightly stir with bizarre observations and add a pinch of dementia. One of the finest and more cerebral comics around, Jake is a regular on David Letterman with over forty appearances and he has been on "The Tonight Show" more than ten times. His HBO special "This'll Take About An Hour" was critically acclaimed and earned Jake an Ace Award nomination for Best Writing in an Entertainment Special. www.dcimprov.com

ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT!! Two shows, 8:30pm and 11:00pm Carlos Mencia Star and Executive Producer, "Mind of Mencia" One of the most popular comedians in the country, Carlos Mencia aims to make audiences laugh. He has the rare gift of insightful perception and precise delivery when addressing a variety of subjects, including ethnic stereotypes, racism and people's inability to laugh at themselves. He represents the internal voice inside us and demands we admit to thinking what he says out loud. Mencia is known for his two solo HBO Specials, one of which received a CableACE Award nomination, and as host of the groundbreaking series, "Funny Is Funny" (Galavision). He was also a guest-host on back-to-back episodes of NBC's "Later" and his first appearance on "The Tonight Show," received a standing ovation. His additional television credits include a recurring role opposite Tommy Davidson as Felix Boulevard in Hyperion Pictures' animated series, "The Proud Family" on the Disney Channel as well as guest-starring roles on both "The Shield" and "The Bernie Mac Show." In addition, he starred in his own original half-hour special for COMEDY CENTRAL, "COMEDY CENTRAL Presents Carlos Mencia," and been seen on such shows as CNBC's "Dennis Miller," ABC's "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," HBO's "Loco Slam," "Comic Relief VI" and repeat spots on COMEDY CENTRAL's "Comedy Showcase." On the big screen, Mencia's film credits include "29 Palms" and "Outta' Time" in which he co-starred with Mario Lopez. www.dcimprov.com

Perhaps best known for starring in his own hit television sitcom "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper," which ran for five seasons on ABC, and for hosting "Showtime At The Apollo," comedian, actor, host MARK CURRY is packing the laughs as one of the top national touring comedy acts. In addition to his stand-up performances, MARK recently appeared opposite Kirstie Alley in his recurring role on Showtime s hit series "Fat Actress". Mark also put his golden touch on BET's comedy talent search show "Coming to the Stage" With Mark as the host, this series became the network s number one show. Mark also spent time working as an NBA correspondent for ESPN s Cold Pizza and performed stand up specials which can regularly be seen on HBO and Comedy Central. Mark can be seen on the new season of HBO's "Def Comedy Jam". www.dcimprov.com

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Caroline Rhea, a stand-up comedian and actress, now adds talk show host to her title. With an extensive comedic background, Caroline brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to the show. After filling in as a guest host 12 times during the last two seasons of The Rosie O Donnell Show,the Montreal native is no stranger to the talk/variety format. Caroline has been a regular on Hollywood Squares and starred as Aunt Hilda on The WB s Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Her innate curiosity and formidable comedic talents give her a natural ability to interview celebrities and real people alike. She continues to perform to sold-out audiences in top comedy clubs where she has honed these invaluable hosting skills for the last 11 years. In 1989, Caroline ventured to New York to study the fine art of stand-up comedy. She participated in the stand-up program at the New School of Social Research, but her ultimate training came at the comedy club, Catch a Rising Star. With nightly gigs at New York s venerable clubs, Caroline s status quickly grew and she became an integral part of the city s competitive comedy scene. Her career was further boosted by numerous appearances on MTV s Half-Hour Comedy Hour, Comic Strip Live and Caroline s Comedy Hours. With Hollywood knocking on her door, Caroline headed for Los Angeles, where she starred with Jeremy Piven in the NBC television series, Pride and Joy. Her feature credits included working with Jim Carrey in a supporting role in Man on the Moon, the story of the late comedian Andy Kaurman, and the wrestling film, Ready to Rumble, opposite Oliver Platt, David Arquette and Scott Caan. On the small screen, Caroline has guest-starred as Drew s girlfriend on The Drew Cary Show and starred in the television movie, Mom s Got a Date with a Vampire. She appears regularly on Late Night with Conan O Brien and has also made appearances on Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central s Pulp Comic, HBO s Curb Your Enthusiasm, written by Larry David, the Ms. Foundation s Women of Comedy from Caroline s and Comic Relief 8. She has also hosted her own VH1 series, Fool for Love and Lifetime s The Great Lifetime Makeover, executive produced by Geena Davis. Also, featuring on the show will be Costaki Economopoulis www.dcimprov.com

The unusual mind of comedian Daniel Tosh has earned him the admiration of his peers as he is winning over audiences through the art of stand up comedy. While still living in Florida, he hosted his own popular late-night tv show, Tens, interviewing/mocking models on South Beach in Miami. In December 2002 at The Hudson Theatre in NYC, Daniel taped his first stand-up special, Comedy Central Presents Daniel Tosh. His other television credits include Comedy Central's Friday Night Standup and Premium Blend, VH-1's The Best Week Ever, E! Network's Wild On, MTV's Punk'd, as well as NBC's Last Call with Carson Daily, Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. www.dcimprov.com

Jim has appeared on various television shows including Crank Yankers with Jimmy Kimmel on Comedy Central, Couch Potato (pilot) for VH-1, Howard Stern Show on E! and CBS, MTV's Spring Break, Apartment 2F and The Beach House and was the host of World Music Magazine on FOX. Jim's unique brand of comedy can frequently be heard on the Howard Stern Show where he rotates with other notable comedians such as Kimmel, Carolla, Joe Rogan and Greg Fitzsimmons in lampooning the day's current events during the news segment of the show. www.dcimprov.com

Originally from Pittsburgh, Steve Byrne is one of the hardest working comedians out there today. He was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father, which provides him with a wealth of material. Steve is a featured player on the new NBC series The Real Wedding Crashers and he will be a featured comic on The Tonight Show. He has made appearances on Chappelle s Show, Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn and a Superbowl promo on CBS with Prince. His standup has been featured on The Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, BET s Comic View, ABC s Good Morning America as well as Comedy Central s Premium Blend. Steve has been a featured comic in The Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Las Vegas and The CanWest Comedy Fest in Vancouver. He has featured for Colin Quinn on a USO tour in Iraq as well as for Drew Carrey in Afghanistan. He has been part of several national comedy tours including The Jameson Comedy Tour, Vince Vaughn s Wild West Comedy Tour, The Camel Cigarettes Sin City Tour and he is currently headlining a national Myspace tour. His Comedy Central Presents Half Hour Special premiered last year and was voted the eighth most popular Comedy Central Presents of all time by fans as part of the Standup Showdown on comedycentral.com. He also was the winner of the Myspace Standup Or Sitdown competition on TBS. Steve s lack of ego and outstanding work ethic make him one of the most sought after comedians in clubs and colleges across the country. Plus special opening act Ahmed Ahmed from "The Axis of Evil Comedy Show" www.dcimprov.com

The Lucky 21 is a nationwide stand-up competition hosted by Ziddio.com and The Comedy Festival. Starting with 42 local competitions, finalists advanced to seven regional competitions and The DC Improv is proud to be hosting one of the seven regionals. 9/4: WASHINGTON, DC REGIONAL @ The DC Improv (Washington, DC) Top 2 comedians from each of these clubs perform: # Charlotte, NC: The Comedy Zone Columbus # OH: Columbus Funny Bone # Chattanooga, TN: The Comedy Caravan # Virginia Beach, VA: The V.B. Funny Bone # Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Hilarities # Washington, DC: The DC Improv Once the regionals are completed, the contest will go online at www.thelucky21.com, and fans will decide which comics go to The Comedy Festival at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 14 - 17, 2007, as part of The Lucky 21. Vote for your favorite from the Washington DC Regionals during the following dates 9/10 - 9/16. www.dcimprov.com

Originally from Pittsburgh, Steve Byrne is one of the hardest working comedians out there today. He was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father, which provides him with a wealth of material. Steve is a featured player on the new NBC series The Real Wedding Crashers and he will be a featured comic on The Tonight Show. He has made appearances on Chappelle s Show, Tough Crowd With Colin Quinn and a Superbowl promo on CBS with Prince. His standup has been featured on The Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly, BET s Comic View, ABC s Good Morning America as well as Comedy Central s Premium Blend. Steve has been a featured comic in The Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in Las Vegas and The CanWest Comedy Fest in Vancouver. He has featured for Colin Quinn on a USO tour in Iraq as well as for Drew Carrey in Afghanistan. He has been part of several national comedy tours including The Jameson Comedy Tour, Vince Vaughn s Wild West Comedy Tour, The Camel Cigarettes Sin City Tour and he is currently headlining a national Myspace tour. His Comedy Central Presents Half Hour Special premiered last year and was voted the eighth most popular Comedy Central Presents of all time by fans as part of the Standup Showdown on comedycentral.com. He also was the winner of the Myspace Standup Or Sitdown competition on TBS. Steve s lack of ego and outstanding work ethic make him one of the most sought after comedians in clubs and colleges across the country. www.dcimprov.com