Badar Tareen is a civil rights attorney by day and an award-winning stand-up comedian by night. Known for his analytical, energetic, and unique comedy, Badar captivates audiences with his sharp wit and engaging presence, drawing rich material from his day job, family, and background as a Pakistani Muslim who grew up in a small town in North Dakota. He regularly opens for Zarna Garg, including her show at the Dubai Opera, and has opened for Aparna Nancherla at the Kennedy Center. Badar has also performed alongside comedians like Akaash Singh, Tony Woods, and Marcello Hernandez, and has been featured at over a dozen comedy festivals, performing at clubs across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In 2024, he was selected to headline his own show at the DC Capital Fringe Festival.

Instagram: @badartareen

Jasmine Burton is a barred attorney from Los Angeles living and working in DC. Jasmine has performed stand up all throughout the DMV, as well as opening and hosting shows for Lil Rel, Tony Woods, Zainab Johnson, Aida Rodriguez, and other comics seen on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central. A blend of west coast and east coast swagger, Jasmine is best known for her high energy, punchlines, and hilarious infusion of the law and her life experience into her comedy. Jasmine brings an edgy, witty, and intellectual humor that keeps her audiences at the edge of their seat… or falling out of them.

Instagram: @jazzyybeatss

Elizabeth Booker Houston is a lawyer, scientist, comedian, content creator, mom, and wife living in the DC metro area by way of Memphis, Tennessee. You can find her on Instagram @bookersquared yes, baby!

Instagram: @bookersquared

Pam Arluk started performing stand-up comedy in 2017 and performs at venues throughout the DC area. In her free time, Pam works as an attorney for NCTA—the Internet & Television Association, protecting the cable industry from regulation. She also helps her husband navigate the world of technology, and co-parents their quirky, teenaged son through the challenges of growing up in the over-achieving Washington suburbs.

Instagram: @pamarluk_laughs

President Lincoln’s Cottage (official website) is an historic site and museum located in the Petworth neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. President Lincoln’s Cottage first opened to the public in February 2008. It is the only place the public can experience the history of Abraham Lincoln’s public and private life where he lived and worked for over a quarter of his presidency.

While in residence at the Cottage, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated men, women and children, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The human cost of the Civil War surrounded him, undoubtedly impacted his thinking, and strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Through innovative guided tours, exhibits and programs, we use Lincoln’s example to inspire visitors to take their own path to greatness, and preserve this place as an authentic, tangible connection to the past and a beacon of hope for all who take up Lincoln’s unfinished work.