Jenny Tian - DC Improv
October 8
Jenny Tian: Ripe
main room / taskmaster australia
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About the Show

All-in price (includes service charges): $29.50 GA, $42reserved

When: Thursday 7:30

Spotlight: Australian, Chinese and hilarious! Jenny Tian blew up during the pandemic, notching up millions of likes and amassing a collective online audience of one million. After a string of career wins Down Under, she took her show on the road, touring the globe. In 2025, she sold out her DC Improv debut. Now she's back in 2026 with a whole new hour.

Featuring: Shelley Kim, Blake Freeman

About the Comics

Jenny Tian

A regular on the Sydney comedy circuit, Jenny Tian exploded onto our #fyp during the pandemic notching up millions of likes and amassing a collective online audience of 1M+. Her debut solo show, "Picture This," sold out to audiences up and down the east coast of Australia and was released as a YouTube special where it has nearly a million views. Her second hour, "Chinese Australian: A Tale of Internet Fame" sold out across Australia and took her to her first ever runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and West End's Boulevard Theatre, also selling out both. Off the back of her stand up success, Jenny has secured spots on the lineup for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Galas and as a cast member in season 2 of "Taskmaster AU," the latter earning her a Logie nomination for Best New Talent.

After a stint in London, Jenny is now living in New York and just completed her first US tour of her most recent hour, the aptly titled "Jenny’s Travels," and has been named by Deadline as a stand-up to keep an eye on in 2026. Recently announced as a recipient of Screen Aus and YouTube’s funding initiative, Skip Ahead, Jenny is in post-production on "Dupermarket," a web series that she's starring in and co-writing with Patrick Golamco. Her third special, "Supreme Mother," launched on Veeps in May 2026.

Instagram: @_jennytian

Shelley Kim

Shelley Kim is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington DC. A rising star, Shelley has been featured in the Washingtonian and “The Art of Comedy” on PBS and “Comedy in the Capital” on CBS. The Washington Post also listed her as one of the “10 Funniest Comedians Working in D.C. right now.” She has performed with national headliners including Ramy Youssef, Todd Barry, Dulce Sloan and Judah Friedlander. Most recently, Shelley opened for Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper on their sold-out “America: For the Last Time” tour.

Instagram: @machinegunshelley_

Blake Freeman

Blake Freeman is an Australian comedian known for his sharp observations, relaxed delivery, and punchy storytelling. A breakout talent on the live circuit, Blake won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exciting emerging voices. He was later selected for Just For Laughs: New Faces International, showcasing his comedy to global industry audiences. Now based in New York City, Blake continues to build his international profile, performing regularly on the US stand-up scene. He has toured nationally and opened for Nate Bargatze on his Australian tour, playing to packed theatres across the country. Blending everyday relatability with clever twists, Blake Freeman is a confident, polished performer whose comedy connects effortlessly with audiences wherever he performs.

Instagram: @blakefreemancomedy