Dewayne White is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after comics on the scene. Hailing from Washington, D.C., his no-nonsense, East Coast demeanor seamlessly transforms into hilarity on stage. He draws on his experiences as a combat wounded Army vet, husband and father with a no holds barred attitude. With irreverent observations and an infectious energy, Dewayne always delivers an unforgettable evening of laughter. He’s shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Josh Blue, Mark Normand, Sal Vulcano, and Jo Firestone Dewayne has performed at amazing clubs like Comedy and Magic Club, The Laugh Factory, The Funnybone, and Carolines on Broadway and regularly tours internationally with Armed Forces Entertainment.  His debut comedy special, "A Boy Named Shannon" is out now on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Spotify, and more! Dewayne won Comedy Kumite 45 (spring 2025) at the DC Improv.

Instagram: @whitedewaynecomedy

Tim D. Miller (linktree) is a master at engaging audiences and crafting a stand-up set that is a guaranteed good time for all. Tim’s material is based on his life experience from Waco to the Army to the White House, trying to raise a daughter, and his unique ability to find the funny in everyday life. Tim has appeared on TRU TV and in 2019 he performed at Comedy Central’s Clusterfest. He is the producer and host of "Read the Room," a crowd work showcase. Tim won Comedy Kumite 7.2 (summer 2016) at the DC Improv, along with Kumite 15.1 (spring 2018), Kumite 19.2 (spring 2019) and Kumite 25 (online, spring 2020). He was a finalist at Comedy Kumite XL (summer 2023).

Comedy Central: Up Next (2019)

Instagram: @theblacktimmiller

During the day Haywood Turnipseed Jr. (official website) is a Husband, a Dad, a Telephone Man, and a Jedi; at night he becomes a Stand-Up Comic, and occasionally a Sith Lord. Haywood likes both Michael Jackson's & Prince's Music; Hip-Hop; The Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team; Mambo Sauce on chicken wings; and Laughing. Originally from the Holy Land of Indiana, Haywood graduated from high school in Moon Township, Pa., attended two semesters at Waynesburg College, then enlisted in the US Air Force.

Instagram: @woodyseed

Monica Daly is an Army veteran who grew up in Northern Virginia. She started doing comedy with the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and is now one of their comedy bootcamp instructors. She has performed at StandUpNY, on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, Helium Comedy Club, and the Funny Bone.

Instagram: @laughdalycomedy

Dave McOwen is a Washington, DC-based professional museum nerd and amateur science/sci-fi geek. He is also a retired combat veteran who has the curious distinction of having served in the US Navy, the MD Army National Guard, and Air Force. He is a graduate of the Armed Services Arts Partnership’s comedy bootcamp, and continues to instruct comedy classes for veterans, servicemembers, and military family as part of ASAP’s mission. He also teaches classes for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Instagram: @davemcowencomedy

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.