Interfaith Comedy
2025 Bridge Builder Award from the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington!
Over 25 shows in cities across the country!
Our feel-good show reduces prejudice through laughter. We are a unique approach to anti-bias work.
Starring comedians from different faiths (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Catholic, Latter-day Saint, Humanist, Unitarian Universalist, and more), our nationally touring, clean-comedy show is perfect for universities, places of worship, community organizations, faith-based conferences, and comedy clubs.
Watch Our Trailer
Clip from our Q&A
Testimonials
University of California, Santa Barbara
Interfaith Comedy is a great show! The comedians are hilarious, relatable, clean, and knowledgeable. The laughter is non-stop. The Q&A at the end was a great opportunity to learn more about the different faiths of each comedian and how comedy plays a role in bringing us together. Highly recommend!
Temple Solel, Rabbi Steve, Bowie, MD
In a world in which too often we find nothing to laugh at, they gave us an evening of modeling how to do interfaith work with respect and LOTS of laughter. After their sets, they sat as a panel, to answer questions – each went beyond their comedy and gave us an even better sense of themselves. I would HIGHLY recommend them.
Community of Christ Church, Pastor Bonnie, Washington, DC
It was so energizing.
I just can’t stop gushing about the experience. People had such a positive reaction to you all and your humor. The show created a warm, friendly atmosphere. I’m still hyped up over it.
Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Joshua W. Bender, CEO
It was funny, illuminating, and really accomplished everything that we hoped it would. Having all the comics out at the end of the night in conversation with one another was very powerful and really drove home the point of why this work is so important.
Goucher College, Rev. Maeba Jonas, Baltimore, MD
We recommend inviting Interfaith Comedy to your campus. This troupe of fun, engaging, and talented comics had our college students laughing the entire time. We plan to keep Interfaith Comedy as a regular guest for our new student Welcome Week.
Hill Havurah, Rabbi Hannah Spiro, Washington, DC
Hosting Interfaith Comedy at our congregation was such a good choice. I laughed and laughed and laughed. It was this genius combination of genuinely funny (in an often edgy way!) while being super comfy to listen to (nobody’s getting hurt, nobody’s being inappropriate, etc). The comedians are genuinely brilliant. We all had such a good time and I would LOVE to have them back again.
Loudoun Interfaith BRIDGES, Reston, VA
Thank you for your generosity of sharing your gifts for comedy as well as your generosity of spirit to create blessed community.
Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Sara Shalva, Owings Mills, MD
With so many diverse voices from different faiths, the laughs felt more meaningful. This show is a thoughtful and intentional way into a conversation around how people of faith engage in the world and navigate multiple identities.
Audience Member, Silver Spring, MD
What a great show last night! My wife was skeptical about going to a comedy show with a religious theme to it and was completely won over. Good laughs and a positive message that did not come off as too preachy. You really have something unique here!
Audience Member, Rockville, MD
My jaw hurts from laughing.
Upcoming Shows
March 8, 2026
Congregation Beth El
Bethesda, MD
May 14, 2026
Grace Episcopal Church
Silver Spring, MD
May 17, 2026
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Fairfax, VA
Where We’ve Performed
University of California @ Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, CA
Bender JCC
Rockville, MD
ADAMS Center Mosque w/ Loudoun County Interfaith BRIDGES – Sterling, VA
Goucher College – Baltimore, MD
Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington
Bethesda, MD
Gordon Center for the Performing Arts – Owings Mills, MD
Give A Hoot Comedy Club – Gaithersburg, MD
McDaniel College – Westminster, MD
Takoma Park Arts Festival – Takoma Park, MD
Ithaca College –
Ithaca, NY
UMBC (University of Maryland – Baltimore County)
Baltimore, MD
Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) Conference – Washington, DC
Temple Ramat Zion Congregation – Los Angeles, CA
Silver Spring Blackbox Theatre w/ Improbable Comedy – Silver Spring, MD
Kehilat Pardes Synagogue – Rockville, MD
Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church – Odenton, MD
Community of Christ Church – Washington, DC
Busboys & Poets w/ Grassroots Comedy – Hyattsville, MD
Hill Havurah Synagogue
Washington, DC
Brightview Assisted Living – Bethesda, MD
JMore Magazine – Baltimore, MD
Congregation Chevrei Tzedek – Baltimore, MD
Shaare Torah Congregation
Gaithersburg, MD
Temple Solel
Bowie, MD
Comedian Bios
Our professional comedians have been seen on: Comedy Central, NBC, Fox, The White House (yes, that one), Gotham Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, Broadway Comedy Club, The Moth, Apollo Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and colleges, comedy clubs and festivals all across America.
Nikkie Knowles
Magooby’s Joke House Comedian of the Year
NY’s Black Women in
Comedy Laff Fest
Fish Stark
FOX: Snake Oil
Winner:
Funniest Person-Savannah
Funniest Person-Huntington
AJ Stewart
DC Improv
Backline Comedy Theatre
Wiseguys
Good news for Maryland:
Host us for free!
Maryland based orgs/venues may be eligible for a grant to host our show for free, from the Maryland State Arts Council. Find out more here.
Photo Gallery
Photo credits Jeffrey Heeney & RaShawn Goss-White
Media – Articles
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve never heard of Interfaith Comedy.
You’re not alone – we’re niche! We are laughter + social justice + tolerance + education + a love of (and struggle with) religion. We’re excited to bring our brand of anti-bias work to the world. Our consistent bookings, and the fact that we’ve performed at some places more than once, mean that this is something people really want.
How do I see your show?
If we are performing near you, come on down!
OR
Invite us! We can perform at your synagogue, church, mosque, conference, university, community organization, fundraiser/gala, party, retirement home, even your dental appointment. They’d love us there.
Is this show offensive?
Audiences tell us that we are a feel-good show. Our comedians tell jokes about their own religion, no one else’s. We bring people together to reduce prejudice in a safe, non-threatening way.
What happens at the show?
Comedians tell jokes.
The audience laughs.
Bam! World peace.
What actually happens at the show?
Our show is 90 minutes. That’s 70 minutes of stand-up comedy + a 20 minute Q&A.
During the Q&A, a facilitator from our troupe asks the comedians a couple of questions, and then we open it up to the audience.
This is the reflective portion, where we can bask in the afterglow of the laughs, and connect more deeply.
Did you just say “bask in the afterglow of the laughs”?
I might have.
What are your fees?
Depends on your location and the number of comedians. Contact us with your location and we can give you more specifics.
If you’re Maryland-based, you may quality for a grant – see here.
For places of worship with small budgets, we suggest co-sponsoring the event with another place of worship. Diverse audiences are the best!
Are there restrictions on days/times for a show?
If you want us to perform Sunday to Thursday, we can usually do that.
We do not perform on Friday nights and Saturday nights are limited.
We must work around a long list of holidays, so there are certain days/weeks that are off limits (I see you there, Ramadan).
We know you understand. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have made it this far down the website.
If you are interested in having us perform, send us a date (two is even better) and ask if we’re available!
Contact us!
