Featuring the most exciting comedians of color from D.C., NYC, and beyond, BrownTown is the comedic sensation that has sold out all of its shows at the DC Comedy Loft and Union Stage. Produced by Badar Tareen—a civil rights attorney and comedian—this show guarantees a hilarious, unique, interesting, and high-energy experience.

Badar Tareen (Headliner)

Badar Tareen is a civil rights attorney by day and an award-winning stand-up comedian by night. His stand-up comedy can be described as analytical, energetic, and unique. He has frequently performed with Zarna Garg and opened for other comedians like Akaash Singh, Tony Woods, and Marcello Hernandez and performed at clubs and festivals throughout the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including the Dubai Comedy Festival. Badar will be headlining at the Capital Fringe Festival this summer. Visit www.BadarTareen.com for more information.

Kasha Patel

Kasha Patel was named one of the “Best Undiscovered Comedians” in the U.S. by Thrillist magazine because of her unique voice that couples life as an Indian-American and her love for science. She produces science-themed comedy shows through her company DC Science Comedy. She gave a TEDx talk called “Sneaking Science into Stand-Up,” where she shares a series of surprising revelations pulled from her analysis of more than 500 of her stand-up jokes. She has been featured on NPR, BBC World, Travel Channel, The Science Channel, The Weather Channel, and hosted a miniseries on NASA TV.

Vick Krishna

Vick Krishna is a standup comedian, actor and  viral Tiktoker (325K) and has been featured on NPR, FastCompany  and has appeared on tv shows for CBS, FOX and NBC. He has performed all over the east coast  and originally hails from Columbia, Maryland. #FreePalestine

Arzoo Malhotra

Arzoo is an award-winning comedian, writer, and performer based in Washington DC. Performing globally since 2017, she has featured at venues and festivals around the world, including the Edinburgh Fringe, The DC Improv, The Montreux Comedy Festival, Short and Sweet Dubai, Funny Women Awards, among others. After touring her first two hourlong comedies in 2019 and 2023, Arzoo will be returning with her brand new show, Masala, this summer.

Matilda Epstein

Matilda Epstein is a standup comedian and writer based in Washington, D.C. Her vulnerable, offbeat sense of humor was quickly a hit with audiences. Matilda’s writing has been featured in Little Old Lady Comedy, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and Belladonna Comedy.

Sandeep Sen

Sandeep Sen is an Indian American standup comedian based in New York. He is a blend of east-west cultures, which means he eats meat, but feels guilty about it, and only prays to Hindu Gods when he wants something. He performs throughout the country, and has appeared in the New York Times and on Fox’s Laughs.