Interfaith Comedy
is a unique approach to anti-bias work. Our mission-driven, feel-good, clean comedy show reduces prejudice through laughter.
Starring comedians from different faiths, our nationally touring show is perfect for places of worship, community organizations, faith-based conferences, comedy clubs and universities.
Watch Our Trailer
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from one of our Muslim comedians
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from one of our Jewish comedians
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from our Q&A
Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Thank you for your generosity of sharing your gifts for comedy as well as your generosity of spirit to create blessed community.
My jaw hurts from laughing.
Good news for
Maryland venues:
Grants are available!
Interfaith Comedy is on the Maryland Performing Artists Touring Roster. Maryland based org/venue may be eligible for a grant to host our show for free, from the Maryland State Arts Council. Find out more here.
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Upcoming Shows
December 19, 2024
Gordon Center for the Performing Arts
“Holiday Edition” Show
Funded by the Maryland State Arts Council
Owings Mills, MD
Where We’ve Performed
March 14, 2024
Takoma Park Arts Festival
Takoma Park, MD
March 2, 2024
Congregation Chevrei Tzedek
Funded by the Maryland State Arts Council
Baltimore, MD
October 26, 2023
Kehilat Pardes: The Rock Creek Synagogue
Funded by the Maryland State Arts Council
Rockville, MD
October 22, 2023
Ark & Dove Presbyterian Church
To bring healing after church vandalizations in Anne Arundel county
Odenton, MD
September 10, 2023
Silver Spring Blackbox Theatre
Produced by Improbable Comedy
Silver Spring, MD
August 27, 2023
Goucher College
Student Welcome Week &
Baltimore, MD
June 6, 2023
JMore Magazine
@Union Craft Brewery
Baltimore, MD
May 7, 2023
Loudoun County Interfaith BRIDGES
@ADAMS Center Mosque
Sterling, VA
May 1, 2023
Ithaca College
Sponsored by the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life
Ithaca, NY
January 25, 2023
Gordon Center for the Performing Arts
Owings Mills, MD
September 11, 2022
Community of Christ Church Sponsored by the
Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington
Washington, DC
August 22, 2022
University of California – Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
August 21, 2022
Temple Ramat Zion Congregation
Northridge, CA
August 9, 2022
House Show
Pikesville, MD
March 31, 2022
Brightview Assisted Living
Bethesda, MD
January 1, 2022
Kehilat Pardes: The Rock Creek Synagogue
Rockville, MD
Comedian Bios
Our comedians have been seen at: The White House (yes, that one), Gotham Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway, Broadway Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, the DC Improv, The Moth, the Kennedy Center, the Warner Theatre, 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
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.
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 only tell jokes about their own religion, no one else’s. We are trying to bring people together, and to reduce prejudice in a safe, non-threatening way. Laughter is a fabulous way to do that.
What happens at the show?
Comedians tell jokes.
The audience laughs.
Bam! World peace.
Let’s try again. What 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 in the spring/Summer/early Fall). Shabbos, yo!
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.
Merch
Purchase your own Interfaith Comedy t-shirts here.
For bookings or questions, contact us.
