Asian Comedy Showcase at Capital One Hall

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by watching some of the funniest Asian comedians in the country!  This all-Asian lineup is headlined by nationally touring comedian, Andre Kim (Netflix), and features Justin Um (NBC), Joe Richard Saunders (DC Improv), and Shelley Kim (CBS)!

Queens native Andre Kim has razor sharp jokes, a sexy voice, and an Asian face. As a fixture at The Stand in NYC, Andre is regularly on lineups with the best comedians in the world. He recently sold out his first ever show at The Comedy Store in LA and made his debut at the Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX. Whether it’s videos from Vice’s DEBATES or his viral standup clips, Andre’s unique perspective cannot be matched… already garnering 25 million views on Instagram.

Justin Um is a clean comedian with a natural ability to connect and engage with various audiences through his unwavering happiness. He describes his style of comedy as "vulnerable and empathetic humor", which is exhibited by his love and genuine affection for people. He focuses on sharing his unique upbringing through his insightful perspective, playful honesty, and positive crowd interactions.

Justin has been featured on NBC, CBS, and The Korea Times. He performs across the country as the opener for Francisco Ramos, and has also opened for Ian Bagg, Geoffrey Asmus, BenjiBrown, and many others.

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.

Joe Richard Saunders is a standup comedian, writer, and certified proof that the universe has no sense of dramatic timing. Between 2023 and 2025, he survived a collapsed lung and two fights with cancer—only to find 147 unread emails and a parking ticket waiting for him at the end. Joe’s comedy points out the absurdity of surviving something enormous, only to immediately have to attend to Monday morning meetings at 9AM that should have been an email. A working comic with original TV pilots heading to festivals across North America, Joe has shared the stage with Mary Beth Barone, Chris Kattan, and Luke Severeid.