The live experience
What reaches the room
Comedy Kumite XL brings a high-energy, audience-driven comedy showdown to DC Improv. This supersized format pits six comedians per show in a fast-paced tournament where the audience votes to advance each match. The four finalists face off in a final to crown the Comedy Kumite XL champion. In 2025, Jamal Russell took the title, continuing a tradition of sharp wit and fearless performance that fans have come to expect from this marquee event.