Flotilla DC
Flotilla DC
Presented by Catfish Comedy in partnership with Gaza Champions
Elizabeth Booker Houston is a comedian who hails from Memphis, Tennessee and now calls the DC metro area home. She has performed at venues such as the Lincoln Theater in DC and the DC Improv, and headlined at the DC Comedy Loft, Mic Drop, FunnyBone, and West Side Comedy Club. She has worked with comedians such as DL Hughley, Brandi Denise, and Chaunté Wayans. When Elizabeth is not on stage, you can find her making witty and funny commentary on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Substack where she has amassed millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers.
Winston Hodges is from DC by way of VA . He’s performed at Constitution Hall, and been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy. His southern charm and edgy wit allow him to speak about all the things we want but are afraid to
Zara Katz is a DC-based comedian whose dark, dry comedy blends cultural commentary with personal storytelling. She’s a producer at Catfish Comedy and has performed at venues including the DC Improv and Comedy Loft.
Mohammed Abdelbary is a Palestinian journalist and voice over artists who moved to the US last year, Mohammed blends observational humor with political satire to help you cope with the times.
Li’ Vida is founder of Catfish Comedy Club, a DC based comedian and a freelance journalist for BBC, ITN, TRT World and many more. On stage she brings out relatable comedy on social situations and oservational humor based on social interactions.
Mahmoud Jaber is a Lebanese-American comedian based in D.C., most recently seen opening for Nemr Abou Nassar at the Lincoln Theatre and for Sammy Obeid on his world tour. He began his career in Beirut with Awkword Comedy and has since performed across the DMV at venues including the Improv, Comedy Loft, and Kennedy Center. He is also the creator of From Here(ish), a monthly showcase featuring comedians finding punchlines in their mixed identities.
Gaza Champions is a mutual aid network that places people in direct contact with families in need of support in Gaza, allowing them to directly fundraise for those hit hardest by the war. The champions are also pen pals with their families in Gaza, learning about their lives and experiences, building morale and helping them to tell their stories.
Show presented by Catfish Comedy, a local comedy production group that was founded in 2021. They put on pop-up comedy shows in Washinton DC and NYC. FT in Frey magazine, DCist, and more