About Us

Just Kidding Comedy Collective (JKCC) is the brainchild of Dana Fleitman and Reem Seliem, two DC-area comedians/producers by night and professional do-gooders by day. We are passionate about creating, elevating, and celebrating the joyful, diverse, and progressive spirit of the DC area and use humor as a tool for truth-telling, joy-making, and resistance.

Our goal is to create spaces for community and laughter that both delight actual locals and make the MAGA crowd so deeply uncomfortable that they leave.

This is a new initiative that we hope will evolve - so stay tuned! At this time, we plan to focus on:
 

• Very funny shows with a (non-exclusive) focus on gender diversity.

• Classes to empower people who are not cis men to pick up the mic.

• Raising funds, resources, and/or awareness for local organizations doing great work.

• Collaborating (rather than competing) with the incredible comedy and arts scene that already makes the DMV so beautiful.

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Though JKCC is a new initiative, Dana and Reem are not new to comedy production -- we bring a combined 25+ years of experience bringing diverse lineups and lots of laughs to the DMV and beyond, with a track record of incredible shows at venues including the DC Improv, Comedy Loft, Hook Hall, Busboys & Poets, and more.