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LITFEST 2020

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Join us for our annual comedy festival. Come watch virtually as our headliner and house comedians perform.  Our comedy workshops in all types of comedy are also a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon!

LIT's Annual Summer Comedy Festival June 10 - 24

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INFO

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SUBMIT

The LIT Fest 2020 submission period is now closed.  LIT Fest 2021 submission period opens January 7, 2021. 

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HEADLINERS

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VOTE

Vote for your favorite act of the festival online today!  Voting poll opens Weds., June 10, 2020.

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WORKSHOPS

Check out these workshops in all forms of comedy.

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Laugher's Choice 2018

AWARDS

LIT will announce the Laugher's Choice Award Winners on June 25, 2020, and post here.  You can also view previous winners.

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SHOWS

Tickets for our annual comedy festival are FREE. If you are able to purchase a ticket for $15, please know that the proceeds of those tickets will be divied between the following three nonprofit organizations:  LIT Comedy, Inc. (for its Diversity Scholarships), Equal Justice Initiative and Doctors Without Borders.

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LIT hopes you are safe and healthy during these times, and these shows help you laugh.

Upcoming Events

  • LITFest
    LITFest
    LITFest
    Wed, Jun 14
    YouTube
    Jun 14, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
    YouTube
    Jun 14, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
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  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, May 24
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
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  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, May 24
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    Wed, Apr 26
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Apr 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Apr 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's Three's Comedy variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players with special guest Laura Ornella and musical comedy from Julie McNamara!
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  • LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    Wed, Feb 22
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Feb 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Feb 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's 2023 Valentine's themed variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players and sketches from: Katherine Coleman with Separate Beds, Tyler J. Oakley, Julie McNamara, and Wilburn!
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, Jan 25
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
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  • A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    Wed, Dec 14
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Ring in the holiday season with the Laugh Index Players plus holiday sketches from Wilburn, Tyler J. Oakley, and Kevin & Pat with music from MANAK!
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  • LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    Wed, Nov 16
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Nov 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Nov 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Who will be LIT's 2022-23 Monarchs? Get tickets to see which players will win the crown at the LIT Be Charmed Homecoming sketch show!
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  • LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    Wed, Oct 26
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    It's so funny, it's scary. A Comedy of Horrors is LIT's Halloween-themed comedy variety show. You'll have a wicked good time watching our sketch team perform.
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  • Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Wed, Sep 21
    Brooklyn
    Sep 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Brooklyn, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Sep 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Brooklyn, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    We're so excited to perform LIVE and IN PERSON at Young Ethel's in Brooklyn, NY! We hope you join us for a fun night! Entry is free! Visit https://www.youngethels.com/ for more information and directions!
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  • Sh!t Show
    Sh!t Show
    Sh!t Show
    Sun, Aug 07
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    It's exactly what it sounds like - a Shit Show!
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  • LIT's Birthday Show
    LIT's Birthday Show
    LIT's Birthday Show
    Sun, Aug 07
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT celebrates its birthday with a fundraising awards show featuring special performances!
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  • Hold the Tomato
    Hold the Tomato
    Hold the Tomato
    Wed, Jul 13
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Jul 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Jul 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    We swear! Hold the Tomato is a sketch comedy variety show proving that there's a home for bad jokes and weird, low-budget art.
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  • LITFest
    LITFest
    LITFest
    Sun, Jun 12
    YouTube
    Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    YouTube
    Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
    Share
  • LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    Sun, Jun 12
    Zoom
    Jun 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jun 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Think you're funny? Want to learn more? Take a sketch comedy workshop with comedy writer and director, Katherine Coleman!
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  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, May 25
    Virtual -- YouTube
    May 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    May 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space! Watch original sketches written, shot, and edited by the Laugh Index Players. Tickets are free, but donations appreciated.
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, Apr 27
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Apr 27, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Apr 27, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, Mar 23
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Mar 23, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Mar 23, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share
  • LITFest
    LITFest
    Jun 14, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    May 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    May 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    Apr 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's Three's Comedy variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players with special guest Laura Ornella and musical comedy from Julie McNamara!
    Share
  • LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    Feb 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's 2023 Valentine's themed variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players and sketches from: Katherine Coleman with Separate Beds, Tyler J. Oakley, Julie McNamara, and Wilburn!
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Ring in the holiday season with the Laugh Index Players plus holiday sketches from Wilburn, Tyler J. Oakley, and Kevin & Pat with music from MANAK!
    Share
  • LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    Nov 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Who will be LIT's 2022-23 Monarchs? Get tickets to see which players will win the crown at the LIT Be Charmed Homecoming sketch show!
    Share
  • LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    It's so funny, it's scary. A Comedy of Horrors is LIT's Halloween-themed comedy variety show. You'll have a wicked good time watching our sketch team perform.
    Share
  • Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Sep 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Brooklyn, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    We're so excited to perform LIVE and IN PERSON at Young Ethel's in Brooklyn, NY! We hope you join us for a fun night! Entry is free! Visit https://www.youngethels.com/ for more information and directions!
    Share
  • Sh!t Show
    Sh!t Show
    Aug 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    It's exactly what it sounds like - a Shit Show!
    Share
  • LIT's Birthday Show
    LIT's Birthday Show
    Aug 07, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT celebrates its birthday with a fundraising awards show featuring special performances!
    Share
  • Hold the Tomato
    Hold the Tomato
    Jul 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    We swear! Hold the Tomato is a sketch comedy variety show proving that there's a home for bad jokes and weird, low-budget art.
    Share
  • LITFest
    LITFest
    Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
    Share
  • LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    Jun 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Think you're funny? Want to learn more? Take a sketch comedy workshop with comedy writer and director, Katherine Coleman!
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    May 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space! Watch original sketches written, shot, and edited by the Laugh Index Players. Tickets are free, but donations appreciated.
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Apr 27, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Mar 23, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share

COMEDY WORKSHOPS

  • LITFest
    LITFest
    LITFest
    Wed, Jun 14
    Jun 14, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
    YouTube
    Jun 14, 2023, 7:00 PM EDT
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, May 24
    May 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, May 24
    May 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    May 24, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    LIT's Three's Comedy Variety Show
    Wed, Apr 26
    Apr 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Apr 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's Three's Comedy variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players with special guest Laura Ornella and musical comedy from Julie McNamara!
    Share
  • LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    LIT's Lovers Variety Show
    Wed, Feb 22
    Feb 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Feb 22, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Welcome to LIT's 2023 Valentine's themed variety show featuring the Laugh Index Players and sketches from: Katherine Coleman with Separate Beds, Tyler J. Oakley, Julie McNamara, and Wilburn!
    Share
  • LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    LIT's Sketch Night
    Wed, Jan 25
    Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Jan 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Thanks for joining us for a night of brand new fully pre-produced sketch comedy from the Laugh Index Players!
    Share
  • A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    A Very LIT Holiday Variety Show
    Wed, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Dec 14, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Ring in the holiday season with the Laugh Index Players plus holiday sketches from Wilburn, Tyler J. Oakley, and Kevin & Pat with music from MANAK!
    Share
  • LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    LIT’s Be Charmed Homecoming 2022
    Wed, Nov 16
    Nov 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Nov 16, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Who will be LIT's 2022-23 Monarchs? Get tickets to see which players will win the crown at the LIT Be Charmed Homecoming sketch show!
    Share
  • LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    LIT's A Comedy of Horrors
    Wed, Oct 26
    Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    Oct 26, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube Live
    It's so funny, it's scary. A Comedy of Horrors is LIT's Halloween-themed comedy variety show. You'll have a wicked good time watching our sketch team perform.
    Share
  • Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Live Sketch Show in Brooklyn, NY!
    Wed, Sep 21
    Sep 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Brooklyn, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Sep 21, 2022, 6:00 PM
    Brooklyn, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    We're so excited to perform LIVE and IN PERSON at Young Ethel's in Brooklyn, NY! We hope you join us for a fun night! Entry is free! Visit https://www.youngethels.com/ for more information and directions!
    Share
  • Sh!t Show
    Sh!t Show
    Sh!t Show
    Sun, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    It's exactly what it sounds like - a Shit Show!
    Share
  • LIT's Birthday Show
    LIT's Birthday Show
    LIT's Birthday Show
    Sun, Aug 07
    Aug 07, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Aug 07, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT celebrates its birthday with a fundraising awards show featuring special performances!
    Share
  • Hold the Tomato
    Hold the Tomato
    Hold the Tomato
    Wed, Jul 13
    Jul 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Jul 13, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    We swear! Hold the Tomato is a sketch comedy variety show proving that there's a home for bad jokes and weird, low-budget art.
    Share
  • LITFest
    LITFest
    LITFest
    Sun, Jun 12
    Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    YouTube
    Jun 12, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    YouTube
    LITFest will feature standup comedy, character shorts, the best of our House Sketch Team, and workshops! Wow! Register now.
    Share
  • LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    LITFest22: Sketch Review Workshop
    Sun, Jun 12
    Jun 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Jun 12, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Zoom
    Think you're funny? Want to learn more? Take a sketch comedy workshop with comedy writer and director, Katherine Coleman!
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, May 25
    May 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    May 25, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space! Watch original sketches written, shot, and edited by the Laugh Index Players. Tickets are free, but donations appreciated.
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, Apr 27
    Apr 27, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    Apr 27, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- Youtube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share
  • Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Sketch Night
    Wed, Mar 23
    Mar 23, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    Mar 23, 2022, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual -- YouTube
    LIT's sketch comedy show is a funny, safe space!
    Share
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