Dropout Presents: Dirty Laundry
Summary
In this special event from Dropout, host Lily Du gathers four guests to tell secrets, guess who they belong to, and enjoy a few cocktails made by Grant O'Brien.
- Format: Comedy
- Category: Comedy
- Event Type: comedy_event
- Presented By: Dropout
Contributors
- Lily Du
- Grant O'Brien
- Echo Kellum
- Jake Cornell
- Corin Wells
- Michael Cruz Kayne
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