Where to catch Barack during the 2026 Columbus Comedy Festival:
Friday, September 28th – 7:00pm – Featuring for Learnmore Jonasi at The Attic – Early Show
Friday, September 28th – 9:00pm – Featuring for Learnmore Jonasi at The Attic – Late Show
Saturday, August 29th – 7:00pm – Pop-Up Comedy Jam at The Attic
Stand Up Comic • Columbus
When you book Barack, you’re not just hiring a comedian—you’re unleashing a live-wire act that blends crowd work, social commentary, and improv chaos into a night your audience won’t forget.
Based in Columbus, OH, Barack has been flipping stages since 2019, recently ranked #4 Comedian in Columbus by Columbus Underground—and he’s still offended by the three names ahead of him. With standout productions like The Cookout, Hot Fuss Comedy, Otie’s Comedy Night, and the viral Pop-Up Comedy Jam, he’s become a force in the Midwest comedy scene.
From bar shows to theaters, no two sets are the same—but every one feels like a roast, a TED Talk, and a party you weren’t cool enough to be invited to. With millions of views online and a style that’s unfiltered, unflinching, and undeniably original, Barack leaves audiences saying the same thing: “That was the best show I’ve seen in years.”
And remember—if the crowd’s not shook, he’s not done.