12 stand-up comedians

Bohdan Pysmenko

City – Kharkiv (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Bohdan Pysmenko is an experienced Ukrainian comedian, a TikTok star who has been in the genre for over 8 years. Today, the artist gives solo concerts and has a considerable army of fans. At the beginning of his creative path, he understood an important point: to be a good comedian, you need to be able to reflect on the events happening around you. Otherwise, an attentive audience will feel the falsity and it will be more difficult to gather the audience next time. At the same time, according to Bohdan, you should always be critical of your performances. If you were lucky enough to make the audience laugh today, this does not give the comedian the title of god of comedy. But it becomes an impetus for development.

The artist describes his feeling as a realized comedian as follows: “my soul has calmed down a little.” At the same time, Bohdan believes that being funny is very important for success. The first six months of performances were exploratory for the stand-up comedian – he tried to find topics and develop his own style. He was filled with ideas for creativity from films, TV series, and musical works. During his formation in humor, Bohdan participated in various projects. Some of them still remain a stage for the comedian’s performances. The audience could see the stand-up comedian on the air of the following formats and groups:

• Kharkiv stand-up club Split Comedy;
• "Comedy Club";
• podcast "Sex and Contents";
• "Dispersals from the vagrant" and others.

Artist's style and development

Bohdan Pysmenko is called the new star of Ukrainian stand-up, and his unique and inimitable style is defined as “brazen intelligentsia”. Recognition and popularity, successful solo concerts and collaboration with other humor colleagues are modern realities for the master of comedy. Bohdan’s work appeals to stand-up fans thanks to simple and understandable topics. The comedian talks about:

• tattoos and inflation;
• love, relationships with women and intimate experiences;
• childhood and tasteless sauces;
• job search, various everyday situations, and more.

Social activity

Together with other representatives of Ukrainian humor, Bohdan Pysmenko takes an active part in charity performances, the funds from which are transferred to the needs of our military. It is also necessary to note the special, therapeutic effect of the humor of the talented author on Ukrainians. For many, meetings with the comedian are indispensable in replenishing morale and helping to recharge as much as possible in conditions of constant stress.

Dmytro Zakharchenko

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Dmitry Zakharchenko is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, host on Radio Promin, and a member of Kyiv stand-up clubs. The artist says that he is passionate about the Armed Forces of Ukraine and his work. The future star of radio and the humor industry received his higher education at the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts. Dmitry studied at the specialty "TV and radio host, correspondent, television journalist." Dmitry began his career as a radio host while still a student. His debut on the air took place on Radio Promin. The guy got a job as a morning show host. Zakharchenko later joked about this: he went to the radio for popularity and audience recognition, but later TikTok appeared. So it's hard to deny Dmitry's foresight!

Artist's style and development

Dmitry Zakharchenko continues to develop in the humor genre: he writes jokes, participates in projects of stand-up clubs, in particular - "Voyaging Stand-up". Cooperation with radio "Promin" continues. In an effort to increase his own audience and please a larger number of fans, the comedian runs his own YouTube channel. Among the projects that Dmitry presents to fans:

• "Comedian's Vlog". Here you can learn about current trends in Ukrainian humor and stand-up in particular. Get to know the specifics of stand-up comedians' work. Choose humor to your taste and follow Dmitry Zakharchenko's concerts;
• comedy improvisations with the audience. The format became new and successful for Dmitry. The audience was won over by the comedian's frankness and genuineness in communication. Improvisation is one of the most complex genres of humor. And Dmitry is a true master at it. He simply takes ordinary stories of ordinary people and delicately wraps them in a shell of subtle jokes;
• interviews with interesting people - representatives of Ukrainian culture, music, cinema. Among the guests of the episodes are the performer of the main role in the film "Pamfir" Oleksandr Yatsentiuk, the star of Ukrainian jazz Oleksiy Kogan and other interesting figures.

The leading genre in which Dmitry Zakharchenko works today remains stand-up. The demand for witty and apt humor in Ukraine is constantly growing. And each new meeting gives the audience no less powerful emotions than those that fans of musicians receive during the performances of their idols at festivals. Dmitry Zakharchenko jokes on various topics: about politicians and family affairs, Ukrainians' vacations and earnings. You can also hear jokes from the author about pumped lips, a free apartment and much more. Dmitry's unique style, his ease and ease appeal to many connoisseurs of a pleasant vacation in a comfortable atmosphere. So you should expect new concerts and even more cool jokes!

A comedian you've definitely seen somewhere

Oleksiy Priymachenko is a talented stand-up comedian, Tiktoker, finalist of the "Battles" show, screenwriter, master of improvisation, presenter on Sweet TV and just a bright creative personality.

Oleksii is originally from Zaporizhzhia, but recently moved to Kyiv (and this fact, by the way, is also one of the topics of the comedian's jokes). The humorist's popularity is growing rapidly today, and tickets for Oleksiy Pryimachenko's performances are selling out quite quickly. The comedian gathers the audience at the capital's venues and comes to his native Zaporizhzhia with concerts. Oleksii jokes about everything that happens in his life: about health (where can we go without jokes about teeth!), the complexity of the diet and a fight with a girl, about relationships and marriage, and much more. But you can best feel the atmosphere of the comedian's performances only at a live concert of Oleksiy Pryimachenko, so look for the nearest date and come!

Vova Linnik

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – stand-up, improvisation

Creative path

Vova Linnik is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, a participant in the popular projects of “Voyage Stand-up”. The young artist already has extensive experience performing on stage. A successful debut stimulated the author to write new material, present it to fans of the comedy genre, improve and firmly establish himself in the domestic humor industry. In collaboration with the residents of the “Voyage Stand-up” collective, among whom are real stars of Ukrainian comedy, Linnik visited Dnipro, Poltava, Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia and other cities. Gradually, Vova gained recognition and popularity among a large audience. And now the comedian’s performances are awaited by fans in different parts of the country.

Artist's style and development

Vova Linnik's humor captivates with its simplicity and at the same time accuracy. The comedian clearly and wittily talks about the painful and most interesting things from his life, and also presents the experiences of friends and acquaintances in his own way. The author's vivid observations are expressed in emotional monologues and spectacular improvisations with fans. Vova jokes on completely different topics, adding a strong word and revealing spicy details. From the stage, Linnik directly and frankly talks about:

• relationships and jealousy;
• household habits;
• shopping trips;
• the ability to give each other gifts;
• family, upbringing and much more.

Today, Vova Linnik continues to develop his own creativity in stand-up. Ahead are more than one tour and solo concerts. In the meantime, the performer of his own jokes can be seen on stage in such formats as “Fridays Stand-up”, “10 Stand-up Comedians”, “Set List” and others. These are projects where during short but effective performances, leaders and newcomers of stand-up give their all. And the audience gives their favorites a loud ovation.

Шлях до популярності

Марина Войцеховська – відома українська стендап-комікеса з Житомирщини, володарка «чорного поясу по сумнівних компліментах», резидентка Ukrainian Stand-Up Agency. Серед поціновувачів комедії Марина відома своїми смачними жартами без фільтрів. Хоча ті, хто бачить дівчину вперше, очікують від неї ну майже янгольських жартів і вже точно жодної нецензурщини. Вперше Марина Войцехоська вийшла на сцену у якості стендаперки у 2020 році. Це був «Відкритий мікрофон». Тоді дівчина так перелякалася, що на півроку втратила бажання пробувати вдруге. Але потяг та очевидний талант до гумору узяли гору, і комікеса відновила свою діяльність. Наступні два роки були напрочуд продуктивними. Марина підкорила своїми жартами півкраїни, провівши концерти у більш ніж 10 містах і ставши насправді популярною у мережі.

Той випадок, коли жіночий гумор спочатку може шокувати

Справа в тому, що матеріал, який пропонує публіці Марина Войцеховська, як би це сказати, ексклюзивний. Комікеса розповідає про життя у поліському селі, про вартість розлучення, про побачення і чи можна на ньому нормально поїсти, про відносини, хтивість і проблему з вибором чоловіків. Здавалось би, теми достатньо тривіальні. Але чого тільки варта презентація – свіжа, навіть бадьора, збагачена добірною українською лайкою! То тепер ви точно готові смакувати гумор Марини Войцеховської, лишилось тільки знайти її виступ в афіші подій вашого міста!

Український стендап комік, резидент клубу “Бродячий стендап”.