Underground Stand-up

Jeyhun Safarov: style, charisma and naturalness in humor

Jeyhun Safarov is a Ukrainian stand-up comedian, a member of "Underground Stand-up", a bright improviser and an anime connoisseur. Jeyhun is an Azerbaijani who grew up in Donetsk region. He has been doing stand-up for several years and, it should be noted, very successfully. The boy became interested in humor thanks to his uncle, who once played in KVK. Jeyhun considered his jokes to be the best and took them as an example when forming his own style. Jeyhun Safarov has style! Those who have been to his performances at least once could not help but appreciate the witty and concise phrases and expertly sustained, almost theatrical pauses. It is the understanding of the situation, the topic and the audience's feelings that are Jeyhun's strengths.

The comedian participated in the show "Make a comedian laugh" and "Make a comedian laugh in a new way". Performed at various entertainment events together with other representatives of Ukrainian humor. He came to the military in the east as part of the "Cultural Landing" project.

Today Jeyhun Safarov focuses on Azerbaijani humor, which is the most natural for the comedian since childhood. At the same time, the author does not bypass topics that are favorite among his fans. These are relationships with girls and parents, childhood, Caucasian stereotypes and much more.

Nikita Trandafilov City – Odessa (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – Stand-up, improvisation

Creative Path

Nikita Trandafilov is a popular Ukrainian artist in the stand-up genre, a talented improviser, and a holder of boundless charisma. The comedian is a resident of "Underground Stand-up" and also works as a writer for humorous projects. Among them:

• "Anxious Stand-up";
• sketch show "Treehouse" and others.

Nikita runs his own YouTube channel, where he jokes about various topics:

• about a trip to Kharkiv;
• about childhood;
• about future death;
• about electric scooters and socializing with friends;
• about interacting with teenagers and much more.

At a certain point during his work on the "Anxious Stand-up" project, the comedian felt that his performances had become "weak," and he was literally doing something he didn’t want to. So, Nikita decided to stop performing. Not to take a break, but to never return to the stage for stand-up fans again. By that time, Trandafilov had indeed stopped planning performances and started working out at the gym to get into shape. However, he continued writing material, and talent prevailed over Nikita – the artist returned to live performances with the audience in 2023.

Style and Development of the Comedian

Recently, Nikita Trandafilov made the decision to move from the capital of humor to Kyiv. His first solo stand-up took place in the spring of 2024. Nikita presented his program "Mikasa," where he made the audience laugh heartily with witty stories about his daily life, relationships with friends, dating, intimate relationships, interactions with exes, and other interesting life situations.

Social Activity

Together with other colleagues from the humor industry, Nikita actively hosts charity stand-up nights aimed at supporting our defenders. Like many performers in the music scene, comedians also help individual units and military personnel, uniting their efforts and all their fans around an important cause.

Oleksandr Zhypetsky

Date of Birth – March 13, 1993

City – Kyiv (Ukraine)

Language – Ukrainian

Genre – Stand-up, improvisation

Comedian's Formation

Oleksandr Zhypetsky is a well-known Ukrainian stand-up comedian, improviser, and actor. He gained initial popularity due to his humor and participation in various shows, although in his childhood, he dreamt of becoming a doctor. Today, Oleksandr is a resident of the popular Kyiv club "Underground Stand-up" and performs in plays at the "Black Square" Theatre. Short videos on TikTok helped the comedian reach a broader audience. His witty humor and accessible delivery style easily won the hearts of thousands of fans.

Creative Path

His stand-up debut took place more than 8 years ago. Since then, the comedy star has created several solo programs, cementing his position as one of the best representatives of the genre in the country. The comedian's powerful performances now gather fans of quality stand-up at both large and small venues in the capital and other cities. The artist’s shows are not only solo but also take place alongside other representatives of modern Ukrainian comedy – residents of "Underground Stand-up."

Oleksandr Zhypetsky not only gathers millions of views on YouTube, helping develop the domestic stand-up industry, but also actively collaborates with the team of the well-known Kyiv theatre "Black Square." The actor is involved in plays such as "Preliminary Caresses" and "Kvadrat-Show." Oleksandr’s live irony and outstanding charisma help create vibrant and unique characters on stage. His performances are successful and always receive ovations. And in the future, one of his plays might be awarded a prize at a prestigious theatrical festival.

Artist’s Style and Development

Over the years of his career, Oleksandr has accumulated a wealth of material and jokes, among which there are true humor hits. The comedian's solo performances attract more and more people who come to hear the "best hits" of the talented author. Oleksandr Zhypetsky's stand-up concerts combine classic stories, reflections, and live improvisation. During his almost two-hour performances, the comedian touches on topics of childhood and growing up, reflects on why it's so hard to peel a pineapple, talks about friends, relationships, anime, the existential difficulties of cashiers' work, and much more.

Oleksandr, who has turned 30, admits that he doesn't feel like an adult. He dreams of always being in love and never spends a day without irony. When asked why he doesn't feel like he has enough for happiness, he answers philosophically: "Everything is enough, you just have to realize it." And also – he jokes – he would like to learn how not to worry about money. The talented artist continues his career as an actor because he is confident that he has something to say from the stage.

Interesting Facts About the Artist

• For his 30th birthday, he wanted an electric scooter, but his friends gave him a comprehensive medical check-up;
• In his videos and performances, Oleksandr often mentions his pet cat, Marsik. In particular, together with Marsik, Oleksandr announces important meetings for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and appears before the public;
• Favorite movie – "A Simple Story" by David Lynch;
• Favorite actors – Christian Bale, Ralph Fiennes, Timothée Chalamet;
• Hobbies – reading, philosophy, psychology, sports;
• Favorite saying – "You can always burn out, but try not to burn out";
• To be alone with himself, he walks around the city.