Stepan Vikobroda
City – Rohatyn (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – stand-up comedian
Becoming an artist
Stepan Vikobroda is a Ukrainian stand-up artist who gained popularity and recognition from a wide audience thanks to his bright charisma, light style of humor and active civic position. In his native Rohatyn, Stepan has been well known since his teenage years as an active, cheerful young man with a wonderful sense of humor. Creativity has always been present in the boy's life. During his school years, the future star of Ukrainian comedy performed in the KVK team. As part of the creative team, he gave the audience a good mood and sincere laughter.
Over the years, Vikobroda increasingly immersed himself in the humor industry, conquering local and regional stages. After entering the university, Stepan did not leave his favorite thing. The artist developed a unique comedy style and over time conquered the Ukrainian stand-up scene.
Creative path
Stepan Vikobroda declared himself throughout the country as part of the “In Active Search” team. The team, which made its debut on the big stage of the 8th season of the “League of Laughter”, won a triumphant victory at the festival. Stepan joined the team in 2019. Previously, he had already managed to conquer the hearts of fans as a member of the Drohobych team “FIFA”. The performances of the “In Active Search” team won the love of the audience with a natural, relaxed style of delivering jokes and luxurious self-irony.
Today, Stepan Vikobroda takes part in the filming of popular entertainment live shows. The actor leads his own author's project on the YouTube channel “Stepan Vesely”. Fans of the comedian's work can see him in the following formats:
- "Interesting English";
- podcast "Between Us Olegs";
- show "Elias";
- "Make the Comedian Laugh in a New Way";
- show "Quiz";
- "World Championship in Stories" and others.
Social activity
Stepan Vikobroda is constantly in touch with his fans. On his own channel, he shares funny videos, conducts a vlog about the behind-the-scenes of the "League of Laughter" festival. Stepan's humor is warm and lively, and his stage energy easily captures the audience's attention.
The good that the comedian brings to people through witty words and sincere humor is not a stage role at all. This is a reflection of the comedian's true self. The artist's performances are not only about laughter, but also about support: emotional for the audience and financial for the defenders. After the start of the full-scale invasion, the comedian not only did not stop performing, but also gave his favorite cause new meaning. In cooperation with like-minded people, Stepan actively participates in charity concerts and initiatives. Thus, the comedian proves: every Ukrainian can make a significant contribution to the Victory.
Awards and distinctions
In August 2021, Stepan Vikobroda was recognized in the "Discovery of the Year" nomination at the Rohatyn community's "Person of the Year 2021" competition. The artist won the nomination with votes from over a thousand people.
Interesting facts about the comedian:
- in the final of the “Laughter League”, the members of the “In Active Search” team talked about their professions. And Stepan was introduced as a cook. It is known that the comedian worked as a pizza maker for some time;
- when Stepan is asked about the relevance of humor during war, he quotes a saying he heard somewhere: “it is harder for a sad country to win a war.” So he is sure: humor is necessary both for protecting mental health and as a tool for supporting our defenders through audience donations.
