Desi Banks Biography

Desi Banks is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He gained fame through comedy sketches on Vine starting in 2012, later amassing over 19 million social media followers with characters like Lil Johnny and Grandma Reese. A former wide receiver at Morehead State University and Georgia State graduate, Banks transitioned to stand-up comedy in 2017, founding Desi Banks Productions in 2018. His 2024 Purpose Chaser Tour sold nearly 52,000 tickets across 50 cities, and his 2025 Elevation Tour continues his rise, performing with comedians like Mike Epps and Martin Lawrence. Banks has acted in films like “Little” (2019) and “Haunted Trail” (2024), and is developing a sitcom with BET Studios. 

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