Performance Comedy is a combination of stand-up comedy and performance art. Ken fuses absurd theatrics with the element of surprise, using props and music to develop a happening that saturates the senses.  His Performance Comedy challenges the conventions of comedy by creating a unique and engaging entertainment experience.

Performance Comedy by Ken Barnard is more than jokes.

Based in Chicago, Ken has been featured at The Improv, the Lakeshore Theater and Second City, and is a fixture at The Lincoln Lodge, Chicago Underground Comedy, and The Playground Theater.  Ken won the 2008 Chicago Comedy Award for Most Innovative Performer and came in second place at the 2006 Andy Kaufman Award Contest. Ken continues to share his brand of humor by introducing new audiences to Performance Comedy.