Kevin Barber

Kevin Barber – Squishy Man is a licensed Psychotherapist, Public Speaker and Entertainer who has had a humble beginning… He is one of eight children; the son of an Irish/German mother and an African/American father. Squishy’s white grandfather was a Knight of the KKK and his African American dad was a member of the Black Panther Party. Barber eventually dropped out of high school, but in 1992 he earned his bachelor’s degree at Washburn University and two years later completed a master’s degree program at The University of Kansas. Squishy Man Barber, a standup comedian who was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas.

For more than six years, Barber worked as a psychotherapist in Kansas City, Mo., specializing in working with multiracial children and their families. Then he got downsized out of his job at the community mental health center where he worked. “I was getting kind of burned out on therapy, and I lost a relationship,” said Barber, who decided it was the right time to “take a jump and do something I’ve always wanted to do and stand-up comedy filled the void. Kevin brings a new voice to comedy. He brings wit, excitement & enthusiasm every time he graces the stage.

No matter if there are 10 or 10,000 people in the audience; Kevin gives the performance of his life. Kevin discusses everyday topics like; Repaying Student Loans, Office Politics, Step Parenting, Living with Diabetes, Being Multiracial, Changing Careers, Outsourcing, and dealing with the dreaded, “Midlife Crisis.” Kevin uses “Squishy” to dissect the funniness in everything. As a comedian “Squishy” has appeared with the likes of Lisa Lampanelli, Sarah Silverman, Ron White, Ralphie May, Katt Williams and Cedric the Entertainer just to name a few!

Funny is in his genes…!