Comedian Desi Banks announced today his all-new “The Elevation Tour” is coming to the Fox Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. local time.
Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur who is taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence, he has amassed an immense following of more than 19 million fans across various platforms and is swiftly becoming a household name, known for his razor-sharp wit and hilarious comedic timing. As an executive, he is the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions. He is also developing, co‑writing, and executive producing a half‑hour, multi‑camera sitcom with BET Studios, loosely based on his own stand‑up material, in partnership with producer Malcolm “Champ” Heaggans.
In 2024, he embarked on his 50-city tour, selling out headline dates, with nearly 52,000 tickets sold. He is a favorite at colleges, a hit at comedy clubs, and has effortlessly transitioned into theaters and arenas; Touring with heavyweights like Mike Epps, DeRay Davis, Kountry Wayne, Gary Owens, Lavell Crawford and more. The same year, he joined Martin Lawrence on the “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Oakland. With his ever-growing fanbase, Desi is undoubtedly one of stand-up’s brightest stars of today and the future.
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His organic rise as a stand-up comedian is unparalleled, as he quickly climbed the ranks and cemented his status as a tour de force in just a few short years. With the highly popular ‘The Purpose Chaser Tour’ concluding in 2024, Desi is currently on his all-new “The Elevation Tour” in 2025, which is continuing this fall with 30 additional tour dates.
As a prolific content creator, Desi has produced over 3,500 original videos to date. Through Desi Banks Productions, he’s created opportunities for aspiring actors and creators, as well as providing a platform to share creative, compelling content with the world. He’s worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Ludacris, 21 Savage, and others, solidifying his status as a bona fide superstar.