Desi Banks is a comedian, actor, digital creator, producer, and entrepreneur who has built one of the most influential independent comedy brands in entertainment. Known for transforming authentic Southern experiences into highly relatable comedy, Banks has developed a loyal, multiplatform audience that connects with his work online, onstage, and on screen.

Since beginning his digital career in 2012, Banks has grown his reach to more than 8.9 million Instagram followers, 3.01 million YouTube subscribers, and 750 million YouTube views. His consistent audience growth and cultural relevance earned him recognition as high as No. 3 on The Hollywood Reporter’s Top Comedians chart.

Banks expanded into live entertainment in 2017 and founded Desi Banks Productions in 2018, creating an independent platform for developing and producing original comedy, films, and digital content. His screen credits include Universal Pictures’ Little, Sony Pictures’ One of Them Days, Haunted Trail, and IFC’s Sherman’s Showcase.

Raised on the Eastside of Atlanta and educated at Georgia State University, Banks combines the discipline of a former collegiate athlete with the instincts of a creator who understands audiences, culture, and scalable entertainment. His ability to move consumers from digital engagement to live ticket sales makes him a valuable partner for studios, sponsors, investors, brands, and entertainment buyers.