Rising Comedy Star Desi Banks Performing at Stand Up Live in Phoenix on Sept. 18-20

Posted On 17 Aug 2026

Desi Banks is bringing the Your Favorite Cousin Tour to Stand Up Live in Phoenix on September 18-20!

Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian, podcaster, and entrepreneur who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. Having built a strong social media influence he’s amassed an immense following of over 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’s the CEO and founder of Desi Banks Productions.

In 2024, he embarked on his own 50-city tour, selling out headline dates, with nearly 52,000 tickets sold. He’s 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. With his ever- growing fanbase, Desi is undoubtedly one of stand-up’s brightest stars of today and the future.

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!

Tickets are still available for his five shows at standuplive.com!

Event subject to change without notice.

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