Darrick Ervin II is the kind of comic who isn’t afraid to take you to places most people avoid—places that are a little uncomfortable, a little too real, but ultimately hilarious. Think of his act as a comedic courtroom, where he stands as both prosecutor and defendant, using laughter as his weapon of choice to expose uncomfortable truths and poke fun at the status quo. He’s not just telling jokes; he’s daring you to think, to question, and to laugh so hard you can’t help but whoop, howl, and guffaw.
From the West Side of Detroit and a former college athlete (tall enough to play basketball—just barely) and a University of Michigan grad who’s mastered the fine art of mischief. His bad decisions as a globetrotting entrepreneur, professional gambler, and perennial ex-boyfriend have provided him with a treasure trove of uproarious stories.
You can catch Darrick on any stage that forgot to lock its door. He is experienced working any type of environment, whether it’s a packed theater or a dive bar where the AC barely works. He’s performed at clubs across North America, including Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, East Austin Comedy Club, Laugh Factory Chicago, Zaines, World Series of Comedy, Krackpots, earned “Best of Fest” honors at the Windsor Comedy Festival in Canada and delivered a TEDx talk and .
Darrick approaches comedy with unflinching honesty, education and a deep commitment to self-discovery that leaves audiences more than just laughing. His work isn’t just about getting a quick laugh—he will help you reach conclusions you never realized you believed in… one punchline at a time. But don’t worry—he’ll make you laugh so hard you won’t even notice you’re being challenged. Get ready for a show where the stakes are high, the laughs are frequent, and the truth is… well, it’s messy. But trust me—it’s definitely Okay To Laugh.
