Vicki Barbolak

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Vicki Barbolak
Born
Freeport, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • comedian
  • speaker
Known forFounder of Wedding Chapel to Go

Vicki Barbolak is an American comedian, speaker, and founder of Wedding Chapel to Go. Barbolak was a top 10 finalist on season 13 of America's Got Talent.

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Early life

Vicki Barbolak was born in Freeport, Illinois. Her mother was a secretary and her father, Pete Barbolak, a former National Football League player, worked in Chicago for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. [1] [2]

Career

At the age of 38, Barbolak saw an ad for a stand-up comedy class and decided to attend. She quickly realized that making people laugh brought her more happiness and joy than she thought was possible. After a few years of doing open mic, Barbolak was noticed by Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store, where she further developed her craft. [3] In 2018, she was a contestant in season 13 of America's Got Talent , where she finished as a finalist. [4] In 2019, she began her "Trailer Nasty Tour." [2] [5] [6] She competed in season one of America's Got Talent: The Champions but was eliminated during the first week of the competition. She also competed in Britain's Got Talent: The Champions but was eliminated during the fifth week of the competition.

Barbolak is an ordained minister. She is the founder of Wedding Chapel to Go. She is also a speaker at conferences and organizations where she discusses humor in the workplace. [5]

Personal life

Barbolak has lived in a trailer for over 25 years. [2] She is married to Lou Brockman, a piano player at the Comedy Store where they met.She has 2 daughters Lily Gross and Emily Chandler.She has 5 grandchildren Benjamin Ray Timothy Chandler,Timothy chandler,Joel Timothy Shawn Chandler,Georgia Gross, and Emmy Gross.She lives in Rancho Calevero Mobile Home Park in [[Oceanside, California]. [5]

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