Comedian Ben Gleib has spent his career appearing on talk shows such as “Chelsea Lately” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” as well as touring the country and performing live. This weekend, Gleib brings his act to Columbia’s comedy club Déjà Vu.
“I do a wide range of stuff in my act that hopefully people can relate to,” Gleib says. “I talk about male and female interactions, sex and drinking and random observations.”
This weekend will mark Gleib’s third time performing in Columbia. In 2010, Gleib was named one of Esquire Magazine’s top five comedians.
“I enjoy being on Chelsea Lately the most because it’s just a really, really fun time,” Gleib says. “It’s doing live comedy essentially. No rehearsal, no safety net, just go out there and try and be funny. Also, it’s the show I’m on the most so I have to say that.”
Gleib will be performing at Déjà Vu Friday and Saturday night with his fellow Chelsea Lately comedian, Chris Fanjola.
“I love (Déjà Vu); it’s a great crowd and they have a really fun vibe,” Gleib says. “I love that there’s a nightclub under the comedy club because I get to go after the show and mingle with hundreds of people who just saw my act, and not be successful with any of the girls, so it’s perfect.”