Yamini Nambimadom's Barbie Smith is equal parts sermon and nervous breakdown: an abstinence educator with a pageant smile and a lot of repressed desire. The show sold out its Hollywood Fringe run and earned a Hitmaker Comedy Award nomination, and it lands in UCB's small upstairs room for one night. If you like campy, filthy character comedy, this is a cheap, sharp hour.
What to expect
A 60-minute solo show in UCB's intimate upstairs space, performed in character with heavy satire of evangelical purity culture. Expect explicit jokes and a performer who talks straight to the audience.
Good to know
- Adult themes throughout; not for kids.
- The show is in the smaller upstairs room at UCB's 14th Street theatre.
- L to 3rd Av, or walk east from 14 St–Union Sq.
- About an hour long, an easy add before dinner.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Who created the show?
Yamini Nambimadom writes and stars, with direction by Rami Kablawi.
Has it played elsewhere?
Yes, it premiered at Elysian Spaghetti Fest and had a sold-out run at the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival.