Baim Ichsan
Stand-up comedian from Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
About Baim Ichsan
Baim Ichsan, full name Ichsan Dhanny Fachruriza, is an Indonesian stand-up comedian born on May 4, 1992, in Balikpapan. His nickname, given by school friends, is short for Babi Imut ("cute pig"). After watching a televised open mic performance, Baim joined the Stand Up Indo Balikpapan community in 2012, citing fellow comedian Jui Purwoto as his idol. He became the first comedian from Balikpapan to compete on Stand Up Comedy Indonesia, passing an audition round in Yogyakarta in 2015 in which only 10 of 300 registrants advanced, and went on to become one of the season's finalists. His run on the show ended early: he was the first of the season 5 finalists to have to close mic, after judges scored his accumulated performances lower than his rivals'. He remains associated with the Balikpapan stand-up scene that he helped put on the national comedy map.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Baim Ichsan's nickname mean?
The name Baim, given to him by school friends, is short for Babi Imut, which means "cute pig". His full name is Ichsan Dhanny Fachruriza.
Where is Baim Ichsan from?
Baim Ichsan was born on May 4, 1992, in Balikpapan and is closely tied to that city's stand-up scene.
How did Baim Ichsan start stand-up?
After seeing an open mic performance on television, he joined the Stand Up Indo Balikpapan community in 2012. He has named comedian Jui Purwoto as his idol.
Was Baim Ichsan on Stand Up Comedy Indonesia?
Yes. He was the first comedian from Balikpapan to compete on the show, getting through a 2015 audition round in Yogyakarta where only 10 of 300 registrants advanced, and he reached the season's finals.
How far did Baim Ichsan get in season 5 of the show?
His run ended early. He was the first of the season 5 finalists who had to close mic, after the judges scored his accumulated performances lower than those of his rivals.
