Rene Vaca

Rene Vaca is an American stand-up comedian born on February 1, 1996, and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. Of Mexican-American heritage, he dropped out of college to pursue comedy full-time and built an early following through viral clips on TikTok and Instagram before breaking through nationally. His material draws on his working-class Latino upbringing, generational dynamics, and the everyday absurdities of life in Southern California.

Vaca won the 16th annual StandUp NBC competition, a career-defining milestone that introduced him to a national broadcast audience. He was named one of the featured comedians for the Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2024 Introducing showcase, placing him alongside the strongest emerging voices in American stand-up. His comedy clips regularly go viral across TikTok and Instagram Reels, amassing millions of views and pushing his total social media following past 2 million. He has headlined clubs and theaters across the United States, including sold-out runs in 2025 and 2026, and is regularly booked at major comedy venues such as Comedy Works in Denver and The Improv chain nationwide.

Rene Vaca is one of the most active touring comedians of his generation, with a 2025-2026 national tour covering cities including Denver, Portland, San Jose, and Milwaukee. He performs regularly at Improv clubs and independent theaters across the country. His stand-up clips are available on his YouTube channel and across his social media accounts.