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Lester Barrie

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About Lester Barrie

Lester Barrie (born October 1, 1965) is an American professional stand-up comedian who has also made appearances as a movie and television actor. He hails from Chicago, Illinois, moved with his family to Southern California in 1980, and attended Cerritos College before transferring to the University of Southern California. In 1993 he won best comedian on Star Search over a young Dave Chappelle, and he was honored as a Def Comedy Jam All Star and an Apollo Legend. In 1999, he hosted a full season of Comic View on Black Entertainment Television. As an actor, he guest-starred on several episodes of Sliders and appeared as the Preacher in the Wayans brothers film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood. He recorded a Dry Bar Comedy special, A Fan of Marriage, and the stand-up special Super Saint, and he makes frequent appearances at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach and the Laugh Factory in California.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lester Barrie from?

Lester Barrie, born October 1, 1965, comes from Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Southern California in 1980.

Where did Lester Barrie go to college?

He attended Cerritos College before transferring to the University of Southern California.

Did Lester Barrie beat Dave Chappelle on Star Search?

Yes. In 1993 Lester Barrie won best comedian on Star Search over a young Dave Chappelle.

What honors has Lester Barrie received?

He has been honored as a Def Comedy Jam All Star and an Apollo Legend.

Did Lester Barrie host Comic View?

In 1999 he hosted a full season of Comic View on Black Entertainment Television.

What acting roles has Lester Barrie had?

He guest-starred in several episodes of Sliders and played the Preacher in the Wayans brothers film Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood.

What stand-up specials has Lester Barrie recorded?

Barrie recorded the Dry Bar Comedy special A Fan of Marriage and the stand-up special Super Saint, and he plays the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach and the Laugh Factory in California.

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