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Kevin "Squishy Man" Barber Traveling Therapist, "Comedy Clinician"
National Comedy Tour
“It’s the Best Hour You'll Ever Spend in Therapy,
Without a Huge Co-Pay!" - Chicago Tribune
Much like Jekyll and Hyde, Kevin's brings his unique perspective of seeing life
"from the couch" as well as "behind the couch."
Kevin talks about society’s dysfunction while his alter ego,
"Squishy Man" shares stories of his own family's dysfunction.
Kevin is a Traveling Therapist, “Comedy Clinician.”
Bringing Therapy to the Masses. One Stage at a Time!
“It’s the Best Hour You'll Ever Spend in Therapy,
Without a Huge Co-Pay!" - Chicago Tribune
Kevin "Squishy Man" Barber (“Comedy Clinician”) is a National Touring Comedian,
hailing from Blue Springs, MO. He was born and raised in Topeka, KS and after receiving his
Masters Degree from University of Kansas (KU), he moved to Kansas City. He is a Licensed
Psychotherapist with his own Private Practice, while not on the road touring.
Kevin was Adjunct Professor at the University of Kansas before going into Private Practice. Now, Kevin and his alter ego, "Squishy Man" travel the United States turning sadness into humor.
Squishy has had a humble beginning... He is one of eight children.
He is the son of an Irish/German Mother and an African/American Father.
Squishy's grandfather was a "Knight of the KKK" and his dad was a member
of the "Black Panther." Funny is in his genes/jeans...!
His Performance is rated PG-17 with some Adult content. Mature topics but not offensive.
Squishy Man has been touring for over 7 years now to rave reviews...!
Recently, Squishy landed his first movie.. called... "Crossing the Lines: Multiracial Comedians in the
Entertainment Industry."
2007, in Chicago, Kevin hosted the 40th Anniversary of the
Loving vs. Virginia (1967, Supreme Court Case). This court case
allowed People of different races to legally marry. “It was an honor
for me to Host such an event. Especially considering that my mother &
father couldn’t get married in St. Louis, MO in 1967.”
Squishy’s career has exploded since hosting this monumental event.
He recently filmed a documentary, in New York City, called
“Crossing the Line: Multiracial Comedians,”
Which includes an interview with Richard Pryor’s daughter, Rain Pryor. This documentary has since been released on PBS.
In 2009, Squishy will begin his National Comedy Tour. Squishy takes on the topics of Healthcare, or lack thereof,
War on Terror, Barack Obama, Racial Issues, Mental Health Issues, Immigration, Hunting & Fishing, Soap Operas, Child Rearing in the New Millennium, and much, much, more...