Joel Kim Booster, a Chicago-bred, Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, and playwright, has captivated audiences with his sharp wit and unfiltered storytelling. Born in Jeju, South Korea, Joel was adopted into a family living in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, where he was raised in an evangelical household and homeschooled. This unique upbringing gifted him with the opportunity to read the Bible dozens of times—although, as he often jokes, it left him geographically challenged. His comedic journey has led him to perform on notable platforms such as Conan, Comedy Central’s The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, @midnight, Logo’s Comedy Cabaret, and truTV's Comedy Knockout. He has also contributed his talents as a writer for shows like Billy on the Street and the Comedy Central pilot Problematic with Moshe Kasher. Joel's performances have spanned numerous comedy clubs, bar basements, and festivals worldwide. He made a significant mark as a New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. Additionally, he has featured at renowned events such as Funny or Die's Oddball Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Riot LA, The Mardi Gras Comedy Festival in Sydney, Australia, SXSW, and The Bridgetown Comedy Festival. His poignant honesty and engaging humor have earned him places on lists of comedians to watch. In 2017, Esquire Magazine highlighted him as one of their "10 Comedians to Watch," and Brooklyn Magazine named him one of their "50 Funniest People in Brooklyn," praising his performances as "an act of selfless catharsis the rest of us are lucky to witness in real time." With his daring and insightful comedic voice, Joel Kim Booster continues to push boundaries and bring laughter to audiences everywhere.