Vadym Kovalyk
City – Ternopil (Ukraine)
Language – Ukrainian
Activity – stand-up comedian
Becoming an artist
Vadym Kovalyk is a Ukrainian stand-up artist, a resident of the Lviv community STAND UP Battle Club. The comedian’s hometown is Ternopil. While still a student at a technical university, the young man showed interest in creativity. Vadym was among those who passed the competitive selection to participate in the popular entertainment project “Make the Comedian Laugh”.
Interest in stand-up came while watching popular TV programs, in which such stars of the domestic media industry as Serhiy Prytula and Oleksandr Pedan took part. Vadym decided to try his hand at humor. And – for over 8 years now in this culture.
Creative path
The tour with Vadym Kovalyk's first solo stand-up started in 2023. The concerts started in Kalush. In addition to the Kalush audience, the comedian's solo program was seen by humor fans in Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Lviv and Lutsk.
Today, Kovalyk's fans can see the comedian in various live shows and online formats on the same stage with other stars of Ukrainian comedy. Among the projects with the comedian's participation:
- "Coffee with Vadim Kovalyk" (the artist is the host of the evenings, where he discusses news and interesting life stories with invited guests);
- stand-up on the YouTube channel "Pershy";
- issues of STAND UP Battle Club;
- stand-up on the channel "CherepaXa";
- stand-up from CULT Comedy Hall and others.
Artist's style
The author and performer of his own jokes himself defines the genre of his humor as everyday absurdity. The comedian simply takes ordinary life situations, finds something unconventional and funny in them and tells about everything from the stage.
Fans of modern Ukrainian comedy love Vadim Kovalyk for his sincerity and ability to lift spirits even in the most difficult times. The author's humor not only entertains, but also inspires, charging the audience with optimism.
Social activity
Vadim Kovalyk participates in charitable events aimed at supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, the artist joined the fundraising to support the aerial reconnaissance of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army. The comedian, in collaboration with other comedians, holds concerts during which charity auctions are held. The earned funds are spent on covering the needs of our military.
