| Vicki Barbolak | |
| Birth Place: | Freeport, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality: | American |
| Known For: | Founder of Wedding Chapel to Go |
Vicki Barbolak is an American comedian, speaker, and founder of Wedding Chapel to Go. Barbolak was a top 10 finalist on season 13 of America's Got Talent.
Vicki Barbolak was born in Freeport, Illinois. Her mother was a secretary and her father, Pete Barbolak, a former National Football League player, worked in Chicago for the Federal Bureau of Investigation.[1]
At the age of 38, Barbolak saw an ad for a stand-up comedy class and decided to attend. She quickly realized that making people laugh brought her more happiness and joy than she thought was possible. After a few years of doing open mic, Barbolak was noticed by Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store, where she further developed her craft.[2] In 2018, she was a contestant in season 13 of America's Got Talent, where she finished as a finalist.[3] In 2019, she began her "Trailer Nasty Tour."[4] [5] [6] She competed in season one of but was eliminated during the first week of the competition.https://www.monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/see-vicki-barbolak-slay-on-americas-got-talent-champions-as-the-crowd-was-with-her/amp/ She also competed in but was eliminated during the fifth week of the competition.https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/britains-got-talent/410840-britains-got-talent-champions-all-stars-start-date-line-up-trailer-time.html
Barbolak is an ordained minister. She is the founder of Wedding Chapel to Go. She is also a speaker at conferences and organizations where she discusses humor in the workplace.
Barbolak has lived in a trailer for over 25 years. She is married to Lou Brockman, a piano player at the Comedy Store where they met. She lives in Rancho Calevero Mobile Home Park in Oceanside, California.