Stand-up comedian
Ontonio Kareem
Laid-back, slow-burn stand-up from a former children's therapist — awkward Chicago upbringing, quitting weed, long-term breakups.
The question everybody asks
Was he really a therapist before comedy?
Yes — his prior career was as a children's therapist, and it feeds the act directly. His Don't Tell Comedy set is titled 'Former Therapist Tries Therapy' and has 447K views.
The bits
Former Therapist Tries Therapy
The Don't Tell Comedy set 'Former Therapist Tries Therapy' (447K views) turns his old job as a children's therapist back on himself.
Awkward Chicago Upbringing
Material drawn from growing up awkward in Chicago.
Quitting Weed
A recurring thread about quitting weed.
Long-Term Breakups
Relationship bits about breakups after long-term relationships.
Family And Race
Family and race material sits alongside the relationship bits.
Producing As KIRA
Away from the mic he is a music producer under the moniker KIRA.
About
Laid-back, introspective, slow-burn stand-up. Draws on an awkward Chicago upbringing, his prior career as a children's therapist, quitting weed, and breakups after long-term relationships. Family and race material alongside the relationship bits.
Seen on
Credits
- Stand-up debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (Jan 2026)
- Don't Tell Comedy — 'Former Therapist Tries Therapy' (447K views)
- Guest, So True with Caleb Hearon (261K views)
- The Comedy Store Belly Room (June 2026)
- Represented by Avalon (UK)
- Music producer under the moniker KIRA
Find Ontonio everywhere
Press & venue bios
- Ontonio Kareem - Comedian - Tickets - New York ...newyorkcomedyclub.com
- Ontonio Kareemlaughfactory.com
Recent performances · 4
- The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga · Headliner
- The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga · Headliner
- The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga · Headliner
- The Comedy Catch, Chattanooga · Headliner
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