Bald King | Kenny DeForest | Stand Up Comedy

This is the last recorded set of Kenny’s before he was tragically taken from us in a cycling accident this past December. Kenny was a prolific talent best known for his appearances on Comedy Central, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Late Late Show with James Corden, HBO’s Crashing, and TruTV’s Friends of the People. Kenny’s two stand up specials ‘B.A.D Dreams’ and ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am?’ both debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts and have gone on to receive critical praise. Recently, The New York Times released a posthumous review of ‘Don’t You Know Who I Am?’ lauding Kenny’s ability to tell a story that can be both funny as well as ‘provide solace and inspiration and even hope’.
Kenny was a truly generous person who’s crackling energy had the power to lift and inspire. He devoted his life to this artform and never stopped pushing the limits of his own creativity. More importantly, and evidenced in his body of work, Kenny never stopped trying to improve himself. He was an instant friend to any who met him and his absence will forever be felt in this community and in all the people he reached with his humor and vulnerability.
Everything you’ve read so far was written by a friend because while Kenny was a gifted comedian he was really awful at writing his own biography. However, here’s one piece of his actual bio that was definitely wrong for the television executives he sent it too, but finally has an appropriate home here with Don’t Tell:
‘…[Kenny’s] core belief is that no matter how much we disagree, beneath it all, when we stop taking ourselves too seriously to laugh at ourselves, and we put our phones down, we are just a bunch of people doing the best we can with the tools we have. Or, whatever.’
Enjoy this set and please check out rest of his work.
Instagram: / kennydeforest
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Kenny DeForest
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Live Events Manager: Drew Platt
Co-Directors: Gordie Earle III & Brad Silnutzer
Producer: Jay Bode
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Michael Tellup
Swing: Dallas Calkins
Cam Operators:
Steve Anson
Angelo Clarizio
Lauren Doyle
Tanner Eck
Editor: Jordan Tetewsky
Assistant Editor: Lucas Bohlinger
Color Correction: Jordan Tetewsky
Sound Recordist: Brandon Loulias
A2: Erik Altstadt & Veronica Kahn
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows
End Music: Maxwell Phillips
Production Designer: Amelia Brooke
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants:
Rachel Bershad
Megan Hunter
Maggie Rosenberg
Photographer: Matt Misisco ( / mattmisiscostudios )
Special thanks to our generous hosts, Movement Warehouse in San Diego, CA

[@Colin_Nelson]

Kenny drove me to the first open mic I ever did in Chicago, when I was still a very new and not very good comic. I was homeless, a complete stranger, a little strung out, and Kenny was nothing but kind and warm and I owe him more than I could ever put into words for being an inspiration and enabler to me in the thing I love more than anything in this world. The fact that people mention his immense, unwavering kindness as often as his world-class talent and skill as a comic really speaks to how good of a dude he was, and he'll be greatly missed. Love you, buddy

[@artuuube]

😢😢

[@MrBrownnn696]

Beautiful story

[@2hard2knock]

He managed to create a look and a wardrobe that’s January-6 repellent 😂😂😂

[@MrStealYourBalls]

What does this even mean lol?

[@Dimaz42]

oh wow.. didn't know that he passed away.. rest in peace, Bald King 👑

[@smoothiehog2952]

this comment section is how im finding out he died. dude was one of my favorite comics, I was so excited to see a new video from him

[@HarshGupta-oe6ym]

What I found about him today

[@sancilice]

damn. Same.

[@MediumHalf]

Ah man, this is the first I see of this guy and I really enjoy his stuff, then read the comments and find he died this past December in a cycling accident. 😢

[@drskate97]

Same :(

[@cp3502]

This man just made me laugh and made me confident enough to shave my head.

[@FoxyHxCMacfly]

hell yeah, you go king

[@gagemma]

Do it, man 😁

[@karysmuh]

👏👏👏 how did it go??

[@wharris123184]

Don’t Tell never misses. RIP Kenny!

[@henrysircomedy]

Kenny was an incredible comic and a great person. Thanks for sharing this

[@Maazin5]

Lol the shot of the two dudes wearing hats in the front row Gotta keep the darkness out of your eyes 🤣

[@user-ro8jm2zf9v]

He's bald...and his names DeForest 😂

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

Exactly!

[@franciscosariles]

I’ve been a barber for 12 years and this set filled me with joy. Bald is beautiful!

[@GastorAlmonte]

Miss you bro. Keep crushing rooms in heaven homie.

[@randomdude6572]

RIP Kenny. Such a funny and cool dude. Thanks for posting this @Don'tTellComedy

[@maxfine_]

Love and miss this guy every day. The best.

[@FFmaxxx]

Damn sad to see he passed. This was a good set and he def had talent

[@JacyndaMinor]

You should absolutely check out his Comedy Central set on KZbin and his two self released full specials on KZbin as well (they’re in my stand up playlist) he has really great analogies for what therapy is like, and what anxiety feels like, and how athletes interact with the world. He has a way of describing things with empathy and levity that makes it easier to relate to people you maybe wouldn’t have before. This set is so good, but you’d do yourself a disservice if you didn’t seek out and consume the rest of his oeuvre, at least his short CC set.

[@MisssKayy]

RIP Kenny! Such a funny comedian.

[@bryantgrove6199]

Awesome tribute from don’t tell comedy.

[@timetodance25]

Ugh, the Instagram clip for this had me captivated, so sad to see he passed 😭 I remember hearing about it at the time but was unfamiliar with who he was. Will have to check out all his other sets!!! And fyi men, it’s sexy as hell when you commit to bald!! Just do it!

[@CashCowSlay]

RIP Kenny DeForest, I know that bald head of yours is shining even brighter in heaven!! I'm sure you're giving everyone a good ole laugh up there and continuing to put smiles on faces, you always will down here buddy! God bless you and may you be at peace, Kenny. Wishing nothing but tranquility and closure for your family and loved ones, brother. Fly high Kenny, you bald king!!! You will be missed incredibly 🕊🖤🖤

[@truerthanyouknow9456]

This guy is highly bangable. He looks great from every angle.

[@bubblegumplastic]

This is the first time I've seen him at work. He was hilarious. Rest in peace, Kenny

[@wilfredpadua]

Long live King Kenny ❤

[@MrWaters__]

lol RIP Kenny!

[@myndson-a6231]

Rest in Peace Kenny

[@altairstare7190]

Rest in peace🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@er...]

Rest in peace Kenny.

[@james9802]

Was lucky enough to see Kenny at the Knitting Factory in 2017, RIP dude

[@JacyndaMinor]

RIP Kenny, I love his stand up. 😢

[@abigailjoseph6908]

RIP Kenny

[@nickmagwood9200]

Wish I got to see meet him. Such a funny dude.

[@mauriciomf880]

I had this on in the background and just listened to it and I kept imagining Paul Rudd

[@Winstonhcomedy]

Rip Kenny. So glad this is out

[@stevesardi4826]

How'd he pass away

[@bryantgrove6199]

@@stevesardi4826coma following a bike accident.

[@Colin_Nelson]

​@@stevesardi4826he was hit by a car while riding his bike.

[@stevesardi4826]

@@Colin_Nelson damn what a rough way to go. RIP to one of the best stand ups. I'm balding too

[@sloanmagnum5009]

​@Colin_Nelson no, he HIT an unoccupied parked car while riding a rented E bike and crashed, suffered skull and brain trauma and died 5 days later.

[@Hallucinogenable]

Brb...going out to buy a toothbrush.

[@mshearphard11]

RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kombosto88]

RIP Kenny “Bold King” DeForest

[@user-mi4ot3oj9m]

Rest in peace ❤

[@Sainte-adresse]

Lmaooooo I thought he was gonna say "the one thing women love more than a bald head is confidence"

[@ChrisCupcake3]

Love his message!

[@maotosi6939]

RIP what a great comic

[@sunshinelollipopunicorn8191]

I am so grateful to this man I think he is giving me the courage to live another Day dude don't stop being funny God Gave you s Gift so please just use it.

[@-.-E-.-]

He’s so funny!

[@thetimdmiller]

Gone too soon.

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

His name is very ironic, DEFOREST🤣

[@louiebandz945]

He was able to feed my fears and hopes 😂😂

[@RandomRobot463]

Miss you buddy ❤

[@romelldawkins5515]

Great set 😂😂

[@BreezeTalk]

Awesome!

[@ATRTAP]

Just a fun guy coming through!

[@TorioVanGrol]

One of the best to do it

[@MultiOne100]

RIP . First time i heard his stuff and he had me dying laughing. Rest up brother

[@charlesbrace1770]

He said haven't they been through enough🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bunnyfernwood]

Very good set. So sad that he’s no longer with us to make us laugh, but I’m glad he left men with this solid advice. Just shave it dawg!

[@shakesrear7850]

"ya but I'm nice and you liike me" POWPOWPOW POW!!! ✅✅✅🥇

[@ekdaufin1485]

Internal pride! 😂

[@LionDowsett]

So funny!

[@anthonyp2297]

Came over from Being Ian podcast. Rip dude. I'll be sure to enjoy ur comedy.

[@balbinanyamakura1098]

RIP Kenny!

[@rlacee9574]

may he RIP And prayers go out to his family

[@gregluvshoes]

Damn beat me

[@samdim1240]

Funny TED talk 😂

[@MaisonLafitte]

Ah so it turn out balding is lethal! 😂

[@akahopkinz]

god fucking DAMN IT HE'S SO GOOD AAAAAHHHH AHAHHAH

[@famfamfam5782]

Our leader has finally arrived!! Signed, Alliance of Male Pattern Executive Directory (AMPED)

[@bubonikkronik6561]

what a goddamn shame.....RIP. One of the funniest

[@admtpasi]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mmessi72]

The commercial for women made me swerve in my lane. Laughed so hard

[@Vega.pdf35mm]

Dam what a great set, rip

[@stevesardi4826]

I love him. He's me

[@MattOBrien]

👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤

[@Deadthing]

Bald guys with beards are the most attractive but even better when they take you on vacation

[@HBMtv_]

RIP Kenny, Gone Too Soon🕊

[@phuleesha867]

RIP man

[@andervan]

RIP

[@nunyabiznes5489]

If anyone reading this rides a bike or an ebike, please please be careful with your life. We don't need anymore tragic losses of life. RIP man.

[@JacyndaMinor]

I’m pretty sure he was being careful, wasn’t he? I thought he got hit by a car while he was on his bike.

[@xapokalypse]

​@@JacyndaMinor apparently HE hit a parked car while he was riding an ebike. Those things are fast af

[@JacyndaMinor]

@@xapokalypse oh that sucks :( I guess I have no idea what an e-bike is? Is that like a moped?

[@firstnamelastname7708]

@@JacyndaMinorhe swerved to avoid something on the road and crashed into a car. Ebikes are motorized bicycles. Idk how fast he was going, but probably quite fast because there was so much damage.

[@0zzzzz]

RIP🙏🙏🙏

[@paigechavez9232]

Hello Alex.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

I'm a woman and I've always given importance to personality as the top priority. Good conversation, intelligence, common sense, ambition, etc. But physical attraction also exists. So, I also have to admit I used to specifically care about dating a guy who was losing his hair, because it's, in general, a sign of aging, a.k.a, "the grim reaper's hourglass". I didn't hate it per se since it's not something men can magically control or afford. Now in my early thirties, I don't care. Why? Not because I'm at the age of dating someone around my age or older, but I thought to myself that if it were ME, I wouldn't want people to dislike me just for losing my hair, something I wouldn't be able to control. Just that 1 thought one day and for those two seconds was enough to make me not care about it.

[@gardencali-arkansasstyle6995]

Love the bald look, black guys started this trend beautifully 💇🏽

[@zoenagy9458]

Love bald white guys!

[@ekdaufin1485]

What did he die from?

[@_NewtonMeter]

): finding out he passed.

[@jakobbauz]

I wonder if horseshoe + long in the back will ever like... be in fashion. If so, we're definitely pretty far away from that point.

[@MrBrownnn696]

He died ? Sorry to the people that knew him.

[@booch2912]

Non ginger alternate universe unfunny Bill Burr lookalike

[@ellisd3165]

RIP Kenny