Comedian
& writer
Olivia Barbulescu is a New York–based comedian and writer. Her videos have gotten 75M+ views, and writing 4M+ reads.
She turns real life into stand-up, essays, and live storytelling shows.
She performs regularly in NYC and is developing a solo show.
Read my writing
I write stories about dating, friendship, loneliness, and behind-the-scenes on life as a comedian in NYC. Show updates too.
Some of my favorite pieces
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I feel like ahi tuna in a gas station
dating is not going well
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![Are you setting a boundary—or just avoiding showing up?
An essay on friendship, self-care language, and what it actually means to be there for someone.]()
Are You Setting a Boundary
… or Avoiding Accountability for Being a Shitty Friend?
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![If men aren’t needed anymore, what does it mean to be wanted? An essay on masculinity, modern relationships, and the shifting dynamics between men and women.]()
Men aren't needed anymore
… and they’re struggling to adapt to being wanted
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![I didn't believe in myself and it hurt the people I love]()
I didn't believe in myself and it hurt the people I love
“If you don’t think you’re an artist, what do you think of me?”
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![Essay about dating intentionally, modern relationships, clarity in dating, and emotional decision-making]()
Dating Intentionally
“Dating for marriage” isn’t the only way to date with purpose
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![Why it’s so easy to feel alone in a world designed to keep us connected. An essay on identity, anxiety, and modern life.]()
Nobody's Priority
On being surrounded by people, feeling alone, and the quiet terror of sitting in silence.
SHOWS
June 11th in NYC: A Literary Night in NYC: Modern Relationships.
I’ll be reading my most recent unreleased essay, alongside features from incredible NYC writers.