Barbie Smith: God's Favorite Tease

So brilliant, sharp, and funny. Expertly written and performed... full review

Yamini is a comedic force! Through a flurry of well-written jokes that skyrocket her character work, it's somehow hard not to find this morally superior person lovable. A great exploration of the societal pressures that shape us, grounded in such a strong performance! Go see this show!... full review

My girlfriend and I had so much fun at the show yesterday!! Armed with southern charm and a faith in god above so strong and hardened it could snap a chastity belt, Yamini as Barbie Smith- preaching her gospel to the heathens of Los Angeles, is a brilliant character and concept. Barbie Smith is as hilarious as she is horny…so many fun moments and big laughs. Yamini proves yet again to be a professional on stage with both her presence and the ability to go above and beyond with her performance. Thrilled I got to see this before it sold out. Can’t wait to see what’s next for both Yamini and Barbie…a match made in heaven!! ... full review

Incredible show! Great writing, amazing performance, and really engaging. Made my gay heart rethink being gay 🙏⛪️ ... full review

So good so funny I was absolutely dying of laughter ... full review

Yamini is a talented character actor! Her point of view as Barbie was so clear that she could improv with the audience with hilarity and ease. ... full review

This show was an absolute riot! Easily one of the funniest shows I've watched at Fringe this year. Yamini is an excellent performer and so connected to both — the character as well as the audience. It says a lot without being didactic and hardly a minute goes by without a real laugh. Go check it out!... full review

It was great! Very funny and tragic. Took the toxic core of patriarchal theocracy and bloated it up for us all to gawk at and interrogate.... full review

Very fun! Well written with good mix of story with game/activity. And well crafted story.... full review

"Barbie Smith" is a highly-crafted rollercoaster ride of sin, fornication and sexualized redemption. With loads of masterful throw-away jokes, tech fun and her bouncing blonde pageboy bob, "Barbie Smith" is on a mission to save your soul. This meticulously thought out one-woman comedy shows that chastity isn't always on the menu. Brava!... full review