Biography
Vlad Ilich is a Macedonian comedian, celebrated for his razor‑sharp wit, multilingual comedy, and sharp cultural insight. He has accumulated over seven million views online.
He was recently named British Comedian of the Year 2025, the UK’s biggest award in comedy.
Vlad made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with Vladislav, Baby Don’t Hurt Me, a show intertwining his lifelong chess obsession with candid tales of growing up amid the Macedonian insurgency and navigating immigrant life in the UK.
He’s appeared on BBC Three in ‘Stand Up for Live Comedy’ and BBC One, while his clever storytelling, using razor‑sharp one‑liners and heartfelt observations, has earned him plaudits from critics and audiences alike.
