"In 1979, Barry Crimmins, a politically minded comedian from upstate New York, started booking Boston's brightest young comedians into the Ding Ho, a Chinese restaurant in Inman Square. The club was run by comedians and was boot camp for the best comics in Boston and some of the most successful standups in the country. "

After helping jumpstart  Boston comedy, Barry left production to concentrate on performing. He gained attention as one of the top political satirists in the country.

Barry has worked tirelessly for numerous causes and has been honored on many occasions for his willingness to drop everything when his insight and leadership were needed.