Gilbert Esquivel's comedy is uniquely clean, urban and edgy. Although he is a born-again believer, Gilbert doesn’t place himself in the Christian Comedy genre but rather sees himself as “a Christian working as a stand-up comedian.” Gilbert shares stories about himself and those around him, including anecdotes from growing up and traveling across the United States. He has a keen sensibility for comedy found in cultural differences, all the while recognizing that "Yes, there are differences, but in God's eyes we are equally loved."

The son of migrant workers, Gilbert was born in Parma, Idaho. He spent his childhood moving from city to city with his parents working in the fields, until his family settled in Pacoima, California. There, he became caught up in the world of gang violence. After years of "doing the wrong things," Gilbert decided to redirect his life in a positive way. By finding humor in his gang experiences, he has taken his unique perspective on life to audiences around the country. Gilbert now provides a positive role model for kids caught in inner-city violence. He uses his comedy to reach out and educate teens about life's different options.

Gilbert says, at age 16, “I went to church just to hang out with a girl I liked and ended up accepting Christ.” Gilbert won his first comedy competition at the world famous Ice House in Pasadena, CA just one year into his stand-up career. He has been seen on many television shows that include Que Locos and was one of the first Latino semi-finalists on BET's ComicView. His comedy influences are Freddy Prinze, Paul Rodriguez and Richard Pryor.