The Barber Fund

The Barber Fund was established in memory of our dear friend, John “Tweeka” Barber, who lost his battle with cancer in late 2011. Based in Central Florida, the charity provided support to individuals living with and affected by cancer and served the community for more than a decade.

National Miss Comedy Queen proudly directed all of its fundraising efforts to The Barber Fund during that time, including the creation of the Mister Comedy Queen and Miss Lady Comedy Queen charity pageants. Mister Comedy Queen began in 2015 as a one-time fundraiser but became an annual event due to its tremendous popularity, while Miss Lady Comedy Queen was introduced in 2018.

Contestants competed in Outrageous Evening Wear, Comedic Talent, and an Extra Credit category, which varied between Unconventional Q&A, Tell Us a Joke, or a Spelling Bee. Hosted by the reigning National Miss Comedy Queen and judged exclusively by former National Miss Comedy Queen titleholders, these pageants crowned winners who received a crown, a year of bragging rights, and inclusion in Miss Comedy Queen activities throughout their reign.

Most importantly, every dollar raised — from contestant entry fees and audience tips to door admissions — was donated directly to The Barber Fund. The final Mister and Miss Lady Comedy Queen pageants were held in March 2022 and were retired after AFAB, cisgender, post-operative, and all femme-presenting entertainers became eligible to compete in the National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant.

Following more than a decade of service to the community, The Barber Fund completed its mission and was officially dissolved in April 2026. Through these events and years of fundraising, National Miss Comedy Queen was honored to support the charity’s work and help continue Tweeka’s legacy of compassion, community, and assistance for those affected by cancer.