Gavin, born to working-class Afro-Caribbean parents in Markham, navigates life through the lens of leftist politics. He uses humour and critical insights to explore issues of race, identity, and systemic inequity Being an outsider, Gavin has always seen the need to express his views on social constructs and political ideology in an easy to digest every man way. Gavin has performed at Montreal’s Just for Laughs and Austin’s SXSW, was named one of the "10 Funniest Canadians" by E! Network, and won NOW Magazine’s “Best Local Stand-up Comic.” Recently, he earned a Juno nomination for his album All Inclusive Coma, available on Howl & Roar Records.

He has been named one of the “10 Funniest Canadians” by E! and chosen as “Best Local Stand-up Comic” in NOW Magazine’s Readers Choice poll. He’s appeared on CTV and the Comedy Network in The Buzz, Comedy Inc., and on CBC’s Debaters and The Baroness Von Sketch Show. When he’s not performing or hosting the Uncolonized podcast, he can be found practicing his knitting or cheering on the Raptors. His perfect day includes watching cartoons, reading comic books and watching indie wrestling.