Comedy & Filmmaking
I have been performing stand-up comedy since first taking the stage at Caroline's on Broadway in February 2004. Being a comedian with the work ethic of an army veteran opened doors to incredible opportunities in television, radio, film, and advertising.
Joking about yoga at Gotham Comedy Club led to my greatest Hollywood achievement. I was cast to appear alonghside Julia Roberts during yoga classes in Eat, Pray, Love; and was completely cut from the final film. Technically, Fun fact, I was interviewed and thoroughly misquoted about my experience in The Times of India.
Comedy also led to one of the stranger chapters of my life. After a bad joke landed me in hot water, I found myself in court defending my First Amendment rights against accusations of terrorism in NYC. To this day, I may be the only person who has received favorable coverage from both NPR and Fox News. The far left and the far right had my back!
In 2012, my satirical short film, Dream Job, was highlighted by film festivals in the U.S, Italy and Turkey. It also unexpectedly helped me make the leap from the gig economy to the corporate office. The steady paycheck was great but it totally killed my ability to get on stage.
These days, I'm semi-retired from corporate life and finding my way back to the microphone. Stay tuned to social media for upcoming dates, appearances, and evidence that I'm still making questionable life decisions.