- Portland, OR
- Stand-Up Comedian
- 6 miles from
- $800-$8000
Overview
Stand up comedian roasting and joking for your special event. Sam is a one-of-a-kind surreal entertainer with an irreverent lighthearted approach to comedy. Born on Long Island, NY, but raised in Texas and California, Sam's eclectic background—rooted with a mother from the backwoods of Louisiana and a Ukrainian Jewish father from Brooklyn—shapes his comedic voice. His comedy, infused with personal experiences and near-death encounters, aims to connect deeply with audiences, whether through stand-up, film, or writing, Sam's always seeking to find the funny in life’s darkest moments.
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Price range: $200 and up
Languages: Chinese, English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 90 minutes
What to expect
As an entertainer who appeals to the crowd, I read the room and use the local energy to my advantage. I can do jokes I've said a hundred times or just get more personal with the audience. I'm great at finding the funny in every situation.
About
I talk in jokes, that's how I like to communicate. I was born on Long Island N.Y. but I don't know anything about it. Listen, my family had issues. Mom was from the backwoods of Louisiana, oldest of nine kids, and my dad, a Ukrainian Jew, grew up during the golden years of Brooklyn N.Y. After my brother was born they didn't get along. Life was complicated early on after my family split when I was almost three with my mom moving us to Texas in secret. Like many boys in the USA in the 80s, I grew up without a dad and had no direction. I just knew I had this fire inside that I had to get out.
I'm a one-of-a-kind surreal entertainer with a unique style and a lighthearted approach to dark comedy. As a young adult, I had lots of motorcycles, smoked tons of weed, did boozing and psychedelics. I stopped the boozing. With my background of growing up in an abusive and difficult environment, moving around a lot, and seeing the world, I learned how to make the best of any situation. I use my life experiences, along with my near death ones, to find the funny.
My goal is to connect with my audience, and to provide an unforgettable experience with my comedy.
Whether it’s through stand-up, acting in film/skits, or writing, I strive to find the funny in all things and live for new experiences. I'm passionate about my craft and I'm always looking for new ways to entertain.
My life has always been an adventure and I'm sharing my stories and humor with people around the world.
Additional booking notes
Proper sound is very important and lighting that doesn't make any hat I wear create shadows on my face. But I can work around stuff.
Services offered
Set list
Hip hop or punk
Influences and inspiration
George Carlin, Patrice O'Neal, Dave Attell, Norm MacDonald, Louis C.K., Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Ali Saddiq, Russell Peters, Sam Morril, Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Jim Carrey, Buster Keaton, Michael Keaton, Lucille Ball, Phylis Dyler
Setup requirements
Mic and speakers
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