Matt Nagin Stand Up Comedian from Birmingham, AL

What To Expect: I am a standup comedian that can perform a live act for your audience with up to an hour of material. I headline on the road regularly so I can tailor my act to meet the needs of your audience/event. Additionally, I am skilled at performing roasts, crowd work, improv, characters, hosting events, even creating balloon animals. Just run your request by me and I will try to make it happen. Below is a Bio and Testimonials that give you an idea about me. Thanks again! I look forward to making your event a huge success! BIO: Matt Nagin is not your average comedian. His unique blend of observational humor, biting satire, and absurdity has audiences rolling in the aisles. He’s performed standup in seven countries, at The Edinburgh Comedy Festival, as well as on WPIX 11 on The Dr. Steve Show. He’s further headlined many shows throughout the Southeast, including a Festival of Fears showcase. What is more, Matt has opened for notable comedians such as Robert Klein and Yannis Pappis, and performed alongside such renowned acts as Jim Gaffigan, Eric Andre, Jim Breur and Mark Normand. Matt has also acted in numerous Film and TV roles, most recently in a scene with Al Pacino on the show Hunters on Amazon Prime. He also appeared in the hit comedy feature film, Tango Shalom, and in many other noteworthy projects such as Street Justice: The Bronx on The Discovery Channel. Matt has been a writer for almost thirty years. His poem, “If We Are Doomed,” won The Spirit First Editor’s Choice Award. A short story, “The Failure,” made The Best of Across The Margin 2021. He’s published three poetry books, all of which obtained very strong reviews. Kirkus Reviews, for example, referred to Matt’s first book as “powerful verse from a writer of real talent." Matt’s had satirical writing showcased in The Humor Times, The Satirist, Points In Case, The Higgs-Weldon, The New York Post, and many others. His first humor book, Do Not Feed The Clown, published in 2019 by Tenth Street Press, obtained superb reviews and garnered a cult following. Matt's latest offering, The Book of Outcasts, a short story collection, was featured at The Opelika Book Festival, Books By The Bay Festival, The Impact Book Festival and more. Finally, Matt wrote and directed a short film, Inside Job, that won awards on the festival circuit, including Best Short at The Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes and Best Supporting Actor at the Nice International Film Festival. Matt has appeared on numerous podcasts and radio programs, such as The New York City Crime Report, REELTalk With Audrey Russo, The Ed Tyll Show, He Said What, Kill The Cat Radio and The Dean Andrews Podcast. He also created a number of original comedic characters such as Gunderbomb, Allison Allison and Lil Crohn$y. Using the last of these aliases, Lil Crohn$y, Matt created a comedic rap video, Illest MC, that quickly became a fan favorite. Finally, Matt’s obtained press in numerous outlets, among them NY Press, Real Creative Magazine, Riviera Insider, Times Herald-Record, The Jewish Chronicle, and Stagebuddy. Testimonials: Matt is a very clever, innovative comic who is playing with the form and getting great results. He will leave his mark. Besides, he just makes me laugh. --Rick Overton, Emmy Winning Writer, Actor, and Comedian Matt displayed a natural, highly accessible story-telling talent. He did a great job of staying with the bonds of Jesuit school propriety while presenting a dynamic, engaging routine. I recommend him to perform at any other college that is looking for a respectful and perceptive comedian. --Gabrielle Guiterrez, Vice President of Student Affairs, Academia Hispania, Fordham University, Rosehill Campus For a performance at The Garden City Hotel, sponsored by the CCFA, Matt brought his humanity, insight, and, of course, hysterical take on life. His accessibility and strong connection to the audience had our guests howling with laughter and nodding knowingly as they could relate to the truths revealed in his universal themes. --Susan Gomberg, Director of Development, CCFA Matt and I have appeared on many successful comedy shows over the past ten years. He is a brilliant, compelling comedy talent. Matt is a master of characters that make you laugh out loud. His jokes and performance style are infectiously funny and original. --Ed Tyll, Comedian & Host of Ed Tyll Show on BIG 10 AM. Matt was awesome!!! Super friendly, very talented, took initiative and was just a pleasure to work with. --Claudette Bailon, Event Planner Matt was wonderful. He was so understanding of the needs of my guests. Great job, Matt. Beautiful, empowered women love Matt. -Carmen Tirado-Rodriquez, Fundraising Coordinator Lupus/Fibromyalgia/Women’s Empowerment Press Quotes: "Uproarious...a stellar success." ---Alexis Yoo, Stagebuddy "Brilliantly irreverent...sublimely funny." --Lee Levitt, The Jewish Chronicle