Max Silvestri
Max Silvestri is an American stand-up comedian.
| Max Silvestri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1983 |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, television personality |
| Nationality | American |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Notable works and roles | Big Terrific |
| Website | Official Website |
Early life, family and education
Silvestri graduated from Brown University in 2005, concentrating on art and semiotics. While at Brown, he performed in an improv comedy troupe and wrote for The Brown Jug.[1]
Career
Silvestri began working as a stand-up comedian whilst writing for GQ, Food & Wine and Grantland.[2] He hosted the Brooklyn comedian show "Big Terrific" with Jenny Slate and Gabe Liedman,[1] which Time Out New York named the best new stand up act.[3]
In 2016, he hosted a cooking competition show on Bravo, Recipe for Deception.[4]
Silvestri appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast on April 1, 2015, and on Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson's 2 Dope Queens podcast on November 29, 2016.[5]
In 2019, Silvestri performed a 10 minute set at the Great American Comedy Festival.
References
- Valdez, Mark (7 March 2014). "Alums Who Do Cool Things: Stand-up comedian Max Silvestri '05". Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- "Q. and A. Max Silvestri, Funnyman and Foodie". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- "Comedy: The Best and Worst of 2008". Time Out New York. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- "Recipe for Deception Cast & Info". Bravo TV. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- "#24 Get Outta My Window Seat". WNYC. Retrieved 29 November 2016.