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Matt Kirshen

About Matt Kirshen

Matt Kirshen is a comedian who has performed at London clubs and on the international comedy circuit. He was one of the final seven comics in NBC's reality show Last Comic Standing and was named Hackney Empire New Act of the Year. He co-wrote and starred in the BBC Radio 4 sketch comedy series Bigipedia and co-hosts the science-based comedy podcast Probably Science. He wrote for The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, work for which he was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award.

Guest appearances (7)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Kirshen's comedy style?

Matt Kirshen writes tightly, with multiple taglines for each joke, after first becoming known for jokes about his youthful appearance.

Where did Matt Kirshen's comedy career begin?

His career began at Clare College, Cambridge, where he studied Mathematics after attending Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood.

Was Matt Kirshen on Last Comic Standing?

Yes, in 2007 he was one of the final seven comics in NBC's Last Comic Standing.

What has Matt Kirshen written for TV?

He wrote for The Jim Jefferies Show on Comedy Central, and the work earned him a 2018 Writers Guild of America Award nomination.

What podcasts does Matt Kirshen host?

The Los Angeles-based British comedian co-hosts the science comedy podcast Probably Science and has co-hosted episodes of the StarTalk family of podcasts.

What early awards did Matt Kirshen get?

He was a finalist in So You Think You're Funny? at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and was named Hackney Empire New Act of the Year.

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