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Comedy & Acting

Work with Chris

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Work with Chris

Chris is a seasoned comedian and actor who frequently combines both in his musical comedy.

REELS, CLIPS & HEADSHOTS

Chris’s acting reels, comedy clips, and professional headshots are tailored to specific inquiries and are available upon request.

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New York University - Tisch School of the Arts
B.F.A. Drama
CAP21
Musical Theater
Stonestreet Studios
Film & TV
Upright Citizens Brigade
Musical Improv 101-201
(Instructor: Tara Copeland)
Improv 101-301
(Instructors: Corey Brown, Ben Rameaka, Erik Tanouye)
Sketch Writing 101-201
(Instructors: Zack Phillips, Marina Tempelsman)
The Peoples Improv Theater
Musical Improv 101-301
(Instructor: Katie Hammond)
The Groundlings
Basic & Intermediate Improv
(Instructors: Kimberly Condict, Kiel Kennedy, Sam De Surra)
On Camera Auditioning
(Instructors: Tiffany Little Canfield, Jodi Collins, Rebecca Yarsin)
Voiceover Technique
(Instructors: Andy Roth, Nina Pratt, Karen Braga)
Voice
Tenor
Instruments
Piano, Tenor/Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Ukulele
Dancer
Including jazz, tap
Great with Dialects
Including Australian, British, Russian
Darling Boy*
Creator/Composer/Performer, Hollywood Fringe Festival 2023
*Pick of the Fringe (winner), Hollywood Encore! Producers Award (winner), Best Musical (nominee)
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The Feed with @SeriouslyChris
Creator/Composer/Host, The Peoples Improv Theater
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Seriously Chris: A Musical Thing
Creator/Composer/Host, The Peoples Improv Theater (SoloCom Festival)
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Cabaret
Bobby, Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The Who's Tommy
Lover & Pinball Lad, Berkshire Theatre Group
A Chorus Line
Greg, Berkshire Theatre Group
A Chorus Line
Bobby, Janesville Armory
Oh What a Night!
Swing, Chapquist Entertainment
RHONY Spectacular
Creator/Composer/Lead, Digital Series
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Gettin’ Smart
Co-creater/Writer/Co-host, Caveat (Lower East Side)
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Chris and Erica’s Big Break*
Co-creator/Writer/Co-host, The Peoples Improv Theater
*Premiere of the song “Our Big Break” written and composed by Chris and Erica Molfetto
Mannyprobz*
Creator/Writer/Lead, Digital Series
*Official selection of 2018 NYC Webfest
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Bryce Torseau’s Days of the Non-Weak
Creator/Writer/Lead, Digital Series
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FaceTime with Dad
Creator/Writer/Lead, Digital Series
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Dom Topp of the World
Creator/Writer/Lead, Digital Series
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12:30 Flight
Performer, Musical Improv Team (New York City)
The Magical World of Musical Improv
Performer, Musical Improv Team (New York City)
Quote Unquote
Performer, Improv Team (New York City)
5 Dias
Lead, Dir. Nicholas Ortiz
How to Cash in Your Life Insurance Policy in 30 Days
Featured, Dir. Kate Moran
The Special Without Brett Davis
Guest Star, Chris Gethard
Acting Up
Guest Star, Seth Tucker

Training & Credits

Experience Chris’s Comedy & Acting

A talented performer with a magnetic stage presence and versatile range, Chris vividly brings characters to life across stage, screen, and stand-up. Here is a selection of key roles he has created throughout his career.