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 many renowned acts such as Jim Gaffigan, Eric Andre, Jim Breur, Todd Barry, Mark Normand etc.

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 also 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, Captain Jack Nago, and Lil Crohn$y. Using the last of these aliases, Lil Crohn$y, Matt created an original comedic rap and music 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. 

Perhaps most importantly, Matt tries to help others. He spent several years as a Talent and Show Coordinator for The Gotham Comedy Foundation, a charitable organization that brings comedians into hospitals and senior centers. Matt further has long been involved with The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, performing standup at benefits and contributing to the search for a cure. In 2019, Matt was granted the Long Island Chapter’s Mission Award.