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 many renowned acts such as Jim Gaffigan, Eric Andre, Jim Breur 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 books have been featured at The Opelika Book Festival, Books By The Bay Festival, and The Impact Book Festival. His humor book, Do Not Feed The Clown, published by Tenth Street Press, obtained terrific reviews and reached #249 in Dark Humor on Amazon. His latest book, the short story collection, The Book of Outcasts, has also obtained superb reviews and reached #200 in Humorous Literary Fiction on Amazon. 

Matt published three poetry books, Butterflies Lost Within The Crooked Moonlight, Feast of Sapphires and Notes From The Bonfire. Kirkus Reviews described Matt’s poetry as “powerful verse from a writer of real talent.” Matt’s 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 has had writing showcased in The Humor TimesThe SatiristPoints In Case, The Higgs-Weldon and The New York Post. He’s also had fiction and poetry anthologized in The Rabbithole: Vol 5. and New York’s Best Emerging Poets.

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 ReportREELTalk With Audrey RussoThe Ed Tyll ShowHe Said WhatKill The Cat Radio and The Dean Andrews Podcast. Using the alias, 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 PressReal Creative MagazineRiviera InsiderTimes 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.