Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Ben Bergman

I met this guy on a random occasion in the Borders across the street from The Kinetic Play - ground, now home to Uptown Variety Live.  We exchanged glances; he asked about a book and afterwards I asked if he was a comedian.  Looking a little surprised he said, "Yes, how'd you know that?"

I simply replied, "I know people."  As creepy as that sounds, he laughed, gave me his card and the rest writes itself.

"Often described by his peers as quick-witted and sarcastic, Ben’s sharp insight and honest delivery leave audiences enthralled with laughter. Ben grew up in a family of several sisters one or two brothers and three or four parents. Depending on when you check the time line. Surprisingly as much as his family has added, subtracted and multiplied Ben remains bad at math."


For a quick look check him out a quick scene here:  http://www.rooftopcomedy.com/watch/CrackerBarrel
Ben has performed all over Tennessee (yeah, another TN guy!), parts of Georgia, Indiana and Kentucky.  He lives in Chicago where he performs in different benefits, fundraisers, and roasts including a regional Pit Bull Dog Show, and The Diamond Rios Bonus Room.  Contact Ben here:  www.benbergmancomedy.com