Bio

Mike Birbiglia has always been a dreamer. In 2nd grade Mike won the "Author of the Month" at St. Mary's school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts for his exceptional poetry. At the time, Mike's aspirations were to be a poet, a teacher, or the owner of a pizza restaurant where 2nd graders could hang out. In the 6th grade, Mike wrote and performed a rap song for the graduation ceremony of the D.A.R.E. Program at St. Mary's School. Mike decided at this point he was going to be a rapper, a breakdancer or the owner of a pizza restaurant where 6th graders could hang out. In high school, Mike began acting in school plays and started a sketch comedy group called "The Sickies."

He then went to Georgetown University, where, as a freshman, Mike was cast in the school's improv troupe and won "The Funniest Man on Campus" contest. This earned Mike the chance to perform at the D.C. Improv, where Mike would hone his act for 3 years and dream of being a headlining comedian.

Upon graduation, Mike took his act to New York City. In just one year, Mike broke into the city's clubs, made three television appearances and was chosen to perform in the "New Faces" category of Montreal's "Just for Laughs" Festival. What has uniquely captured audiences is his keen sense of optimism. Mike has fun and wants you to do the same. And why shouldn't he? Mike's a comedian and has reached one of his dreams, but Mike still has a few more to go. Now Mike's aspirations are to be an author, a filmmaker and an owner of a pizza restaurant where 25 year olds can hang out.

Mike now lives in Greenwich Village and performs regularly at The Comic Strip Live and Caroline's on Broadway. He also performs with the improv group Littleman at the UCB Theater. Mike's television credits include: Comedy Central's Premium Blend and USO Comedy Tour, NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, Metro's New Joke City, and CBS's Late Show with David Letterman. He recently taped his own half hour special for Comedy Central.