TV Highlights: The Tonight Show, Late
Night with Conan O'Brien, Last Call with Carson Daly, Premium
Blend, Last Comic Standing
Why He's On The Site: Very twisted
outlook on life. Whether it's talking about sex with a one armed
girl, blaming the Wright Bros for 9/11 or how he digs chicks
with scoliosis, Russ is very cringe
Official Bio: There’s a new name on the
New York comedy scene that has people talking and laughing!
Russ Meneve is on the fast track to becoming one of comedy’s
next big breakout stars. The Hawthorne, New Jersey native has
been performing comedy in and around New York City for the past
eight years, where he has honed his skills to an edge as sharp
as his material. Nowhere was this more evident than on
NBC-TV’s “The Tonight Show,” where Russ recently made his
debut to rave reviews from host Jay Leno and an appreciative
studio audience that he had rolling in the aisles. Writing and
performing stand-up comedy is life’s blood for Russ. Of his
experience as a stand-up comedian, Russ says: “I’ve never
been happier. Comedy is a true art form, and when done
creatively and skillfully, it is something very special.” This
deep respect for the art of comedy is apparent in Russ’
performances. He is a tireless writer and performer, often
performing seven days a week at a handful of comedy clubs
throughout New York City.
Russ is widely regarded among his peers and
industry professionals alike as one of today’s most prolific
writers and talented performers. He is constantly writing,
refining and honing his act. Tall, lean and handsome, Russ
displays great confidence in his material and coupled with a
commanding and engaging stage presence keeps his audiences
fixed on his every word. Like many other aspiring stand-ups,
Russ got his start by performing and, admittedly, bombing
in a high school talent show. But it was that one experience
that led him to his true calling. After a stint at as an
accountant for Price Waterhouse, Russ left the mundane 9-to-5
life behind to pursue his dream. He entered the crucible of all
crucibles for show biz hopefuls, New York City, and began
performing at open mike nights around town. His strong work
ethic and smart sense of humor made him a natural for the stage.
Russ is seemingly at home in the spotlight. In no time at all,
Russ was making leaps and bounds in the business and caught the
attention of talent agents and club bookers. He quickly
developed into a strong and seasoned performer, with that rare
ability to connect to audiences of different ages, sexes, races
and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Among Russ' numerous
credits are appearances on NBC TV's “The Tonight Show,” with
Jay Leno, NBC-TV's “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,"
“Last Call with Carson Daly," “The Caroline Rhea
Show," and "Late Friday on NBC." Ironically, all
five shows are taped at the NBC Studios where Russ once worked
as a page. Says Russ: “It’s kind of weird to go back to
perform stand-up where I worked as a page, seating people,
getting coffee, getting yelled at by a guy with a clipboard and
a headset. It sounds dismal, but it was show business. It’s
even more meaningful for me that I can go back as a comedian
with a goal realized and a poignant memory of what motivated me
to get there.” With a keen eye sharply focused on the future,
fully armed with an arsenal of powerful material, Russ Meneve is
one comic poised for great success and the sky’s the limit.
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