We had the good fortune of connecting with Kris Izzi and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kris, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
For me comedy is a unique and challenging business because the better you get the more opportunities you have to create for yourself. For me, I love seeing it as a challenge of reaching new milestones and goals that I set for myself.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My start in comedy was rather unique because I started doing stand up comedy at an anime convention talent show. I’ve always loved that community because it’s a whole community of some of the most supportive people you’ll ever meet,

Comedy in Evansville, IN was very difficult to start because we don’t have any clubs nearby, To practice at a club I had to often drive several hours just to perform a few minutes. To start in comedy here in Evansville you have to be incredibly dedicated.

I learned a unique lesson about comedy because you’re always so nervous that you’ll bomb on stage. I make sure to tell every new comic I meet, while making direct eye contact, don’t worry you absolutely will bomb on stage. This is just a reality of the craft, however you learn from your mistakes and persevere.

If there’s one thing I’d want the world to know about my story is that the best part of making people laugh you get to treasure of bringing laughter to the most important people closest to you.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting I’d definitely make sure they know where the highway was so they can escape Evansville quickly. However, I’d definitely show them my favorite pizza place Deer Head Pizza. There’s also a lot of small stages around the city to catch some amazing shows in town.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
To the only credits in the world that have ever mattered to me, being a father to my daughter Maia and husband to my wife Amy.

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