Artistic Statement
I've been a nationally ranked cheerleader, a punk rock radio personality, and sketch player, cutting my comedy teeth on HBO's Mr. Show with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. For many years I worked as a comedy TV writer, but a few years ago I returned to my roots - a classically trained theater actress. Currently, I write personal yet universal stories that examine trauma, depression, adversity, and American violence, using gallows humor and off-beat comedy as a Trojan horse. I've won some awards for them and gotten a lot of business cards from therapists.
Ultimately, the model for my work is to present stories, foster empathy, challenge the status quo, and help to create personal and social change. I believe sharing my own disabilities and limitations creates space and gives others permission to share their stories as well.
Ultimately, the model for my work is to present stories, foster empathy, challenge the status quo, and help to create personal and social change. I believe sharing my own disabilities and limitations creates space and gives others permission to share their stories as well.
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Ali MacLean
Artistic Statement
I've been a nationally ranked cheerleader, a punk rock radio personality, and sketch player, cutting my comedy teeth on HBO's Mr. Show with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. For many years I worked as a comedy TV writer, but a few years ago I returned to my roots - a classically trained theater actress. Currently, I write personal yet universal stories that examine trauma, depression, adversity, and American violence, using gallows humor and off-beat comedy as a Trojan horse. I've won some awards for them and gotten a lot of business cards from therapists.
Ultimately, the model for my work is to present stories, foster empathy, challenge the status quo, and help to create personal and social change. I believe sharing my own disabilities and limitations creates space and gives others permission to share their stories as well.
Ultimately, the model for my work is to present stories, foster empathy, challenge the status quo, and help to create personal and social change. I believe sharing my own disabilities and limitations creates space and gives others permission to share their stories as well.