Ali MacLean

writer/director
Theatre Director

Los Angeles, California

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December 2021

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About Ali

I’ve been a nationally-ranked cheerleader, punk rock radio DJ, and sketch player on Mr. Show with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross. I’m now a writer/actor/director who identifies as disabled. My work examines adversity, and trauma using humor as a Trojan horse. My goal is to present stories, foster empathy, challenge the status quo, and help to create personal and social change.

I am a mental health advocate and a talent ambassador for MTV's Mental Health Action Day. Some awards: David Sedaris Humor Prize, John Gassner Playwrights Award, Julie Harris Playwriting Award, Stowe Story Lab Fellowship, and other shiny things. Published by: Nation Books, Applause Books, and Smith & Kraus. Member: Sundance Collective, Imagine Impact, Antaeus Theatre Lab, Citadel of Playwrights, EST/LA, Dramatists Guild.

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Celebrity Buzz Comedy A LARRY SANDERS of the TMZ world, CELEBRITY BUZZ is a peak behind the red carpet at entertainment correspondent Astrid Hershey’s knack of putting her foot in her mouth at a place where everyone is offensive, and her amazing ability to fail upwards. A satirical send up of gossip news that explores why celebrity is so important to our society.