Chris Strait

Chris Strait (born January 14, 1976) is an American stand-up comedian. He is a regular contributor to TRU-TV’s ‘World’s Dumbest’ series (2010-present).

Early Life and Education

Strait was born in Inglewood, CA, and grew up in the Ladera Heights section of Los Angeles. He was the oldest of two children. He graduated from Culver City High School in 1994. He later achieved a Bachelors degree in History from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1999. He then received his Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University in 2001. Strait had intended to be a psychotherapist, but was told his problem-solving style was “too aggressive”.

He began his comedy career while still in graduate school, in the summer of 2000. His Masters Thesis was on the subject of humor. Early influences included George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Richard Pryor, and Louis CK.

Live Performance

Strait has headlined comedy clubs all over the U.S. and Canada, and has also performed for the U.S. military in Cuba, Japan, Bahrain and Germany.

Television

In addition to his contributions on TRU-TV, Strait has also done commentary on E!, and Fuel TV. He has performed stand-up comedy on Playboy, and Direct TV 101. He wrote/produced/starred in a series of video sketches www.str8comedy.com

National Lampoon

He was a writer for ‘National Lampoon’s Sports Minute’, and appeared in the National Lampoon Film, “Lost Reality 2”

DVD’s / CD’s

Strait has self-released two DVD’s (2006 – The White DVD / 2009 – Safe Bet), and one CD (2003 - No Point of View). His next CD, and first commercially available, "Hitting The Wall", is set for fall 2011 release, on Next Round Entertainment’s label.

Boxing

Strait has worked as a live commentator and ring announcer for professional boxing shows. He has been a freelance boxing writer, blogger, and vlogger since 2000. He has written for cyberboxingzone.com, boxingcentral.com, boxingtalk.com, and Boxing Digest magazine. He has had his own podcast at stickandmoveshow.com He is the current head boxing writer for convictedartist.com. Strait also briefly competed as a boxer. He won the Super Heavyweight (over 201lbs) division with a decision over Jesus Perez. This took place in Hawaiian Gardens, CA in Feb 2001. Extremely nearsighted, he was unable to obtain a professional license.

Family Life

Strait is married with two children.

References

• http://www.artshound.com/event/detail/22067/Chris_Strait
• http://www.dailyiowan.com/2010/12/02/Arts/20285.html
• http://www.daily49er.com/diversions/comedy-show-promises-to-be-really-really-full-of-laughs-1.2534030

External links

• Official site

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