Mike
COMEDIAN: Mike Casentini
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The product of a bi-coastal childhood, Mike spent his formative years in and around New York and California. Being reared in two amazing sates, each with its own unique climate, taught Mike some great life lessons.

As a youngster, Mike realized he was gifted with an innate aptitude for wit. As his family relocated frequently, without his consent, Mike found that necessity dictated he learn how to disarm his peers with humor and charm.

Mike's consecutive electoral victories as "Funniest Person in School," compelled his Jr. High yearbook staff to create a category expressly for him. After a three-peat as "Most Likely to Become a Stand-Up Comedian," Mike embraced his moniker as funny-man-on-campus. This provided consolation during his long hours of penance for continual academic disruptions. The class clown had evolved, and a passion was ignited.

"What can I say? I see the funny in just about everything I lay eyes upon." At times this has proven to be insightful, creative, and inspiring. Other times it's just plain ridiculous. Which, is entertaining as well. Boredom is often the Genesis of Mike's best material. Never idle, his brain concocts snappy retorts, and steers conversations towards hilarity. When around this consummate professional, be weary, one moment he's caught in contemplation -- then BANG! Out comes the funny, occasionally followed by weapons... He just can't help himself, it is after all, his nature.

Mike Can be found performing in comedy clubs throughout California, and is regularly seen at the Spotlight Comedy Club in Studio City, unleashing his comedic prowess.

Childhood Hometown: New York, NY
Current Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Comedy Idols: Bill Cosby, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Klein, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Mike Myers, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy
Comedy Stylings: Improvisation with observational comedy and life experiences that are very personal.
TV/Movie Credits: LOST: My Car Key
(Short Film Broadband Emmy Consideration)
Question #1: If you could perform with any comic, who would it be?
I would love to perform comedy with Bill Cosby. He has been the largest inspiration for pursuing a career in comedy.
 
Question #2: If you could go back in time, which comic's show would you catch?
I would catch Bill Hicks. Just because of all the controversy.
 
Question #3: Who was the first comic that truly inspired you?
When I was a child, I used to listen to Bill Cosby on tape 24-hours a day.
 
Question #4: What was the catalyst that led you to pursue comedy.
Growing up I moved around a lot. I was always having to start over with everything, including friends. I found that the best way to get friends was through laughter. In grade school I was nominated most likely to become a stand-up comedian, a category that was created just for me by the year book committee.
 
Question #5: What would your super hero power be?
I would like my super hero power to be to swim like a dolphin, this way I can stop using water wings.
 
Question #6: What is the one question you've always wanted to be asked, and what is the answer?
I would love to perform comedy with Bill Cosby. He has been the largest inspiration for pursuing a career in comedy.
 
Question #7: Where do you get your inspiration from currently?
I get my inspiration from all of my mistakes that I have done and continue to do.
 
Question #8: Is there any subject you would consider off-limits for your set?
Yes. Disrespectful commentary relating to disabilities that are beyond ones control, cancer, rape, and sexual orientation when it is not your own that you are referring to.
 
Question #9: You are granted one wish. What would it be?
To have my bills covered for the rest of my life.
 
Question #10: What character on Gilligan's Island are you? Which character would you hang out with?
My character would be the radio, and I would like to hang out with a coconut.