Originally posted January 29th, 2013
By Michael Konik
Wise, strong, and polished way beyond his years (33), writer and comedian Moshe Kasher is quickly establishing himself as his own category. He’s becoming known nationally for uncommon confidence in his sexuality (ambiguous), intelligence (superior), and willingness to speak what he believes to be the truth (always). He’s on tour and on Twitter and on TV, but if you’re in Los Angeles you can catch Kasher at all the local comedy shows, destroying. Caution: Interesting mind at work!
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