The work behind the perspective
Sarah Silverman
Emmy-Winning Comedian, Actress, and Writer Known for Provocative Stand-Up
- Stand-up Comedy
- Comedy Writing
- Acting
- Satire & Social Commentary
- Podcasting
- Producing & Showrunning
About Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman - Biography
Sarah Silverman is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer known for her provocative style. She gained fame through 'Saturday Night Live' and her Comedy Central series 'The Sarah Silverman Program'.
Sarah Silverman was born on December 1, 1970, in Bedford, New Hampshire, to Jewish parents of Russian and Polish descent. She began stand-up comedy at age 17 and briefly attended New York University before pursuing comedy full-time. Her career launched with 'Saturday Night Live' and she gained prominence with her stand-up special 'Jesus Is Magic'. Silverman starred in 'The Sarah Silverman Program', voiced characters in films like 'Wreck-It Ralph', and appeared in dramatic roles in 'I Smile Back' and 'Battle of the Sexes'. She continues to perform stand-up and has released a memoir, 'The Bedwetter'.
Learn from Sarah when you're...
- Developing a distinctive comedic voice
- Writing and producing comedy specials
- Transitioning between comedy and dramatic acting
- Using personal trauma in art
- Podcasting and long-form interviews
- Political messaging through humor
- Crafting satire
- Integrating music into comedy
What can you ask about Sarah Silverman's work?
In Get Mentors, Sarah Silverman can hold one of the five seats on your Chat board. Ask Sarah's seat or the whole board a question and receive perspectives grounded in published work, with every answer cited. Separately, one idea arrives each morning from mentors selected for your focus.
Best for these goals
- ✓Stand Up Comedy
- ✓Comedy Writing
- ✓Acting
- ✓Satire & Social Commentary
Core frameworks
- •Change hearts through feelings and love before trying to change minds with facts
- •World-travel playfully into others' perspectives to build loving understanding without needing agreement
- •Be your own best friend by accepting yourself like any random person on the street
- •Stand Up Comedy
Sample questions
- “Which Sarah framework applies to my current goal?”
- “What would Sarah's published work suggest I consider?”
- “How does this Sarah idea apply to my situation?”
- “What blind spot would this mentor framework help me notice?”
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