"From the first time comedian Maria Bamford took the stage in 1989, until now, she has blazed a path so wide that most younger comics don't even realize they are bathing in Bamford's shadow. Fearlessly tackling issues like mental illness, suicide and the dark side of relationships, Bamford does it with a wide array of hilarious voices that seamlessly pour out of her."
"Bamford does it with a wide array of hilarious voices that seamlessly pour out of her. Most people have heard Bamford's voice work on BoJack Horseman or Bob's Burgers, or even seen the short lived Lady Dynamite series, but it's in person that Bamford's dark star shines brightest. Bamford is a consummate pioneer pushing the envelope of public self-confession and navigating life's mind-numbing vicissitudes."
Maria Bamford began performing in 1989 and has created a wide, influential career that shapes many younger comedians. She fearlessly confronts mental illness, suicide, and the dark side of relationships through confessional comedy. She uses an array of hilarious, distinct voices as a central performance tool. Many listeners recognize her from voice work on BoJack Horseman and Bob's Burgers, and from the Lady Dynamite series. Her live performances highlight a darker, more potent stage presence while blending vulnerability and invention and pushing boundaries of public self-confession.
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