Plainview JFK Grad Opens for Comedy Central Stars

Not many comedians hit the big-time before graduation. But
High School Alum Josh Seiden,showed his chops, opening for Comedy
Central celebrities Jeff Ross and Anthony Jeselnik at Bentley University last month.

Seiden was picked as the student-opener – his third time in a row at the
job. Previously he worked with comedians including Bo Burnham, Shane
Mauss, and Donald Glover, performing on the campus in Waltham, Mass.

The 19-year-old Bentley student, who honed his skill in comedy classes, appreciated the opportunity. “The reaction was great. I felt much more comfortable on stage this time around,” Seiden said.

He received congratulations and compliments from both Ross, and students. “I’m really enjoying walking around campus and having students stop me and ask, ’Hey your that comedian kid right? Great job!’,” Seiden said.

His talents include juggling, a skill the university sophomore could translate into his everyday life.

Seiden is a double major in Marketing and Media Studies, along with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. He is project manager for the Service-Learning department, where he devotes at least 12 hours weekly to community service, and Vice President in the Inter-Fraternity Council. Besides school, Seiden and his roommate performs comedic juggling and magic shows for underprivileged kids.

“Some say I’m talented, I’d call it willpower,” Seiden said. "The willpower to try things you’re interested in and then continue to work at them.”

His first steps towards an entertainment career came while attending Plainview JFK High School´s annual Talent Show, where he performed juggling, unicycling and beatboxing routines with his best friend. And Seiden has not forgotten his roots.

“I love living in Plainview – it’s home and it’s family,” he said.

His jokes are inspired by interesting views on the world, and own experiences of crazy things people says. “I have jokes about strange balloon animal requests, being a camp counselor, college courses that I hate, and other daily observations or frustrations,” he said.

Information of future events, along with daily witty remarks, can be followed on twitter @joshseiden.