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. 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.
Thu, Dec 11, 8pm, $25
The Improv, San Jose
