Dream Job (short film)
| Joe Lipari | |
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| Born |
October 5, 1979 Passaic, New Jersey, US |
| Occupation | Writer, comedian, filmmaker |
| Nationality | Italian American |
| Genre | Comedy, horror, drama |
| Notable works | Something Awesome, Dream Job, Fangoria Radio |
| Website | |
| www |
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Joe Lipari, also known as J.R. Lipari, (Born October 5, 1979) is an American writer, marketer, comedian and artist.
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, the first of three children, Lipari is a distant relative of Fred Allen.
After high school Lipari joined The United States Army and became a member of the 3rd Infantry Division. An expert marksman, Lipari worked as a military advisor to defense contractors like Honeywell. As an advisor, Lipari was a key member of the development of the Land Warrior system. After two years in the military Lipari blew out his knee and is now a Disabled Veteran.
Prior to leaving the Army, Lipari attended classes at Troy State University, Bergen County Community College, Santa Monica College, The Connecticut School of Broadcasting, The New York Film Academy, The School of Visual Arts and received camera training at Panavision in Hollywood. It was at Bergen County Community College that Lipari's speech teacher gave him a push to try stand-up comedy.
An avid yoga enthusiast, Lipari practices frequently with close friend Tara Stiles. Lipari is a graduate of the Strala Yoga one-month intensive teacher training program. Lipari teaches yoga sporadically, occasionally substitute teaching for friends who lead yoga classes in New York City.
In February 2003 Lipari first tried stand-up at Caroline's on Broadway, in New York City.
Lipari received training as a comedy writer and improvisor at The People's Improv Theater in New York City; where he worked with Ali Farahnakian, Kristen Schaal, Kurt Braunohler and Ellie Kemper to hone his comedy style.
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