BIOGRAPHY

Chris Distefano Chris first burst onto the scene as a standout on MTV’s talking heads franchise Guy Code/Girl Code, with PopSugar naming him the “funniest guy on MTV.” He went on to star in the IFC series Benders and serve as co-host of Netflix’s Ultimate Beastmaster. He also recently starred in the Sony/CBS pilot Distefano, based on his life.  Premiering in July 2021, Chris is hosting Backyard Bar Wars, a home renovation series for the WarnerMedia. With his first hour standup special “Size 38 Waist,” his popular TV series extended, and an overall deal with Comedy Central, Chris has become a favorite with audiences and industry insiders alike. Chris co-hosted the popular weekly history podcast HISTORY HYENAS.  Currently, Chris is co-hosting the “HEY BABE!” podcast with Sal Vulcano on YouTube.  Also, he has his own podcast “CHRISSY CHAOS” on Patreon and YouTube. Chris has also appeared on TruTV’s Comedy Knockout. NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. Chris is a favorite on the standup festival circuit, with Interrobang lauding his recent appearance at The Moontower Comedy Festival as “one of the best sets of the fest.” He can be heard as a regular guest on many of Sirius XM Radio’s most popular shows, including The Bonfire, Jim Norton and Sam Roberts, and Sway in the Morning.

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