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Smart meets funny is on a mission to make science unforgettable—by making it fun. We produce live shows that blend education and entertainment, from comedy game nights to improv. By collaborating with experts, comedians, buisnesses, and creatives, we craft interactive experiences that bring complex ideas to life and spark curiosity in audiences of all backgrounds. Whether it’s through laughter or learning (ideally both), we aim to make smart the new funny.

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the outcome

5000

tickets sold

75+

number of  experts/scientists showcased

8

venues featured at:
Bloomberg Green Festival
Seattle Rep
Allen Institute
Pacific Northwest Fest
The Crocadile
Fremont Abbey
Northwest Film Forum
18th & Union

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the number of shows still going strong in Seattle

current projects

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ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A COMEDIAN?

Seattle's first night-class/comedy-game show mashup that brings in brilliant Seattleite to share their ideas and expertise. This interactive expeirence presents informative, wacky, and inspiring topics across all disciplines. After a night a intellectual shenanigans, one burning questions will remain: are you smarter than a comedian?

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past projects

CRASH COURSE
 

(smart people + cool ideas) X good beer

Seattle's first night-class/comedy-game show mashup that brings in brilliant Seattleite to share their ideas and expertise. Hosted by comedian Marcus Van Valen and scientist Caroline Duncombe, this interactive expeirence presents informative, wacky, and inspiring topics across all disciplines. After a night a intellectual shenanigans, one burning questions will remain: are you smarter than a comedian?

CRASH COURSE has evolved into
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A COMEDIAN?

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MAD SCIENCE

SCIENTISTS TEACH YOU. COMEDIANS MAKE YOU LAUGH!

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Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and improv comedy unite for Mad Science. Every show we invite special guests to share their real cutting-edge research and stories from the academic front line for our team of improv comedians to warp, twist, and turn on its head. No laboratory could have synthesized an improv show like this. IRB approved! 

MAD SCIENCE was created in collaboration with Bandit Theater.

my role

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For over four years now, I’ve created, conceptualized, and produced live comedy shows that make people laugh and learn. My process starts by asking: how can an entertaining show also be educational? From there, I collaborate with the local comedy and science communicator scene to build something truly engaging. In the final stage, we bring in community partners—scientists, artists, and organizations—to spotlight the incredible work already happening around us. The result is a show that bridges local business, expertise, and creativity—and consistently sells out while educating and inspiring.

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