Will Durst - Political Comedian

Comedy for People Who Read - Or Know Someone Who Does

As the sacred cows routinely paint targets on their foreheads practically begging for someone to puncture their pomposity, America cries out for a man with the aim, strength, and style to hit them where it hurts the funniest. Will Durst is that man. Sweeping both sides of the aisle with a quiver full of arrows dipped in common sense, Durst transcends party ties, having performed at events honoring former Presidents Bill Clinton and George HW Bush as well as acclaimed appearances at both a Mayors Convention and Governors Conference.

Outraged and outrageous, Will Durst is as current as today’s headlines, as accurate as a sniper, and universally acknowledged by even his peers as the nation’s foremost political comic.

A Midwestern baby boomer with a media- induced identity crisis, Will Durst, according to the New York Times is “quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today.” This equal opportunity offender is exceptionally adept at swatting both partisan political piñatas upside their heads.

Although a prolific writer, Will Durst professes little need for material, having it regularly delivered at 7:00 a.m. every morning in the five papers he reads daily. Busier than a blind squirrel neck deep in an almond sorting warehouse, Durst is a regular commentator for audible.com, Air America, CNN and NPR, writes a nationally syndicated op- ed column, daily website jokes—yet still finds time to perform hundredss of comedy shows every year—at clubs, corporate events, theaters and benefits…not to mention the occasional acting and voice-over role.

Reigning as C-SPAN’s favorite comic (8 appearances,) Will Durst is a 5-time Emmy nominee and recipient of 7 consecutive nominations for the American Comedy Awards Stand Up of the Year. He is the first comic invited to perform at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and the first American to be nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the show “Myth America.” He has racked up more than 400 television appearances in 14 different countries while slinging jokes around the globe in his one man crusade to make people laugh out loud on purpose against their will. Hobbies include the never-ending quest for the perfect cheeseburger, while his heroes remain the same as when he was twelve—Thomas Jefferson and Bugs Bunny.

Will Durst’s performances are made possible by the First Amendment

What People Are Saying about Will Durst

"Never in my 21-plus years of being involved in this association have I seen a group respond so favorably to a speaker.
~Dave Kilby, President/CEO, Western Association of Chamber Executives

" Thank you for your marvelous presentation at our Annual Meeting. You sent our physician members and spouses virtually rolling in the aisles. Your humorous barbs hit both major political parties with equal vigor, giving everyone in the room an opportunity to laugh regardless of political persuasion."
~Donald Waters, Executive Director, Alameda- Contra Costa Medical Association

" I would like to personally extend my gratitude for a wonderful evening of entertainment at the annual Marketing and Merchandising Excellence Awards. With witty humor you were the perfect fit as our host. We had nothing but raves about our master of ceremonies."
~Jeanne Pearl, Events Director, Home Builders Association

"We've received dozens of letters and calls from guests who said that the Presidential Primary Gala Dinner was the best Washington, D.C. event they have ever attended. You are the reason for our success."
~Jennifer K. Smith, President, Smith Fairfield, Incorporated

"What a great evening! Not only did you provide some of the best comedy I have ever heard, but your professionalism allowed you to deliver it after being delayed for 45 minutes. Your patience and understanding were appreciated almost as much as your talent."
~Ben Tarver, Mayor, The City of Pleasanton

"Thanks for providing such an awesome performance… I received many letters and compliments from members on our choice of entertainment. You."
~Michael P. Duffy, President/ CEO, Stockton Financial Center Credit Union

"Every person who responded gave Will Durst “outstanding” marks. “Will Durst was hilarious” and “Durst rocks.” Will was very flexible in accommodating us after the San Diego fires first caused the cancellation of this event. We highly recommend Durst as a guest speaker and look forward to utilizing his talents at future events."
~Mark Haarer, Director, SEMPRA Energy

"On behalf of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists, I want to thank you for coming to our convention and throwing a perfect game. You were witty, topical, perceptive, professional, creative, daring and edgy—everything my own work isn't."
~Steve Benson, President, Association of American Editorial Cartoonists

"Our members are still laughing/crying over your verbalization of what is going on in Washington and the world. We would be laughing more if your words weren’t based on the damn facts."
~Edward J. Matonich, International Society of Barristers

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in the 18th Annual CSU Biotechnology Symposium. The reviews we have received from the over 600 participants have been overwhelmingly positive."
~Kathleen L. McGuire, Executive Director, CSUPERB

"On behalf of the members of the California Newspaper Publishers Association, thank you for participating in CNPA's 112th Annual Convention . . . Our installation luncheon received the highest ratings ever. Comments included: ‘Bring him back!’ ‘Bring him back, please!’ ‘A scream!’ ‘Top-notch!’"
~Diane Donahue, Executive Meeting Manager, California Newspaper Publishers Association

"I want to personally thank you for speaking to the delegates and guests at the Texas AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention on Friday… I heard nothing but rave reviews from the delegates about your speech … People told me you had them laughing out of their seats, literally."
~Rosa Walker, Director, Community Services and Volunteers Department

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