Comedian Moshe Kasher on Addiction, Subcultures, and Finding Family in Comedy

In this episode of Identified, host Nabil Ayers interviews comedian, actor, and author Moshe Kasher about his unique path through various subcultures and how they shaped his life and comedic voice. Moshe recounts his childhood in Oakland, dealing with addiction, and finding a sense of family and belonging in different communities like the rave scene, Burning Man, stand-up comedy, and more. He also discusses the influences of his hippie mother and orthodox Jewish father, his early struggles with sobriety, and how a pivotal visit to New York introduced him to stand-up comedy through friends like Chelsea Peretti. Through humor and candid storytelling, Moshe explores the impact of these experiences on his personal identity and definition of family.

Host: Nabil Ayers

Guest: Moshe Kasher

Executive Producer: Kieron Banerji

Production Company: Palm Tree Island

Music: Nouela and Patricia Brennan.

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