Daniel Tirado
Daniel Tirado is a New York based comedian, actor and writer, born and raised in Montreal. Upon graduating from McGill University with a BA in Literature and Religion, he moved to NYC to study acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Shortly after, Daniel ventured into stand-up where he quickly caught the attention of the comedy industry when he was invited to perform at the Montreal Just For Laughs, only six months into stand-up. Since then, he has been a regular at the festival, playing in various shows including Best of the Fest. In addition, Daniel has entertained audiences in French at Juste Pour Rire (the French division of Just For Laughs), making him one of a handful of comedians to perform at the festival in both languages. Also, Daniel was one of the Top Ten Finalists at the StandUp NBC showcase. Other festivals include the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and The Big Sky Comedy Festival, a nationwide search for talent that considers over a thousand submissions. Moreover, Daniel has toured with movie star and international marquee comedian Gad Elmaleh for his "The Dream Tour." Films and TV credits include NBC's "10.5: Apocalypse," "Let the Game Begin," starring Steven Baldwin and Michael Madsen, "Steel Toes" starring Emmy nominee David Strathairn and the award winning short "The Rip-Off."
