The Bentzen Ball starts Thursday, our first full on comedy festival. To get you better acquainted with the 5 million comedians involved, we had them fill out this very official questionnaire. All the other info you ever wanted on the Bentzen Ball is located on it's very own special URL: http://www.bentzenball.com/

Name: Laura Silverman DJ Name: SooperPhlat Affeckt Hometown: Bedford, NH

Occupation you’ll fall back on if this comedy thing doesn’t work out:

Doctor

Favorite monument:

There's more than one?

What are you doing right now? (be specific)

Changing the world with my smile

If you had to have sex with an animal, what would you choose?

the Muppet

What are your pre-show rituals/superstitions?

Reminding myself that bombing is like date rape- just keep going and act like they're loving it.

Do you believe in God?

No. And honestly, he's been totally cool about it.

If you could eliminate one race from the Earth which would you choose?

Whichever one is pinkest.

And finally, what did Tig bribe you with to get you to agree to come?

She said "I mean, you're not going to get rich from it or anything..."

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Laura Silverman

Sarah Silverman Program / Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

http://www.myspace.com/laurasilverman

Bentzen Ball Performances: Bohemian Caverns-LIV, Thursday7pm, Black Cat-Backstage, Friday 8pm, HR 57- Jazz Room, Saturday 7pm, 9:30 Club, Sunday 8pm.

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Laura Silverman has appeared on Half Baked, Curb Your Enthusiasm, King of Queens, The Sarah Silverman Program and lent her voice to Dr. Katz, Profesional Therapist and Metalocalypse.

Chicken Street

Laura Silverman | MySpace Video

Previously in comedy:

• 2/10: Behind The Desk 35: Spotting THE Crazy In the Arts (Vol. 2)
• 2/7: LiveDC: Demetri Martin @ Warner Theatre
• 1/24: LiveDC: Adam Carolla @ Fillmore
• 1/20: Behind The Desk 32: Eddie Brill Is Common
• 1/17: LiveDC: JB Smoove @ 930 Club
• 12/8: Tom Arnold - Up Close & Very Nice
• 12/5: LiveDC: Michael Ian Black @ Sixth and I Synagogue
• 12/5: Lauren Weedman-BUSTED
• 12/1: R.I.P. Patrice O'Neal - brilliant 1969 to 2011
• 11/30: BYT Interview: Michael Ian Black