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Greg Shapiro Interview ADnl

April 3, 2026

The Chicago-born Shapiro is currently writing his 9th solo show, 'King Me: 250 Years of Donald Trump.' "How do you look back on a year of Trump II?" “It feels like 250 years."

Greg Shapiro Keynote Demo

January 10, 2026

“You didn’t just add humor to the evening – you elevated it. Your insight, your sharpness, your perfectly tailored jokes – it was just masterful.”

"a mix of stand-up and a pub quiz... [Pep & Greg] created the volatile charm of two mischievous uncles, the kind who could start a dinner-table mutiny. Their rhythm was elegantly elastic … the performance glowed."

Shapiro Wins TV Quiz

Greg Shapiro Meral Polat Top 2000 a-gogo

December 30, 2025

In which I compete in a Dutch music quiz vs. Dutch speakers - and win! (even though the referee kept trying to get me drunk)

Greg Shapiro Acting Demo

September 25, 2025

I’ve played serious roles, ridiculous roles - and I’ve also played in 360 degrees for a VR video game. Then I’ve played dramatic roles, comedic roles - and I’ve parachuted into Belgium for a potato video.

Greg Shapiro, Kimmel & Self-Censorship

September 20, 2025

I’m doing a show next with Boom Chicago - about the upcoming Dutch election. And what exactly shall we joke about? What is tasteful enough, sharp enough - but also safe enough?

Greg Shapiro New York Times Quote

August 8, 2025

"It is not always an easy balancing act. 'The rule of thumb is to make fun of your own nationality first,' said Greg Shapiro, a Chicago-born comedian who has been living in the Netherlands since 1994, and who performs English-language improv and stand-up for a living."