Kira sits down with comedian and dad, Chris Strait. Born in Inglewood, CA, and grew up in the Ladera Heights section of Los Angeles. He is the oldest of two boys, and also has on older half-sister (from father's side). He is of primarily Irish and German descent, although he claims himself to be "a European mutt". Strait graduated from Culver City High School in 1994. He later achieved a Bachelors degree in History from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1999. He then received his Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University in 2001. Strait had intended to be a psychotherapist, but was told his problem-solving style was “too aggressive”. He began his comedy career while still in graduate school, in the summer of 2000. His Masters Thesis was on the subject of humor. Early influences included George Carlin, Bill Hicks, Richard Pryor, and Louis CK. He is currently married with a daughter and a son.
