Nick Mestad is an NYC writer and comedian. He teaches at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective and performs at the Upright Citizen Brigade in Manhattan.
(00:00) Moving From Chicago to New York
(03:25) Family Support and the Decision to Leap
(06:45) Hitting the Ground Running in NYC
(09:38) Comedy Roots and Character Work in Chicago
(13:12) SNL Auditions and Building Confidence
(16:00) Making a Living While Performing
(20:28) The Hidden Struggles Behind the Scenes
(24:40) Wrestling With the Artist’s Life
(28:50) Redefining Success and Letting Go of Shame
(32:17) Midwestern Roots, Pixar Dreams, and First Moves
(38:15) Accepting the Life You’ve Chosen
(42:00) Advice to Aspiring Artists Moving to NYC
