Biography
Michael Kosta is soaring to the forefront of the entertainment industry. Having previously established himself as one of the world’s best players on the professional tennis tour , Michael has taken his competitive nature to the comedic stage for an act that has been described as, “The work of a man with a million dollar smile and a pocket full of BS.” Michael may enjoy writing about himself in the third person, but it’s his “playful narcissism” that makes him a comedy stand out. Others in the industry seem to agree.
Having recently taped his television debut on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham and also performed five shows at the prestigious HBO/ US Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado, Michael has also been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, National Lampoon Radio (XM) and The Playboy Comedy Channel (Sirius Satellite radio). Currently, Michael is hosting a collegiate hockey show for Fox Sports titled “CCHA All Access”. Michael lives in Los Angeles where he hopes to soon become famous and forget all the little people. You should sleep with him.
Michael and John Heffron at Dr. Grins Comedy Club
Television
- Comedy Central’s "Live at Gotham". Michael was picked to showcase 10 minutes at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.
- NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Improv- Tempe, AZ. Advanced to the evening portion of the show that aired on NBC.
- Fox Sports Network hired Michael to host ten 30 minute episodes of CCHA All Access for the 2007-08 season
- Sprint TV/ CTN (Comedy Time Network) eight minute set filmed at The Ice House in Pasadena, California.
- VisitDetroit.com Michael was one of four Detroit Comedians selected to star in various Visit Detroit video podcasts. The short 2-3 minute videos appear periodically on YouTube, Google Video and Yahoo Video.
Michael and Jeffrey Ross at the Gotham Comedy Club for the
filming of Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham"
Festivals
- HBO/ US Comedy Festival in Aspen, Colorado 2007. Michael performed five shows at the event in the "New Faces" category.
- Invited to perform a 30 minute showcase at both the 2006 and 2007 Washington DC Comedy Festival.
- 2005 Michigan Comedy Survivor Finalist (Headliner division)
Michael and Steven Wright at the 2007 HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, CO
Michael with Josh Blue at the 2007 HBO Comedy Festival, Aspen, CO
Improv
- Upright Citizens Brigade, Los Angeles, CA (Feb. 2008- present)
- The Second City Conservatory, Detroit, MI (Sep. 2006- Jan. 2007)
Michael with Greg Proops
Special skills
- Michael has taken acting classes at the Lesly Kahn School of Acting in Hollywood, CA and was privately tutored by David Regal of Meadowbrooke theatre in Detroit.
- Michael played on the professional tennis tour for three years earning world rankings in both singles and doubles. A former Big Ten Champion at the University of Illinois and college coach at University of Michigan, Michael recently released a tennis instruction book that can found at www.WinMoreTennisMatches.com (Coaches Choice Publication). He is trained as a high level tennis coach and technical instructor and has given over a hundred demonstrations to competitive junior and adult players.
- Performed comedy on numerous radio shows nationwide, part time radio show host at the University of Illinois (Fall 1998).
- Corporate/ Party host and MC.
Michael at the Bob and Tom radio show
Michael as the Keynote Speaker at Greenhills School's career day, “The business of show business”