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Tom Achilles is a comedian, writer, and actor based in NYC. His comedy sketch America’s Got Tom was recently featured in Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts. He also wrote and did voiceover work on Troma Entertainment’s new video game Poultrygeist, which is set to be released later this year. More of his sketch content and animations can be found on Funny or Die, Ladbible, and Newgrounds. In 2022, Achilles recorded his debut comedy album Guillotine, which is available for streaming on all platforms. He also collaborated on a book of gag cartoons with New Yorker cartoonist Pat Achilles entitled Zeitgeist Meetup which is available on Amazon and Etsy. Additionally, he hosts Tom & Will Start A Podcast with fellow NYC comedian Will Purpura, which you can listen to on YouTube. Achilles has performed at popular NYC establishments such as Joe’s Pub, Union Hall, The Slipper Room, and Under St. Mark’s. His comedy show Ye Ol’ Triple Crown was also featured in VICE. He currently co-hosts the immersive sketch show TEVISFEST with comedian Leah Lawler at The Windjammer in Queens. Tom has also performed in festivals across the country including Solocom, DC Fringe, Standup 360, The Boston Comedy Arts Festival, The Very Normal Festival, and Philly Fringe’s Cannonball Festival.
- Queenside Tuscaloosa - DeVry-Phoenix Main Line - The Jay Leno Trap