photo by Juli Polise
Max Kerwien is a disabled comedian, award-winning poet, and professional stunt double for The Muppets. His felt-like puppet body has been seen on stages all around the world. In 2026 he performed on Netflix’s hit radio show “Are You Still Listening” for Sirius XM. He performs yearly in the Disabled Lists' comedy festival in Seattle and won “Pick of the Fringe” in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
His humor writing has been published in The Squeaky Wheel, Points in Case, and Robot Butt. His most recent chapbook of poetry “Whirs, Snaps, Clicks and Clacks” was published in 2024. He lives in Los Angeles.
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