Morgan Bassichis is a comedian, writer, and musician who has been described as “fiercely hilarious” by the New Yorker and “an actor, I think, but hasn’t been in anything” by their father. Their recent shows include Can I Be Frank? (La MaMa, June 2024), about the queer performance artist Frank Maya, and A Crowded Field (Abrons Arts Center, April 2023), which explored the use and abuse of Jewish holidays by Zionism. Morgan’s work has been presented by Danspace Project, The Kitchen, the Whitney Museum, and the New Museum. Morgan is co-editor with Jay Saper and Rachel Valinsky of Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah, published by Wendy’s Subway in August 2023.
ID: Morgan Bassichis performs at NYCAM. They are in a black tank top and hold a microphone to their mouth. Photo courtesy of artist.