Nick Gaza’s comedy is edgy, if you like dark humor, political incorrectness and jokes that shouldn’t be funny but are, East Chicago native Nick Gaza may have a comedy act that seems to take offense at something, Gaza’s outlaw brand of humor may seem a bit taboo. But the 29-year-old Bishop Noll grad has had some audiences view this as a respite from the social restrictions that govern the way people act and speak. Oddly enough, Gaza has not gone into politically incorrect that involved local politics. He went to chef’s school for a year,” But started doing Commercials in Chicago, and he started skipping class to do them. Nick has done, among other things, a Miller Lite beer commercial. So Gaza followed his dream, first to the Second City comedy club in Chicago and finally to California, where he hopes to follow the footsteps of comics like Roseanne and Jerry Seinfeld into the spotlight. That hasn’t happened yet, but like many young hopefuls, Gaza keeps working and keeps the faith.
Though he still plays the comedy clubs, Gaza said he concentrates more on acting and writing these days. His more recent work has included an appearance as a drummer on NBC’s “Empty Nest” and an as-yet unreleased children’s video. Gaza said he is also writing a sitcom for himself, which he hopes to pitch to the networks next year. He declined to detail the show’s specifics, but loosely described it as a “bachelor cooking show.”
Though Gaza admitted the entertainment business isn’t all bright lights and big paychecks for aspiring actors such as himself, he said he’s happy with his chosen profession. Nick Gaza is a Funny, Sick, Twisted bastard. His act is a mixture of hysterical true stories and things we can only hope aren’t true. Nick makes fun of everyone, the audience, himself and anyone else that gets in his sights. His comedy knows no boundaries so be warned!!!!! But if you’re the kind of person who laughs at things you know you shouldn’t, then Nick’s comedy show is something you Must See!
Nick has made dozens of sitcom appearances including The Drew Carey Show, Malcolm in the Middle and Becker. Nick feels that the (comedy) business has changed quite drastically the last few years. A lot of the places that did comedy have closed down. His brother is a salesman and he gets told no every day, too. “Ultimately, he can tolerate all those “Nos” because he believes one day someone will say “Yes. “Gaza’s friends and family have also contributed to his perseverance. He said he comes home every four months or so to visit and perform. Nick Garza feels there is no place in the world like East Chicago, he really does get a feeling that the people here are rooting for him to make it.
