Comedian Chris Fleming talks about the process behind his iconic manic stage persona.

Chris Fleming Embraces the Chaos American Masters

Premiered May 08, 2026
Chris Fleming Embraces the Chaos

Comedian Chris Fleming traces the origins of his manic stage persona back to his childhood in rural Stow, Massachusetts. We also discuss his drive to provoke his audience, while still grounding his work in empathy, his opposition to perfectionism, and the importance of expressing yourself as authentically as possible.

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