Aspen Stories: Sherry Sirof

Posted by Maximum Fun on 27th March 2006

Comedienne Sherry Sirof is one half of San Francisco’s Sirof Comedy Family, often performing in clubs with her husband, fellow up-and-comer Jacob Sirof. Her sweet stage manner is betrayed by cutting humor, and her hipster persona is occaisionally undercut by mentions of her baby, which, with two pro-comic parents, is sure to become some sort of uber-comedian.

Had you been before? What did you expect it to be like? What surprised you about it when you got there?

I had never been to Aspen before. I expected it would be expensive, it was. I was surprised how mild the weather was, that would soon change however. I wore the wrong shoes!

What was the audience like for your shows?

It seemed like everyone was blaming the audience. I didn’t think they were that bad, they were just white, well not so much white, as leather. The audience was a mixture of rich locals, rich tourist, and rich industry folks.

What was the best social event you attended? Why?

The UCB house was cool, I felt like I was at a high school party, but there were famous people there.

What was the best show you saw that wasn’t your own?

The ONLY show I got to see was the Jim Norton, Louis CK show, I loved it, Ryan Stout hosted. I couldn’t take in any of the shows (I really wanted to see some sketch: Walsh Bros. Whitest Kids U Know etc.) ‘cuz I brought my baby. I also got kicked out of the HBO hospitality lounge on account of my baby. The industry doesn’t like babies all up in their business, I don’t blame them, but I can’t help but resent them.

What was the strangest social interaction you had while there?

Getting kicked out of the HBO FREE smorgasbord the first day, that sucked. I went to the hotel room, I was to pick up my free gift and lunch, on HBO. Jacob (my husband and fellow comic), Emilee (the nanny), Wynter (the baby) and I got the OK at the front to come in. We spent a good amount of time soaking up the atmosphere and dining on the gourmet spread. The baby started to crack about an hour in to our stay, so I went to the bathroom to breastfeed, I figured I was fine because the hotel room had two potties. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case, a lot of folks had to pee. While Jacob was outside the door telling everyone I was breastfeeding, our nanny was getting the boot for not having credentials. HBO’s story: I was only allowed one guest. Babyists, filthy babyist, I hope their kids marry babies. And yes, I got kicked out of the HBO hospitality twice, I’m t! enacious.

Would you recommend it to others?

I would highly recommend the festival to everyone. It’s great exposure, and you get to meet a lot of great comics from all over the country, and they blog about you, and that ups you googleability tenfold.

Still to come: Ryan Stout, Anthony Jeselnik & Charlie Todd of Improv Everywhere